Bloomin’ Dementia Easter Event

You’re invited to the Bloomin’ Dementia Easter Event. It’s at The Cottage Hotel from 12-noon to 2pm.  You can expect a raffle, along with FREE tea and coffee. Also sandwiches will be available. You’ll need to book your place! Please either pop into the Bloomin’ Dementia Hub at 4 Easthorpe Street in Ruddington or email jennie@bloomindementia.org. “Formed in 2017, Bloomin’ Dementia is a charity focused and committed to the relief of those living with dementia and related disorders. We aim to offer support to the individual (and their close family) with…

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Ruddington Borough Councillors’ Surgery

This is your opportunity to speak with Ruddington’s Borough Councillors about local issues on Saturday 13th January between 10.30am and 12.30pm at St Peter’s Rooms. Cllr Mike Gaunt, Cllr Jen Walker and Cllr Graham Fletcher all look forward to seeing village residents –  no appointment is necessary – “just walk in” they say. 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…

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‘Ruddington Rhythm’ Music Night

For musicians, and those who love to listen to “live” music, how about this monthly gathering in Ruddington? The event takes place right here, in our village centre, and is open both for artists who’d like to perform and for audiences who like to hear a range of genres. These include Americana, country, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, standards, pop, folk … and even sea shanties. Entry is £3.00 to the Live Music and Open Mic session which starts at 8pm in The Cottage Hotel on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Ruddington Rhythm (formerly ‘Ruddington Folk…

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Ruddington Yarn Ninjas ‘Creativity Unwrapped’!

See in action the infamous Ruddington Yarn Bombers at a FREE event between 1pm and 3pm on Sunday 10th September – as part of Heritage Week – at The Framework Knitters’ Museum Parker’s Yard. The museum says: “we are opening up our Chapel doors this Sunday to celebrate the theme “creativity unwrapped.” Not only will the Yarn Ninjas incredible colourful displays be on show, but they will be free to answer any questions you have about their amazing creations and new found fame.” Drop in and find out what inspires these creatives, like…

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Free Cycling Event

Ruddington residents of any age can take part in this FREE cycling event from 11am to 2pm at Rushcliffe Country Park – no booking is needed for any of the activities. Go along for taster sessions from British Cycling and there’ll be a range of adapted bikes from RideWise to try out. Also Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Community Satefy Team will provide a bike marking and registering session. This event is organised by Rushcliffe Borough Council. Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good faith and can’t be held responsible for any changes…

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Car Boot Sale & Summer Fair

Head along for a family day out! The annual event at St Peter’s Junior School along Ashworth Avenue in Ruddington is on Saturday 8th July from 10.30am to 1pm. The 2023 Car Boot Sale & Summer Fair is put on by the Friends of School group which is a registered charity. FoS was “set up to support the school socially, culturally and financially.” There’ll be plenty to see and do including a variety of stalls, candy floss, chocolate and teddy tombolas, bouncy castle, and refreshments. You can also enjoy all kinds…

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Park Play Area Reopens for Easter

Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park have confirmed that vital maintenance work at their large children’s play area has been completed on schedule. That means the popular Ruddington children’s facility is now back open for villagers and visitors alike, in time for Easter, having been shut for an overhaul and safety checks during March. A FoRCP spokesperson says there’s just one attraction which remains cordoned off: “Unfortunately the central rope tower is still waiting for some parts but will be open again soon. This is all in preparation for some big improvements…

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Ruddington Rhythm

For musicians and those who like to listen to music, how about an evening to enjoy a FREE feast of music? This event is right here in our village centre and open to any artists who’d like to perform – and for audiences who like to hear a range of genres – so come! ‘Live Music and the Open Mic’ session starts at 8pm in the Ruddington Conservative Club on the 3rd Thursday of the month – and you don’t need to be a member to attend. Ruddington Rhythm (formerly ‘Ruddington…

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James Peacock Nursery School Open Hour

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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‘Goose Fair’ Event

This FREE event will feature singer and violinist Rachel Harrison between 12noon and 2pm at The Cottage Hotel on Easthorpe Street. There’ll be free tea, coffee and sandwiches. Also a raffle! Bloomin’ Dementia says it “warmly invites older and vulnerable adults without a dementia diagnosis to come along and join us.” For more information, you can either ‘phone 0115 9843 703 or email amy@bloomindementia.org. 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…

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