This weekend Great Central Railway (Nottingham) and Great Central Railway (Loughborough) are holding a joint celebration for the first time at their sites on both Saturday (16th March) and Sunday (17th March) … … as a Rail Replacement Bus Service will reunify the two halves of the historic railway via a service between Ruddington Station (at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre) and Quorn & Woodhouse Station to allow transport enthusiasts to explore all of their attractions with one inclusive ticket – which will be valid for entry to all sites and…
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Great Central Railway Weekend Event
This weekend Great Central Railway (Nottingham) and Great Central Railway (Loughborough) are holding a joint celebration for the first time at their sites on both Saturday (16th March) and Sunday (17th March) … … as a Rail Replacement Bus Service will reunify the two halves of the historic railway via a service between Ruddington Station (at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre) and Quorn & Woodhouse Station to allow transport enthusiasts to explore all of their attractions with one inclusive ticket – which will be valid for entry to all sites and…
Read MoreWI Monthly Meeting and Singing
For March, Ruddington Women’s Institute meeting will also have singing! That’s because the charity has speakers and/or activities – like gin tasting to Tai Chi – as part of its meetings. Our local WI says: “All women are very welcome to come along and join in singing with Simon Thompson from West Bridgford Social Singers.” The WI evening starts at 7.15pm on Wednesday 13th March 2024 in St Peter’s Rooms. Ruddington WI has been around since 1924 – it has a friendly bunch of members and they’d love you to go along to…
Read MoreMarch Village Market
Organised by Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP), Ruddington Village Market is held on the first Saturday of each month from 9am to 2pm. Since it was launched in February 2019, the open market has become a magnet for shoppers from our village as well as much further afield. There’s a large variety of stalls on The Green plus chance to visit Ruddington’s many local shops and retailers. On Saturday 2nd March there’ll be over seventy traders alongside other stalls and stands on the village green, including new street food offerings from Pizza Rhea and Chef Stef and new…
Read MoreMore Emergency Roadworks!
Motorists who travel to and from Ruddington via Clifton have found themselves delayed again today (Monday 6th March 2023) – after Severn Trent were called in to fix a leaking water valve on Clifton Road near the junction with Old Station Drive. Drivers are advised these two-way temporary traffic lights are likely to remain in place until this Wednesday 8th – by which time it’s hoped the necessary repair or replacement will be completed. It comes shortly after a gas leak outside Hilltop Cottage on Clifton Lane which also saw 24-hour two-way temporary traffic…
Read MoreMarch Village Market
Held on the first Saturday of each month, Ruddington Village Market is a super shopping experience – and its opening hours have been extended this year. There’s a huge variety of stalls on The Green plus you’ll see the new ‘Market Bar’ run by The Bottle Top. Market day is also a great chance to wander around and visit Ruddington’s many local shops, too. On Saturday 4th March you can expect over seventy traders from 9am until 2pm on the village green. The full list of this month’s visiting retailers – with their corresponding stall numbers on the…
Read MoreNew Local Group For Solo Travellers
There are many times, whether through choice or circumstances, that we might find ourselves travelling solo writes Ruddington based Travel Counsellor Leia Morales. Prior to meeting my husband and having a family, I travelled around the world on my own. Along the way I joined various small groups to travel around with like minded people. Whatever your age or circumstances the new Facebook group ‘Notts Solo Travellers’ is the perfect place to meet other solo travellers. The first in person meeting of this group will be at ‘The Bottle Top’…
Read MoreFurther Raft of Ruddington Roadworks
Motorists who usually use Packman Drive to get in and out of Ruddington are being advised to use an alternative route for the next few days. From Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th February a new water connection by Severn Trent will mean 24-hour three-way traffic signals in use on Packman Drive at its junction with Ling Crescent. A gas leak outside Hilltop Cottage on Clifton Lane means 24-hour two-way temporary traffic lights are also in use there – and will remain in place until repairs are completed. Due to difficulties encountered by Cadent Gas, the estimated end…
Read MoreRushcliffe 10k Returns
Runners from Ruddington and beyond are being invited to sign up for this year’s Rushcliffe 10k and Fun Run – which is back at Rushcliffe Country Park next month following a four year absence due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Hosted by Rushcliffe Athletics Club the event will replace the usual Rushcliffe Junior Parkrun on Sunday March 26th and include both a family-friendly 2k Fun Run starting at 10am as well as the Rushcliffe 10k run at 11am. Organisers say the 10k run is suitable for all abilities from novices to experienced runners…
Read MoreJanuary Roadworks
Roadworks return to Ruddington in 2023 – including further disruption and delays likely along Loughborough Road, Flawforth Lane and Kirk Lane this month. On the weekends of Saturday & Sunday 7th & 8th January, 14th & 15th January and Saturday 21st January four-way temporary traffic lights will be in use A60 Loughborough Road/Mere Way/Yarrow Drive roundabout whilst Great British Telecommunications excavates for a telegraph pole with associated cabinet and ducting from 8.00am to 6.00pm each day. Then on Wednesday 11th January between 09.30am and 3.30pm a post replacement is planned by Via…
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