NEW! Easter Chocolate East-tingle Service at St Peter’s Church at 2pm on Saturday 30th March – and everyone’s welcome. This will be a “A short family-friendly gathering, where we all light candles – and eat chocolate – to celebrate that Jesus is the light of the world at Easter” says the Vicar, Reverend Andrew Buchanan. This premier event follows the Church’s popular Christingle service at Christmas, so come early to secure your seat! Happy Easter Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good faith and can’t be held responsible for any changes or cancellations of…
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On Christmas Eve “This is a great Ruddington tradition for families at Christmas – children love it” says the Vicar at St Peter’s Church, Reverend Andrew Buchanan. Sunday 24th December Services are: Christingle @ 4pm and 6pm Midnight Communion @ 11pm Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good faith and can’t be held responsible for any changes or cancellations of the activity. We run our calendar as a community service and details were correct at the time we promoted them, so advise you to contact the organiser before attending. Thank you.
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You’re invited to the end-of-year ‘Nature Party’ from Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch on Saturday 9th December at 11am-1pm in our Country Park. The event is for children aged between 8 and 12, from the village and beyond, that get involved with the usual 2-hour nature sessions run by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Organisers say they’ve arranged some treats for you on Saturday, so wrap up warmly for this Winter event: “Firstly, we are going to be talking about what the poor birds find to eat in the winter, then we shall give them a…
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Drop-in to Games Club! It’s FREE for children and grown-ups and runs every other Saturday morning from 10.30am to 12-noon at Ruddington Library. This new event started in September and the last date this year is scheduled for the 16th December 2023. Library staff say “Come and have a go at a choice of board games or at coding together on our children’s PC’s.” Please note: All children must be fully supervised at all times.To find out more about this session, or other activities, please just pop into the Library in the…
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For kids aged 4 to 11 years old, this year’s challenge is ‘Ready, Set, Read!‘ Choose ANY 6 library books to read over the summer holidays. The Summer Reading Challenge is at Ruddington Library and is running from now until Sunday 3rd September. Organiser Inspire says this year’s Challenge is “Themed around the power of play, sport and games, children will help our fictional superstar team (and their marvellous mascots!) weave their way through a summer obstacle course.” For children aged 3 and under, there’s a special Mini Challenge for…
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FREE entry for all at the annual Village Show. It’s open to the public between 11.00am and 4.00pm on Saturday 16th September in St Peter’s Rooms. You’ll see a range of exhibitions from residents – young and old! All children participating will receive a prize. This event is run by Ruddington Gardeners’ Association. RGA’s Mike Davey says “please support the show to enable us to fill St Peter’s Rooms with a stunning and colourful displa of vegetables, flowers and other produce.” Staging of exhibits is 8.00am-9.30am with judging 9.30am-11.00am. The Show…
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How about a “fun, wild and fantastic time for kids”? Children aged between 8 and 12, from the village and beyond, can get involved with 2-hour nature sessions run by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. It’ll be Pond Dipping in Rushcliffe Country Park on Saturday 10th June. Meet at 11am outside the Visitor Centre (right hand side when entering from the car park). With summer upon us, you’re advised to put on sun screen and have a hat because there’s a short walk before you get to the area for pond dipping. Organisers say:…
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As part of Ruddington’s celebration of The King’s Coronation is a FREE Puppet Show on Monday 8th May. “A Village Coronation – The Lost Shoe” starring ‘The Royal Family and their animal friends’ at the puppet theatre in St Peter’s Church. Liz Mack, from St Peter’s Leadership Team, says: “One of our team has written an original script for the puppet show. It features all the main family members of the royal family plus an assortment of animal puppets, with a special appearance by Megan and Harry. There also be will be…
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Ruddington’s charity ‘The Mustard Seed Project’ is putting on a Fashion Show fundraiser to provide clean water, food and an education for children in Uganda. For a fiver you can help its charitable work by supporting the ‘Mustard Seed Fashion Show’, 7pm on Friday 10th March 2023 at St Peter’s Junior School on Ashworth Avenue in Ruddington. You’re invited to enjoy a glass of fizz at the ‘Bra Bar’, and bag some bargains, for the entry cost of £5. There are many Raffle Prizes, too: >>CLICK HERE<<. Tickets for the Fashion Show are available through The Mustard Seed Project Facebook Page,…
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You and your youngsters are invited to explore and find out more about this Ruddington nursery. “It is a great opportunity for you to have a look around our nursery provision, meet the staff and see what we have to offer before completing your nursery applications for September 2023” say the School. The open hour is between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on Wednesday 8th February at James Peacock Infant and Nursery, based at Manor Park in the village.
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