If you’ve decided to take the plunge to work for yourself – either from home or perhaps eyeing up one of the currently vacant shop or office units in Ruddington – here’s something which could really help. Village entrepreneurs are being invited to sign up to a free two-day online workshop covering the fundamentals of running a successful business, which it’s promised will provide practical insights and tools to help boost the survival rates of new businesses. The so-called ‘Nottinghamshire Start-up Bootcamp’ is available in our village and some other areas…
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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 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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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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“Join us to hear from inspiring local speakers on how to improve your businesses marketing and sustainability practices” say Rushcliffe Business Partnership (RBP). This 2-hour workshop is held at Rushcliffe Country Park Visitor Centre on Thursday 20th July. Organisers are aiming for around fifty to sixty delegates. The event will be a networking opportunity to be inspired by guest speakers, and other businesses as you learn about their services and share your entrepreneurial experiences. RBP outlines some of what you can expect between 9.30am and 11.30am: – Registration, networking, and exhibitors…
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Book your place NOW at the Macrame Workshop. It’ll be at the Framework Knitters’ Museum on Saturday 21st May from 1pm to 4pm. Try your hand at fibre art. Macramé can be used to make most things and this is a great opportunity to create your unique plant hanger. Organisers say: “The workshop costs £30 per person and you will come away with your very own plant holder, made with your own fair hand! All materials are provided, and Kathryn will guide you through the whole process. How lovely will this look…
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If you’re looking for a unique yet inexpensive gift to give to someone this Christmas, you perhaps need look no further than our Framework Knitters’ Museum? The popular Ruddington heritage site is offering you the chance to ‘Knit Your Own Christmas’ on one of its vintage knitting machines – creating up to fifteen gifts over two hours using unlimited yarn – all for just £15! It was villager Sarah Godfrey who suggested the idea. “The women responsible for the Wilbur cat party were knitting tails and we thought ‘Knit Your Own Xmas’ would…
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