Miniature Traction Engine Rally

This weekend event will be hosted by the Nottingham Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (NSMEE) at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTCH) on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September. Nottingham Heritage Railway say the Rally is “one for everyone with an interest in Traction Engines. A two-day event featuring Miniature Traction Engines, all of which will be in steam at some point over the weekend.” Please note: These events do not include a rail service. Contact the NHR for details and timings. NTHC is one of Ruddington’s family visitor attractions…

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Road Transport Gathering

“Be it bike or bus, all forms of road transport are invited” at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre on Sunday 9th October from 10am to 4pm. 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. It’s a great place for a day out because you’ll find “Nottingham Heritage Railway, Nottingham Area Bus Society (NABS), Nottingham SMEE, Ruddington MRC, EMRT, Barnwrights & more.” Also there’s The Heritage Cafe serving hot meals, snacks and drinks. It’s usually open at the…

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NABS Bus Rally and Running Day

This annual event will “attract more than twenty visiting vehicles some of which provide free rides around the South Nottinghamshire countryside“ say host Nottingham Area Bus Society (NABS).  The popular NABS Bus Rally and Running Day is open to the public on Sunday 17th July between 10am and 4pm at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC). The entry fee is £5 for adults and under fifteens, if accompanied can go in for free. Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre is one of Ruddington’s main visitor attractions.  In addition to the vintage buses, it’s a great…

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Blue Light Emergency Services Event

This Blue Light Event – with heritage emergency vehicles from ambulances to police cars – will be on Sunday 19th June at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. NTCH says: “Preserved and modern vehicles stand side by side in this appreciation of our emergency services.” This Centre is one of our lovely visitor attractions that’s based in Ruddington. Nottingham THC is “Home of The Heritage Cafe, Nottingham Heritage Railway, Nottingham Area Bus Society, Nottingham SMEE, Ruddington MRC, EMRT, Barnwrights & more“. The Heritage Centre Cafe is usually open at the weekends from 10am to…

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Classic Car Gathering

If you love classic cars, you will love this super gathering at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. It says it is “our usual first Sunday of the month classic car meet.“ This Centre is one of our lovely visitor attractions that’s based in Ruddington from going on the minature trains to looking around the museum. It’s really a great place for a day out for all the family! This is because NTCH is “Home of The Heritage Cafe, Nottingham Heritage Railway, Nottingham Area Bus Society, Nottingham SMEE, Ruddington MRC, EMRT, Barnwrights & more.” The…

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Ruddington Gardeners’ Association (RGA) Guest Speaker

Ruddington Gardeners’ Association is open to everyone, whatever your age! RGA hold events, trips and meetings with speakers throughout the year. Danny Wells will be talking about “Joseph Paxton – the busiest man in England” on Wednesday 25th of May at 7.30pm in St Peter’s Church. Membership is £5 a year and £2 at each meeting. Members can bring someone for £3. You can email RGA to find out more at enquiries@ruddingtongardeners.co.uk. Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good faith and can’t be held responsible for any changes or…

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‘Click, Clack, Chat’ Knitting Group

‘Click, Clack, Chat’ is a new knitting group on alternate Fridays, started on 11th March 2022, from 10.30am-11.30am at Ruddington Library. Lucy Pitt says: “Why not bring your knitting along to the library this Friday and join our new Click, Clack, Chat group? We’d love to see you.” If you crossstitch or crochet you’re welcome, too – an hour to meet others and share your creative projects or just have some fun! Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good faith and can’t be held responsible for any changes or cancellations of the activity.…

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Ruddington Business Partnership

Ruddington Business Partnership is a monthly networking event for local business and tradespeople. You can join in from 8.15am-9.15am every 3rd Friday of the month at The Next Episode on Dutton’s Hill. Although it’s FREE to attend, if possible, you’re asked to indicate you’ll be going along via Eventbrite >>HERE<<. It’s usually considered ‘good form’ to purchase a coffee or refreshment from the venue whilst you there, too! Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good faith and can’t be held responsible for any changes or cancellations of the activity. We run our calendar…

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Wednesday Morning Coffee Club

The Wednesday Morning Club welcomes over 55s into St Peter’s Rooms. Between 10am and 12noon on any Wednesday you can come along for a chat over coffee or other refreshments. If you would like to find out more call Gwen 07815 996128. Otherwise just walk-in and pay £1 at The Wednesday Morning Club. Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good faith and can’t be held responsible for any changes or cancellations of the activity. We run our calendar as a community service and details were correct at the time we promoted…

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U3A Meeting with Guest Speaker

U3A is short for The University of the Third Age – set up for retired and semi-retired people to share learning, fun and friendship by suggesting and arranging locally based interest groups. The Ruddington & District Branch was formed in 2018. Its monthly, Monday meetings returned in September and here are the forthcoming face-to-face gatherings with guest speakers for 2021:- 18th October: ‘A Short Submarine Patrol’ with Neil Jervis 15th November: ‘All the World’s a Stage’ with Peter Davison 20th December: ‘Time Through the Ages’ with John Hope The meetings…

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