It’s Gin O’clock! Join this gin tasting evening session in the village. Ruddington Women’s Institute is hosting the event at their monthly meeting on Wednesday 14th June at 7.15pm in St Peter’s Rooms. Barbara Wheeler says: “There is a small charge of £4 for non-WI members including refreshments. The gin tasting is with Redsmith Gin from Sneinton Market.” Ruddington WI has been around since 1924 – it has a friendly bunch of members and they’d love you to go along to meet them in person. The charity have speakers or activities as part…
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Visitors to Rushcliffe Country Park can now enjoy an extra place to take refuge from the rain – or the sun! – thanks to a brand new natural wood shelter constructed near the Visitor Centre. It also aims to provide a sociable space with additional all-weather seating where park-goers can enjoy refreshments from the adjacent ‘Coffee and Cake by the Lake’ café, which opened in October last year. The structure will also be used as an outdoor education centre to teach children the important part wildlife has to play in…
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A major programme of works has been announced, taking place throughout this summer, to maintain and repair the network of pathways which criss-cross Rushcliffe Country Park. The popular Ruddington leisure facility welcomes hundreds of thousands of people each year – from our village and further afield. Its miles of paths will now be brought back up to standard from the resultant wear and tear ahead of the busy summer season. Rushcliffe Borough Council says its £45k capital investment will begin on Monday June 5th 2023 to improve the visitor experience and accessibility to…
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Whether you’re a former employee of Barton’s Buses, or simply have memories of catching these comfortable coaches numbered as the 14 or 54 to and from Ruddington to the City or Clifton, this FREE event is for you! Running between 10.00am and 4pm at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC) on Sunday 21st May 2023, organisers say the ‘Barton Bus Bonanza’ will feature both resident buses and visiting survivors of the Barton fleet – with some even offering free trips around the local countryside. They are especially encouraging anyone who worked for the company to join…
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It’s been rather a long time coming, but our village is now offering rapid charging provision for use by the ever-increasing number of residents and visitors with electric vehicles (EVs). Two EV charging points have just been installed at the entrance to Rushcliffe Country Park, operating on the national BP Pulse network. These units offer up to 50kW charging speeds which, for a small car like the MINI Electric (pictured) means charging up from 20% to 80% will take only around 20 minutes. This compares with several hours to achieve the same…
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“An item made from part of a Tree!” will be the Woodland Trust exhibit with Gerald Price. Ruddington Women’s Institute is hosting the event at their monthly meeting on Wednesday 14th September at 7.15pm in St Peter’s Room. Ruddington WI has been around since 1924. The charity says: “we have moved with the times and currently have a healthy membership of friendly women keen to enjoy being part of the UK’s biggest women’s organisation.” Speakers or activities are usually part of the meetings and visitors are always welcome! Call Ruddington WI…
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Once again a Green Flag has been raised in Ruddington’s Country Park – acknowledging our local green space as one of the very best outdoor spaces in the UK. Rushcliffe Country Park has been named again among 2,208 UK parks and green spaces that have received the 2022/2023 Award, which sets the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the UK and around the world. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Communities and Climate Change, Cllr Abby Brennan, joined The Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park volunteer group…
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If you like model railways then you’ll love this exhibition which continues today from 10am to 4pm at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. NTHC says “A wide selection of railway layouts of all scales including trade stands to buy that missing part. Site entry free, admission fee applicable for the event.” The centre is one of Ruddington’s leading family visitor attractions – from going on a miniature train ride to looking around the various heritage groups onsite. It’s a great place for a #RuddyGoodDayOut because Nottingham THC is “Home of The Heritage Cafe, Nottingham…
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If you like model railways then you’ll like the exhibition on from 10am to 4pm at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. NTCH says “A wide selection of railway layouts of all scales including trade stands to buy that missing part. Site entry free, admission fee applicable for the event.” NTHC is one of Ruddington’s family visitor attractions from going on a minature train ride to looking around the various heritage groups onsite. It’s a great place for a day out because Nottingham THC is “Home of The Heritage Cafe, Nottingham Heritage Railway, Nottingham Area Bus Society,…
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Auto Jumble will be at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre between 10am and 4pm. NTCH says “Time to tidy out your garages and sheds, bring along, sell and buy more bits to replace!” For more details on stalls contact nthcevents@gmail.com. NTHC is one of Ruddington’s family visitor attractions from going on a minature train ride to looking around the various heritage groups onsite. It’s a great place for a day out because Nottingham THC is “Home of The Heritage Cafe, Nottingham Heritage Railway, Nottingham Area Bus Society, Nottingham SMEE, Ruddington MRC, EMRT, Barnwrights &…
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