“Ruddington Fun” is an organisation created by a voluntary committee of Ruddington residents.
We are
Barbara Breakwell,
Eve Broadberry,
Cas Cooke,
Tracey Jukes
Fiona Oliver,
Louisa Sellers,
Karen Sharpe
Jude Winwood
We have collectively worked to promote and/or provide these activities for the enjoyment of the residents of Ruddington.
We will try to do it again next year so please tell us whether you think we should?
If you would like to help we would love to hear from you as well.
Talk to us in person at any of the activities, just look for the frog!
or email us at
Diary of Activities 2011
Our sincere thanks go to all of those who have supported us, including the following
County Councillor Reg Adair
Ruddington Parish Council
Rushcliffe CVS
Nottingham Post “Cash for Communities” Promotion
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Some activities have limited places so if they say “NEED TO BOOK” we suggest you do it a.s.a.p to avoid disappointment.
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This booklet is intended for information only and was correct at the time of printing. We do not endorse any service mentioned in it and advise parents/ carers to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the activity for their child/children.
Date/Time / Activity / Venue/Information
August 31st
7pm -9pm / Street Dance with K2 Dance Academy
and BBQ
For age 10+ / Ruddington Youth Fellowship at St Peter’s Church
£3 to include Burger/hot dog
NEED TO BOOK
Louisa on 0770 449 8351
Louisa 0770 449 8351
Other ideas?
Reading Challenge at the Library
Theme is “Circus Stars”. The idea is to read 6 books during the Summer Holidays. Ask at the Library for further details
Nottingham Riviera . 23rd July to September 3rd, Old Market Square
Riverside Festival, 5th-7th August. Trent Embankment
Nottingham Melba, 7th August, Victoria Embankment
Caribbean Carnival , 13th -14th August, Forest Recreation Ground
Details at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Bridgfest for 13-19 year olds Sunday August 14th,
Details at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
Interested in nature and Wildlife Activities?
Look at www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Model Railway event August 13th/14th at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre www.nthc.c.uk.
Don’t forget that we have two local museums The Framework Knitters and the Village Museum.
Don’t forget Elms Park, Vicarage Lane Park and the Country Park.
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Date/Time / Activity / Venue/InformationAugust 19th
10am -12 noon / Fitness Fun 5-11 / Elms Park Pavilion FREE
Practice your balance, agility and co-ordination skills with coach Chris , have fun with a sack race and generally work your body!
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times
August 22nd
to August 26th
1pm-5pm daily / Make your own TV show! / The Hermitage
£79. Discounts available
For 7-12 year olds.
Provided by the Acorn Academy of Speech and Drama.. For further details
Tel 933 2945 or visit www.theacornacademy.co.uk
August 22nd
4pm -9pm / Music Event for 10-19 year olds
NEED TO BOOK / Young Peoples Centre,
The Green
Contact Patrick 50p
Tel 984 2522
August 23rd
10am -12 noon / Surestart Family Play Day / Village Hall FREE
Variety of activities including baby/ toddler soft play. All sessions are
“drop in” No need to book. For children under 5 but older siblings are more than welcome to attend.
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times
August 23rd
2.30-3.30pm / Flipping Fantastic!
Make an acrobat
For ages 5-9 years / Library
NEED TO BOOK
August 23rd -25th
9.45am-2.45pm / Multi Sports Sessions
Ages 5-11 years. £10 per day
James Peacock School
Tel 0792 0094646 Sports Development Team
Date/Time / Activity / Venue/Information
July 25th
9.45am-2.45pm
July 26th
9.45am-2.45pm / Multi Sports Sessions
Ages 5-11 years. £10 per day
James Peacock School
Tel 0792 0094646 Sports Development Team
July 25th
10am – 11.30am
(Also August 8th and August 22nd) / Hermitage Preschool Stay and Play Summer Sessions / Hermitage
£1 per adult. Children free
0-5 year olds.
July 27th
10am till 12 noon / Fun and Games
Including Bingo! / St Peter’s Rooms
All ages welcome FREE
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times
July 28th
11am till 3pm / Sports Day for 10-19 year olds
NEED TO BOOK / Young Peoples Centre
The Green
Contact Patrick 50p
Tel 984 2522
July 28th
2pm -4pm / “Down in the Woods”
Ages 3+ / “Basecamp”
St Peter’s Junior School .
FREE
Have a go at Fencing with “Swashbucklers”, explore the wooded area and join in crafts, activities, stories and songs with a woodland/ “Robin Hood” theme.
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times
July 29th
9.45am -3pm / Nottingham Forest Football Coaching
Boys & girls , all abilities
6-13 years / St Peter’s Junior School
£10. Bring lunch and drinks
Tel 982 4453
NEED TO BOOK
August 1st
10am till 12 noon / “All Sorts”
Sensory tent, paints, dough, collage etc / Village Hall
Ages 3 -11 FREE
Drop In
Drop in and have a go.
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times
Date/Time / Activity / Venue/Information
August 2nd-5th
9am – 3.30pm / Rhema Theatre Company Summer Drama Holiday Club
culminating in a performance at 6pm on August 5th. / St Peter’s Church
£10 per day
Reception to Y6 (5-11)
Contact Vicki
07837 898510
August 2nd-5th
9.30am -11am / “Into the Ark”
Parents/ Carers and Toddlers / Methodist Church Hall
August 3rd
10am -4pm / Lark in the Park
(Pirate theme) / Bridgford Park
Central Avenue
West Bridgford
National Play Day Event. Lots of activities/ entertainment
FREE admission . Special Parking at Bridge Field £2 all day.
August 5th
1pm – 3pm / “It Flies!”
All ages. / Elms Park Pavilion FREE
Make and play with things that fly or simply enjoy the new Park area!
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times
August 8th
10am-12.30pm / “Come Craft, Come Cook” with Kidycraft
Ages 6-12 / Base Camp,
St Peter’s Junior School
£8 Tel 07759 505 195
NEED TO BOOK
August 9th
10am -12 noon / Surestart Family Play Day / Jubilee Clubhouse
Loughborough Road FREE
Variety of activities including baby/ toddler soft play. All sessions are
“drop in” No need to book. For children under 5 but older siblings are more than welcome to attend.
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times
August 10th
11am-1pm / Family Bike Ride and Picnic
( Bring your bike and picnic!) / Rushcliffe Country Park.
Meet at Rangers Hut. FREE
Date/Time / Activity / Venue/Information
August 11th
10am -11am / Tots at the Top
Creative Learning with Oli Owl and his friends.
Ages 2-7 years / Hermitage
£4.50 and £3 for sibling NEED TO BOOK
Anne 01509 881239
www.totsatthetop.co.uk
August 11th
2-4pm / How do you play with that? / St Peter’s Rooms FREE
Come and try/relive some traditional games like whip and top
Visit the Village Museum for FREE. Drop in. All ages welcome.
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times
August 12th
7pm -9pm / Gaming Evening
For ages 10+ / Ruddington Youth Fellowship at The Hermitage
FREE BUT NEED TO BOOK
Louisa on 0770 449 8351
August 15th
2pm-4pm / Music Making with
“Rhythm Tree” / Young Peoples Centre
The Green
All ages FREE
Come and play percussion instruments and make your own instruments from junk. A noisy time guaranteed!
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times
August 16th
2-30-3-30 / Clowning Around
Make a hat and bow tie to be a real clown!
Ages 5-9 / Library
NEED TO BOOK
August 17th
2-4pm / It’s only natural
Ages 7-11 / Rushcliffe Country Park Education Centre
FREE BUT NEED TO BOOK
Come and join in activities with a nature theme with the Wildlife Trust.
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times
To book email
To book email