Ruddington Diary
The Ruddington Diary gives you details of events happening near in and around the village. You’ll find details of regular events, activities and classes in the Get Involved section of our website, so make sure you take a look at these listings also.
** Don’t forget to check the Rushcliffe Borough Council website for full details of what’s on at Rushcliffe Country Park as not all their events appear here. **
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Please note that content from this page will also be published in the Village Newsletter. To make sure your event or activity is included, please send us the details by the 15th of the month before it takes place.
The Ruddington Diary
May 2019
Thursday 30th May to Sunday 2nd June
Ruddfest – Ruddington’s annual beer festival. Beers, ciders and a host of other drinks will be available on The Green and at The White Horse Inn, The Frame Breakers and The Victoria Tavern. Also food, entertainment and family / kids’ activities.
Ruddington Baptist Church at St Peter’s Rooms. Every Sunday 10.30am. An opportunity to worship, pray and explore what God is saying to us together.
Spiritual Light Centre at Framework Knitters Chapel. Every Sunday 6.30pm – 8.00pm. Divine Service with a visiting Medium. Healing during service. Refreshments afterwards.
Ruddington Community Choir at Ruddington Methodist Church. Every Tuesday during term time 8.00pm – 9.30pm. £5.50 per session. All welcome
June 2019
Saturday 1st June
Ruddington Village Market – 9:30am to 12:30pm at The White Horse Inn. Stalls offering quality crafts, produce and provisions to take away. Performances from local talent and much more. Bring your Ruddy Good Loyalty Card! Find out more at www.ruddingtonvillagemarket.co.uk.
Open Day at Wilwell Cutting Nature Reserve – 10am to 4pm. Held particularly for the early summer wildflowers, including Southern Marsh Orchids, labelled up around the reserve. Also some guided walks. The road entrance is on the left just before the ring road underpass, heading towards Wilford. Car parking available. For more info, please contact Gordon Dyne on 0115 878 4842 or gordon.dyne@gmail.com.
Sunday 2nd June
Café Church – 9.30am – 10.50am at St. Peter’s Church, followed by Holy Communion for those wishing to stay. Come and join us for Café breakfast, alongside games, a short talk, discussion, with options for quiet reflection, prayer, drama, art, crafts, liturgical service and music. Something for everyone.
Ruddington Baptist Breakfast Church – 10.30am St Peter’s Rooms. Meet and enjoy croissants and drinks before doing activities together. For more information visit www.ruddingtonbaptist.org.uk
Ruddington Footpath Preservation Group – Old Dalby Circular Via Grimston. Meet on The Green at 2.15pm.
Monday 3rd June
Ruddington Craft Group – Easel Cards. St Peter’s Rooms 10.00am – 12.00pm. Tuition, materials and refreshments are included in the £3.50 cost. You may like to bring your own basic equipment such as pencil, ruler, colouring pencils and scissors. Newcomers are welcome to come and learn a craft, experience or expertise is not essential. We participate in a variety of crafts.
Saturday 8th June
Wildlife Watch Group (8 to 13 year olds)- ‘Dipping Deeply’ See what aliens lurk beneath the murky depths of our park’s ponds. Go wild in June and take part in NWT’s 30 Days Wild. Members and non-members welcome. Suggested donation: £2/3 per session. Please come dressed for the weather! Kids under 8 welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. For info, contact Geoff East on 07804 297 041 or at rushcliffewatch@nottswt.co.uk
County & Borough Councillors’ Surgery – 10am to 12 noon at St. Peter’s Rooms. This is your opportunity to speak with your Borough and County Councillors about local issues. A Parish Councillor will usually also be present.
Tuesday 11th June
Rattle Rhyme & Roll – Ruddington Library, 11am – 11.30am. Free half hour fun session for babies & toddlers
Scrabble – Ruddington Library. 2pm – 4pm All abilities welcome.
Wednesday 12th June
W.I. Meeting– ‘Colours of Bangladesh’ at St Peter’s Rooms, commencing 7.15pm.
Thursday 13th June
Free Afternoon Tea for Carers – provided by Bloomin’ Dementia as part of Carers’ Week. Come along to The Cottage Hotel on Easthorpe Street between 12 noon and 2pm to talk, relax and connect with other carers with a cuppa and a cake. Email volunteer@bloomindementia to let them know you’re coming or just turn up on the day. All are welcome!
Saturday 15th June
Friends of James Peacock Family Fun Day – 2pm to 5pm at the school. A wide range of activities for kids and parents alike, plus refreshments, free entertainment and much more. Kids go free, adult entry costs £2 (£1 in advance from the school).
Recital at St Peter’s Church – Katherine Dryden (Mezzo-Soprano) and Philip Robinson (Piano) perform Schumann’s Frauenliebe und Leben and Elgar’s Sea Pictures at St Peter’s Church at 7:30pm. The proceeds for this performance will be donated to West Bridgford and South Nottingham Debt Centre. Tickets cost £10, including refreshments, with concessions priced at £7.50. Tickets are available on the door or by email from katharine.dryden@hotmail.co.uk.
Monday 17th June
Ruddington Craft Group – Mixed Crafts. St Peter’s Rooms 10.00am – 12.00pm. Tuition, materials and refreshments are included in the £3.50 cost. You may like to bring your own basic equipment such as pencil, ruler, colouring pencils and scissors. Newcomers are welcome to come and learn a craft, experience or expertise is not essential. We participate in a variety of crafts.
Ruddington & District U3A Monthly Meeting- 2pm Ruddington Methodist Church. Guest Speaker Geoff Parkinson “Lowdham Grange & the Prison Service” plus time for notices, reports, discussion, questions and socialising. Please bring your membership card. For further details or information on how to join please email rudd_u3a@yahoo.com
Thursday 20th June
The Ear Foundation – Do you wear an NHS hearing aid? Come to our FREE walk-in hearing aid clinic. In St Peter’s Rooms between 11.30am & 12.30pm. No appointment required.
Games Night at The Cottage Hotel – from 7:30pm. Board games night aimed at younger residents although all are welcome. Bring your own games or choose from the hotel’s wide selection.
Ruddington Rhythm – 8pm – 11pm at The Cottage Hotel, Easthorpe Street. All styles of music and song to tap your foot to or sing along with. Come and join our regular audience, you may win a raffle prize!
Friday 21st June
Ruddington Business Partnership – FREE networking today and every 3rd Friday of the month, at The Ruddington Arms, 8am to 9am. Come along and meet other local businesses. No booking required.
“Makers’ Night” – special craft event put on by Ruddington Village Market. 6:30pm to 9pm at The Frame Breakers, The White Horse Inn and the Cottage Hotel. Wide range of craft stalls and late night opening at local shops and outlets.
Saturday 22nd June
The Great Get Together – 12 noon to 2:30pm on The Green. Tractor rides, ice cream and games for the kids. Also 12 noon to 4pm in St Peter’s Rooms for our older residents with tea and cake, and music from Songs4U. Ruddington Museum will also put on an exhibition of old photographs with the theme being “Celebration”.
Sunday 23rd June
‘Bubbles’ – 10.30am St Peter’s Rooms. Group for the under 5s provided by Ruddington Baptist Church, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Play area, singing, bible stories, craft and a little lunch for the children. For more information call 0115 984 3523.
Tuesday 25th June
Parish Council Meeting – at St Peter’s Rooms commencing at 7.30pm. All meetings are open to the public, you can share your views on any agenda item.
Wednesday 26th June
Ruddington Gardeners’ Association – “From Jungle to Paradise” with Alan Clements at The Hermitage. 7pm for 7.30pm
Friday 28th June
Textile Tales Road Show – 11am to 4pm at the Framework Knitters Museum. We want to hear from former textile workers and would love to see any old photos or items you’d like to share. There’ll also be an opportunity to have your photo taken on a historic knitting frame. Find out more at www.textiletales.co.uk.
Ruddington Baptist Church at St Peter’s Rooms. Every Sunday 10.30am. An opportunity to worship, pray and explore what God is saying to us together.
Spiritual Light Centre at Framework Knitters Chapel. Every Sunday 6.30pm – 8.00pm. Divine Service with a visiting Medium. Healing during service. Refreshments afterwards.
Ruddington Community Choir at Ruddington Methodist Church. Every Tuesday during term time 8.00pm – 9.30pm. £5.50 per session. All welcome
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.