Clubs & societies A-Z

On this page, you’ll find details of clubs and societies that are run on a formal basis with a legal structure and annual subscription fees. You’ll find information about more informal organisations on our Hobbies & Groups page. For sports-related clubs and activities, please visit the Sports page.

• Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park

The Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park (FoRCP) is a registered charity whose objectives are to promote the Country Park and improve its facilities. Members give practical help with many different projects around the Park and submit lots of ideas for new ventures. FoRCP meet on Wednesdays at 9:30am and usually work until around 2pm. New members aged 16+ are always welcome. Visit www.friends-of-rcp.co.uk for more information and to find out how to join.

• Gardeners’ Association

Ruddington Gardeners’ Association was established in 1934 to promote and encourage the interests and activities of all those who enjoy gardening. Whether you already have an allotment, a garden at home or a simple window box, the Association has something of interest to offer you. The Association hosts regular events and meetings, open to both members and visitors, at The Hermitage on Wilford Road. Visit the RGA website or email admin@ruddingtongardeners.co.uk to find out more.

• Inner Wheel Club

Keyworth & Ruddington Inner Wheel Club is part of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in Great Britain & Ireland. Inner Wheel is the largest women’s service organisation in the world. They have 3 objectives: to promote true friendship, to encourage the ideals of personal service and to foster international understanding. To find out more, please visit the Keyworth & Ruddington Club’s Facebook page or visit www.innerweheel.co.uk. See also ‘Rotary Club‘ below.

• Local History & Amenity Society

The Society exists to research the history of Ruddington and the surrounding area, delving into otherwise overlooked nooks and crannies. Activities include a series of lectures which runs from October to March, summer outings and running the Village Museum. Meetings are open to members and visitors, and take place on Wednesday evenings at 8pm in the Main Hall at St Peter’s Rooms. Details are published on the Diary page on this website. For further details, contact Gavin Walker on 0115 914 6645.

• Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship

The Methodist Church Women’s Fellowship meets at the Methodist Church Hall on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. Contact the Secretary, Christine Saxby, on 0115 984 7490 for details.

• Nottingham Rushcliffe Armed Forces & Veterans’ Breakfast Club

The breakfast club is here to help support veterans who may not want to get involved with more formal environments; the aim is to get to understand the needs of our ex services community and promote camaraderie. The Club meets on the last Saturday of the month from 9:30am at The Poppy & Pint in West Bridgford. For more information, please contact Dave Thomas on 07572 047 969 or email ubique1732@gmail.com.

• Phoenix Bridge Club

Phoenix Bridge Club was formed in May 2004 and meets every Monday in St.Peter’s Rooms, Ruddington, at 6:40om for a 7pm start. Visit the Club website for further details.

• Rotary Club of Rushcliffe

The Rotary Club of Rushcliffe is part of Rotary International. The Club helps support our local and regional communities, and raises funds for a wide range of charities. Members meet every Monday evening at 6.30pm for 7pm, including a meal, at Stanton on the Wolds Golf Club. Rotary is open to men and women of all cultures and ethnicities and is not affiliated with any political or religious organisations. Find out more and get in touch at the Rushcliffe Rotary website. See also ‘Inner Wheel Club‘ above.

• Royal British Legion

The Ruddington & District Branch of the Royal British Legion was formed in March 1935. Each October, the Branch holds an Autumn Fair at St. Peter’s Rooms which starts the Poppy Appeal. In November, members support the Parish Council in the Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial on Church Street. Branch members meet on the first Thursday of every month at 8pm at St Peter’s Rooms. Membership is open to everyone. Find out more at the Branch website

Ruddington Community Choir

Ruddington Community Choir is part of Bracha Music, a family company that specialises in music education, community choirs and events organisation. The Choir meets every Tuesday evening at the Methodist Church in term-time only, from 8pm to 9.30pm. There are no auditions and the Choir is open to everyone. Genres include pop, gospel, folk and jazz. Sessions cost £5 and are pay as you go. Visit the Choir’s Facebook page for more details or call Bernie Bracha on 07735 461 083.

• Ruddington & District Choral Society (RDCS)

The Choral Society choir started in 1962, with many of the members coming from local church choirs. Most works sung are oratorios and choral music. Every Christmas, a Carol Concert is performed, with the proceeds going to charity. The Choral Society meets at St Peter’s Junior School on Mondays between September and May, from 7.15pm to 9:15pm. Everyone is welcome and there are no auditions. Call 07590 311 992 or visit the RDCS website for more details.

• The University of the Third Age (U3A)

General meetings are held on the third Monday of every month at 2pm at the Methodist Church on Charles Street. For information about membership, speakers and interest groups, feel free to pop in and find out what we’re all about. Or, visit http://u3asites.org.uk/ruddington or email rudd_u3a@yahoo.com.

• Western Front Association

The Association exists to educate and inform on all aspects of World War 1. Each meeting is supported by a knowledgeable speaker on a specific aspect of the conflict. The East Midlands Branch meets on the 2nd Friday of each month from 7pm at St Peter’s Rooms, except August. Non members welcome. Contact John Beech on 07875 156 513, email wfamidlandseast@gmail.com or visit the branch website for more details.

• Women’s Institute (WI)

Ruddington Women’s Institute meet every second Wednesday of the month at St Peter’s Rooms at 7:15pm. Each meeting features a guest speaker, a themed competition or an exhibition done by members, plus refreshments. In addition, members enjoy regular day trips and  theatre visits, and organise a programme of events throughout the year. See our Diary page or visit the WI website for details, or email Linda Davey at mrdavey004@btinternet.com.

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.