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…
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Miniature Traction Engine Rally
This weekend event will be hosted at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC) and everyone’s welcome to the Miniature Traction Engine Rally on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April. Organisers say you can expect “Miniature traction engines live in action. Admire the marvels of scale engineering. Chat to owners, builders and enthusiasts. Also the Heritage Centre attractions are open as usual.” It’s £2.50 for adult entry to the rally and children go for free! NTHC is one of Ruddington’s family visitor attractions from going on a miniature train ride to…
Read MoreSpring Road Transport Rally
This event is a celebration of all forms of road vehicles. Large and small transport are invited at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre on Sunday 21st April from 10am to 4pm. NTHC says “we welcome classic cars, buses, and lorries – representing a wide range of eras and purposes.” Adult entry is £2.50 and for children it’s free for the Spring Road Transport Rally. Other Heritage Centre attractions are expected to be open as usual! Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre is one of Ruddington’s main visitor attractions. It’s a great place…
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 MoreThe Crafty Allotmenteers
Spend time with other creatives and bring your own craft supplies to make a handmade item. The Crafty Allotmenteers meet every Wednesday between 1pm and 3pm at Ruddington Parish Council -inside St Peter’s Rooms on Church Street in the village. Take time out, of your day, for a couple of hours and have a cuppa & biscuits as you get crafty to make something special! This event is part of Rushcliffe Winter Wellbeing Challenge. Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publishes all diary events in good faith and can’t be held responsible for any changes or cancellations of…
Read MoreWI Monthly Meeting & Qi Gong Session
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…
Read MoreGames Club
Drop-in to Games Club! It’s FREE for children and grown-ups and runs every other Saturday morning from 10.30am to 12-noon at Ruddington Library. This new event started in September and the last date this year is scheduled for the 16th December 2023. Library staff say “Come and have a go at a choice of board games or at coding together on our children’s PC’s.” Please note: All children must be fully supervised at all times.To find out more about this session, or other activities, please just pop into the Library in the…
Read MoreLEGO Club
Come along to LEGO Club! It’ll run every other Saturday morning, from 10.30am to 12-noon, at Ruddington Library. It’s FREE and no booking is required, you can just drop-in. Organisers say “children need to be supervised at all times.” The last date for 2023 will be on the 23rd December. To find out more about this event, or other ones, please just pop into the Library in the village or telephone to ensure sessions are running before you attend. Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good faith and can’t be held…
Read MoreAutumn Road Transport Rally
All forms of road transport – large and small – are invited along at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre on Sunday 8th October from 10am to 4pm. Organisers of the Road Transport Rally say: “We welcome classic cars, buses and lorries – representing a wide range of eras and purposes.” Other Heritage site attractions will be open as usual because NTHC is one of Ruddington’s family visitor attractions – from going on a miniature train ride to looking around the various heritage groups on-site, like the model railway (pictured). It’s a…
Read MoreAutumn Miniature Traction Engine Rally
This weekend event will be hosted at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTCH) and everyone’s welcome to the Miniature Traction Engine Rally on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September. Organisers say: ” Our Heritage Cafe will be open both days as will the Nottingham Area Bus Society garage. Sunday will see the miniature railway in operation giving rides for a small fee and the Ruddington Model Railway Club will be open to view their many different layouts. Free to enter but we do kindle request a £2.00 donation to park.” NTHC is…
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