Chocolate East-tingle Service

NEW! Easter Chocolate East-tingle Service at St Peter’s Church at 2pm on Saturday 30th March – and everyone’s welcome. This will be a “A short family-friendly gathering, where we all light candles – and eat chocolate – to celebrate that Jesus is the light of the world at Easter” says the Vicar, Reverend Andrew Buchanan. This premier event follows the Church’s popular Christingle service at Christmas, so come early to secure your seat! Happy Easter Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good faith and can’t be held responsible for any changes or cancellations of…

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Boots Orchestra Charity Concert

‘An Evening of French Music’ in Ruddington! Boots Orchestra, with guest pianist Edward Hodgkinson, performs classical music from 7.30pm on Saturday 2nd March at St Peter’s Church to support a good cause. The Orchestra says “proceeds to Nottingham Hospitals’ Radio”. NHR is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The station is run by unpaid volunteers 24/7 and is dedicated to entertaining patients who’re in hospital. Enjoy la musique for £7 per person and under 16s go for free. You can either get tickets on the evening at the Church door or call Anne…

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‘Come and Sing’ session

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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Spring Showcase

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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‘Heat ‘n’ Eat’ £1 Monday Lunch

If you’re a Ruddington resident, living on a tight budget, you can pre-book for a chef-prepared hot meal and a soft drink for just £1. It’s served at 12.30pm in the welcoming and warm space of St Peter’s Church. Organisers at the Church say it’s usually scheduled to run on the 1st and 4th Monday of the month.   “Heat ‘n’ Eat is a way for everyone to enjoy affordable, good, wholesome food. We hope you’ll want to be part of this new community whether you work at home or in a…

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Chocolate Nativity

Christmas Day is a joyful celebration to bring everyone together.  St Peter’s Church welcomes all to its Chocolate Nativity at 10am on Monday 25th December. Reverend Andrew Buchanan, Vicar at the church, says : “Happy Birthday Jesus. Back by popular demand –a Chocolate Nativity – come and join us for this short, family-friendly service, followed by a short Holy Communion service for those who want to stay.” You will find St Peter’s on Church Street in Ruddington village centre. There’s also a Christmas Day Service at 10.00am today by Ruddington Baptist Church in St…

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Christingle Services

On Christmas Eve “This is a great Ruddington tradition for families at Christmas – children love it” says the Vicar at St Peter’s Church, Reverend Andrew Buchanan. Sunday 24th December Services are: Christingle @ 4pm and 6pm  Midnight Communion @ 11pm Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good faith and can’t be held responsible for any changes or cancellations of the activity. We run our calendar as a community service and details were correct at the time we promoted them, so advise you to contact the organiser before attending. Thank you.

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Carols by Candlelight

Christmas is a joyful celebration to bring everyone together. St Peter’s Church welcomes everyone to its Carols by Candlelight on Sunday 17th December at 7pm. You’ll find St Peter’s on Church Street in the village. Reverend Andrew Buchanan, Vicar at the church, says : “The church will be lit with candles and the original Christmas story will be told through classic and contemporary carols, with prayers and readings.” Other Christmas services at St Peter’s Church are: Christmas Eve – Sunday 24th December Christingle Service @ 4pm and @ 6pm Midnight Communion…

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Ruddington and District Choral Society Christmas Concert

Come along to a ‘Celebration of Christmas‘ and join Ruddington and District Choral Society at 7.30pm on Saturday 9th December in St Peter’s Church. RDCS will be joined by the Ruddington Chamber Ensemble, along with invited soloists. Tickets, priced £15 including refreshments, are available from Perkins Hardware on High Street, from choir members, on 07590 311 992, or you can buy on the evening at the door (subject to availability). The Christmas music programme is: Performance of GF Handel’s Messiah (Part 1) and Extracts from JS Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (Parts 1 & 2) Pat from RDCS…

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Get Ready for our Three Day Christmas Market!

Back in the summer we revealed how the 2023 ‘Ruddington Christmas Market’ would be building  on last year’s hugely popular event by expanding to three days. Now, as this most festive of village events draws near, organisers Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP) are revealing more details about what’s in store this year. RVCP previously announced the dates and times as Thursday 30th November 4pm to 9pm, Friday 1st December 4pm to 9pm and Saturday 2nd December 11am to 5pm – with the final day including additional stalls on High Street and Church Street…

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