WI Monthly Meeting & Music Workshop

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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WI Monthly Meeting & a Talk on Iceland

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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WI Monthly Meeting | Wet Felting Workshop

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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Rock Revived in Ruddington!

Almost three and a half years’ ago we reported how Christian worshippers in our village would soon have another option – when Edwalton based ‘The Rock Church’ announced it would be holding monthly services in Ruddington. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 ‘lockdown’ in March 2020 dictated that its first service in St Peter’s Rooms (pictured top) would also be its last … until now, that is. The local Pentecostal church, founded in 2010 and pioneered by husband and wife team pastors Alistair and Kate Kent, has announced the return of its “authentic, vibrant, charismatic church” to Ruddington with…

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WI Monthly Meeting | Gin Tasting

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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Pond Dipping! Wildlife Watch Group for Kids

How about a “fun, wild and fantastic time for kids”? Children aged between 8 and 12, from the village and beyond, can get involved with 2-hour nature sessions run by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. It’ll be Pond Dipping in Rushcliffe Country Park on Saturday 10th June. Meet at 11am outside the Visitor Centre (right hand side when entering from the car park). With summer upon us, you’re advised to put on sun screen and have a hat because there’s a short walk before you get to the area for pond dipping. Organisers say:…

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Ruddington Business Partnership

Ruddington Business Partnership is a monthly networking event for local business and trades people. You can join in from 8.15am-9.15am every 3rd Friday of the month. In December, the meeting will be held at The Next Episode on Dutton’s Hill. 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 >>HERE<< to give the venue an idea of numbers. It’s also usually considered ‘good form’ to purchase a coffee or other refreshment whilst you’re in there! Organisers Rushcliffe Business Partnership say it’s…

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Festive Wildlife Watch Group for Kids

Children make your own Christmas decorations for your home or tree! This 11am event will still be outdoors for children aged between 8 and 12, but it’ll have a festive theme so wrap up warmly for a couple of hours of fun at Rushcliffe Country Park. The session is run by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. It plans to give youngsters a Christmas experience to collect useful items from outside for creating Christmas willow wreaths, decorations and cards. It’s a good opportunity organisers say to “think about how wild animals and birds cope…

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U3A Monthly Meeting & Guest Speaker

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. ‘Nottingham Street Pastors’ will be this month’s scheduled talk with guest speaker Lynne Miles. Non-members are always welcome. You can attend for free at the first session and the branch says “but must thereafter join to be entitled to attend further meetings”.…

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U3A Monthly Meeting & Guest Speaker

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. This month’s scheduled guest talk will be ‘From Barrow to Baghdad and Back’ with Philip Caine. Non-members are always welcome. You can attend for free at the first session and the branch says “but must thereafter join to be entitled to attend further meetings”.…

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