Christmas in Rudd

Ruddington is looking like the place to be this Christmas, with the village playing host to an array of Christmas events.
As well as the Parish Council-organised Ruddington Christmas Fayre (see poster) which we reported on last month, The White Horse Inn is also holding its own Winter Fayre on the same date, Saturday 3 December. Taking place from 12 noon to 6pm, the event will boast 25 stalls offering delicious street food and seasonal gifts. 
Also on Saturday 3 December, the Framework Knitters Museum will host a Christmas Sack-Making activity in the Chapel. Children can watch their own Christmas sack being made on a historic Griswold knitting machine before decorating it themselves with a choice of materials such as glitter, ribbons and festive stickers.
The activity costs £5 per sack and runs from 12 noon to 6pm, with the main museum, shop and tea room open from 11am to 4pm. Please note that normal admission fees will apply to the main museum site.
A week later on 10 December, the museum will be holding its ever-popular Victorian Christmas from 10am to 5pm.
The event will feature craft stalls, a tombola and home-made cakes, with festive music from local choristers and a traditional barrel organ. Costumed volunteers will be offering hot (non-alcoholic) punch, roasting chestnuts and toasting crumpets over an open fire in the museum cottage.
A highlight will be Santa’s Grotto, with a quality heritage-themed gift for each child. To avoid disappointment, parents are encouraged to book a slot with Santa now by calling the museum on 0115 984 6914. (Please note that costs do apply to Santa visits, although the event as a whole is free entry.)
Like a stall at Ruddington Christmas Fayre? Please email events.rpc@gmail.com if you’d like a stall at Ruddington Christmas Fayre on 3 December. You can keep up to date with the latest news at facebook.com/ruddingtonevents.
Faye Stenson