Home is where the heart, as the saying goes. And that’s certainly the case for William Davis Homes sales consultant Kelly Rudkin, who has returned to the village where she was born. Kelly is the friendly face that customers see when they visit the beautiful Lace Fields development on the edge of Ruddington, the Nottinghamshire village where generations of her family have lived. “Many years ago, my dad was the village greengrocer, plus I went to school here, so it’s wonderful to come back to a place which means such…
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Another Residents’ Parking Scheme Proposed
Following further complaints from villagers about not being able to park near their homes, a consultation is underway about creating additional ‘residents only’ parking areas near Ruddington village centre. Via East Midlands, working on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council Highways, says it sent out letters and questionnaires to residents in 33 properties over the summer asking if they would like residents parking restrictions along part of Easthorpe Street. It reveals a total of 13 questionnaires were returned (40%) of which 10 (77%) supported a Residents Parking Scheme (RPS). The Council’s…
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This week’s Benjamins featured Ruddington property is a recently built, contemporary apartment | with one bedroom | open plan living space | secure entry system | amazing village centre location | right next to shops and hospitality venues | great public transport links | available 1st November 2023 | up for rent at £750 per month. You can view this property in a new browser window >>HERE<<. Please contact Benjamins Estate Agents directly for more information, or to arrange a viewing, by ‘phoning 0115 937 1713 or emailing info@benjaminsproperty.com Benjamins Director Ben Featherstone says: “We are…
Read MoreCall-out! ‘Celebration of Talent’
Ruddington’s Got Talent? This is an opportunity to showcase your act – maybe a specific musical or theatrical skill – on Friday 17th November (timings to be confirmed by the organiser). ‘Celebration of Talent’ will be at St Peter’s Church and no auditions are required! This is usually open to the congregation and this year they’d like to invite anyone in the village to join in. If you’d like to share your short performance – like a song, dance, poetry or any creative act – please do email ruddoffice@gmail.com your interest or get in touch…
Read MoreOur WI is 99 … and Still Counting
Did you know that Ruddington Women’s Institute has been active in our village for ninety-nine years? Ahead of their centenary celebrations, current members are extending a warm welcome to any woman to join them, regardless of age. They’re also keen to dispel some common misconceptions. Committee member Barbara Wheeler says: “Contrary to popular belief, the WI is not all about baking and jam making! Some of us enjoy doing that, but others like to go on visits in the local area, join in the various activities at our meetings or…
Read MoreOctober Village Market
Held on the first Saturday of each month, Ruddington Village Market features a huge variety of stalls on The Green. Market day is a great chance to stroll around and also visit Ruddington’s many local shops and businesses. On Saturday 7th October, around eighty visiting traders are expected from 9am until 2pm on our village green. The full listing of these retailers, with their corresponding stall numbers, is shown below: The monthly market is a project of the award winning Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP). The market has grown in many ways: initiatives include a Young…
Read MoreExciting Things Are Happening at Jules Café & Deli!
Since Jules Café & Deli opened for business on July 10th this year, taking over the former Morton’s Café & Deli premises at 24d High Street, their feet haven’t touched the ground! “We have been working tirelessly to ensure the services we provide at Jules Café & Deli cater for everyone” says owner Julie Dickinson. “To this end we have been making gradual changes over the last three months. Our food menus will now be more extensive with breakfast, lunch and afternoon treat options being available.” In fact there will be over…
Read MoreSolar Farm Approved
After years of planning, then two public consultation events in our village in March last year, followed by a detailed submission to Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) twelve months’ later, proposals for a large ‘hybrid renewable energy project’ on agricultural land south west of Ruddington have now been approved. On Monday (2nd October 2023) RBC planners gave the go-ahead for Ridge Clean Energy (RCE) to construct ‘Fair Oaks Renewable Energy Park’ at Fields Farm off Asher Lane. The green power generation scheme will pair 49.9MW of solar panels with 49.9MW of battery storage capacity – said to be enough…
Read MoreRuddington Riders Receive Mayoral Support
The Ruddington branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is among those in the Borough set to benefit from extra cash this year thanks to the current Mayor of Rushcliffe. Cllr Debbie Mason was elected as Mayor on May 25th 2023 for a period of 12 months. It is customary for the incoming Mayor to select and support a favourite local charity for the year, and Cllr Mason chose RDA – which helps school children with learning difficulties to ride for therapy and enjoyment. She revealed: “I have a real passion…
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This week’s Benjamins featured Ruddington property is a family town house | with four bedrooms | including spacious top floor master bedroom with ensuite | modern kitchen/diner | downstairs wc | garage and additional off-road parking | private rear garden with lawn, patio and raised decking area | in a quiet village location | and with an asking price of £320,000. You can view this property in a new browser window >>HERE<<. Please contact Benjamins Estate Agents directly for more information, or to arrange a viewing, by ‘phoning 0115 937 1713 or emailing info@benjaminsproperty.com…
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