This festive pub quiz is taking place at The White Horse Inn on Wednesday 28th December from 7pm to 11pm and is in aid of Ruddington based Bloomin’ Dementia. The charity was formed in 2017 with the aim to be ‘focused and committed to the relief of those living with dementia and related disorders in Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas.’ Your host for the ‘Christmas Charity Quiz’ is Jason Allen (pictured top) and it’s a fiver per person to enter. The pub advises that there’s no need to book but, if…
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Christmas is a joyful celebration to bring everyone together and Ruddington’s churches welcome you. You’ll find St Peter’s on Church Street and the Ruddington Baptist Church in St. Peter’s Rooms. Christmas Eve – Saturday 24th December Christingle Service @ 4pm and @ 6pm | St Peter’s Church Midnight Communion @ 11.00pm | St Peter’s Church Christmas Day – Sunday 25th December Chocolate Nativity @10.00am | St Peter’s Church Christmas Service @ 10.00am | Ruddington Baptist Church Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good faith and can’t be held responsible for any…
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Christmas is a joyful celebration to bring everyone together and Ruddington’s churches welcome you. You’ll find St Peter’s on Church Street and the Ruddington Baptist Church in St. Peter’s Rooms. Here are some key dates: Sunday 18th December Nativity Sunday Service @ 10.30am | Baptist Church Carol Concert @ 7pm | St Peter’s Church Christmas Eve Saturday 24th December Christingle Service @ 10.00am | St Peter’s Church Midnight Communion @ 11.00pm | St Peter’s Church Christmas Day Sunday 25th December Chocolate Nativity @10.00am | St Peter’s Church Christmas Service @ 10.00am | Baptist Church…
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If you like sweets and festive fun involving all the family, then please come along to help make around 400 Christingles! On 22nd December from 11.30am in The Hermitage Centre (located along St Peter’s Church). Christian tradition is for children to stick sweets on cocktail sticks; then to pop them in an object, usually an orange (representing the globe), wrap a red ribbon (sharing love) around the orange; and then a candle (lighting up the world) goes on top. Liz from the church said: “It’s really fun and we always end up eating a…
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Children make your own Christmas decorations for your home or tree! This 11am event will still be outdoors for children aged between 8 and 12, but it’ll have a festive theme so wrap up warmly for a couple of hours of fun at Rushcliffe Country Park. The session is run by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. It plans to give youngsters a Christmas experience to collect useful items from outside for creating Christmas willow wreaths, decorations and cards. It’s a good opportunity organisers say to “think about how wild animals and birds cope…
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With the countdown to Christmas on, come to the Carol Concert! It starts at 7pm on Sunday 18th December in St Peter’s Church. 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. Thanks.
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Entrance for this festive day will be FREE at the Framework Knitters’ Museum and Parker’s Yard from 12-noon until 6pm on Saturday 17th December. This year’s ‘Cosy Traditional Christmas’ attractions are roasted chestnuts, Victorian mince pie making, a Christmas choir with a mini orchestra, Father Christmas and festive treats from The Split Screen Coffee Company. There’ll also be a ‘Tombola of crafted dreams’ and the organisers say “we are accepting any handmade items. We have had an incredible response already, Ruddington is obviously a craft Mecca!” There’ll be no pre-booking to see Santa, just turn…
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Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC) is inviting you to ‘Christmas in Ruddington 2022’ from 10am to 4pm each Saturday and Sunday between December 3rd & 18th. Unfortunately Nottingham Heritage Railway still can’t offer its usual ‘Santa Special’ train rides this year. However, you’ll find a ‘Winter Wonderland’ instead, and Father Christmas waiting in his grotto at the end (top) with a present for all the kids. You can get tickets for this event from The Heritage Cafe – in person or by sending a text to Karen on 07450 285 202 and you’ll get a call…
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This will be an informal, seasonal meet run by our local University of the Third Age (U3A). The plan on Monday afternoon is to socialise! There’ll be a Christmas themed quiz and mince pies to go with a choice of tea or coffee. Christine from Ruddington and District U3A said: “Every member attending will receive a ticket for a FREE raffle. There will be a good ratio of prizes to attendees, so it is estimated that at least one in five people will be lucky! Please note: There’ll be no talk on…
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Fancy a unique festive family fun event at the Framework Knitters’ Museum? ‘A Cosy Cottage Christmas’ will be between 3pm and 7pm on December 18th. This is the museum’s ‘once in a year treat’ to experience a Victorian Christmas, lit by candlelight. Also the Ruddington Choir will perform, and you’ll have the chance to make your own souvenir on the 20th century circular knitting machines. FWK says: “Experience the museum in its Christmas spirit with the festively decorated cottages, candlelit machine shops, hot roasted chestnuts, and mushy peas. Who knows,…
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