AMATEUR THEATRE CLOSES IN RUDDINGTON
Ruddington Footlights Amateur Theatre has been forced to close. Treasurer Lesley Lanzoni told The Local News: “Owing to the loss of key backstage members, dwindling front-stage performers and lack of support in the recruitment of new members, it is with regret we have had to close.” The remaining funds have been donated to Help for [...]
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT IN RUDDINGTON
You can celebrate Christmas in the Ruddington Framework Museum’s unique courtyard setting, lit by candlelight, and also visit Santa in his grotto. This event takes place on Saturday 10th December from 1-7pm. There will be children’s craft events, carols and a street organ, clog dancers, hot roasted chestnuts and you can indulge in festive refreshments [...]
CELEBRATE RUDDINGTON NEXT YEAR
You are invited to the ‘Ruddington Festival 2012’. Make a note of the date – 14th July 2012 – as Ruddington residents are invited to celebrate the village and all it has to offer. A procession is planned through the village leading to the Elms Park Recreation Ground, where there will be attractions and activities [...]
MONTHLY FREE VALUATION DAYS IN RUDDINGTON
Charles Hanson and members of his team are coming to Ruddington each month – so get into the loft and bring out those old treasures and find out what they are worth. The first event in June was quite exciting with several interesting pieces. Ian Wilbraham brought in an ancient horse on wheels and Charles [...]
RUDDINGTON & WEST BRIDGFORD CHORAL NEWS
The Ruddington & District Choral Society will start their new season in St Peter’s School in Ruddington at 7.30pm on Monday 5th September. They meet every Monday during term time and this season will be singing works by Rutter, Gounod and Handel. The group perform two concerts a year in November and May and there [...]
RUDDINGTON’S ROYAL RENDEZVOUS
By Graham Wright Residents bordering Elms Park in Ruddington had a bit of a surprise last month when a senior member of the Royal Family dropped in on them – quite literally! All eyes turned skyward on the 23rd of May as the Queen’s helicopter suddenly appeared and descended noisily onto the playing field – [...]
CHARITY MATCH FOR RUDDINGTON VILLAGE COLTS
Ruddington Village Colts played their annual charity match on Saturday 30th April. The game is usually played on Boxing Day but had to be re-scheduled due to adverse conditions in December. This year, the club dedicated the match, which is played by managers versus Parents, to the memory of Rotarian Roy Pownall. Roy was a [...]
SKI SUCCESS FOR LOCAL SOLIDER
A solider from Ruddington has been honing his military skills in the freezing environment of the snow-capped French Alps. Trooper, Brett France from Ruddington, along with Beeston’s Chris Rose competed in the Army skiing contest, Exercise Pipedown. Brett came a respectable 77th out of 107 competitors at the arduous Nordic contest, despite only learning to [...]
RUDDINGTON VILLAGE COLTS
Ruddington Village Colts is the boys section of Ruddington FC, who are an FA Charter Standard Club. The club celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and will hold a special night at Meadow Lane to celebrate in June. The club is run entirely by volunteers and is supported by keen parents who value the benefits [...]
DEPUTY PM WAS RUDDINGTON RESIDENT
By Graham Wright Apparently Nick Clegg used to live in Ruddington. The revelation was made during his visit to Nottingham last month. The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking to an invited audience at Boots on subjects ranging from the controversial Workplace Parking Levy to The Big Society. He also said that he was disappointed they’d [...]