Ruddington Baptist Church ‘Virtual’ Sunday Service

You’re again invited to join Minister Sam Hackett and his team from Ruddington Baptist Church for this week’s online Sunday servicefollowed by coffee and chat. Sam Hackett Sunday worship continues ‘virtually’ during the Coronavirus outbreak because the church has paused its usual Sunday gathering in St Peter’s Rooms to keep everyone as safe as possible from COVID-19. These services are now taking place ‘live’ on Zoom, so everyone can join together at home (in real time) for this morning’s worship, then converse afterwards, if you wish. The link you’llneedto join…

St Peter’s Church Christmas Eve Services

4pm Christingle Service You can join in online this afternoon for Ruddington’s own Christingle Service. Like most others, it’s being held virtually rather than in St Peter’s Church this year due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Rev Andrew Buchanan says: “It’ll have all the usual highlights (like singing Silent night and Away in a Manger) and will be completely Children friendly. Let’s all Christingle together!” The service will be available at 4pm on the Church’s YouTube channel >>HEREHERE

‘Post Christmas Bingo’ in aid of The Mustard Seed Project

Ruddington’s The Mustard Seed Project – Uganda charity is putting on another online ‘Bingo Night’ as itc ontinues raising funds to provide clean water, food and an education for children in 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: “A few quick rounds of Bingo with our host Jon Lee at National Car Finder. 50p per ticket £2.50 a strip (6 tickets) all profits go to our projects in Uganda.…

St Peter’s ‘Virtual’ Carol Service

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues – with the Christmas relaxation of ‘rules’ now reduced to just one day – it’s been decided that the usual Carol Service from St Peter’s Church will be online-only this year. Vicar Rev’d Andrew Buchanan says: “Hearing the Christmas story afresh and singing almost every Carol we can think of, all washed down with a glass of Sue Rivington’s infamous mulled wineis, one of the highlights of the Christmas season for me. However, as we can’t actually sing in church at the moment, I thought…

Ruddington Baptist Church Nativity Story Service

Ruddington Baptist Churchinvites you to hear and watch the Nativity Story during this special service – which is being held online due to the Coronavirus pandemic. They’re keeping all their services ‘virtual’ this Christmas to protect us from COVID-19. You can find the link to join the serviceon ZOOM at 10.30am>>HERE

NCT Christmas Walk and Talk

This is a new parent support group under the auspices of The National Childbirth Trust Nottinghamwhich gets together in Rushcliffe Country Park. Parents and carers of babies and toddlers are invitedto get out in the fresh air and meet other parents for mutual support in Ruddington. Right now, of course, you’ll need to follow all the current COVID-safe guidelines whilst the Coronavirus remains a threat to our community. Organiser Aimee Crabtree says: “We’re really pleased to announce that ‘NCT Walk and Talks’ are starting in Rushcliffe Country Park.These events are…

NCT Walk and Talk – SOLD OUT*

This is a new parent support group under the auspices of The National Childbirth Trust Nottingham which is being set up at Rushcliffe Country Park. Parents and carers of babies and toddlers are invitedto get out in the fresh air and meet other parents for mutual support in Ruddington. Right now, of course, you’ll need to follow all the current COVID-safe guidelines whilst the Coronavirus remains a threat to our community. Organiser Aimee Crabtree says: “We’re really pleased to announce that ‘NCT Walk and Talks’ are starting in Rushcliffe Country…

Friends of James Peacock Quiz Night

You’reinvited to takepart in The Friends of James Peacock School’s first ever virtual Quiz Night. Due to Coronavirus – but also so the whole family can get involved more easily – it’s been organised online for “an evening of fun and knowledge”. Entry costs £3 per household and will include rounds for the kids, picture rounds, music and general knowledge rounds, “as well as many more”. As the quiz is happening virtually, once you have paid for your entry you will be sent a Zoom link via email so that…

Ruddington Cricket Club “Lockdown Bingo 2.0”

Ruddington Cricket Club is inviting everyone from our village and beyond to take part in its next virtual ‘Bingo Night’. It’s again to raise much needed funds for the Elms Park based club during the Coronavirus pandemic – and being run online to keep everyone safe from COVID-19. Last time £320 was raised, after players from Northern Ireland, York, Derbyshire and the West Midlands, as well as Ruddington, took part. This time organisers are hoping to do even better, but you will need to buy your tickets as soon as…

Armistice Day Service

On Armistice Day, usually a short service is held at the War Memorial outsideSt Peter’s Churchto mark the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Due to the current 28 day national Coronavirus ‘lockdown’ this yearRuddington & District Branch of the Royal British Legion, our local church leaders and a representative from Ruddington Parish Council have instead pre-recorded one for viewing in our homes on the morning of Wednesday November 11th. The video is below. Please start playing it at 10:58’15” in order to observe the two…