Now into its second year, Ruddington’s Village Marketusually takes place on the first Saturday of each month at The White Horse Inn. It’s aninitiative jointly run by the pub alongside volunteers from the award-winning Ruddington Village Centre Partnership. After holding the March 2020 market as usual, organisers decided to suspend the event until further notice in the interests of public health and safetydue to theCOVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. However, TODAY- when the next market should have been happening – a selection of its usual stall holders are using the magic of…
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White Horse “Quarantine” Quiz
In our new “virtual” world – with Ruddington’s pubs closed and residents under COVID-19 Coronavirus lockdown until further notice – village quizmaster Howard Gees has gone online with his popular Thursday night White Horse Quiz! It’s not happening every week – but as frequently as his busy NHS work schedule allows. Howard says: “If you want to take part you just need to have a laptop and a smartphone. Play on your own or with your lockdown household. Join Zoom, make sure that the camera works and the speakers work,…
– CANCELLED – RPC Annual Meeting
At this meeting villagers are usually encouraged to attend to have their say on what’s happening in ourvillage – by asking questions about Ruddington Parish Council activities and making statements on other agenda items. However, unfortunately, it is not taking place this year due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Discussions are underway about holding some online RPC meetings in the future if new legislation permits. Please keep checking back. This Annual Meeting is being held in St Peter’s Rooms starting at 7.30pm and will be followed by the usualParish Council…
Jakki’s Friday Lunchtime Meditation
Ruddington resident Jakki Pritchard – who’s well known in our village for her regular Mindfulness courses in the Old Chapel of the Framework Knitters’ Museum – has taken her sessions online during the outbreak of COVID-19 Coronavirus. Jakki is concerned for people’s state of mind whilst confined to their homes – and is hoping these FREE Friday lunchtime sessions of around 20 minutes on Zoom may be helpful. “This is a group meditation which is a really nice way of feeling connected to each other” says Jakki. You’ll first need…
White Horse “Quarantine” Quiz
In our new “virtual” world – with Ruddington’s pubs closed and residents under COVID-19 Coronavirus lockdown until further notice – village quizmaster Howard Gees has gone online with his popular Thursday night White Horse Quiz! Howard (pictured above) says: “If you want to take part you just need to have a laptop and a smartphone. Join Zoom, make sure that the camera works and the speakers work, then at 8.30pm when you join our Zoom meeting, we’ll give you instructions on how to set up your ‘phone. You just need…
Finding Calm & Steadiness Through Uncertainty
Ruddington resident Jakki Pritchard – who’s well known in our village for her regular Mindfulness courses in the Old Chapel of the Framework Knitters’ Museum – has taken her sessions online during the outbreak of COVID-19 Coronavirus. Jakki is concerned for people’s state of mind whilst confined to their homes – and is hoping these FREE Friday sessions of around 20 minutes on Zoom may be helpful. “This will be a group meditation which is a really nice way of feeling connected to each other” says Jakki. If you’d like…
Rushcliffe 10k & Running Festival 2020 – NOW ONLINE
This is the annual running event at Rushcliffe Country Park, postponed from March 1st 2020 due to a waterlogged circuit, which can accommodate the whole family, you again have the option to run a 10k Race, 5k Race, Fun Run or Toddler Dash. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Event organisers have announced, as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, the traditional Rushcliffe 10K will not be taking place this year – but it will continue virtually! See all the details >>HERE<<.
Clap For Our Carers in Ruddington
Each Thursday evening at 8pm, whilst the initial lockdown continues, everyone in Ruddington is invited to join millions of others up and down the country to stand in doorways, on balconies or at windows, to applaud the key workers fighting at the frontline of COVID-19 Coronavirus. It’s an idea kickstarted in the UK on March 26th by Dutch LondonerAnnemarie Plas -after seeing it happen in other countries – and the applause in our village has been getting louder week by week. ‘Clap For Our Carers’ includes Nottinghamshire’s NHS workers, other…
Ruddington Art & Craft Society Meeting
All amateur artists and crafters are welcome to the the meetings of the newRuddington Art & Craft Societyon the second Wednesday of the month atThe Next Episodeon Dutton’s Hill. It’s a place to learn new skills and encourage local talent from our village and the surrounding areas. Anyone with an interest in art and creativity is welcome to attend these educational sessions, practical demonstrations and discussions. 2020 PROGRAMME: WED 12th FEB: “Into the Woods Acrylic Painting” Debs will demonstrate how to create a monochrome painting of trees. WED 11th MAR:…
Linger By The Lake
Tea, Coffee & Biscuitsare served from 10am to 12.30pm inthe Education Room, which is nextto the lakeinRushcliffe Country Park. It’s a fortnightly fundraiser byThe Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park. Organisers say: “You can enjoy our lovely park and also a cuppa and a chat!” They add: “Being such a popular cafe we would welcome any cake bakers, expenses paid, or any help with serving on cafe open days.” IMPORTANT NOTICE: As of Wednesday 18th March 2020, until further notice this, and all other events, using the Visitor Centre at Rushcliffe…