2023 was a BIG year for property writes Ruddington’s Benwell Daykin Estate Agents. Let’s look at some of the most interesting property related stats from last year, according to property portal Zoopla. One million homes were sold in 2023 Although slightly down on the year before, this is actually not that dissimilar to 2022. This proves that those who want to move are still able to do so. The key takeaway from this is that although a similar number of transactions completed, many buyers did look to down-size their budget due…
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It seems 2024 is set to be just as difficult as 2023 has been for motorists trying to get into, out of, or through our busy village in a timely fashion; with a much used access road being SHUT for almost three months. Ever since long-overdue junction layout improvements and new utility installations at Ruddington’s Kirk Lane/Loughborough Road/Flawforth Lane crossroads finally began in July, their 4-way temporary signals have continued to cause frustration. Frequent peak-time hold-ups for motorists and disrupted bus services even prompted an apology from Nottinghamshire Counry Council (NCC). This ‘first’ phase…
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Come along to a ‘Celebration of Christmas‘ and join Ruddington and District Choral Society at 7.30pm on Saturday 9th December in St Peter’s Church. RDCS will be joined by the Ruddington Chamber Ensemble, along with invited soloists. Tickets, priced £15 including refreshments, are available from Perkins Hardware on High Street, from choir members, on 07590 311 992, or you can buy on the evening at the door (subject to availability). The Christmas music programme is: Performance of GF Handel’s Messiah (Part 1) and Extracts from JS Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (Parts 1 & 2) Pat from RDCS…
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Unfortunately this fundraising concert has had to be cancelled for now due to a significant outbreak of COVID-19 among the Chorus. It’s hoped to reschedule it at the same venue early in the new year. ***WATCH THIS SPACE!*** Previous info… This is a charity concert by St Peter’s Church and Grand Central Chorus in aid of The Ruddington Pantry. ‘A Christmas Mix’ is at 8pm on Wednesday 6th December inside the Church. Organisers have laid on about an hour of Christmas songs from the Shows and Pop Classics. You can expect…
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At Ruddington Christmas Market is the WI Craft and Bake stall from 11am on Saturday 2nd December in St Peter’s Rooms. It’s part of this year’s extended Ruddington Christmas Market and everyone’s welcome! This festive stall is run by the Ruddington Women’s Institute – now in its 99th year – and it usually meets monthly during the year, where non-members and members are all encouraged to come along to its evening session. Pop along to this event to find out about the WI or get in touch via its contact webpage >>HERE<<. Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info…
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Regular visitors to Rushcliffe Country Park here in Ruddington may already have noticed two rather ‘striking’ new additions between the children’s play area and outdoor gym/new skatepark. Officially called ‘Shade Sails’ (pictured top), they have been erected among the picnic benches to provide welcome shelter from the sun during the summer months, and protection from rain during the wet, winter months. They were funded by a visitor who made a generous donation in her will to a favourite park she had visited many times over the years. It’s possible the new structures rather…
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Following a number of gas leaks in recent years, RUDDINGTON.info has previously warned that Cadent Gas will need to carry out substantial maintenance on Wilford Road to replace the troublesome old iron gas main under ‘Dutton’s Hill’ (pictured top) with a “more durable” plastic pipe as soon as possible. Please read the important update below!* This was due to have happened between 16th October and 13th November 2023, however would have been going on at the same time as junction layout improvements at the Kirk Lane/Loughborough Road/Flawforth Lane crossroads, which are already causing major peak-time hold-ups for…
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Visitors to Ruddington village centre are being warned there’ll be fewer parking options for the next four days as one of the streets closest to our shops and amenities is closed to vehicles during essential work. Parkyns Street is scheduled to be shut in both directions from 8.00am this Monday 13th November until 5pm on Thursday 16th from its junction with Church Street to its junction with High Street – with diversions in place.** It’s for the installation of a new gas connection to the four new-build houses there. Once this is…
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It’s the festive final day of Ruddington Christmas Market on Saturday 2nd December from 11am to 5pm at various indoor, outdoor and marquee venues in the village. Today’s Festive Street Market is on High Street and Church Street, complete with street food zone, Bottle Top Christmas bar, and live music from The Cellotapes, Mark James and Ellie’s Cats. Indoor Makers’ Markets continue at St Peter’s Church, Ruddington Methodist Hall, the Framework Knitters’ Museum and St Peter’s Rooms; where the Ruddington WI will also have their ‘Craft and Bake’ stall. Ruddington District…
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It’s the second day of Ruddington Christmas Market, running between 4pm and 9pm on Friday 1st December. (The festive finale will be on Saturday (2nd Dec) from 11am to 5pm around the village centre. ) On Friday 1st December from 4pm to 9pm you can expect Three Indoor Makers’ Markets joining the event, hosted by St Peter’s Church, Ruddington Methodist Hall and the Framework Knitters’ Museum. The festivities continue at Christmas Village on The Green (top photo), with party vibes delivered courtesy of DJs The Big Faces and Osborne Daniel, and there’s…
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