Organisers of Ruddington’s biennial ‘Teddy Bear Parachute Jump’ – which took place at St Peter’s Church over the weekend – have hailed their event another success. Jane Piggott, a fundraiser for Save the Children‘s South Notts Branch, says: “Thank you so much to everyone who came along on Saturday (16th September 2023). We were so fortunate to have a fine, warm and partly sunny afternoon and I’m delighted to say the event was once again a great success and raised £600 for Save the Children!” Around seventy children brought along their…
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This week’s Benjamins featured Ruddington property is a immaculately presented, luxury duplex apartment | with two en-suite bedrooms | open plan living area /kitchen | allocated parking | fantastic location | close to village amenities | available 16th October 2023 | for rent at £1,100 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 extremely excited to team up with RUDDINGTON.info…
Read MoreCouncil Says Sorry for Traffic Delays & Disruption
The authority responsible for the major crossroads improvement work in Ruddington, which is set to continue into next year, is apologising to drivers who have complained about the unacceptable hold-ups caused by the current 4-way temporary traffic lights there. Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) says it’s sorry to hear about those experiencing significant disruption and delay due to the roadworks currently taking place at the junction of the A60 Loughborough Road, Kirk Lane and Flawforth Lane. These works, to add extra turning lanes there, started in July, and have been causing peak time problems…
Read MoreTVR Classic Car Gathering: ‘Pre-80s’ Club
Meet owners and see the iconic motorsport design at the TVR Car Club ‘Pre-80s’. It’s at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTCH) from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 17th September. Adult entry will be £2.00 each with children free. Organisers say they’re “expecting to bring along around 100 examples of the classic marque. This will mean that visitor parking will be limited on our site, so please accept our apologies if we cannot find you a spot on the day.” Other attractions are expected to be open as usual! Nottingham Transport…
Read More‘Come and Try Us’ session
Ruddington & District Choral Society (RDCS) is hosting its ‘come and try us‘ session on Saturday 16th September at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church. Organisers say: “Come along for a sing through and bring a friend if you can. These initiatives are to help those who are thinking about joining us by giving a time outside of usual rehearsals for anyone to come along and see what we are and what we do. Music is provided.” You can contact RDCS if you’d like more information >>HERE<<. You may like to…
Read MoreVillage Resident Prosecuted Over £20K Benefit Fraud
A Ruddington man has narrowly escaped a prison term after illegally claiming nearly £20,000 in housing benefit. Peter McConnachie (67), of Ling Crescent, was prosecuted at Nottingham Crown Court this week (September 13th) after Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) worked with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to spot a data-match in 2021. This had seen the Ruddington resident claim over three years of illegal payments when he did not declare his employment at a local pub and restaurant. Failing to notify the Council of his change in circumstances in 2018,…
Read MoreNew ‘Vape Store’ Owners Address Residents’ Concerns
Even before Ruddington’s latest village centre business has opened its doors, the new signage revealing what it’s to become has caused a bit of an outcry. Housed in the former butcher’s shop at 15, Church Street, which underwent a total refurbishment around six months’ ago, the recently added shopfront states it’s an ‘Electronic & Vape Store’ with a further illuminated neon sign emphasising the ‘Vape Shop’ aspect. Residents have written to RUDDINGTON.info complaining the signage is “…horrible and not at all in keeping…”, that the business is unsuitable for our village…
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This week’s Benjamins featured Ruddington property is a characterful cottage | with two bedrooms | two reception rooms | refitted kitchen with pantry | single garage and off-road parking | in a historic village location | with the price just reduced to £260,000 | and no onward chain. 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 extremely excited to team up with RUDDINGTON.info…
Read MoreRuddington Cricket Club’s Promotion Success
Players and staff at our village cricket club are celebrating an exciting and successful summer which has seen their 1st team secure promotion for the 2024 season! Next year Ruddington Cricket Club will be playing in Division B of the South Nottinghamshire Cricket League after finishing second in Division C in 2023. Captained by Tom Hann, the ‘1s’ produced some top performances throughout this summer, securing promotion with a game to spare. Meantime, Ruddington’s 2nd team retained their status in Division G, whilst their Sunday adult side held their own in Division…
Read MoreAnother New Police Inspector for Ruddington!
Nottinghamshire Police has announced there’s again a different head of neighbourhood policing in Ruddington – the second change at the top in as many years. Rushcliffe Police‘s latest new man in charge, Inspector Tim Cuthbert (pictured inset above), is vowing to engage with the public – as his team continues its fight against rural crime, antisocial behaviour, car meets and shoplifting. With more than 20 years of policing experience, after previously working as an officer in intelligence and international crime, Inspector Cuthbert says he is looking forward to “a new forward-facing role making…
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