Village News and Events
With the countdown to Christmas on, come to the Carol Concert! It starts at 7pm on Sunday 18th December in St Peter’s Church. 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. Thanks.
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You’re invited along to sing many of our favourite Christmas carols and enjoy the music of The Salvation Army Band at St Peter’s Church. The Christmas concert is on from 7.30pm on Thursday 1st December. Entrance is FREE, and mulled wine and mince pies will be served, although donations to the Sally Army will be welcome. You can read about other Christmas events in Ruddington <<HERE<<. 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…
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The team behind Ruddington’s popular monthly market is ready to pull out all the festive stops next Saturday, as ‘Ruddington Village Christmas Market’ returns for 2022. Organised by the Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP), this year’s Christmas market is set to be an even bigger event after the wet and windy market of 2021; with over 100 indoor and outdoor stalls of food, drink and gifts, two covered pop-up bars and stages of live music, and children’s activities. In a change to the format from last year, the Christmas market…
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The first-ever ‘Rudd Award’ winners were announced at a special ceremony at St Peter’s Church last night {Friday 18th November}, with a raft of Ruddington favourites celebrated for their contribution to the local community. The inaugural Rudd Awards, organised by Ruddington Village Community Partnership (RVCP), was introduced by RVCP Chair Mike Ader and compered by BBC Radio Nottingham Drivetime presenter Verity Cowley {pictured} with a little help from the Vicar of Ruddington Revd Andrew Buchanan. It celebrated 19 independent village businesses, individuals and community groups helping Ruddington village to thrive by building…
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You’re invited to “come along to sing through Handel’s masterpiece in our time-honoured tradition” says the Ruddington and District Choral Society (RDCS). There’s no obligation to sing, of course, you can just listen! This “Come and Sing” Messiah evening is back by popular demand! Scores will be provided or you can bring your own along on Monday 12th December at 7.30pm in St Peter’s Church. Ticket is £6 and available at the event. RDCS will have a bucket collection for a local charity at this Christmas concert. Contact RDCS if you’d like more information…
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“In praise and remembrance” is the Ruddington and District Choral Society Autumn Concert. It will have its chamber orchestra and invited soloists on Saturday 19th November in St Peter’s Church. The choir will be rehearsing, from 1.30pm to 4pm, to be in fine voice in the evening for you to hear MOZART Vesperae solennes de confessore; FAURE Requiem; ALBINONI / GIAZOTTO Adagio in G minor for organ and strings; FAURE Pavane. Ticket cost £12 on the door. RDCS request you check its ‘calendar’ page of their website for confirmation of its events and venue. Ruddington and District Choral Society was…
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A new poppy display by the now famous ‘Ruddington Yarn Ninjas’ is among the ways our village is paying its respects this year to those who gave their lives to defend our country. Adorning the railings in front of St Peter’s Church, near the War Memorial, the Ninjas have had a little extra help creating this one. Ninjas’ spokesperson Emma Scott {who provided the photos top and below left} explains: “We have over 100 poppies on the giant poppy all made by the yarn ninjas and members of the WI.”…
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As Ruddington prepares for the annual Royal British Legion Parade and Service of Remembrance at our War Memorial, on Sunday 13th November 2022, the Ruddington and District Branch has a new Chairman. Malcolm R Greenberry (pictured above) was elected to the role in May this year following the sad passing of longstanding Chair, Ken Hicks. “Ken worked hard for the Branch, the county and Ruddington, and will be missed by many” says Mr Greenberry. “It was suggested to me that I might volunteer myself, which I did, and was voted in unanimously, with…
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Come along to The Royal British Legion’s Parade and Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial in Ruddington – weather permitting – on Sunday 13th November. A parade of local organisations will march to the War Memorial before the service starts at 10.45am on Sunday 13th November. The Last Post will be played at 11am. Then the two minutes’ silence will be observed to pause and reflect “on the service and sacrifices the Armed Forces make on our behalf.” The outdoor Sunday service will include prayers, hymns and the laying of…
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New members as well as existing ones are welcome! You can just turn up to the 2-hour rehearsal with the Ruddington and District Choral Society on Monday 24th October will be at St Peter’s Church. Rehearsals are held on Monday evening between 7.15pm and 9.15pm, and from 31st October will return to St Peter’s School. RDCS request you check its ‘calendar’ page of their website for confirmation of its future dates and venue. If you’d like to join RDCS please get in touch and find out more >>HERE<<. Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info publish all diary events in good…
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