Unpopular proposals to create a new children’s nursery on Brookside Road in Ruddington have been given the go-ahead by Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC). This is despite 17 objections (out of 18 comments) by consultees and members of the public to the original application for a ‘registered nursery’ {23/02205/FUL} followed by a further eleven objections to the application {23/02202/VAR} to allow extra onsite parking (for up to 14 cars) and longer weekday opening hours for the new business. When the site known as ‘Brookside House’ (pictured above in June 2021) was sold off…
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Staff, children and parents say they’re delighted that a Ruddington school judged to ‘Require Improvement’ two years’ ago has now been rated ‘Good’ in all areas. Pupils and staff gathered in the playing field at James Peacock Infant and Nursery School with balloons and banners {top photo} to celebrate the achievement. The very welcome report, just released by Ofsted, follows a two-day visit to the Manor Park based school by three inspectors in April, during which they assessed numerous aspects of its day-to-day running and curriculum. The school’s performance in the quality of…
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It’s your monthly opportunity to find out what’s happening and have your say on what’s planned in our village. The meeting will start at 7.30pm and is being held in St Peter’s Rooms. Ruddington Parish Council (RPC) meetings are open to all, and time is allocated for residents to share views on agenda items. Tonight will see the election of the new Chair for the next 12 months, along with the Vice-Chair and Chairs of the Amenities and Environment & Policy Committees. Additionally the appointment of Councillors to represent RPC in…
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It’s your final chance to have a go at bowls for FREE – with this third taster session alongside existing Ruddington Bowls Club members. You’re invited to give the game a try for a couple of hours from 2pm to 4pm this Sunday 26th May. There’ll be complimentary tea and cake, too! Shaun Fox (pictured above centre) attended the taster session on 19th May, with his wife Kim and daughter Nancy (above right), and told us: “The whole family had a wonderful time at the bowls club open day on Sunday where we were…
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This week’s Benjamins featured Ruddington property is a three bedroomed family home | on a quiet, residential road | with two reception rooms plus conservatory | potential to extend | detached single garage with lighting and power | driveway space for multiple cars and carport | private low maintenance rear garden with patio | a great renovation project | with a guide price of £300,000 to £315,000. 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…
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After originally being rescheduled to resume on May 7th, and then being postponed until May 28th, the major work to reshape Ruddington’s busiest crossroads is now set to begin again this Monday, 20th May. These past few weeks have been welcome respite for long-suffering residents and motorists, during which Flawforth Lane has reopened and the temporary traffic lights at the junction with Loughborough Road and Kirk Lane removed. However, the final phase will see both of these return between now and the anticipated October 2024 completion date. Since this major…
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The winners of the second Rudd Awards have been announced at a special ceremony this evening (Friday 17th May), with 19 Ruddington favourites recognised for their contribution to the local community. Organised by registered Community Interest Company, Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP), the 2024 Rudd Awards ceremony took place in St Peter’s Church. Compèred by BBC Radio Nottingham Breakfast presenter Verity Cowley, the second Rudd Awards celebrated independent businesses, individuals and community groups helping Ruddington to thrive. Six categories were sponsored by locally-based businesses including software solutions provider Ideagen with…
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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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It’s that time of year! Pop along to the village plant sale at the coffee morning in St Peter’s Rooms between 10am and 12-noon on Wednesday 29th May. This event is run by Ruddington Gardeners’ Association (RGA) and it says: we’ll be offering a selection of bedding, vegetable and perennial plants for sale . There will also be a book stall. Why not come along, enjoy refreshments and purchase plants for your garden at very competitive prices?” Ruddington Gardeners’ Association was originally established in 1934 to promote and encourage the interests and…
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The organisers of a popular, village weekend – which takes place only every other year – say programmes for this summer’s event are now on sale. Ruddington Open Gardens 2024 is being held on Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd June from 2pm until 6pm. This time around, 13 private gardens around the village will open for viewing, plus the gardens at The Cottage Hotel and behind the Debbie Bryan Gallery on High Street. Hareham Gardens and Paradise Gardens allotments will also be open to the public. ‘Live’ music is…
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