WI Monthly Meeting and Singing

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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WI Monthly Meeting & Qi Gong Session

This is an event for you to find out about Qi Gong – the traditional Chinese technique of gentle movement, breathing and meditation that practitioners believe supports mental and physical health. “Qi Gong is suitable for all ages and abilities. Whilst usually done in a standing position, it can also be done seated. Qi Gong is a holistic system of self-healing exercises which include gentle flowing movements, breathing techniques, healing postures and visualisation” explains certified Qi Gong teacher Caroline Challender. She will lead the wellbeing session that is hosted by Ruddington Women’s…

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WI Craft and Bake Stall

At Ruddington Christmas Market is the WI Craft and Bake stall from 11am on Saturday 2nd December in St Peter’s Rooms. It’s part of this year’s extended Ruddington Christmas Market and everyone’s welcome! This festive stall is run by the Ruddington Women’s Institute – now in its 99th year – and it usually meets monthly during the year, where non-members and members are all encouraged to come along to its evening session. Pop along to this event to find out about the WI or get in touch via its contact webpage >>HERE<<. Disclaimer: RUDDINGTON.info…

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WI Monthly Meeting & Music Workshop

There’ll be an Indian Music Workshop hosted by Ruddington Women’s Institute, where non-members and members are all encouraged to come along to its evening session. Barbara Wheeler says: “Ruddington WI is in its 99th year and would like to welcome more local women to join us. Visitors are welcome and asked for a small contribution to cover refreshments, usually £4.” This event is at the WI monthly meeting on Wednesday 11th October at 7.15pm in St Peter’s Rooms.  Ruddington WI has been around since 1924 – it has a friendly bunch of members…

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Get Ready for our Village Show!

For Ruddington horticulturists who enjoy showing others what we’ve grown, whether at home or in our allotment, September is always keenly anticipated. It’s the month when green-fingered residents of all ages gather for the annual ‘Village Horticultural Show’ organised by Ruddington Gardeners’ Association (RGA). This year it’s happening on Saturday 16th September in St Peter’s Rooms and entry is still FREE for everyone. As usual it’s open to the public from 11.00am to 4.00pm with staging of exhibits from 8.00am to 9.30am and judging from 9.30 to 11.00am. RGA’s Mike Davey says: “Please support the show…

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WI Monthly Meeting & a Talk on Iceland

Get an insight into the island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean, ‘Iceland – Land of Fire and Ice’ is a talk by Peter and Margaret Foss – hosted by Ruddington Women’s Institute. It says the couple “have travelled extensively in Iceland and will be sharing photographs and their experiences of the landscape, culture and people”. The event is at the WI monthly meeting on Wednesday 9th August at 7.15pm in St Peter’s Rooms.  Ruddington WI has been around since 1924 – it has a friendly bunch of members and they’d…

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WI Monthly Meeting | Wet Felting Workshop

Find out about the process of Wet Felting – it’s a fascinating combination of what a bit of friction with soap and water can do to make felt out of wool fibres, from flowers to bowls! Feltmaker & Fine Artist Rachel Morley will reveal all and lead this workshop, hosted by Ruddington Women’s Institute. The event is at the WI monthly meeting on Wednesday 12th July at 7.15pm in St Peter’s Rooms.  Ruddington WI has been around since 1924 – it has a friendly bunch of members and they’d love you…

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WI Monthly Meeting | Gin Tasting

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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WI Monthly Meeting with the Woodland Trust Exhibition

“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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Get Ready For Our Village Show

If you’re proud of something you’ve grown, produced or made then please don’t be shy! You’re invited to display it at this year’s Ruddington Village Show. It’s FREE to enter and you might even win a prize. This year, the annual village event run by Ruddington Gardeners’ Association (RGA) is being held on Saturday 17th September, in St Peter’s Rooms. It’s not just to do with horticulture, either. Categories include vegetables, flowers, preserves, photography, craft work and paintings – all arranged to make another colourful and stunning display on the day. Organiser…

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