This creative village group usually meets on the first and third Mondays of the month (except in August and around public holidays) from 10am to 12 noon in St Peter’s Rooms.
Each meeting has a different theme – see below. Please contact Christine Gibson on 07967 245 308 if you’d like to go along.
2018 Dates
5th February
Parchment Cards.
19th February
Beading.
5th March
Spyrelli.
19th March
Easter Crafts.
9th April
Stamping using inks.
23rd April
Decoupage Cards
14th May
Encaustic Art/Making Boxes
21st May
Encaustic Art/Iris Folding
4th June
Using Peel offs
18th June
Rocker Cards
2nd July
A-Line Cards
16th July
Beading.
(More dates tbc)
The £3.00 cost is to cover tuition, materials and refreshments. Newcomers are welcome.
U3A is short for The University of the Third Age – set up for retired and semi-retired people to share learning, fun and friendship by suggesting and arranging locally based interest groups.
Now there’s a new Ruddington & District Branch!
These monthly meetings consist of a speaker, interest group updates and refreshments:-
SPEAKERS FOR 2018
May 21st
The inaugural “welcome” meeting.
June 18th
Kathy Powis – “The Framework Knitters’ Museum”
July 16th
Roy Woodward – “Hollywood Musicals”
August 20th
Dr Tim Gray – “East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme”
September 17th
Graham Hayes – “Nottingham Then & Now”
October 15th
Jane Piggott – “Save The Children”
November 18th
Roy Bowles – “On This Day”
December 17th
Heather Roberts – “Police Convoy to Malawi”
New interest groups are being welcomed – to be decided and formed by the membership. So why not go along and see if U3A is for you?
You can read more >>HERE<<.
Tea, Coffee & Biscuits will be served from 10am to 12.30pm in the Education Room, which is next to the lake in Rushcliffe Country Park. It’s a fortnightly fundraiser by The Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park.
Rushcliffe Country Park “Move And Mingle” events are part of Rushcliffe Health Walks.
These are a guided health walks every Wednesday at 10.30am, starting at the education centre in the Country Park. The route varies from week to week around the park, usually no longer than 2 miles. The walk leader will adapt the route to suit the walkers – with a choice of walks to match your fitness and level of ability: a 30 minute shorter walk around the lake: or a longer walk of up to an hour.
This museum is housed within part of St Peter’s Rooms, which was Ruddington’s former Victorian school.
Founded in 1968, it explores retail life in late Victorian and early Edwardian Ruddington through a series of displays which recreate the village shops of yesteryear. These include the world’s oldest surviving fish and chip shop interior – relocated from the original premises on the corner of Ruddington High Street and The Green.
The Village Museum is open from Easter to the end of September.
Thursdays
10.00am – noon
Bank Holiday Mondays
2.00pm – 4.30pm
Adult admission is just £1.50 | Concessions £1.00 | Children over five 50p
Ruddington Folk & Blues Night is a free, fun and friendly event, on the 3rd Thursday of every month, at Ruddington’s Country Cottage Hotel. It gets underway at 8.00pm.
Rushcliffe Parkrun is a weekly 5km run – you against the clock – every Saturday at 9:00am.
It’s run in Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottingham, NG11 6JS. This is the course…
It costs nothing to join in but you’re asked to register before your first run. Only ever register with Parkrun once. Don’t forget to take a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
And you’re welcome along whatever your pace!
Wherever possible organisers urge you to walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.
Rushcliffe parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers – email rushcliffehelpers@parkrun.com to help.
Every week they grab a post Parkrun coffee at The Education Centre by the lake where all are invited to socialise afterwards.
Services will be hauled by Heritage Steam – operating from Ruddington to Loughborough Junction (via East Leake) on the Blue Timetable at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.
All GCRN facilities will be open including Miniature Railway, Model Railway, Heritage Transport section, Cafe, Visitor Centre, Children’s Play Area and the Gift Shop.
Tickets are available online >>HERE<< or you can pay on the day. On Sundays you can access the Heritage Centre direct from Ruddington centre & Nottingham aboard the Nottingham City Transport 10C service – or put in NG11 6JS if using a Sat Nav.
There’s more information on the GRC(N) website www.gcrn.co.uk
On 16th June 2016 MP Jo Cox was brutally murdered by a man in the name of nationalism in her Batley constituency.
The “Great Get Together” has become an annual event inspired by Jo. It is now being held each year on or around June 22nd – which was her birthday. Organisers believe there is a groundswell of people who reject divisive politics and simply want to bring our communities together and celebrate all that unites us. This is our chance to join in.
Ruddington’s “Great Get Together” is being organised by our Parish Council and will be on Saturday June 23rd both on The Green and in St Peter’s Rooms. There will be live singers in St Peter’s Rooms between 2.00pm and 4.00pm.
On The Green people are invited to just to go along with a picnic, games, etc from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
Of course absolutely anyone and everyone who wishes to respectfully celebrate Jo’s legacy is most welcome.
“We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us.” Jo Cox.
Following the success of the inaugural event in the summer of 2016, this second ‘Ruddington Open Gardens’ event is taking place over the weekend of the 23rd & 24th June 2018. All proceeds will again be shared between the charities Save the Children and Action for Children.
Attraction include:-
- Gardens and allotments open
- Plant, produce and book sales
- Refreshments
- Free Children’s Treasure Hunt
- Vintage bus rides
- Tombola & children’s games
- Live music at Methodist Church
- Free entry to Framework Knitters’ Museum
Seventeen venues are involved this year with the Framework Knitters’ Museum once again having its “Knitted Garden” for you to visit. You can begin your tour here or at any of the open gardens.
Organiser Jane Piggott says: “The event is kindly sponsored by Thomas James Estate Agents and Ruddington Co-op. Thomas James are selling programmes in advance for £3.00 per adult from 9th to 22nd June. They will then be available over the weekend from the Co-op, any Open Garden or the Methodist Church at £3.50 per adult.”
The location map of the various venues is below. You’ll get the key to all the numbers and what’s there when you purchase the programme.
More more information you can email je.piggott@btinternet.com or make contact via the Ruddington Parish Council Office.
{Top photo courtesy of Thomas James}
Rushcliffe Junior Parkrun is a 2K run for juniors only (4-14 year olds). If you’re not a junior why not take part in the weekly Saturday Parkrun event instead?
It’s run in Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottingham, NG11 6JS. This is the course…
It costs nothing to join in but you’re asked to register before your first run. Only ever register with Parkrun once. Don’t forget to take a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
And you’re welcome along whatever your pace!
Wherever possible organisers urge you to walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you’re a Ruddington resident why not walk up to the park then treat the kids to a double-decker bus ride back home via NCT’s Green 10C service?
If you do have to drive, organisers ask you to consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.
Rushcliffe Junior parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers. If you’re an adult willing to help please email rushcliffehelpers@parkrun.com
Every week they grab a post Parkrun coffee at The Education Centre by the lake where all are invited to socialise afterwards.
Services will be hauled by Heritage Steam – operating from Ruddington to Loughborough Junction (via East Leake) on the Blue Timetable at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.
All GCRN facilities will be open including Miniature Railway, Model Railway, Heritage Transport section, Cafe, Visitor Centre, Children’s Play Area and the Gift Shop.
Tickets are available online >>HERE<< or you can pay on the day. On Sundays you can access the Heritage Centre direct from Ruddington centre & Nottingham aboard the Nottingham City Transport 10C service – or put in NG11 6JS if using a Sat Nav.
There’s more information on the GRC(N) website www.gcrn.co.uk
Following the success of the inaugural event in the summer of 2016, this second ‘Ruddington Open Gardens’ event is taking place over the weekend of the 23rd & 24th June 2018. All proceeds will again be shared between the charities Save the Children and Action for Children.
Attraction include:-
- Gardens and allotments open
- Plant, produce and book sales
- Refreshments
- Free Children’s Treasure Hunt
- Vintage bus rides
- Tombola & children’s games
- Live music at Methodist Church
- Free entry to Framework Knitters’ Museum
Seventeen venues are involved this year with the Framework Knitters’ Museum once again having its “Knitted Garden” for you to visit. You can begin your tour here or at any of the open gardens.
Organiser Jane Piggott says: “The event is kindly sponsored by Thomas James Estate Agents and Ruddington Co-op. Thomas James are selling programmes in advance for £3.00 per adult from 9th to 22nd June. They will then be available over the weekend from the Co-op, any Open Garden or the Methodist Church at £3.50 per adult.”
The location map of the various venues is below. You’ll get the key to all the numbers and what’s there when you purchase the programme.
More more information you can email je.piggott@btinternet.com or make contact via the Ruddington Parish Council Office.
{Top photo courtesy of Thomas James}
Rushcliffe Country Park “Move And Mingle” events are part of Rushcliffe Health Walks.
These are a guided health walks every Wednesday at 10.30am, starting at the education centre in the Country Park. The route varies from week to week around the park, usually no longer than 2 miles. The walk leader will adapt the route to suit the walkers – with a choice of walks to match your fitness and level of ability: a 30 minute shorter walk around the lake: or a longer walk of up to an hour.
Ruddington Gardeners’ Association was originally established in 1934 to promote and encourage the interests and activities of all those who enjoy gardening. Whether you already have an allotment, a garden at home or a simple window box, the Association has something of interest to offer you.
2018 Meetings & Events
Wednesday 31st January
“The Wonders of Plant Propagation” with Mike Davey. 7pm for 7.30pm
Wednesday 28th February
Annual General Meeting, followed by Cheese and Wine. 7pm for 7.30pm
Wednesday 28th March
“Perfect Perennials” with Andrew Ward. 7pm for 7.30pm.
Wednesday 25th April
“Lesley Taylor Talks Rubbish” with Lesley Taylor. 7pm for 7.30pm
Wednesday 30th May
“Lilies and Companion Plants” with Richard and Leigh Woods. 7pm for 7.30pm.
Wednesday 27th June
Ruddington Gardeners’ Association – “The World of Ferns” with Neil Timm. 7pm for 7.30pm
{More dates TBC}
Annual Membership: £5 plus £2 per meeting; Visitors: £3 per meeting
Complimentary refreshments at all meetings.
Please ring 0115 9841687 for further details.
This museum is housed within part of St Peter’s Rooms, which was Ruddington’s former Victorian school.
Founded in 1968, it explores retail life in late Victorian and early Edwardian Ruddington through a series of displays which recreate the village shops of yesteryear. These include the world’s oldest surviving fish and chip shop interior – relocated from the original premises on the corner of Ruddington High Street and The Green.
The Village Museum is open from Easter to the end of September.
Thursdays
10.00am – noon
Bank Holiday Mondays
2.00pm – 4.30pm
Adult admission is just £1.50 | Concessions £1.00 | Children over five 50p
Rushcliffe Parkrun is a weekly 5km run – you against the clock – every Saturday at 9:00am.
It’s run in Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottingham, NG11 6JS. This is the course…
It costs nothing to join in but you’re asked to register before your first run. Only ever register with Parkrun once. Don’t forget to take a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
And you’re welcome along whatever your pace!
Wherever possible organisers urge you to walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.
Rushcliffe parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers – email rushcliffehelpers@parkrun.com to help.
Every week they grab a post Parkrun coffee at The Education Centre by the lake where all are invited to socialise afterwards.
Attractions include visiting layouts and GCRN’s usual home layouts, alongside a big range of trade stands, heritage displays, train rides and lots more!
Visiting layouts include:-
• Netherwood Sidings ‘0’
• Forge Mill Sidings ‘P4’
• Sheffield Bridgehouses ‘P4’
• Frankonia ‘H0’
• Hindlow ‘00’
• Annesley Woodhouse ‘00’
• Ashbrook Dale ‘00’
• Werrington Road ‘00’
• Britannia Mill ‘00’
• Elmfield ‘N’
• Leigh St George ‘N’
As well as resident layouts
• Ruddington ‘00’
• Millhouse Lane ‘0’
• Thomas and Friends ‘00’
Trade include:-
• Sherwood Models
• TTCDiecast
• Model Power Depot
• P&G Supplies
• Anoraks Anonymous
• LMS Patriot Project
• Air Framed Glass Display Cases
• Bufferbeam
As well as The Nottingham Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Ltd’s Gauge 1, 3 1/2 inch, 5 inch gauge raised tracks and 7 1/4 inch gauge ground level track each complete with tunnels, extensive landscaping and full signalling.
On the 1:1 scale railway it is planned that 56097 and prototpe HST 41001 will be top and tailing the 125 group’s MK3’s on Saturday and Hunslet, Leeds built Steam engine 2890 ‘Douglas’ will operate on Sunday.
Usual site facilities of Café, Gift shop, Visitor Centre and Heritage transport displays all available as usual.
General admission prices including unlimited train rides
£12.00 Adults
£6.00 Children (5-16 yrs)
£30.00 Family.
Model Railway Exhibition only
£6.00 Adults
£3.00 Children
Remember on Sundays you can travel direct to GCRN & back on NCT’s Green 10C.
Rushcliffe Junior Parkrun is a 2K run for juniors only (4-14 year olds). If you’re not a junior why not take part in the weekly Saturday Parkrun event instead?
It’s run in Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottingham, NG11 6JS. This is the course…
It costs nothing to join in but you’re asked to register before your first run. Only ever register with Parkrun once. Don’t forget to take a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
And you’re welcome along whatever your pace!
Wherever possible organisers urge you to walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you’re a Ruddington resident why not walk up to the park then treat the kids to a double-decker bus ride back home via NCT’s Green 10C service?
If you do have to drive, organisers ask you to consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.
Rushcliffe Junior parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers. If you’re an adult willing to help please email rushcliffehelpers@parkrun.com
Every week they grab a post Parkrun coffee at The Education Centre by the lake where all are invited to socialise afterwards.
Tea, Coffee & Cakes will be served from 9am to 3pm in the Education Room, which is next to the lake in Rushcliffe Country Park. It’s a fortnightly fundraiser by The Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park.
Attractions include visiting layouts and GCRN’s usual home layouts, alongside a big range of trade stands, heritage displays, train rides and lots more!
Visiting layouts include:-
• Netherwood Sidings ‘0’
• Forge Mill Sidings ‘P4’
• Sheffield Bridgehouses ‘P4’
• Frankonia ‘H0’
• Hindlow ‘00’
• Annesley Woodhouse ‘00’
• Ashbrook Dale ‘00’
• Werrington Road ‘00’
• Britannia Mill ‘00’
• Elmfield ‘N’
• Leigh St George ‘N’
As well as resident layouts
• Ruddington ‘00’
• Millhouse Lane ‘0’
• Thomas and Friends ‘00’
Trade include:-
• Sherwood Models
• TTCDiecast
• Model Power Depot
• P&G Supplies
• Anoraks Anonymous
• LMS Patriot Project
• Air Framed Glass Display Cases
• Bufferbeam
As well as The Nottingham Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Ltd’s Gauge 1, 3 1/2 inch, 5 inch gauge raised tracks and 7 1/4 inch gauge ground level track each complete with tunnels, extensive landscaping and full signalling.
On the 1:1 scale railway it is planned that 56097 and prototpe HST 41001 will be top and tailing the 125 group’s MK3’s on Saturday and Hunslet, Leeds built Steam engine 2890 ‘Douglas’ will operate on Sunday.
Usual site facilities of Café, Gift shop, Visitor Centre and Heritage transport displays all available as usual.
General admission prices including unlimited train rides
£12.00 Adults
£6.00 Children (5-16 yrs)
£30.00 Family.
Model Railway Exhibition only
£6.00 Adults
£3.00 Children
Remember on Sundays you can travel direct to GCRN & back on NCT’s Green 10C.
A monthly free walking event with the Ruddington Footpaths’ Preservation Group.
2018 Guided Walks
SUN 7th JAN: “Old Road, The Spinney and Sharphill Wood”
SUN 4th FEB: “Country Park to Bradmore Moor and Long Farm Track”
SUN 4th MAR: “Gotham/ Gotham Hill Circular”
SUN 1st APR: “Clifton Grove to Beeston Weir”
SUN 6th MAY: “Ruddington to Gotham and return”
SUN 3rd JUN: “Kinoulton to Stanton on the Wolds circular”
SUN 1st JUL: “Cropwell Bishop to Owthorpe circular”
Meet on the Green at 2.15pm.
Please note: You are advised to ensure the walk is going ahead by calling Keith Charter on 0115 923 3679 and he will be able to confirm the date/time and the proposed walk’s schedule.
The Ruddington Footpaths’ Preservation Group walk together in different locations on the first Sunday of each month. Please check back for future walks.
You can catch NCT Buses’ Navy 3 or Green 10 to the starting point on Ruddington Green.
This creative village group usually meets on the first and third Mondays of the month (except in August and around public holidays) from 10am to 12 noon in St Peter’s Rooms.
Each meeting has a different theme – see below. Please contact Christine Gibson on 07967 245 308 if you’d like to go along.
2018 Dates
5th February
Parchment Cards.
19th February
Beading.
5th March
Spyrelli.
19th March
Easter Crafts.
9th April
Stamping using inks.
23rd April
Decoupage Cards
14th May
Encaustic Art/Making Boxes
21st May
Encaustic Art/Iris Folding
4th June
Using Peel offs
18th June
Rocker Cards
2nd July
A-Line Cards
16th July
Beading.
(More dates tbc)
The £3.00 cost is to cover tuition, materials and refreshments. Newcomers are welcome.
Tea, Coffee & Biscuits will be served from 10am to 12.30pm in the Education Room, which is next to the lake in Rushcliffe Country Park. It’s a fortnightly fundraiser by The Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park.
Rushcliffe Country Park “Move And Mingle” events are part of Rushcliffe Health Walks.
These are a guided health walks every Wednesday at 10.30am, starting at the education centre in the Country Park. The route varies from week to week around the park, usually no longer than 2 miles. The walk leader will adapt the route to suit the walkers – with a choice of walks to match your fitness and level of ability: a 30 minute shorter walk around the lake: or a longer walk of up to an hour.
This museum is housed within part of St Peter’s Rooms, which was Ruddington’s former Victorian school.
Founded in 1968, it explores retail life in late Victorian and early Edwardian Ruddington through a series of displays which recreate the village shops of yesteryear. These include the world’s oldest surviving fish and chip shop interior – relocated from the original premises on the corner of Ruddington High Street and The Green.
The Village Museum is open from Easter to the end of September.
Thursdays
10.00am – noon
Bank Holiday Mondays
2.00pm – 4.30pm
Adult admission is just £1.50 | Concessions £1.00 | Children over five 50p
Rushcliffe Parkrun is a weekly 5km run – you against the clock – every Saturday at 9:00am.
It’s run in Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottingham, NG11 6JS. This is the course…
It costs nothing to join in but you’re asked to register before your first run. Only ever register with Parkrun once. Don’t forget to take a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
And you’re welcome along whatever your pace!
Wherever possible organisers urge you to walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.
Rushcliffe parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers – email rushcliffehelpers@parkrun.com to help.
Every week they grab a post Parkrun coffee at The Education Centre by the lake where all are invited to socialise afterwards.
Rushcliffe Junior Parkrun is a 2K run for juniors only (4-14 year olds). If you’re not a junior why not take part in the weekly Saturday Parkrun event instead?
It’s run in Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottingham, NG11 6JS. This is the course…
It costs nothing to join in but you’re asked to register before your first run. Only ever register with Parkrun once. Don’t forget to take a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
And you’re welcome along whatever your pace!
Wherever possible organisers urge you to walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you’re a Ruddington resident why not walk up to the park then treat the kids to a double-decker bus ride back home via NCT’s Green 10C service?
If you do have to drive, organisers ask you to consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.
Rushcliffe Junior parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers. If you’re an adult willing to help please email rushcliffehelpers@parkrun.com
Every week they grab a post Parkrun coffee at The Education Centre by the lake where all are invited to socialise afterwards.
Rattle, Rhyme and Roll is a free half an hour fun session with babies and toddlers.
Organisers, Inspire, say: “It’s amazing how early babies respond to songs and music. The rhymes and rhythm also help with language development.”
Sessions are about half an hour and are every 2nd Tuesday (except in August) at the newly refurbished Ruddington Library.
It’s your monthly opportunity to get together with others to play Scrabble at the newly refurbished Ruddington Library.
All abilities are welcome.
Rushcliffe Country Park “Move And Mingle” events are part of Rushcliffe Health Walks.
These are a guided health walks every Wednesday at 10.30am, starting at the education centre in the Country Park. The route varies from week to week around the park, usually no longer than 2 miles. The walk leader will adapt the route to suit the walkers – with a choice of walks to match your fitness and level of ability: a 30 minute shorter walk around the lake: or a longer walk of up to an hour.