Activities for kids & young people A-Z
As well as the below listings, Rushcliffe Country Park hosts a range of kids’ activities. Please visit the Park’s website for the latest information, dates and times. See our Sports page also.
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Adele Louise Dance Academy
Children’s freestyle and street dance classes. Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Village Hall. Contact Adele Edge on 07519 557 763 or visit www.adelelouisedanceacademy.com for full details.
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After-School Activities
Please ask your child’s school for details. You’ll find contact details for all our local schools on our Village A-Z page.
See also School’s Out Ruddington below.
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Army Cadets
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, adventurous training, camping weekends, shooting and more for 12-18 year olds. Activities including bugle and drum-playing can lead to BTEC qualifications. The Cadets meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:45pm and 9pm at the ACF Centre on Loughborough Road. Visit the Army Cadets website or call 0115 983 7645 for details.
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Baby Cakes
Hot drinks and cakes for parents and children at The White Horse Inn on Church Street. Mondays, 10am to 12 noon. Contact the pub for further details.
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Baby Sensory
Sensory learning for babies aged from birth to 13 months. Main Hall at St Peter’s Rooms on Fridays, 10:30am to 11:15am and 11:30am to 12:15pm. Contact Sally Wyles on 07445 324 633, email nottinghamnorth@babysensory.co.uk or visit www.babysensory.com/nottingham-north/ for details.
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Boys’ Brigade, 1st Ruddington
Fun and developmental activities for boys aged 5+. Ruddington Methodist Church Hall on Mondays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Term-time only. Visit the Boys’ Brigade website for details or contact Anne Webster 0115 921 2229.
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Brownies
Fun, challenges, games, activities and pack holidays for girls aged 7-11. Meetings are held weekly in term-time only on Mondays from 6pm to 7:30pm. Contact Catherine Fray at chylowen39@gmail.com or on 07986 697 154 for details.
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Buggyfit
Fitness class for mums and babies. Wednesday mornings at 10:30am at Rushcliffe Country Park. See www.buggyfit.com or contact sarah.woodhouse@hotmail.com for details and to book.
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Children & Young People
A group for children and young people meets every Friday evening at The Hub, 62 Musters Road. Run by the Baptist Church. Visit www.ruddingtonbaptist.org.uk or call 0115 984 6833 for details.
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Most of our local secondary schools run The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme to at least Bronze level. For full details, please contact your child’s school or visit their website. You can find out more about the scheme here.
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Emma Cain School of Dance
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First Steps
Christian toddler group for 0-5 year olds. Methodist Church Hall every Thursday in term-time from 10am to 11:30am. Call Andy Proffitt on 0115 937 7176 for details.
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Girl Guides
Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm, term-time only, at the Jubilee Clubhouse. Age 10+. Fees are around £40 per term, which covers most activity costs. Contact Catherine Fray at chylowen39@gmail.com or on 07986 697 154 for details.
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Impact Youth Group
Thursdays from 7pm to 8.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall. Contact Andy Proffitt on 0115 937 7176 for details.
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K2 Dance Academy
A range of ballet, dance and theatre classes for children aged 3+. Also ballet and tap classes for adults. Classes take place in the Chapel at the Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington, or in Cotgrave. Visit www.k2danceacademy.co.uk for details of classes, timetables and locations.
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Lockton School of Dance
Ballroom & Latin dance classes for children aged under 8 (Rainbows) and over 8 (Medal & Social class). Fridays at the Village Hall, 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Visit www.locktondanceschool.co.uk or call 0115 846 5891 for details.
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Messy Church
1st Saturday of each month at St Peter’s Church, 4pm to 6pm. Hands-on activities to explore Bible stories for adults and children to enjoy together. Visit www.stpeters-ruddington.org for details.
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Nappuccinos
Coffee and cake group for mums-to-be and parents with babies aged up to 12 months. 10am to 12noon at The Hub, 62 Musters Road. Run by the Baptist Church. Term-time only, no booking required. Visit www.ruddingtonbaptist.org.uk or call 0115 984 6833 for details.
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Playgroup
Playgroup for babies and children aged 0-5 at the Methodist Church Hall. Mondays, 9am to 11:30am, term-time only. Call 0115 921 2229 for details.
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Ps
Stay and play fun, friendship, craft, stories and singing for parents, carers and little ones. Mondays during term-time, 9am to 10:45am at St Peter’s Church. Visit www.stpeters-ruddington.org.uk for details.
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Rainbows
Fun, crafts and games for girls aged 5 – 7 years. Thursdays (term-time only) in Jubilee Clubhouse from 5pm to 60m. Contact Catherine Fray at chylowen39@gmail.com or on 07986 697 154 for details.
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Rangers
Thursdays from 8:15pm to 9:30pm, term-time only, at the Jubilee Clubhouse. Usual guiding activities plus Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for girls aged 14 – 25 years. Contact Catherine Fray at chylowen39@gmail.com or on 07986 697 154 for details.
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Rattle, Rhyme & Roll
Fun, rhymes and songs for parents to share with their baby or toddler. Free 30 minute sessions funded by Notts County Council. Every second Tuesday at Ruddington Library at 11am (not August). Call 0115 921 2309 for details.
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Rub a Dub Baby Massage Classes
Wednesdays at The Hermitage, 10:30am t0 11:30am. Babies only (6 weeks to 8 months), booking required. Visit www.recooper8therapy.com or call Sharon Cooper on 0115 956 1158 for details.
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Ruddington Fun
Ruddington Fun has now disbanded. However, the Ruddington Fun Facebook page is still kept updated with details of kids’ activities in the village.
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School’s Out Ruddington
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Scouts, 1st Ruddington
All meetings take place at the Scout Hut on Loughborough Road.
- Beavers (A): Friday 6.00pm – 7.00pm
- Beavers (B): Thursday 6.30pm – 7.30pm
- Cubs (A): Monday 6.00pm – 7.10pm
- Cubs (B): Friday 7.15pm – 8.30pm
- Scouts (A): Tuesday 7.30pm – 8.45pm
- Scouts (B): Wednesday 7.45pm – 9.15pm
Email firstruddington@hotmail.com or visit the Rushcliffe Scouts website for more details.
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Sports
See separate Sports page.
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Sticky Fingers Cooking (Go Bake)
Interactive and educational cooking classes for under 5s. Fridays at The Hermitage, 1:15pm to 2:15pm. Term-time only. Visit www.gobake.co.uk or call Kelly on 07817 583 705 for details.
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Surestart
Weigh-in and Stay & Play sessions take place at Ruddington Medical Centre from 1:30pm to 3:30pm on Thursdays. Visit www.surestart.notts.nhs.uk or call the Ruddington & Edwalton Sure Start Centre on 0115 969 4480 for details and to find out about Sure Start activities and events. ** PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE AS OF 17 MAY 2018 **
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Tiny Talk
Baby sign language classes. Booking required. Thursdays at Elms Park Pavilion. 9:30am to 10:30am and 11am to 12 noon. Term-time only. Visit the Tiny Talk website or email Laura Stephenson for more information.
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Tots at the Top
Creative learning for toddlers and pre-school children to enjoy with their parents. Thursdays at The Hermitage from 1.30 to 2.30pm. Term-time only. Call Jane on 07773 247 628 or visit www.totsatthetop.co.uk for more information.
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Wiggle & Giggle
Music and movement classes for children aged from 1 to 5 years. Call Tamzin 07970 805 141 or visit the Wiggle & Giggle Facebook page for class times and locations.
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Wildlife Watch Group (run by South Notts Wildlife Trust)
Nature exploration and discovery, games and practical activities for kids aged 8 to 13 (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult). Meets second Saturday of each month, 1am to 1pm at the Education Room at Rushcliffe Country Park. Contact Geoff East on 07804 297 041 or rushcliffewatch@nottswt.co.uk or Lynn Victor on 0115 958 8242 for details, or visit the website.
Disclaimer: Please remember that the Parish Council can’t be responsible for events, activities or classes which don’t take place as advertised. This information is provided to you in good faith and we can’t be held responsible for changes to any of the activities listed. Ruddington Parish Council does not endorse any service, business or organisation mentioned on this site.