I am often asked what is popular with my customers writes Ruddington based Travel Counsellor Leia Morales. Honestly it is difficult to say, as each of my enquiries is very different. But here is an insight into my last few bookings. Return to the Caribbean in 2024 I had a customer come home from St Lucia and wanting to book to go back to the Caribbean again next year. This happens a lot as customers like to have something to look forward to and know that the best flight prices to…
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Children on Easter Day “come and find the coloured eggs hidden in our Church garden!” says organiser of the Easter Egg Hunt. St Peter’s Church event in Ruddington will happen come rain (inside Church) or shine (Church grounds) on Easter Sunday, 9th April, between 2pm to 4pm. There’ll be a free Easter gift for entrants at this 2-hour afternoon event which is suitable for Key Stage 1 children. Read what’s happening in Ruddington for Easter 2023 and ‘Ruddington Yarn Ninjas’ >>HERE<< Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good faith and…
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Held on the first Saturday of each month, Ruddington Village Market is a super shopping experience – and its opening hours have been extended this year from 9am to 2pm. There’s a huge variety of stalls on The Green plus you’ll see the relatively new ‘Market Bar’ run by The Bottle Top. Market day is also a great chance to stroll around and visit many of Ruddington local shops, too. On Saturday 1st April, over seventy traders are expected from 9am until 2pm on the village green. The full list of this month’s visiting retailers –…
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With elections for new Ruddington Borough and Parish Councillors taking place on Thursday 4th May 2023, there are a few things villagers may need to do right now in preparation. Firstly, not only do residents need to make sure we are registered to vote, we will also need to have an accepted form of ‘photo ID’ ready to show if voting in person. It follows the UK Government introducing this requirement – which applies for the first time in England at these 4th May polls. Forms of acceptable photo ID, which…
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Motorists who travel to and from Ruddington via Clifton have found themselves delayed again today (Monday 6th March 2023) – after Severn Trent were called in to fix a leaking water valve on Clifton Road near the junction with Old Station Drive. Drivers are advised these two-way temporary traffic lights are likely to remain in place until this Wednesday 8th – by which time it’s hoped the necessary repair or replacement will be completed. It comes shortly after a gas leak outside Hilltop Cottage on Clifton Lane which also saw 24-hour two-way temporary traffic…
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Held on the first Saturday of each month, Ruddington Village Market is a super shopping experience – and its opening hours have been extended this year. There’s a huge variety of stalls on The Green plus you’ll see the new ‘Market Bar’ run by The Bottle Top. Market day is also a great chance to wander around and visit Ruddington’s many local shops, too. On Saturday 4th March you can expect over seventy traders from 9am until 2pm on the village green. The full list of this month’s visiting retailers – with their corresponding stall numbers on the…
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There are many times, whether through choice or circumstances, that we might find ourselves travelling solo writes Ruddington based Travel Counsellor Leia Morales. Prior to meeting my husband and having a family, I travelled around the world on my own. Along the way I joined various small groups to travel around with like minded people. Whatever your age or circumstances the new Facebook group ‘Notts Solo Travellers’ is the perfect place to meet other solo travellers. The first in person meeting of this group will be at ‘The Bottle Top’…
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Motorists who usually use Packman Drive to get in and out of Ruddington are being advised to use an alternative route for the next few days. From Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th February a new water connection by Severn Trent will mean 24-hour three-way traffic signals in use on Packman Drive at its junction with Ling Crescent. A gas leak outside Hilltop Cottage on Clifton Lane means 24-hour two-way temporary traffic lights are also in use there – and will remain in place until repairs are completed. Due to difficulties encountered by Cadent Gas, the estimated end…
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Runners from Ruddington and beyond are being invited to sign up for this year’s Rushcliffe 10k and Fun Run – which is back at Rushcliffe Country Park next month following a four year absence due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Hosted by Rushcliffe Athletics Club the event will replace the usual Rushcliffe Junior Parkrun on Sunday March 26th and include both a family-friendly 2k Fun Run starting at 10am as well as the Rushcliffe 10k run at 11am. Organisers say the 10k run is suitable for all abilities from novices to experienced runners…
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