Ruddington Diary
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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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The Ruddington Diary
September 2023
Friday 29th September
Macmillan Coffee Morning – Shrimpton Court (off Elms Park) 10am – 12 noon. £1 admission includes Tea/Coffee & Biscuits. Grand Raffle & Cake Stall. All proceeds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Everyone Welcome.
October 2023
ALL MONTH
‘Picking up the Pieces’ – an exhibition by the Second Turning Textile Group in the Chapel Gallery at the Framework Knitters’ Museum on Chapel Street. If you’re visiting especially please check the Chapel Gallery is free by emailing office@fwk.org.uk in advance.
Sunday 1st October
Harvest Festival Service – 10:30am at the Methodist Church, led by Revd. Roger Hoath. The theme is ‘Water’. All welcome.
Feriday 6th October
Fashion Show & Sale – doors open 6:30pm, starts 7pm at St Peter’s School. Organised by St Peter’s FOS. Including bar, group tables, fabulous prizes to be won in the Raffle and clothing available to try on in changing rooms & to buy! Tickets £6 per person & includes 1st drink free! Tickets available online at https://square.link/u/6CevCLAk or from the school office. Designer high street stores including MONSOON, M&S, BOOHOO, DP to be sold at a fraction of the normal price. All welcome with no. obligation to buy. All items fully guaranteed. Sizes 8-22 www.blueskyfashionshows.co.uk.
Sunday 8th October
Autumn Transport Rally at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre – 10am to 4pm. A celebration of road vehicles large and small. We welcome classic cars, buses and lorries representing a wide range of eras and purposes. Other Heritage Centre attractions open as usual. FREE entry. Parking £2. Email nthcevents@gmail.com for further information.
Tuesday 10th October
“How Nottingham’s Enclosure Act built the city’s houses, roads and sewers” – a talk by authoress June Perry at 2:30pm in the Chapel at the Framework Knitters Museum. June will have some books for sale. Tickets cost £5 including refreshments. For tickets or more information, please contact the museum on 0115 984 6914 or call in during opening hours.
Friday 20th October
Family ARTVenturers – Halloween art classes for babies and children aged 6 months to 8 years. 10am to 11am at the Village Hall. £9.50 per place. Visit www.artventurers.com/nottingham for more details and to book in advance (places are limited).
Wednesday 25th October
Green Memory Cafe at the Visitors’ Centre, Rushcliffe Country Park – 1:30pm to 3:30pm. A dementia-friendly event for people living with dementia and their carers. Free nature-based activities.
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
Halloween at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre – 12 noon to 4pm. A day of ghoulish fun for everyone. Explore and discover if you dare and find out if the site is still haunted! Other Heritage Centre attractions open as usual. £5 per child. Parking £2. Adults must be accompanied by a child (this is a kids’ event!). Keep an eye on https://nthc.info/events/ for details of all NTHC events.
November 2o23
Friday 3rd November
Family ARTVenturers – Room on the Broom. Halloween-themed art classes. 9:30am to 10:30am and 11:30am to 12:30pm at the Village Hall, for babies and children aged 6 months to 8 years. Join us for our Julia Donaldson-inspired holiday art class as we go on an adventure with the witch, the dog, the cat, the parrot and the frog. £9.50 per place. Visit www.artventurers.com/nottingham for more details and to book in advance (places are limited).
Saturday 4th November
Firework Spectacular at Nottingham Heritage Centre – details TBC nearer the time. Keep an eye on https://nthc.info/events/ for details of all NTHC events.
Regular events
Every Monday
Nappuccinos – 10 am to 11 45 am at The Hub, 62 Musters Road. A group for parents and carers with babies aged under 1. Coffee, cake and chat.
50+ Fun Fitness/Zumba Gold with Erika – 10 & 11am Village Hall – First class Free – 07967 190442 erikazumba@hotmail.com www.50plusfunfitness.co.uk
Ruddington & District Choral Society – Term time only – 7.15pm St Peter’s School. Further info: www.ruddingtonchoral.com
First & third Mondays of the month
Ruddington Card Making & Craft Group – No meetings in August, otherwise: 10am – 12 noon at St Peter’s Rooms. Tuition, most materials and refreshments are included for £3.50. Everyone is welcome as experience and expertise are not essential.
First & Fourth Mondays of the month
Heat’n’ Eat – 12.30pm to 2pm at St Peter’s Church. Two course hot meal with soft drink £1 per person. Booking essential, via Eventbrite Heat n Eat Ruddington. Email ruddoffice@gmail.com if you have any dietary requirements.
Third Monday of the month
U3A General Meeting – 2pm at the Methodist Church. Speaker, information about interest groups and a cuppa . Any potential new members not in full time employment or are semi-retired/retired, are welcome to attend as a visitor to see what we do.
Every Tuesday
Swing into Shape – 60+ class, 11am -11.45am at the Village Hall, Wilford Road
Ruddington Community Choir – 8pm to 9.30pm at the Methodist Church, everyone welcome
Alternate Tuesdays
Ruddington Library (termtime only) 10.30 – 11am Under 5’s activities
Rattle Roll & Rhyme
Storytime & Craft
Every Wednesday
Coffee Club – 10 am to 12 noon at St Peter’s Rooms. Hot drinks, biscuits and chat for over 55s in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
The Ruddington Pantry – 12.30pm to 1pm St Peter’s Rooms, Church Street, Ruddington
Renew Café – 2 30 pm to 4 pm at The Hub, 62 Musters Road. Arts, crafts and games.
Ruddington Shotokan Karate Club – 5.30pm – 7.45pm Ruddington Village Hall, Wilford Road. Come see us for a chat or have a go, first lesson free. Contact 07986 858608 or email SenseiRSKC@outlook.com
Every other Wednesday
Bloomin Dementia – Music in Mind by The Joyful Jukebox. 10.30am to 12pm at the Village Hall. Singing and dancing. Free entry.
Second Wednesday of the month
Women’s Institute – St Peter’s Rooms 7.15pm.
Last Wednesday of the month
Ruddington Gardeners’ Association – 7pm for 7.30pm at The Hermitage. 16th September Village Show, St Peter’s Rooms. Staging 8am, Judging 9.30 – 11am, Show open 11.00am – 4pm. 27th September Confessions of an Ex-Plant Manager with Mark Smith
Every Thursday
Coffee Morning Ruddington Library 10.30 – 12 (small donations for refreshments)
After School Drop In Ruddington Library (Term time only) 3.45 – 5pm
Youth Work Sessions (term time only) – 6:15pm to 8:15pm at The Village Hall. For Year 6 pupils. Activities include sports/games, art & crafts and cooking. 50p per session. More info at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/youthservice.
Every other Thursday
Framework Church – 11am to 12:30pm in the Chapel at the Framework Knitters’ Museum. A relaxed and informal group meeting. Find out more at http://ruddington.info/framework-church-launches-sep2023/.
First Thursday of the month
Hearing Aid Clinic – 10am to 11am at St Peter’s Rooms on the first Thursday of the month. Contact via www.heartogether.org,uk to find out more. 5th September
Alternate Fridays
Ruddington Library at 2pm
Ruddington Writers (contact Trevor Jones)
Crafty Chatter (Bring your own projects – small donation for refreshments)
Every Saturday
Methodist Coffee Morning – 10:30am to 12 noon at the Methodist Church. All welcome.
Soccer Schools – 11am to 12 noon at Jubilee Playing Fields. Open to all children in Reception and Year 1. First session FREE for new players then £5 per session. Run by Ruddington Village FC in association with Score Football Coaching.
First Saturday of the month (except January)
Ruddington Village Market – 9am to 2pm on The Green. Over 75 stall holders offering quality crafts, produce and provisions to take away. You can sign up to the Village Market’s quarterly newsletter, Pitch 82, here for the latest market news.
Second Saturday of the month
Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch – 11am – 1pm, meet outside Education Room, Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington. Sessions cost £2-3, Contact Geoff at rushcliffewatch@nottsswt.co.uk
Alternate Saturdays
Family Lego Club 10.30am – 12 noon Ruddington Library
Every Sunday
Ruddington Shotokan Karate Club – 10.30am – 12 noon Ruddington Village Hall, Wilford Road. Come see us for a chat or have a go, first lesson free. Contact 07986 858608 or email SenseiRSKC@outlook.com
The Ruddington Pantry – 4pm to 4.30pm, St Peter’s Rooms, Church Street, Ruddington
Spiritual Light Centre – 6.30pm – 8.00pm at St Peter’s Rooms, Church Street. Divine service with a visiting medium. Healing during service. Refreshments afterwards.
First Sunday of the Month
Coffee & Cake – 10.30am – 12 noon, St Peter’s Rooms. Call Sylvia & Derek Sanderson on 0115 984 3523 for more details.
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.