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…
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Calling all singers to join this session! Ruddington & District Choral Society (RDCS) is holding its ‘come and sing‘ Saturday event. Organisers say: “Come along for a sing through and bring a friend if you can – we are hoping to attract singers from further afield, just to sing on the day – to see what we are and what we do. Music is provided.” The main session is for anyone – who is not a RDCS member – on Saturday 9th March from 1pm in St Peter’s Church. The event will be…
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After the sad passing of its longstanding Chair, Ken Hicks, it’s just over a year since we reported on the appointment of his successor, Malcolm R Greenberry, to this key role at the Ruddington & District Branch of the Royal British Legion. The UK’s leading Armed Forces charity has a network of branches and clubs all over the country and overseas for its members to engage and participate in social, fundraising and welfare activities. Here in Ruddington they also help to organise the well-attended annual Remembrance Services at the War…
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This is an event for you to find out about Qi Gong – the traditional Chinese technique of gentle movement, breathing and meditation that practitioners believe supports mental and physical health. “Qi Gong is suitable for all ages and abilities. Whilst usually done in a standing position, it can also be done seated. Qi Gong is a holistic system of self-healing exercises which include gentle flowing movements, breathing techniques, healing postures and visualisation” explains certified Qi Gong teacher Caroline Challender. She will lead the wellbeing session that is hosted by Ruddington Women’s…
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There’ll be an Indian Music Workshop hosted by Ruddington Women’s Institute, where non-members and members are all encouraged to come along to its evening session. Barbara Wheeler says: “Ruddington WI is in its 99th year and would like to welcome more local women to join us. Visitors are welcome and asked for a small contribution to cover refreshments, usually £4.” This event is at the WI monthly meeting on Wednesday 11th October at 7.15pm in St Peter’s Rooms. Ruddington WI has been around since 1924 – it has a friendly bunch of members…
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Get an insight into the island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean, ‘Iceland – Land of Fire and Ice’ is a talk by Peter and Margaret Foss – hosted by Ruddington Women’s Institute. It says the couple “have travelled extensively in Iceland and will be sharing photographs and their experiences of the landscape, culture and people”. The event is at the WI monthly meeting on Wednesday 9th August at 7.15pm in St Peter’s Rooms. Ruddington WI has been around since 1924 – it has a friendly bunch of members and they’d…
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Find out about the process of Wet Felting – it’s a fascinating combination of what a bit of friction with soap and water can do to make felt out of wool fibres, from flowers to bowls! Feltmaker & Fine Artist Rachel Morley will reveal all and lead this workshop, hosted by Ruddington Women’s Institute. The event is at the WI monthly meeting on Wednesday 12th July at 7.15pm in St Peter’s Rooms. Ruddington WI has been around since 1924 – it has a friendly bunch of members and they’d love you…
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It’s Gin O’clock! Join this gin tasting evening session in the village. Ruddington Women’s Institute is hosting the event at their monthly meeting on Wednesday 14th June at 7.15pm in St Peter’s Rooms. Barbara Wheeler says: “There is a small charge of £4 for non-WI members including refreshments. The gin tasting is with Redsmith Gin from Sneinton Market.” Ruddington WI has been around since 1924 – it has a friendly bunch of members and they’d love you to go along to meet them in person. The charity have speakers or activities as part…
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A creative Ruddington-based group of train enthusiasts is putting out an invitation for anyone with a passion for railway modelling to join them. Ruddington Model Railway Club is currently looking for new members to add to its existing team, to help operate and maintain their impressive indoor and outdoor layouts for 2023 and beyond. Sam Moss says: “We’re a small club consisting of around 35 members and cater for OO, O and G scale, with further OO and N gauge in the process of being built. Membership of Ruddington MRC is only £30…
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