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Elite Ruddington Cyclist Prepares for ‘The Tour of Britain’

8th August 20221st September 2022 Graham Wright

It’s now just one more month before the UK’s leading cycling event heads back to Nottinghamshire and passes right through the centre of Ruddington. As in 2018, on Thursday September 8th villagers will again be able to line our streets to enjoy the spectacle of over one hundred of the world’s best riders competing near the start of Stage Five of The ‘Tour of Britain’ – as it wends its way 116.2 miles from West Bridgford to Mansfield that day. Hoping to be among those elite cyclists is Ruddington’s very…

A ‘Summer of Cycling’

6th August 20226th August 2022 Graham Wright

As excitement builds around the fifth stage of the ‘Tour of Britain’ 2022 – which will again see elite cyclists passing right through the centre of Ruddington next month – residents of all ages are being invited to take part in a day of FREE cycling activities at Rushcliffe Country Park this week. The ‘Summer of Cycling’ event takes place on Wednesday August 10th from 11am to 2pm and will include ‘learn to ride’ sessions with British Cycling, bike maintenance and a minor repairs workshop with Dr Bike and a bike marking…

Inaugural Awards to Celebrate the Best of Ruddington

12th July 202212th August 2022 Graham Wright

A brand new awards night is to take place in our village this autumn – shining the spotlight on the very best businesses, organisations and people here in Ruddington – as nominated by YOU! The announcement of the very first ‘RUDD Awards’ comes from the award winning Ruddington Village Community Partnership – with RUDDINGTON.info proud to be RVCP’s media partner to help them promote this exciting new initiative. The awards have been created to celebrate the very best that our thriving village has to offer – and nominations are open…

Ruddington Graffiti Artist’s Royal Tribute

2nd June 20222nd June 2022 Graham Wright

A professional graffiti artist in our village is among many who have provided some wonderful extra colour for Ruddington’s celebrations of Her Majesty’s seventy years on the throne. The latest work from ‘Creed’ a.k.a. Ainsley Burton (pictured above with sons Harry and Isaac) can be found on the former changing room block at Sellors’ Playing Field – one of several he has been asked to do there over recent years. Originally the park’s custodians, Ruddington Parish Council (RPC), had proposed to demolish this building after it became a target for vandals and illegal graffiti.…

Green Belt Development Plans Pulled … for Now!

22nd May 202224th May 2022 Graham Wright

The planning application to construct an archery range on agricultural land north of Ruddington has been withdrawn. After being told earlier this year they would be losing their current facilities in Wollaton Park, Wilford Bowmen were seeking a new site as a matter of urgency. Subsequently they applied for permission to Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) (22/00622/FUL) to change the use of a small part of the field east of Wilwell Cottage, accessed from Wilford Road (top), to house their new outdoor archery range. The application also included a parking area…

Rushcliffe Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

9th May 20226th June 2022 Featured Content

With the summer fast approaching, now may be the time to get rid of any aches or pains! Ruddington’s Rushcliffe Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic offers face to face tailored physiotherapy appointments alongside home visits and virtual appointments, giving more options and flexibility in receiving treatment. We have a range of therapists with different specialisations such as muscle injuries and paediatrics. We also offer a counselling service and have a superb remedial massage therapist. The clinics new ‘Boutique Bubble Pilates’ are also now in full swing and being booked up!…

Property of the Week

9th May 20229th May 2022 Graham Wright

This week’s Thomas James Estate Agents featured Ruddington property is a detached family home – with three bedrooms – a spacious lounge/diner – gardens to rear – driveway with parking for three vehicles plus a single garage – no upward chain – and the price now reduced to £300,000. 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 Thomas James Estate Agents is located at 20, High St, Ruddington, NG11…

“Walkies!”

3rd May 202216th May 2022 Graham Wright

Dog owners from Ruddington and further afield might wish to take part in a fun morning of canine-centred events in our village on Sunday. The Friends of St Peter’s Junior School are inviting young and old to bring our four-legged friends along for their ‘St Peter’s Dog Walk 2022’ – a mile long stroll around the attractive school grounds off Ashworth Avenue. Alternatively you can just meet up there with friends for a coffee, as refreshments will be available. It’s taking place this Sunday, May 8th, between 10.00am and 11.30am. Organisers say: “Join us…

New Ruddington Green Belt Planning Application

24th April 202229th April 2022 Graham Wright

Local archers may soon have a new location to practice their sport if an application to Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) is successful – on green fields at the edge of Ruddington. Wilford Bowmen are seeking permission to change the use of agricultural land east Of Wilwell Cottage, alongside Wilford Road, to house an outdoor archery range with a parking area for twenty vehicles, access gate, storage containers and toilet block. It would use the existing access off the B680 north of Ruddington into what is currently the last remaining farmers’…

Unusual Rescue from Ruddington Railings!

14th April 202214th April 2022 Graham Wright

Just before 8 o’clock this morning (Thursday 14th April) two crews from Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue attended a rather unusual incident – after a caller reported that a young deer had become trapped in iron fencing along Grange Mews in Ruddington. When firefighters from West Bridgford and East Leake arrived at Westgate Lodge, off Wilford Road, they discovered the deer stuck there, in considerable distress. Thankfully they were able to calm the animal, release it, and then shepherd it back to safety on Ruddington Grange Golf Course. After reviewing CCTV footage a nearby home-owner was…