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Property of the Week

25th July 202125th July 2021 Graham Wright

This week’s Thomas James Estate Agents featured Ruddington property is a detached family home with five bedrooms – two with en-suites – a driveway with double garage – an enclosed rear garden – views over open fields – the asking price just reduced to £485,000 – and no upward chain. You can view this property in a new browser window >>HERE<<. Please contact Thomas James Estate Agents directly for more information, or to arrange a viewing, by ‘phoning 0115 984 4660 or emailing ruddington@tjea.com Please note that, due to continuing COVID-19 Coronavirus precautions, all valuations and…

Rushcliffe’s 5k Parkrun Returns

24th July 202124th August 2021 Graham Wright

Ruddington welcomed the return of its weekly 5k Parkrun for adults this morning (Saturday 24th July) after an unprecedented sixteen month gap. It was suspended back in March 2020, because of the COVID-19 pandemic so participants today were clearly keen to get their running shoes and high-vis back on! Whilst Rushcliffe Junior Parkrun had already resumed on Sunday mornings, for 4 to 10 year-olds, in April, Parkrun UK decided to wait for a further lifting of Coronavirus restrictions before restarting the timed run for the grown-ups on Saturday mornings. Both events remain FREE to…

Ruddington Says “YES”!

23rd July 202123rd July 2021 Graham Wright

Volunteers from the Ruddington Neighbourhood Plan (RNP) team say they’re delighted that residents have overwhelmingly backed their vision for our village in yesterday’s big referendum (Thursday 22nd July 2021). Once counting was completed after the polls closed at 10pm, it was revealed that 1,068 votes were cast, out of which an overwhelming 91.2% of villagers had voted in favour of the Plan with just 8.5% against. There were 3 ‘spoilt’ ballot papers. This ringing endorsement means that the policies on the development and use of land in our village that the RNP contains…

Cash Help at The Hermitage

22nd July 202122nd July 2021 Graham Wright

Whilst most of the remaining Coronavirus restrictions in our village were eased this week (July 19th) the loss of income these have inflicted on many Ruddington families over the past sixteen months will continue to be felt for some time yet. To help residents avoid the post-COVID economic chill, St Peter’s Church is to run FREE sessions to help local people get on top of their household finances. Members of St Peter’s decided they wanted to help their local community to best handle the changing economic climate, so underwent specialised training…

Ruddington Referendum Reminder

20th July 20215th December 2022 Graham Wright

Villagers are being urged to vote “YES” to approve the Ruddington Neighbourhood Plan in an important referendum being held this week. Everyone living in the parish should now have received either a postal ballot or a notification to vote in person at one of our two village Polling Stations on Thursday, 22nd July. As you can see below, the poll gives you the opportunity to answer the simple question: “Do you want Rushcliffe Borough Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Ruddington to help it decide planning applications in the Neighbourhood area?”…

Property of the Week

19th July 202119th July 2021 Graham Wright

This week’s Thomas James Estate Agents featured Ruddington property is a period cottage with double bedroom and spacious attic room – at the heart of the village, overlooking The Green – with gardens and brick built shed to the rear – for an asking price of £215,000. You can view this property in a new browser window >>HERE<<. Please contact Thomas James Estate Agents directly for more information, or to arrange a viewing, by ‘phoning 0115 984 4660 or emailing ruddington@tjea.com Please note that, due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak, all valuations and viewings…

No ‘Freedom Day’ at The Doctors or Dentists

18th July 202120th July 2021 Graham Wright

Whilst this Monday is the day when most of the Government’s legally binding COVID-19 restrictions in England will be lifted, businesses and organisations in our village have been weighing up what ‘risks’ they are able or willing to take. If you need to see a doctor or nurse in Ruddington, it seems things will stay very much the same, for now. A statement on behalf of the Church House Surgery on Shaw Street, says: “From the 19th July, Village Health Group will still be asking our patients and staff to: Continue wearing face…

‘Freedom Day’ in Ruddington

13th July 202118th July 2021 Graham Wright

Since the Government confirmed yesterday that Monday 19th July will by the day that all COVID-19 legal restrictions in England will be lifted, businesses and residents in Ruddington have been weighing up what ‘risks’ they will be prepared to take. Whilst Sajid Javid confirmed England will move to ‘Step 4’ – the final stage of ‘unlocking’ its Coronavirus restrictions on this date – he also described July 19th as “the start of a new phase of continued caution” – saying the use of face coverings will still be “expected and recommended…

Property of the Week

12th July 202112th July 2021 Graham Wright

This week’s Thomas James Estate Agents featured Ruddington property is an immaculately presented three bedroomed semi-detached house with two reception rooms – at the end of a quiet village cul-de-sac, with enclosed gardens front and rear – which has just been reduced in price to £230,000. You can view this property in a new browser window >>HERE<<. Please contact Thomas James Estate Agents directly for more information, or to arrange a viewing, by ‘phoning 0115 984 4660 or emailing ruddington@tjea.com Please note that, due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak, all valuations and viewings are being undertaken with the…

Forward Thinking at Ruddington’s Railway

9th July 202110th July 2021 Graham Wright

A brand new fund to develop one of Nottinghamshire’s leading heritage attractions has been launched in our village today (Friday 9th July). ‘The Forward Fund’ aims to provide new visitor facilities, including a new station building at ‘The Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre’ in Ruddington. It will also raise money to upgrade tracks and bridges on the nine mile section of the historic Great Central Railway through the county. Guest of honour for the launch was Rushcliffe MP, Ruth Edwards – who is a patron of The East Midlands Railway Trust (EMRT), the…