The Framework Knitters’ Museum in Ruddington has reopened its doors after a major redevelopment project. Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and FCC Communities Foundation, this has seen the site almost double in size.A new shop, reception and cafe have been carefully created from a … [Read more...]
A ‘Ruddy’ good Christmas Market this weekend!
Ruddington’s monthly Village Market will have a festive twist on Saturday 4th of December, with a larger and longer Christmas Market. The event will take place on the Village Green and extend along the High Street from 12pm to 7pm.Over 90 stalls will be tempting visitors with their indulgent … [Read more...]
Ruddington Village leading the way in reducing single use plastics to help fight climate change
Ruddington has launched its very own Plastic Free Communities initiative with marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage, joining forces with a network of communities across the UK to tackle throw away problem plastic. You can join the cause and clean up your local community at their … [Read more...]
Ruddington to be part of Totally Locally Fiver Fest
Ruddington is taking park in the Totally Locally National Fiver Festival from 9 – 23rd October.Ruddington’s Independent Shops and Businesses are joining in with the totally Locally National Fiver Fest - an innovative celebration of our independent high streets.To show the importance of … [Read more...]
Ruddington allotment project receives vital Reach Rushcliffe funding
A group that manages a Ruddington allotment has received vital funding from Reach Rushcliffe to help redevelop their gardening space to aid local residents’ health and mental wellbeing.The Rushcliffe Social Prescribing Group run a plot at the Ruddington Paradise Gardens Allotments that has … [Read more...]
Notts graduates get green fingered at Rainbows
A team of colleagues from Nottinghamshire based HR firm, MHR, have been getting green fingered in the Eco Garden at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.The firm, based in Ruddington, Nottingham, has supported Rainbows for the past three years and wanted to get involved in as many … [Read more...]
Nottingham colleagues take on challenge for children’s hospice
Three colleagues from a Nottinghamshire firm are taking on the challenge of walking the Pennine Way in just 14 days for an East Midlands children’s hospice.The team, who all work at Ruddington-based Quotient Sciences, will take on 268 miles to raise money for Rainbows Hospice for Children and … [Read more...]
Mums to Be Meet Up in Ruddington this May
Are you a mum to be struggling to find ways to socialise with other expectant mothers?Sabine Watson, who lives in Rushcliffe and is 5 months pregnant, is organising a special event so that expecting mothers can meet up, socialise, partake in prenatal yoga and have breakfast together.The event … [Read more...]
Lockdown inspires photographer and Grandma to team up to launch new business
“A passion project born out of lockdown and now I'm in business with my 80-year-old Granny Rae!”Anna Rose Heaton from Ruddington and her Granny Rae from Willoughby-on-the-Wolds have teamed up during lockdown to launch a special independent pre-loved and upcycled Bridal-wear … [Read more...]
Ruddington attracts shoppers from across the east Midlands
The popular village of Ruddington is enjoying something of a retail revival, despite the pandemic. Several new shops have opened on the High Street, including butchers Elms Farm and creative gifts company Debbie Bryan.‘Shop Local’ is a growing trend driven by people rediscovering the independent … [Read more...]