Organisers of the first ever ‘RUDD Awards’ have just announced the 18 finalists – individuals, businesses and community groups from the village who’ve been shortlisted from over 300 nominations. The inaugural ‘RUDD Awards’ were launched in July 2022 by RVCP, Ruddington Village Community Partnership, to celebrate locals who’re making a difference to life in Ruddington, as well as contributing to a thriving ‘community hub and prosperous high street’. The process was that residents and visitors submitted their nominations in six main categories. Earlier this month the awards committee shortlisted six nominees in each category. Then an…
It’s now three years since we first found out that Ruddington’s last remaining public telephone box would be decommissioned – when BT Payphones announced its lack of use made it no longer viable to keep it in service. The Grade II listed, traditional, red, cast iron kiosk in front of the War Memorial on Church Street {pictured top left} is a Type K6 designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Because it’s an important heritage landmark, within our village Conservation Area, ideas were invited to put it to an alternative use through…
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…
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,…
Everyone’s welcome to this annual, festive event organised by The Friends of St Peter’s School! This year there’ll be a chocolate tombola, splat-a pud, teddy tombola, hook a reindeer, whiskey grid, Baileys grid, school choir, crafts & activities, tinsel pull game, face painting, roll a coin, festive raffle, cake stall, mulled wine & mince pies, Prosecco tombola and lots of traders stalls.🎁🎁🎁 AND it’s non-uniform day on the same day in exchange for a wrapped chocolate donation.🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫 You can find out what the amazingMustard Seed Project has been up to…
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’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…
Ruddington Women’s Institute are a friendly bunch and would love you to goalong to meet them in person. Theypromise you a warm welcome and there will be no pressure to join when you visit. “Try before you buy!”If theWI suits you then you will be encouraged to join. 2019 DATES: Wednesday 9th January A talk on Ruddington’s “Mustard Seed Project” for Uganda Wednesday 13th February “Behind the Bookshelves” – The story of Bromley House Library – by Melanie Duffill-Jess. Wednesday 13th March “150 Years of Primary Education” – by Michael…
Everyone’s welcome to this annual, festive event organised by The Friends of St Peter’s School! This year there’ll be a chocolate tombola, the whisky grid, a teddy tombola, hook a reindeer, Baileys grid, school choir, crafts & activities, tinsel pull game, face painting, lob-a-choc, festive raffle, mulled wine & mince pies, Prosecco tombola and lots of traders stalls.🎁🎁🎁 AND it’s non-uniform day on the same day in exchange for a wrapped chocolate donation.🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫 You can find out what the incredibleMustard Seed Project has been up to – and visit Santa…
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…
