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
August 2019
Wednesday 21st August
Wildlife Watch Group (8 to 13 year olds) – ‘Wilder Woodland Gathering’ at Skylarks Nature Reserve 1pm to 7pm. A free family event with wilder woodland activities at the reserve. 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
Thursday 22nd August
Griswold Gang Family Crafts: Rag Rugging – 11am to 3pm at the Framework Knitters Museum. Come and have a go a making a square of rag rug – just like the ones in our Victorian cottages. You’ll work with materials and colours to create your own square of rugging. Suitable for all ages. All materials included. All abilities welcome. Activities are tailored for adults and children. Free entry but donations welcomed. Refreshments available to buy.
Neighbourhood Plan Large Scale Development Walkover – 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Are you interested in preserving the look and feel of Ruddington? Join Neighbourhood Plan Project Team members to help identify and preserve the characteristics that make Ruddington special. Email office@ruddingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk to register, registration will close Wednesday 14th August.
Sunday 25th August
‘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. For more information call 0115 984 3523.
Bloomin Dementia’s Big Day Out – 12pm Forest Recreation Ground, registration fee £10.00 After party and free buffet for walkers at The Trent Navigation, Meadow Lane. For further details please contact amy@bloomindementia.org
Tuesday 27th August
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.
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
September 2019
Sunday 1st September
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.
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 – Hickling to Kinoulton including Vimy Ridge. Meet on The Green at 2.15pm.
Monday 2nd September
Ruddington Craft Group – ‘Exploding Boxes’ – St Peter’s Rooms 10.00am – 12.00pm Tuition, materials and refreshments are included in the £3.50 cost. Newcomers are welcome to come and learn a craft. Contact Chris Gibson for more info: 07967 245308
Tuesday 3rd September
Ruddington Methodist Church Woman’s Fellowship – 2.30pm, all are welcome to join us.
Saturday 7th September
Ruddington Village Market – 9am to 12:30pm at The White Horse Inn. Find out more at www.ruddingtonvillagemarket.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.
Tuesday 10th September
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 11th September
W.I. Meeting– ‘Harvest Supper’ – A Taste of Autumn at St Peter’s Rooms, commencing 7.15pm.
Saturday 14th September
Ruddington Gardeners’ Association Village Show – 10am – 4.00pm St Peter’s Rooms. Show schedules and further details are available from St Peter’s Rooms or at www.ruddingtongardeners.co.uk.
Wildlife Watch Group (8 to 13 year olds)- 11.00am – 1.00pm. 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
Monday 16th September
Ruddington Craft Group – ‘Flower Soft’ – St Peter’s Rooms 10.00am – 12.00pm. Tuition, materials and refreshments are included in the £3.50 cost. Newcomers are welcome to come and learn a craft, experience or expertise is not essential. Contact Chris Gibson for more info: 07967 245308
Ruddington & District U3A Monthly Meeting- ‘Green’s Mill’ – 2pm Ruddington Methodist Church. 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
Tuesday 17th September
Ruddington Methodist Church Woman’s Fellowship – 2.30pm, all are welcome to join us.
Thursday 19th September
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 20th September
Ruddington Business Partnership – FREE networking at The Ruddington Arms, 8am to 9am. Come along and meet other local businesses. No booking required.
Launch of a new Knit & Natter Group – 10:30am to 11:30am at the library. Then every third Friday. Meet other friendly crafters and get together to knit, crochet, natter, share skills or simply admire them! No need to book. Free to attend with refreshments on sale.
Sunday 22nd September
‘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. For more information call 0115 984 3523.
Rag Rug Workshop – 11am to 3pm at the Framework Knitters Museum, in the Chapel and (weather permitting) the garden. This event is led by Common Threads, supported by knitting students and our volunteers. All are welcome! Bring in your old clothes and sacks (donations can be made in advance!) for backing and enjoy this traditional craft in our unique heritage setting. Tickets cost £10, which includes entrance to the museum (usually £5), the workshop, tea and cake. Places are limited. To book, call 0115 984 6914 or email office@
Tuesday 24th September
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.
Friday 27th September
Macmillan Coffee Morning – Shrimpton Court – off Elms Park- 10am – 12 noon. Coffee/Tea & Biscuits £1, Grand Raffle – Cake Stall. Everyone Welcome. All proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support.
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.