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Facial Coverings on Public Transport Become Compulsory

13th June 20203rd February 2021 Graham Wright

Monday 15th June 2020 is the date when a further easing of the Government’s COVID-19 ‘lockdown’ restrictions means non-essential shops in Ruddington are permitted to reopen. However, it’s also the day that wearing a facial covering becomes mandatory on all public transport – including Ruddington’s Green 10 (and soon the Navy 3) buses run by Nottingham City Transport. This new requirement was announced by the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP, on June 4th to provide additional protection against the spread of Coronavirus as passenger numbers slowly start to increase. If…

Ruddington’s NCT Buses to Resume Normal Service Soon

8th June 202026th June 2020 Graham Wright

Nottingham City Transport has set a date of Sunday June 28th to return to normal timetables on most of its buses – following this unprecedented period when only ‘core’ services are running due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus ‘lockdown’. As movement restrictions are gradually eased by the Government, Ruddington’s public transport users will once again be able to catch a bus to Wilford and the City via Clifton Road and Wilford Road when the Navy 3 service (above) is reinstated. Also our Green 10 service will be extended again to take passengers through to Ruddington…

Property of the Week

8th June 202014th June 2020 Graham Wright

This week’s Thomas James Estate Agents‘ featured Ruddington property is a characterful, two bedroomed cottage at the heart of our village – with a further loft room – offering a wealth of charm and period features. Arranged over three floors at the end of Widdowson’s Row – offers over £225,000 are being requested. You can view this property in a new browser window >>HERE<<. Please contact Thomas James Estate Agents directly for more information, or to arrange a viewing, by ‘phoning 0115 984 4660 or emailing ruddington@tjea.com After a period of remote working –…

Bus ‘Capacity Checker’ Launched

5th June 20203rd February 2021 Graham Wright

Hot on the heels of the Government’s announcement that face coverings will be made compulsory on public transport in England from June 15th, Ruddington’s main bus operator has added a nifty new safety feature to its live online bus tracking. It will let passengers check in advance how busy or quiet their bus may be, so they can plan ahead. In future, if you need to make a journey on a Green 10 to or from the city, but the specific bus you catch isn’t critical, you can choose a quieter one…

Property of the Week

1st June 202011th June 2020 Graham Wright

This week’s Thomas James Estate Agents‘ featured Ruddington property is along Martin Crescent – an immaculately presented detached family home which has been extended to the ground floor to provide versatile living space – with a guide price of £475,000. You can view this property in a new browser window >>HERE<<. Please contact Thomas James Estate Agents directly for more information, or to arrange a viewing, by ‘phoning 0115 984 4660 or emailing ruddington@tjea.com After a period of remote working – when the office at 20 High St, Ruddington, NG11 6EH was closed due to the COVID-19…

Extra Buses on NCT’s Core Services

30th May 202026th June 2020 Graham Wright

Nottingham City Transport is running additional bus services from Sunday May 31st 2020 to provide extra capacity for potential increases in demand – as more people return to work and current government restrictions are gradually lifted. However, official advice remains that people should not use public transport except for essential journeys – and that people must not travel if they are unwell, show any COVID-19 Coronavirus symptoms or are living with anyone who is self-isolating. NCT’s Marketing Manager Anthony Carver-Smith, says: “Bus users in Nottingham have followed the government’s advice exceptionally well…

Thomas James ‘Virtual’ Door Game WINNERS!

27th April 20203rd May 2020 Graham Wright

Over Easter, via RUDDINGTON.info, Thomas James Estate Agents in Ruddington ran a special, free-to-enter, online version of their famous Door Game – which has always proved such a hit at special events around our village. Whilst we’re under the current ‘lockdown’, they invited to invite you to guess WHICH key fits the lock?! There were three keys which potentially would open the door to three Easter related prizes. Associate Director, Denise Selwood, says: “Here at Thomas James we have been overwhelmed with amount of entries to our popular Door Game. We…

Thomas James Estate Agents ‘Virtual’ DOOR GAME

11th April 202027th April 2020 Graham Wright

Whilst we’re under the current ‘lockdown’, it might be good to find out WHICH key fits the lock?! For Easter, Thomas James Estate Agents in Ruddington have launched a special, free-to-enter, online version of their famous game – which has always proved such a hit at special events around our village. Associate Director, Denise Selwood, says: “Thomas James are proud of the outstanding effort the local community are putting into keeping everybody safe. Therefore, we want to give you the opportunity to win a prize! What better way than to play…

Buster’s Short Story Writing Competition

10th April 20202nd July 2020 Graham Wright

If you’re missing your regular journeys on Ruddington’s Navy 3 or Green 10 buses during the COVID-19 Coronavirus lockdown, Nottingham City Transport’s “Buster” is inviting you to write a bus related tale or poem for possible inclusion in a brand new book. The short story writing competition is open to children and adults in five age categories. So how about composing one inspired by a #RuddyGoodDayOut? NCT plans to publish a bus-themed storybook full of their favourite submissions this autumn, in aid of charity, and it’d be great to see Ruddington included!…

The Bottle Top – Eco Shop!

1st March 202023rd June 2020 Graham Wright

During the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, Ruddington’s The Bottle Top, at 2, High Street, is continuing to serve our village with essential supplies. At a time when our village supermarkets are struggling to keep up with demand, it’s offering villagers products such as plastic-free fresh fruit and veg, pantry staples such as pasta to weigh into your own containers, hand wash and other refills – even toilet rolls! Of course, vital stay-at-home beer, cider and spirit supplies are plentiful, too! Given the unprecedented situation, owners Alex and Anthony…