New Beat Bobby For Ruddington

Nottinghamshire Police have revealed a new Constable dedicated to our village. PC Stephen Piper has joined PCSO Philip Evans to focus on neighbourhood policing in Ruddington. He is promising to engage with the public and respond to the key policing priorities here. PC Piper, who has more than 20 years of experience as a response officer in the Metropolitan Police and in Nottinghamshire, says he’s received a very positive reaction from residents. He has already been out and about meeting members of the public at our August Village Market [top photo}, taken…

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New Council Clerk

Ruddington Parish Council is welcoming Claire Dorans as its new Clerk. Claire, who actually started work with RPC on Monday the 20th of March, has held posts in Local Government for over 16 years, initially at Melton Borough Council and more recently at Asfordby Parish Council. Claire is shadowing current Clerk to the Council, Gary Long, until he retires at the end of May. Says Claire: “I thoroughly enjoy working in Local Government. Ruddington is a lovely village and I am looking forward to meeting the Councillors, residents and local business owners through the course of my…

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Framework Knitters’ Boss Bids Goodbye

After over five years in charge, Paul Baker – the popular and innovative manager of Ruddington’s Framework Knitters’ Museum – has moved onto pastures new. During a period that has been challenging for much of the heritage sector, this museum continues to go from strength to strength and has witnessed a remarkable increase in visitors. With Paul at the helm what was once a small village museum has transformed into an internationally renowned, multi-award winning visitor attraction. Paul Baker said, “When I started the role in 2011 I could not have imagined the…

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