For March, Ruddington Women’s Institute meeting will also have singing! That’s because the charity has speakers and/or activities – like gin tasting to Tai Chi – as part of its meetings. Our local WI says: “All women are very welcome to come along and join in singing with Simon Thompson from West Bridgford Social Singers.” The WI evening starts at 7.15pm on Wednesday 13th March 2024 in St Peter’s Rooms. Ruddington WI has been around since 1924 – it has a friendly bunch of members and they’d love you to go along to…
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Calling all singers to join this session! Ruddington & District Choral Society (RDCS) is holding its ‘come and sing‘ Saturday event. Organisers say: “Come along for a sing through and bring a friend if you can – we are hoping to attract singers from further afield, just to sing on the day – to see what we are and what we do. Music is provided.” The main session is for anyone – who is not a RDCS member – on Saturday 9th March from 1pm in St Peter’s Church. The event will be…
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This is a charity concert by Grand Central Chorus and St Peter’s Church in aid of The Ruddington Pantry. “Come and enjoy a mix of songs from the shows, pop favourites and classic a cappella that will have you tapping your feet” say the organisers. The Spring Showcase is on Saturday 24th February inside the church at 7pm – doors are open at 6.30pm. You can expect singing from the Grand Central Chorus and quartets with medal-winning barbershop harmony. Also some of St Peter’s own musicians are performing as a support act under…
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For over ten years now members of Ruddington Community Choir have been entertaining audiences – and themselves – with weekly rehearsals leading to regular concerts both in our village and further afield. Not only that, they’ve organised popular events in Ruddington such as ‘The Big Sing’ – which attracts choirs from around the country to attend specialist workshops and performances at venues around the village. Whilst choir membership is looking very healthy at the moment, they’re always looking to attract new singers who might like to give it a try – particularly a few more male…
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Ruddington was alive with the sound of music yesterday – as around 170 voices demonstrated the joy of singing at various venues around our village. Organised by Ruddington Community Choir, ‘The Big Sing’ was back – after a five year absence due to COVID-19 and other factors – and it seems participants from near and far quickly and eagerly picked up from where it had left off. The big day (Saturday May 20th 2023) started with a ‘Mass Workshop’ in St Peter’s Church where singers learned ‘I’m Into Something Good’ and…
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It’s been rather a long wait, partly due to COVID-19 restrictions, but Ruddington’s much loved singing festival is finally back this month. As before, the aim is to enjoy singing together, and anyone can take part, whether you can sing or not! ‘The Big Sing 2023’ is run by Ruddington Community Choir, who hope it will be a welcome boost to our village economy, too. Organisers estimate over 160 people will gather between 9am and 6pm on Saturday 20th May, with the event starting and ending at St Peter’s Church. Participants will…
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“Join us as we sing and dance at our twice monthly singalong!” says Bloomin’ Dementia. At each session there’ll be a different selection of songs – from the forties to the seventies as well as from stage and screen. Also the songs are based on a theme (like films, colours, the weather, etc). ‘Music in Mind’ is by The Joyful Jukebox from 10.30am to 12-noon at Ruddington Village Hall. It’s FREE, every fortnight on a Wednesday. There’s no charge thanks to sponsors the Morrisons Foundation, Nottinghamshire Masons and the DWF Foundation. Helen, from…
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This is a Eurovision based session! At this social singalong you can expect a different selection of songs, usually from 40s to 70s, because the theme focuses on music by ABBA, Cliff Richard and other Eurovision Song Contest classics. “Join us as we sing and dance!” says Bloomin’ Dementia. ‘Music in Mind’ is by The Joyful Jukebox from 10.30am to 12-noon at Ruddington Village Hall. It’s FREE, every fortnight on a Wednesday. There’s no charge thanks to sponsors the Morrisons Foundation, Nottinghamshire Masons and the DWF Foundation. Helen, from The Joyful Jukebox,…
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This is a right ‘Royal’ social singalong and you can expect a different selection of songs from the 1940s to 1970s. With the coronation countdown of Charles III next month, on 6th May – this session is based around a ‘Coronation Tea Party’ and organsiers would like you to wear red, white and blue! “Join us as we sing and dance!” says Bloomin’ Dementia. ‘Music in Mind’ is by The Joyful Jukebox from 10.30am to 12-noon at Ruddington Village Hall. It’s FREE, every fortnight on a Wednesday. There’s no charge thanks to sponsors the Morrisons…
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