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
June 2023
Saturday 10th June
The Big Swap – Slow fashion event run by The Big Swap at the Framework Knitters’ Museum. 6pm to 9pm. An evening of fashion, sustainable traders, food, drink and music. Clothes can be dropped off at the Chapel door on the day (6pm to 7pm) or from 7th June to 9th June. More info at West Bridgford Wire.
Sunday 11th June
Rushcliffe Halt Open Day – Gotham Road, East Leake (next to British Gypsum).
Friday 16th June
Summer Fun Fest at James Peacock School – 5pm to 7:30pm. Bouncy castle, games, food stalls and a bar. Adults £2 entry, kids free.
Sunday 18th June
Blue Light Emergency Vehicles Day – at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, Mere Way, Ruddington, NG11 6JS.
Wednesday 21st June
Rushcliffe Green Memory Café –Rushcliffe Country Park Visitors’ Meeting Room by the lake. For people living with dementia and their carers. 1:30pm to 3:30pm, drop in whenever you like between these times. Come and experience nature-based activities, short walks or simply relax, socialise and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Activities and refreshments are free. Indoor and outdoor activities. Suitable for those with limited mobility. Car parking available. No need to book. For more details, contact Gwynneth at gwynneth.owen@nhs.net or call 07309 852 899.
Sunday 25th June
Vintage, Retro & Vinyl Fair – at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (formerly GCRN), Mere Way, Ruddington, NG10 JS. 10am to 3pm. Free entry, parking £2. Pitches for classic/vintage vehicles: cars £5 and vans £10. Browse, buy and sell rare and collectible vintage and retro items. Email nthcevents@gmail.com to book a stand. Other Heritage Centre attractions open as usual.
July 2023
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd July
Model Railway Show – Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, Mere Way, Ruddington, NG11 6JS – Additional charges apply
Saturday 8th July
Car Boot Sale at St Peter’s Junior School – 10:30am to 1pm. Set-up from 8am. £10 per car, £15 per van or trailer. Please bring your own tables. For more information, please visit www.stpetersjunior.org.uk/event-guide.
Much Ado About Nothing – 2pm on The Green. Free performance by the Nottingham Shakespeare Company. Find out more at www.nottinghamshakespeare.co.uk.
Thursday 20th July
Rushcliffe Business Partnership – Quarterly workshop in the Visitor Centre at Rushcliffe Country Park. 9:30am. Topic is Marketing & Sustainability. Speakers are Rik de Raynor from The Sustainable Kitchen, Shamshad Walker from Shamshad Walker Marketing and Gemma Wilks from Stand Out, Get Noticed. Tickets cost £5 (early birds) then £7. Exhibitor spaces are available for £30. Book via Eventbrite here. Exhibitors can also book by email at bryder@rushcliffe.gov.uk. Event sponsored by East Midlands Chamber.
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
Renew Green Spaces – 11am to 1pm, Hareham Allotments. An opportunity to meet, grow plants and grow relationships. Contact Sam Hackett at sam.hackett@ruddingtonbaptist.org.uk to find out more.
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 Craft Group – No meetings in August, otherwise: 10am – 12 noon at St Peter’s Rooms. Tuition, most materials and refreshments included for £3.50 fee. Bring your own essentials (scissors, glue etc.) Newcomers welcome, experience or expertise 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.
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. 28th June: Capability Brown, Moving Heaven & Earth with Steffie Shields. 16th September Village Show, St Peter’s Rooms.
Every Thursday
The Postnatal Plan – 11 – 12.30pm The Ruddington Arms. Mother & baby support group.
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.
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. 1st June, 6th July, 3rd August
Third Thursday of the month
Ruddington Rhythm -All styles of live music (open mic).8 – 11pm at the Conservative Club, 1 Kempson Street. Entrance on the High Street. Free entry.
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.
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.
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
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.