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Ruddington Business Partnership

Ruddington Business Partnership is a monthly networking event held at The Ruddington Arms on Wilford Road. Organisers Rushcliffe Business Partnership say it’s a great way to build relationships with local business, individuals and tradespeople who attend from our village, from across Rushcliffe and, indeed, from right across the East Midlands. These include designers, engineers, architects, social media experts, photographers, marketing gurus, accountants, HR specialists, financial advisors and more. Usually representatives from Rushcliffe Borough Council are there, too. It’s completely FREE to attend, and you can just turn up. However, if possible, you’re asked to indicate you’ll be going along beforehand via Eventbrite…

The guest speaker at this month’s meeting of Ruddington and District U3A is Andy Smart. Join the retired local newspaper journalist and radio broadcaster as he shares stories about his career from The Nottingham Post to Radio Trent at the monthly Monday meetings, run by our local U3A – University of the Third Age. The group is for “retired and semi-retired people to make new friends, keep active and learn together. Of course it’s not a university in the usual sense. It’s a university of life” says the Ruddington and District U3A. The Ruddington &…

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…

Monday’s monthly meeting is run by our local U3A – University of the Third Age. It’s for “retired and semi-retired people to make new friends, keep active and learn together. Of course it’s not a university in the usual sense. It’s a university of life” says the Ruddington and District U3A. Membership for a full year is £20, and you can either join at the meeting, and chat to members, or find out more from the website. The Ruddington & District Branch was formed in 2018. The more members there are the…

If you’ve an interest in the Arts, Ruddington Art & Craft Society invite you to join their monthly meetings – every first Thursday in the month at 7.30pm, usually in Ruddington Methodist Church. See RACS Events page >>HERE<<. The Society aim to ‘provide artistic opportunities fostering a sense of community and wellbeing, ensuring creativity is accessible to all ages and abilities.’ It says “A series of educational sessions, practical demonstrations and discussions are planned and anyone with an interest in art and creativity is welcome. There are opportunities to exhibit and…

The guest speaker at this month’s meeting of Ruddington and District U3A is singer and guitarist Trevor Leeson. On Monday 19th February 2024 his talk will be on ‘The Merseybeats’ – one of the famous sixties groups of which he was a member. However, Trevor actually started in the music business in 1958, thanks to Lonnie Donegan, before also working with other huge stars such as Ken Dodd, Little Richard and the Electric Light Orchestra, so he’ll have plenty of stories to tell. This is certainly a talk not to be…

Ruddington Gardeners’ Association is open to everyone, whatever your age! RGA hold events, trips and meetings with speakers throughout the year. RGA meet on the last Wednesday of the month. The group says “The RGA is open to everyone in Ruddington and beyond, of all ages and abilities; armchair gardeners, patio and window box planters, to those more ‘green fingered’ and allotment holders.” RGA’s Annual General meeting, followed by Wine & Cheese, starts at 7.30pm on Wednesday 28th February in The Hermitage. Membership is £5 a year and £2 at…

Ruddington Gardeners’ Association is open to everyone, whatever your age! RGA hold events, trips and meetings with speakers throughout the year. Members meet on the last Wednesday of each month in the village. The group says “The RGA is open to everyone in Ruddington and beyond, of all ages and abilities; armchair gardeners, patio and window box planters, to those more ‘green fingered’ and allotment holders.” This month, the Talk will be “A Peep at my Plot” with members’ photographs and slides on Wednesday 31st January at 7.30pm in The Hermitage. Membership is £5…

Monday’s monthly meeting is run by our local U3A – University of the Third Age. It’s for “retired and semi-retired people to make new friends, keep active and learn together. Of course it’s not a university in the usual sense. It’s a university of life” says the Ruddington and District U3A. Guest Speaker PC Kelly Charlie from Rushcliffe Police talks about ‘Cybersecurity’ – along with addressing other local areas of concern – on Monday 15th January. Membership for a full year is £20, and you can either join at the meeting, and…

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…