Ruddington’s Rescheduled ‘Big Sing’

17th March 202325th March 2023 Graham Wright

It’s almost six months since we brought you the disappointing news that the ‘Ruddington Big Sing’ would not be returning for 2022 after all – having been cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It had previously taken place every two years. Postponed from 8th October last year, organisers Ruddington Community Choir have confirmed a rescheduled date this May – its traditional ‘slot’ in the village calendar – with tickets available now! Organisers stress that the ‘Big Sing’ is open to anyone and everyone who enjoys singing; you do not have to be a…

Ruddington Solar Farm Application

3rd March 202310th March 2023 Graham Wright

Following a public consultation in our village in March 2022, Ridge Clean Energy (RCE) has now submitted a full planning application for its proposed ‘hybrid renewable energy project’ on agricultural land south west of Ruddington. Called ‘Fair Oaks Renewable Energy Park’ the power generation scheme would be located at Fields Farm off Asher Lane and pair 49.9MW of solar panels with 49.9MW of battery storage capacity. That’s said to be enough to supply 11,200 homes with green electricity. The company says the combination of technologies can achieve “efficient, reliable, and stable…

Messy Mums Say ‘Farewell to Winter’!

27th February 20231st March 2023 Graham Wright

Spring is definitely ‘in the air’ and women in Ruddington are being invited to gather again to celebrate its arrival. ‘Messy Mums’ – an evening of ‘chatting, crafting using upcycled materials, plus cake and wine’ – is back this Thursday at St Peter’s Church. It’s a FREE event, usually held there three times a year for the mums in our village, although non-mums are also welcome. However, organisers say it is specifically for “ladies”. Liz Mack of St Peter’s Church explains: “Messy Mums was born out of Messy Church, a family…

Welcome Boost to Coffee Club’s Coffers

8th February 20238th February 2023 Graham Wright

A weekly, Ruddington coffee club which helps to reduce loneliness and social isolation amongst over 55s, has received support from a ‘Reach Rushcliffe’ grant, enabling the group to grow and flourish. Older villagers are invited to meet new people and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed and friendly setting at the ‘Wednesday Morning Coffee Club’ in St Peter’s Rooms – which also provides a warm space to vulnerable residents in a safe environment. It takes place every week between 10am and midday and anyone aged 55 and above is welcome to walk in…

24 More Green Belt Homes Approved

4th February 20234th February 2023 Graham Wright

Over eighteen months after plans were revealed to add further houses to a current Ruddington development, permission to expand it onto additional land which was also previously part of our village Green Belt has been granted by Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC). Subject to conditions and an additional ‘Section 106’ agreement, two dozen more houses will now be constructed alongside the 185 already being built by William Davis Homes at ‘Lace Fields’ on former agricultural land opposite Mere Way. This is despite only 170 dwellings originally being approved on this site in the Rushcliffe Local Plan…

Ruddington’s Fight Against Food Waste

11th January 202311th January 2023 Graham Wright

Representatives from Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) have been in Ruddington today to see at first hand the impressive progress made by a village initiative launched last Easter with the primary aim of reducing food waste in our community. Since then, project founders Carol Jaggers, Gwen Eyre and their volunteers have been opening the doors of ‘The Ruddington Pantry’ twice a week to hand out good quality, surplus food, free of charge from local food retailers (especially Ruddington Co-op) plus village gardeners and restaurants. Residents have also been encouraged to donate to the…

Supporting the People of Ruddington

6th January 20236th January 2023 Featured Content

For well over twenty years St Peter’s Care Home, Orchard House, and Balmore Country House {pictured L to R above} have been providing care and support to the people of Ruddington and its surrounding area. Together they form part of the Ruddington Retirement Village, managed, and operated by the My Care group, and along with the brand new Ruddington Retirement Apartments, constructed in 2022, provide an invaluable care resource for local people. Over the last decade, My Care has worked hard to develop the three homes so that they complement…

Villagers are invited to “a feast of family fun and football” – the community, charity soccer match which takes place in Ruddington every Boxing Day. As usual, it’s being staged by Ruddington Village Colts Football Club at Elms Park – on Monday December 26th 2022 – and kicks off at 11.00am. The teams comprise a mix of Ruddington coaches, parents, players, family and friends. Organiser Adam Brown, manager of the U13 Girls Sunday squad, says: “It’s a nice day out to support a local club raising money for local charities.” Coach of the U11’s Saturday team, Lewis…

Ruddington’s Extra Christmas Elves!

16th December 202216th December 2022 Graham Wright

After Santa’s been to visit us with his elves, very early on Christmas Day, there’ll again be additional activity that lunchtime thanks to Ruddington’s own little helpers. They’re being co-ordinated all around our village by ‘chief elf’ Laura Ratcliffe, of Ruddington Mums (pictured top), to deliver festive meals to older residents who it’s known will be spending the big day alone. “We have a team of volunteer elves again who are serving an extra home cooked Christmas Day dinner and delivering it to the elderly residents of Ruddington who will be…

If you’re a Ruddington resident, living on a tight budget, you can pre-book for a chef-prepared hot meal and a soft drink for just £1. It’s served at 12.30pm in the welcoming and warm space of St Peter’s Church. Organisers at St Peter’s Church say it’s usually scheduled to run on the 1st & 4th Monday of the month. “Heat ‘n’ Eat is a way for everyone to enjoy affordable, good, wholesome food. We hope you’ll want to be part of this new community whether you work at home or in a…

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