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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