Ruddington has clubs and classes covering every area of activity from amateur dramatics to zoroastrianism. Perhaps not, but with over 80 organisations operating in and around the village there should be something to suit all ages, interests and levels of activity. If you can't find a group to match your interests, perhaps you should think about starting one. Details of how to get your group listed and promoted via the website are prodded in the contact section.

The organisations and the activities they support are classified into three broad areas:-

Youth - organisations providing activities exclusively for young people, whatever their sphere of activity. This section therefore includes the uniformed organisations (e.g. Brownies and Cubs), sports clubs which run youth teams and children's dance classes
Sporting - clubs whose primary purpose is sporting or requires active participation e.g. Ruddington United Football Club, Ruddington Badminton Club, Footpath Preservation Group. This section also includes adult classes which are active in nature e.g. Karate or Relaxercise

Recreational, Social & Cultural - covers everything else. It includes organisations operating, often on a membership basis, to provide a programme of activities throughout the year e.g. WI, Footlights. It also includes individuals or institutions running classes which are cerebral rather than physical e.g. computing, painting.

Voluntary service - is a separate section covering any organisation which requires adult volunteers to provide services to thirds parties or the general public, or to raise money for charitable purposes. Some organisation may therefore have dual listings if, for example, they run youth activities, but require adult volunteers to operate and supervise these activities

Youth
2425 (Nottingham Airport) Squadron Air Training Corps	The ATC accepts entants between 13 and 17 years of age, who can remain as members up to the age of 22. A wide range of phsical and training activities are provided, which ultimately include flying and gliding. 'The ATC is a great way to meet new friends, have fun, action and adventure!'
Sporting
Recreational, Social & Cultural
50 Plus Coffee Club	The coffee morning is held every Thursday from 10.30am - 12 noon primarily for senior citizens to meet friends for a coffee/tea and a chat, but any age would be made welcome. The charge is 35p for a drink and biscuits. Any surplus funds after expenses is given to charity. We also have an occasional bring and buy sale.	974 6319
Ruddington Community Computer Centre	The community computer centre at St. Peter's Rooms is available for public use for 10 hours per week. The centre has up to date hardware and software and broadband internet access. Full details are available on the website	984 3694
Ruddington & District Choral Society	The Choral Society meets each Monday evening at St. Peter's Junior School, Ruddington from 7.30 - 9.30pm. The group performs three concerts a year - in May, November and at Christmas. Performances are of major choral works accompanied by either organ or orchestra	921 1451
Ruddington Footlights	Amateur dramatic group whose productions include cast members of all ages. Full details can be found on the Footlights website
Ruddington Local History & Amenity Society	Winter programme of lectures on first Wednesday of month, summer outings and research activities. Newsletter produced three times per year plus various publications and books about the history of the village	914 6645
Ruddington & District Ladies Probus Club	The organisation is for retired business and professional ladies to meet socially and hear speakers on various topics and visit places of interest. The group meets on the second Thursday of the month (except August) at St. Peter's Rooms, Ruddington. Applications to join should be made to the Secretary.		Secretary Mrs. B. Eite 16 Brookside Road Ruddington Nottingham
Ruddington Musicality	A local vocal/keyboard 5-piece, performing popular music of the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's in local halls and residential/care homes.

 

Voluntary Service
Ruddington Information Technology Association (RITA)	RITA is the organisation responsible for running the Ruddington Community Computer Centre and maintaining the Ruddington.com and Ruddington.org websites. Volunteers are needed to staff the Community Computer Centre and assist with developing the website. We don't just need technical wizards - anyone with some spare time to give would be most welcome	984 3694
Ruddington Village Museum	Volunteers are involved both behind the scenes - conserving artefacts, cleaning and documenting the collection - and dealing with the public as guides or receptionists. Volunteers are required regularly on Monday afternoons for work behind the scenes, Wednesday to Friday afternoons during the summer for the museum's public opening and occasional evenings and weekends throughout the year to guide booked parties around the museum or the village	914 6645
The Golden Oldies	A local community group which performs musical shows in residential and care homes, rehabilitation facilities and in groups and clubs within the county. The performers are amateur and operate on a strictly non profit making basis, although a modest charge is made to cover incidental expenses