‘At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.’ A Two Minute Silence to mark the anniversary of The Armistice – an agreement to end the First World War which started at 11 0’clock on 11th November 1918 – will be led by members of the Ruddington and District branch of The Royal British Legion. On Saturday 11th November at 11am a short ceremony will be held at the War Memorial on Church Street. As usual, the main Ruddington service with parade will take…
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A brand new knitted postbox topper and poppy wreath made by the famous ‘Ruddington Yarn Ninjas’ are among the ways our village is paying its respects this year to those who gave their lives to defend our country. Also returning to the St Peter’s Church railings in front of the War Memorial is the giant poppy, comprising over a hundred individual poppies, which was crafted last year by both members of the Yarn Ninjas and Ruddington Women’s Institute. The pillar box ‘topper’ outside the Co-op on Church Street is new…
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‘We Will Remember Them‘ on Sunday 12th November in the village. The event, weather permitting, starts with The Royal British Legion Parade where local organisations will march to the War Memorial on Church Street and followed by a Service of Remembrance. Ruddington Parish Council (RPC) explains: “Representatives from our twin town of Grenay, France, will also be attending. The French flag will be flying outside St Peter’s Rooms and the Union Jack at the War Memorial, in remembrance of the fallen from both countries. The service will include prayers, hymns and the laying…
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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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