Ride & Stride 13th September 2025 10.00 – 18.00


Thank you to all riders, striders, recorders and sponsors. A super day in a wonderful county!

WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?

Rutland Ride and Stride is a sponsored event,organised very two years by the Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trustto raise money for the preservation of the. countyโ€™s beautiful and ancient church buildings. 

Participants challenge themselves to visit as many churches as they can by walking, cycling,or horse riding. People with restricted mobility can travel by car.  Itโ€™s an opportunity to visit Rutlandโ€™s churches (many of which serve free refreshments!) and raise money to support the work of the Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust.

HOW CAN YOU TAKE PART?

  1. Actively participate on the day by cycling, walking, etc as outlined above. Get sponsored by your friends, family and/or colleagues.  Visit our website: https://rhcpt.co.uk  for more information.  Alternativelyโ€ฆ.
  2. Sponsor friends or family members who are actively participating.The easiest way is via GoodHub.  Scan the QR codeor go to https://app.goodhub.com/rutland-historic-churches-preservation-trust-11991

Or you can give sponsorship money directly to the person you are sponsoring.

If you are a taxpayer please consider Gift Aiding your donation as this adds an extra 25% at no cost to you.

If you donโ€™t know anyone taking part, you can still make a donation to RHCPT via GoodHub.

We welcome volunteers to help out in a church of your choosing by checking in visiting cyclists, walkers, etc.#

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Everything you need to know can be found on our website:

https://rhcpt.co.uk

Or call David Wood, Ride & Stride Coordinator on 07711 018373

NEED HELP PLANNING YOUR ROUTE?

On the back page of this leaflet there is a map of Rutland that will give you a better idea of the geography of Englandโ€™s smallest county.  To plan your own route in detail why not use our Create a Route program downloadable from the website?  Based on your likely average speed, it will calculate how long it will take you from one village to the next, cumulative time taken and mileage, superimpose your proposed route on a printable map, etc. If you donโ€™t like how it is shaping up โ€“ you can change it.

REMEMBER when you are planning your route this is a sponsored charity event. Donโ€™t forget to ask your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you.

HAVE A GREAT DAY AND THANK YOU!

Tom Gilmore R I P


Jane Gilmore and Family are very sorry to let everyone know that Tom sadly died on 17 August at our home in Wing.

Our thanks for all the cards and messages we have received, very much appreciated.

The funeral will be on Tuesday 23rd September 12 noon at the Church in Wing, followed by a burial in the Churchyard, with refreshments afterwards in the Village Hall. Those who knew him are invited to join the family to remember Tom and celebrate his life.  

The link below gives details of the arrangements and how to donate to our chosen charity, the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Tribute to Thomas Gilmore, 1937 – 2025

Northants and Rutland Open Studios


Angela Harding and Mary Rodgers are opening their studios on
Sept. 6th-7th. 13th – 14th.

Come and see what we do.

More information and brochures available from Mary on 07711348706