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Property of the Week

16th October 20235th February 2024 Featured Content

This week’s Benjamins featured Ruddington property is a modern, detached family home, in a quiet part of our village | with four bedrooms, including master ensuite | family bathroom | three reception rooms | downstairs wc | utility room | breakfast kitchen | enclosed garden | double garage and driveway | the asking price significantly reduced to £400,000 for a quick sale | and no onward chain. You can view this property in a new browser window >>HERE<<. Please contact Benjamins Estate Agents directly for more information, or to arrange a viewing, by ‘phoning 0115 937 1713 or…

School Admissions Information Evening

15th October 202317th October 2023 Graham Wright

Parents who’d like help applying for their child’s Infant or Secondary School place next year are being invited along to a special event this week – which is the first of its kind in Ruddington. The ‘School Admissions Evening’ will offer information and advice specifically tailored to help Ruddington residents who need to apply for a place in September 2024 and has been organised by village mums Katie Santana and Jen Walker. It’s happening this Wednesday night at Ruddington Village Hall. “Unfortunately, over the last few years, too many Ruddington families have run into difficulties when…

Police Appeal Following Ruddington Drugs Haul

12th October 202312th October 2023 Graham Wright

Rushcliffe Police are asking any villagers with further information to come forward following the arrest in Ruddington of two men with a large quantity of drugs. Officers were called to Asher Lane at around 11.15am last Wednesday, 4th October, following reports a car was being driven across farming land before becoming stuck. Two police patrol cars boxed the vehicle in as it attempted to leave the field. When the officers carried out a search they discovered a large amount of cannabis bagged up inside the vehicle. Two men, aged 30 and 33, were arrested…

Another Residents’ Parking Scheme Proposed

10th October 202310th October 2023 Graham Wright

Following further complaints from villagers about not being able to park near their homes, a consultation is underway about creating additional ‘residents only’ parking areas near Ruddington village centre. Via East Midlands, working on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council Highways, says it sent out letters and questionnaires to residents in 33 properties over the summer asking if they would like residents parking restrictions along part of Easthorpe Street. It reveals a total of 13 questionnaires were returned (40%) of which 10 (77%) supported a Residents Parking Scheme (RPS). The Council’s…

Property of the Week

9th October 20239th October 2023 Featured Content

This week’s Benjamins featured Ruddington property is a recently built, contemporary apartment | with one bedroom | open plan living space | secure entry system | amazing village centre location | right next to shops and hospitality venues | great public transport links | available 1st November 2023 | up for rent at £750 per month. You can view this property in a new browser window >>HERE<<. Please contact Benjamins Estate Agents directly for more information, or to arrange a viewing, by ‘phoning 0115 937 1713 or emailing info@benjaminsproperty.com Benjamins Director Ben Featherstone says: “We are…

Our WI is 99 … and Still Counting

6th October 20238th October 2023 Graham Wright

Did you know that Ruddington Women’s Institute has been active in our village for ninety-nine years? Ahead of their centenary celebrations, current members are extending a warm welcome to any woman to join them, regardless of age. They’re also keen to dispel some common misconceptions. Committee member Barbara Wheeler says: “Contrary to popular belief, the WI is not all about baking and jam making! Some of us enjoy doing that, but others like to go on visits in the local area, join in the various activities at our meetings or…

Solar Farm Approved

4th October 20238th October 2023 Graham Wright

After years of planning, then two public consultation events in our village in March last year, followed by a detailed submission to Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) twelve months’ later, proposals for a large ‘hybrid renewable energy project’ on agricultural land south west of Ruddington have now been approved. On Monday (2nd October 2023) RBC planners gave the go-ahead for Ridge Clean Energy (RCE) to construct ‘Fair Oaks Renewable Energy Park’ at Fields Farm off Asher Lane. The green power generation scheme will pair 49.9MW of solar panels with 49.9MW of battery storage capacity – said to be enough…

Ruddington Riders Receive Mayoral Support

2nd October 20232nd October 2023 Graham Wright

The Ruddington branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is among those in the Borough set to benefit from extra cash this year thanks to the current Mayor of Rushcliffe. Cllr Debbie Mason was elected as Mayor on May 25th 2023 for a period of 12 months. It is customary for the incoming Mayor to select and support a favourite local charity for the year, and Cllr Mason chose RDA – which helps school children with learning difficulties to ride for therapy and enjoyment. She revealed: “I have a real passion…

Property of the Week

2nd October 20232nd October 2023 Featured Content

This week’s Benjamins featured Ruddington property is a family town house | with four bedrooms | including spacious top floor master bedroom with ensuite | modern kitchen/diner | downstairs wc | garage and additional off-road parking | private rear garden with lawn, patio and raised decking area | in a quiet village location | and with an asking price of £320,000. You can view this property in a new browser window >>HERE<<. Please contact Benjamins Estate Agents directly for more information, or to arrange a viewing, by ‘phoning 0115 937 1713 or emailing info@benjaminsproperty.com…

Searching for Ruddington Superstars!

30th September 202330th September 2023 Graham Wright

The hunt is now on for unsung community, sporting, business and health heroes in Ruddington for this year’s Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards. Residents and groups across the whole Borough are being invited to acknowledge volunteers, businesses, clubs, organisations, environmentalists, sports clubs and athletes and the best of its health and wellbeing and food and drink sectors. Organised by Rushcliffe Borough Council it’s an annual opportunity to reflect on so many groups and individuals who play essential roles in our community, bringing out the best in people and enterprise. Previous Rushcliffe Award…