A major programme of works has been announced, taking place throughout this summer, to maintain and repair the network of pathways which criss-cross Rushcliffe Country Park. The popular Ruddington leisure facility welcomes hundreds of thousands of people each year – from our village and further afield. Its miles of paths will now be brought back up to standard from the resultant wear and tear ahead of the busy summer season. Rushcliffe Borough Council says its £45k capital investment will begin on Monday June 5th 2023 to improve the visitor experience and accessibility to…
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Laura’s Leap for Ruddington School
An intrepid Ruddington mum is jumping out of a plane this summer – in a tandem skydive to help raise funds for a village charity close to her heart. Laura Ratcliffe is not only the founder of Ruddington Mums but also now the Chair of The Friends of St Peter’s Junior School – the group she has chosen to receive the cash. As she reaches two thirds of the way towards her £1000 fundraising target, she’s hoping RUDDINGTON.info readers can provide a final boost to get her there. “For my…
Read MoreRuddington Village FC’s Amazing Season
In the world of Nottinghamshire football, Notts County isn’t the only team marking an incredible 2022-2023 season. Even closer to home, Ruddington Village FC senior men are also celebrating promotion. The First Team will once again be playing top flight Euro Soccer Nottinghamshire Senior League (NSL) football next season after gaining an unassailable lead at the top of NSL Division 1 league table last Saturday (13th May) following their 2-0 victory over Kirton Brickworks at Elms Park. Even a subsequent 6-2 defeat away at East Leake Robins on Tuesday night hasn’t dampened the players’…
Read MoreThe Colts at County!
A dozen budding Ruddington soccer stars of the future are still ‘buzzing’ after enjoying the experience of a lifetime at the weekend. Twelve members of Ruddington Village Colts Under 10s team played their own very special part at Meadow Lane on Saturday as Notts County inflicted a convincing National League defeat on visitors Woking – a club record 31st win of the season. The young village side was initially offered the chance to be part of the ‘Notts County Matchday Experience’ in late 2019. However, after COVID-19 struck, it’s only been this season…
Read MoreRuddington’s New Parkrun Life-Saver
Organisers of the weekly parkruns in Rushcliffe Country Park have taken delivery of a crucial piece of life-saving equipment – a defibrillator – which its own community stumped up the necessary funds for within a day! A social media appeal on March 30th raised the £816 required for the new, portable unit in less than half a day. The defibrillator arrived in Ruddington in time to be officially handed over on Easter Saturday morning by event ambassador Shane Sharkey to Geoff Hardy, Rushcliffe Parkrun Event Director Geoff Hardy (pictured above). Automated…
Read MoreLocal Elections Are Looming
With elections for new Ruddington Borough and Parish Councillors taking place on Thursday 4th May 2023, there are a few things villagers may need to do right now in preparation. Firstly, not only do residents need to make sure we are registered to vote, we will also need to have an accepted form of ‘photo ID’ ready to show if voting in person. It follows the UK Government introducing this requirement – which applies for the first time in England at these 4th May polls. Forms of acceptable photo ID, which…
Read MoreFunding Boost for Ruddington Athlete
A successful young long jumper and sprinter from our village is among this year’s elite athletes to be awarded Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) funding to support their efforts and achieve their goals through an ‘Elite Sports Grant’. 19-year-old Molly Palmer, who was born and raised in Ruddington, is one of 36 local athletes from across 17 different sports to benefit from the Council’s cash – which helps them with costs such as travel, training, accommodation, competition fees and equipment. Molly attended both James Peacock Infants School and St Peter’s Junior School…
Read MoreDo You Need a ‘Mummy MOT’?
Rushcliffe Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic are excited to announce that one of their Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, Carrie Martin (pictured above), has recently become accredited as a provider of the specialist ‘Mummy MOT’. As the only provider of The Mummy MOT in the south of Nottinghamshire, Rushcliffe Physiotherapy is pleased to be able to deliver specialist care to not only post-natal mums but also those expecting. A Mummy MOT provides patients with a tailored approach to assessing posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles post birth, with gentle exercises and…
Read MoreApril ‘Wedding Fair’ at Ruddington Grange
If you’re tying the knot soon, but haven’t yet sorted your venue, look no further than magnificent Ruddington Grange Golf Club. There’s a choice of sophisticated suites to host your nearest and dearest and some stunning locations for romantic photographs under the iconic pillars; overlooking rose gardens and fountains. Originally a large country mansion, just to the north of the village along Wilford Road, Ruddington Grange offers a host of historical features to provide an eye-catching back drop for your wedding celebrations. With its mix of history and modern facilities, and…
Read MoreRushcliffe 10k Returns
Runners from Ruddington and beyond are being invited to sign up for this year’s Rushcliffe 10k and Fun Run – which is back at Rushcliffe Country Park next month following a four year absence due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Hosted by Rushcliffe Athletics Club the event will replace the usual Rushcliffe Junior Parkrun on Sunday March 26th and include both a family-friendly 2k Fun Run starting at 10am as well as the Rushcliffe 10k run at 11am. Organisers say the 10k run is suitable for all abilities from novices to experienced runners…
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