Ruddington’s The Mustard Seed Project – Ugandacharity is putting onanother online ‘Bingo Night’ as itcontinues to raise fundsto further enable families to have access to clean water by part funding a solar panel system that will purify swamp water for consumption. To take part you’ll need to have the Zoom App downloaded for either your desktop computer or mobile device ready to sign in just before7pm… Organisers say: “Eyes down for a full house! Looking forward to seeing you all for a bit of bingo fun. Cash prizes are dependent…
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Mustard Seed Project ‘Uganda Bingo Night’
This time, Ruddington’s The Mustard Seed Project – Ugandacharity is putting onan online ‘Bingo Night’ as itcontinues to raise money to provide clean water, food and an education for children in Teso, Uganda. To take part you’ll need to have the Zoom App downloaded for either your desktop computer or mobile device ready to sign in just before7pm… Organisers say: “Feeling lucky?Thursday 4th Juneis BINGO NIGHT via Zoom to support families in Uganda coping with the global pandemic.You can play as many tickets as you like over 5 games to…
Ugandavision Quiz Contest
Missing Eurovision this year? Ruddington’sThe Mustard Seed Project – Ugandahas theperfectanswer! It’s an online quiz, organised by our famous village-based community fundraising group, which iscontinuing to raise money to provide clean water, food and an education for children in Teso, Uganda. To take part you’ll need to have the Zoom App downloaded for either your desktop computer with camera and mic or a mobile device. Organisers say: “Join us from the comfort of your sofa on Friday 15th May at 7pm for a family quiz and the opportunity to win…
Kick Out Poverty Fashion Show
This annual eveningis organised by The Mustard Seed Project – a community fundraising group, based in Ruddington,raisingmoney to provide clean water, food and an education for children in Teso, Uganda. With this event they’re specifically supporting girls’ football in Teso, Uganda. Organisers say: “As always this will be a fantastic evening AND a great way to celebrate international women’s day.Join us and help us to #Kickoutpoverty and #EquipEducateEmpower!” This event usually sells out – so it’s a good idea to book your seats early. There are some great raffle prizes,…
Knickers For Knowledge Fashion Show
This specialeveningis organised by The Mustard Seed Project – a community fundraising group, based in Ruddington,raisingmoney to provide clean water, food and an education for children in Teso, Uganda. Seethe poster(below) for full details.This event has sold out 2 years running – so it’s a good idea to get your tickets early. Organisers say: “Your smalls can make a big difference! Donations are welcome on the night.Planning to refresh your wardrobe for spring?Why not grab a bargain at our fashion show…No knickers for sale, just branded ladies wear at bargain…
Ruddington Village Market
Ruddington’s new Village Market is a collaboration between The Ruddington Village Centre Partnership and The White Horse Inn. FOOD STALLS: The Black Cat Café Offering 6″ sausage rolls and scotch eggs with fillings such as black pudding, veggie haggis and veggie Bombay potato. Split Screen Coffee Serving the finest coffee, homemade bakes and their signature coffee beans from their show stopper VW Camper Van. Ruddington Village Butchers Speciality cheeses and sausages from the legendary Ruddington Village Butchers. Sue’s Sweetie Boutique stall Sweetie Boutique Pick ‘n ‘mix, sweet trees and sweet…
‘Ruddy Kind Acts’ Initiative Launches
For the past few Christmases, residents of Ruddington have benefitted from ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ – where a mystery benefactor and his helpers have posted hundreds of envelopes marked ‘R.A.K’, each containing £100 in cash to lucky local recipients in our village, Clifton and Silverdale. Some villagers even had a wad of money thrust at them whilst walking down the street! After the identity of the generous individual behind it was finally revealed in December 2021, it inspired creatives from the ‘Handmade in Rudd’ group to launch their own community initiative – dubbed ‘Ruddy Kind…
Ruddington Celebrations for Charity Grant
There are celebrations at St Peter’s Church this month after the Teso Development Trust charity (TDT), which has been supported by the Ruddington church for over 15 years, won a major grant from the UK government to expand its work in a deprived area of Uganda. The £50,000 grant from the Small Charities Challenge Fund – part of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – will enable the charity to work with a Ugandan partner to provide four boreholes to access clean water, as well as training and materials for…
Uganda Calling!
It’s the end of an era for Ruddington – as our last remaining public telephone box has just been granted planning permission by Rushcliffe Borough Council for a rather interesting change of use. The Grade II listed, traditional, cast iron, red kiosk – in front of the War Memorial on Church Street – is a Type K6 designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Although an important heritage landmark for our village within the Conservation Area, BT Payphones decided that its lack of use made it no longer viable…
Mustard Seed Mosquito Nets – and Much More!
It’s certainly been a busy 2019 so far for Ruddington’s The Mustard Seed Project, Uganda! There’s lots to report about the charity’s continuing hard work – including much fundraising to progress its projects. In this bumper RUDDINGTON.info update, trustee Ruth Keen writes: Most notably, perhaps, was that during the first week of June, trustees were delighted to welcome the Reverend Charles Okunya Oode. Rev Charles is the ‘man on the ground’ in Uganda and coordinates the work of the Mustard Seed Project – helping make best use of the funds that are…