Tea, Coffee & home made Cakes are served from 9am to 3pm inthe Education Room, which is nextto the lakeinRushcliffe Country Park. It’s a fortnightly fundraiser byThe Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park. Organisers say: “The volunteer bakers and servers are happy to serve you.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 Country Park are…
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Ruddington Gardeners’ Association
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. All meetings are Wednesday 7.00pm for 7.30pm unless otherwise stated. 2019Meetings & Events 29th January “In the Land of the Giants – Echiums” with Linda and Ray Heywood. 26th February Annual General Meeting followed by Social Evening. Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic all…
Ruddington & District U3A Meeting
U3A is short for The University of the Third Age- set up forretired and semi-retired people to share learning, fun and friendship by suggesting and arranging locally based interest groups. TheRuddington & District Branch was formed in 2018. Meetings on the third Monday afternoon of each month consist of a speaker, interest group updates and refreshments:- SPEAKERS FOR 2020 January 20th Malcolm Darroch: A Forgotten Country – travels in Tibet February 17th Kathy Powis talks about The Mary Rose March 16th “Table Top Sale” open to the general public in…
Rushcliffe Country Park Wildlife Watch Group
Are you 8 to 13 years old? Interested in nature exploration and discovery, games and practical activities with other young people? Then you’re invited to join in the fun! Rushcliffe Country Park Wildlife Watch Group usually get together on the 2nd Saturday of every month, from 11.00am to 1.00pm, whatever the weather. Please meet up at the Education Room in Rushcliffe Country Park. 2020 Events Sat 11th Jan -‘Fantastic Beasts and where to find them’ Go and delve into the amazing world of the invertebrates with ‘Rent a Beast’. Be…
East Midlands’ Western Front Association Meeting
The Midlands (East) Branch of the Western Front Association meets on the second Friday of each month (except in August) at St Peter’s Rooms. Meetings start at 7.00pm and include a guest speaker from around 7.30pm who will cover a topic related to the First World War. FRI 10th JANUARY: “Military Mining & the La Boiselle Project” – Colin Winn FRI 14th FEBRUARY: “They Called it a Town for Four Winters” – Mike Price FRI 13th MARCH: “The Knutsford Lads Who Never Came Home” – Tony Davies Further talks postponed…
Ruddington Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship
Meetings and talks are in Ruddington Methodist Church Schoolroom, usually on two Tuesdays each month, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. Please telephone Mrs JeanBrockelsbyon 0115-9989-638 or Marilyn Hicks on 0115-921-3112 for more information. 2020 Guest Speakers/Events: 7th January -“More on Lace Market Theatre” by Lorna McCulloch 21st January -Fish & Chip Lunch plus a Short Talk by the Committee: Jean, Marilyn, Penny, Jennie and Pat 4th February -“Cheese Shop” by WebbFreckingham (who runs The Cheese Shop in Flying Horse Walk) 18th February -A talk on “Mercy Ships: Operations On Board” 3rd…
Ruddington Women’s Institute
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. 2020 DATES: Wednesday 8th January A talk on ‘The Mayflower & The Pilgrim Fathers’ by Sarah Julian. Wednesday 12th February ‘When the Shute went up’, the story of Dolly Shepherd, Pioneer Aeronaut by Malcolm Darroch. Wednesday 11th March An ‘Iced Cookie Demonstration’…
Ruddington Craft Group
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 inSt Peter’s Rooms. A ‘parchment card’ made by Ruddington Craft Group Each meeting has a different theme – see below. Please contact Christine Gibson on 07967 245 308 if you’d like to go along. 2020 Dates 6th January Fold & Twist Cards 20th January Assorted Crafts 3rd February Stencilling 17th February Flower Wreaths 2nd March Iris Folding Cards 16th March Easter Cards 6th…
Ruddington Writing Group
This village writing group, established in 2019, meets at Ruddington Library every fortnight on a Friday afternoon. IMPORTANT NOTICE MONDAY 16th MARCH: All Inspire events, community learning courses and activities CANCELLED until the end of April in response to government advice on COVID-19 Coronavirus. You can read the full statement, including refund information, >>HERE
Knit & Natter
This new ‘Knit & Natter’ group runs on the third Friday of each month, from 10.30am to 11.30am at Ruddington Library. ALL crafters are welcome. IMPORTANT NOTICE MONDAY 16th MARCH: All Inspire events, community learning courses and activities CANCELLED until the end of April in response to government advice on COVID-19 Coronavirus. You can read the full statement, including refund information, >>HERE