The organisers of a popular, village weekend – which takes place only every other year – say programmes for this summer’s event are now on sale. Ruddington Open Gardens 2024 is being held on Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd June from 2pm until 6pm. This time around, 13 private gardens around the village will open for viewing, plus the gardens at The Cottage Hotel and behind the Debbie Bryan Gallery on High Street. Hareham Gardens and Paradise Gardens allotments will also be open to the public. ‘Live’ music is…
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After returning post-pandemic in 2022, it’s been confirmed the (usually) biennial ‘Ruddington Open Gardens’ event is being staged again this summer. In fact, planning is already underway for Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June 2024, when gardens and allotments in our village will be opening in aid of two charities from 2.00pm to 6.00pm on both days. As previously, all proceeds from the event will be split between Save the Children and Action for Children. Residents willing to participate in this year’s two-day horticultural feast are now being invited to get in touch.…
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“Take Control of Thomas, Percy and James on our outdoor island layout” says the Ruddington Model Railway Club. You’ll have 5 minutes for just a couple of pounds from 11am to 3pm – on a first come basis. This mid-week treat is Wednesday 23rd August at Ruddington’s Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, next to Rushcliffe Country Park. This event will run in conjunction with the Heritage cafe’s ‘Kids Eat for £1’ on this date. As usual, subject to weather and available volunteers the miniature railway will be running, which his a great ride-on experience. Entry to…
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This Sunday, 30th July, Ruddington is marking the 40th anniversary of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) vacating the area of our village which is now home to the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre and Rushcliffe Country Park. The Mere Way site is holding a day of recollection via photographs, guided walks, artefacts and visiting ex military vehicles, some of which were originally sold at the Ruddington sales. Entry to this event is £2.00 per adult with children free. Due to the visiting vehicle exhibits, you’re advised there’ll only be limited onsite parking,…
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Today you can drive Thomas and friends – for just a couple of pounds. If you like model railways then you’ll love this Show which continues today from 10am to 4pm at the NTHC Ruddington – Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, next to Rushcliffe Country Park. Entry to the Ruddington Model Railway Club is FREE – but donations are welcome. You’ll only pay a fiver to access the main Model Railway Show being hosted this weekend by the NTHC. Organisers say you can expect the following events on Sunday 2nd July: – Our indoor…
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If you like model railways then you’ll love this Show which starts today, from 10am to 5pm at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre next to Rushcliffe Country Park. Entry to the Ruddington Model Railway Club is FREE – but donations are welcome. You’ll only pay to access the main model railway show for £5.00 hosted by the NTHC Ruddington – Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. Organisers say you can expect the following events on Saturday 1st July: – Our indoor layouts in full operation – Outdoor island running a range of G…
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Ahead of Ruddington’s two schools breaking up for Christmas this week, parents of pupils at one of them had chance to go along and admire their children’s seasonal artwork. Many village mums and dads took their opportunity to visit James Peacock Infant & Nursery School in Manor Park on Monday (19th December) to discover what their sons and daughters had created; with just a little help from the staff. “We are so proud of our incredible children in Foundation 2 for putting on a fabulous ‘Winter Wonderland’ art exhibition this week!”…
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Garden Works is a collection of embroideries created by Common Threads participants, in partnership with the Framework Knitters’ Museum. See the exhibition – which started on Saturday 23 July – until Thursday 1 September in the Chapel Art Gallery. Common Threads have been taking inspiration from the Framework Knitters’ Museum collections. They reveal: “This summer we focused on the beautiful gardens at the museum, inviting participants to create embroideries inspired by a garden or plant special to them.” The museum adds: “The exhibition is free to enter, as is the museum’s…
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Garden Works is a collection of embroideries created by Common Threads participants, in partnership with the Framework Knitters’ Museum. See the exhibition – which started on Saturday 23 July – until Thursday 1 September in the Chapel Art Gallery. Common Threads have been taking inspiration from the Framework Knitters’ Museum collections. They reveal: “This summer we focused on the beautiful gardens at the museum, inviting participants to create embroideries inspired by a garden or plant special to them.” The museum adds: “The exhibition is free to enter, as is the museum’s…
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Garden Works is a collection of embroideries created by Common Threads participants, in partnership with the Framework Knitters’ Museum. See the exhibition – which started on Saturday 23 July – until Thursday 1 September in the Chapel Art Gallery. Common Threads have been taking inspiration from the Framework Knitters’ Museum collections. They reveal: “This summer we focused on the beautiful gardens at the museum, inviting participants to create embroideries inspired by a garden or plant special to them.” The museum adds: “The exhibition is free to enter, as is the museum’s…
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