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Days for our communities to celebrate in February include Tu B’Shevat on 4th, Nirvana Day on 8th/18th, St Valentine’s Day on 14th, Shrove Tuesday on 17th (mmm Pancake Day!), Ash Wednesday on 18th and Chinese New Year on 19th. 2015 is the year of the Goat! Other February dates worth mentioning are World Cancer Day on 4th and International STAND UP to Bullying Day on 27th. I’m sure most of us can relate to these awareness days in one way or another. So what’s happening in Rugby at the moment? Well, construction work continues on Technology Drive with new housing and retail units, our new development on Elliott’s Field is steaming ahead and improvements to the gyratory system are imminent. Along with all this activity, Rugby Borough Council announced last month a £1 million investment after the borough gave the thumbs up to plans relating to our hosting status for the Rugby World Cup 2015. There will be a Rugby Village on the old market site which will host an official Fanzone with tournament branding, events and activities. Rugby Town Centre will also benefit from improvements to a range of facilities before the tournament begins in the autumn and education programmes and volunteer training are among other areas to profit from the investment.

vibrant atmosphere, bringing the town back to life. On March 5th the new ‘1st Thursdays’ begins. Between 5.00pm and 8.00pm on the first Thursday of each month, our town centre will come to life. There will be entertainment, street food and late night shopping! There will be promotions, demonstrations and opportunities to get involved as the organisers strive to provide something for everyone. Look out for the ‘1st Thursdays’ pages in this magazine for more details and make a note on your calendar. Competition time! Our competition sponsor this month is, once again, Ovenu offering a prize of an oven clean to the value of £75.00 (the cost of a double oven clean). Definitely a prize worth winning! The draw for this takes place on 28th February. The winner of our December competition was Wally Mular who won two main course lunches at the Golden Lion, Easenhall. Wally correctly answered that the extension containing Jacc’s Suite was built in b) 2005. Finally, a belated Happy New Year to those of you who didn’t see the magazine last month. Whether you are a past, present or future advertiser, reader or Facebook/Twitter follower we hope you have an amazing 2015!

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Playing Fair

What is Fairtrade Fortnight and why do we need it? Fairtrade fortnight takes place this year between 23 February and 8 March 2015, and aims to continue to raise awareness and change behaviour around this important topic. Research shows that whilst 78% of the UK population recognise the Fairtrade Mark, over 50% still do not actively choose Fairtrade products. Fairtrade is about getting better prices, working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about supporting the development of thriving farming and worker communities, so that they have more control over their futures and protecting the environment in which they live and work. It is now possible to buy around over 4,500 products officially branded Fairtrade including: Tea, Coffee, Bananas, Chocolate, Gold, Flowers, Cotton and Sugar. Sadly however, only 1.2% of cocoa and 10% of tea globally are traded on Fairtrade terms. Did you check the packaging for the Fairtrade logo when you last bought some tea? The Fairtrade mark means that the Fairtrade ingredients in the product have been produced by small scale farmer organisations or plantations that meet social, environmental and economic Fairtrade standards. These standards help to protect workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rights and environment. They also ensure payment of the Fairtrade Minimum Price for the commodity, and an additional Fairtrade Premium which is invested into the business or community projects. Small scale farmers and workers are amongst the most marginalized globally, and Fairtrade helps them through trade, not aid, providing stable income to help them plan.

The producers decide how the Fairtrade premium is invested. Often this will be in schools, transport, health care and better business equipment and practices. There are over 1.4 million farmers and workers in 1,140 producer organisations within the Fairtrade System. These are across 74 different countries and four continents. Fairtrade.org.uk would love people to get involved during Fairtrade fortnight. Here are some suggested activities to increase awareness and raise money. Create a Fairtrade Trail around your local area highlighting those selling Fairtrade products. Build a model of something funded from Fairtrade premium such as a school or health centre, and display this in a prominent place to make it a talking point. Have some fun creating a special event. This could be a film evening showing the Fairtrade film, or something more elaborate such as a Come Dine With Me experience. Tasting events featuring Fairtrade produce are also popular. By Susan Brookes-Morris

Fairtrade only certifies small scale farmer organisations for products such as cocoa, cotton and rice, but does certify plantations with larger numbers of employees for goods such as tea, bananas and flowers. The standards required for larger organisations include allowing them freedom of association and collective bargaining, and prevention of discrimination and child labour.

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Gifts that say ‘I Love You.’

What to buy the one you love on Valentine’s Day. 4

The year was 1969 and they were hopelessly in love. As two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and arguably the most famous couple in the world, Richard Burton decided to prove his undying passion for his wife Elizabeth Taylor by purchasing a huge 69.42 carat pear shaped diamond with a £1m price tag to match.

offerings. An empty suitcase, with not a hint of surprise tickets to a romantic destination, a deep fat fryer with left over Christmas chocolate hidden inside, and divorce papers delivered while dining out, are just a sample of these giftgiving gaffs. With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, you may be wondering what to buy your loved one. Apart from the usual flowers, chocolates and jewellery, is there anything else out there a little more unusual that will keep you in their good books, whilst avoiding one of ‘those’ looks? If togetherness is your thing, you can buy a pair of love gloves for around £20, but if you fancy something more thrilling, how about a lovers leap bungee jump at around £120? That will certainly add some excitement to a relationship! If adrenalin rushes are your lover’s thing, why not consider indoor sky diving, flying lessons, dumper truck racing, and a super car thrill experience where you get to drive a real sports car? Cricket, snooker and other sports coaching lessons can also be purchased for around £150 a time. If pampering is more palatable, how about a spa package, or a make-over followed by a photo shoot, or for around £25 a “design your own perfume” set? If food is the way to a man’s heart, then chocolate is definitely the entry to a woman’s! For something different, why not get her a pizza made entirely of chocolate, or chocolate-shaped spoons that melt in hot milk making a deliciously smooth drink?

Though this extravagant act hit the headlines, it is by no means unique. In 1648 emperor Shah Juhan built the Taj Mahal, the “crown of palaces”, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. More recently, Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich gave his girlfriend a bronze sculpture worth $14m - one of the most expensive gifts ever made. At the other end of the spectrum, the less rich and famous have earned themselves a place on the Internet if not in the history books, by presenting their loved ones with less salubrious

Finally, what could be more romantic than naming a star after your loved one, or giving them the chance to name one themselves? You can purchase this privilege for around £20. If you haven’t found an idea here to suit your taste or your pocket, try searching some for yourself. The following websites are a good place to start: thepresentfinder.co.uk; prezzybox.com; notonthehighstreet.com. By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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Garden View - Blowsy Begonias 8

Every gardener has at least one guilty secret: mine is begonias. My mother insists they are vulgar and she wouldn’t give them house room. A gardening friend turned up her nose at my begonia baskets last year, but I won’t hear a word against them. They are the cheerful, cockney barrow boys of the plant world and I love them. They are pretty easy to grow once you know how, and you can start them off any time now if you have a warm windowsill or a propagator. One of the reasons I find them so satisfying to grow is that they start life as a rather unprepossessing tuber, which my husband once described as looking like dried dog poo - he isn’t a gardener. The tubers should feel rock hard when you squeeze them. If they feel spongy, put them back. There is also a right way up and a wrong way up. Take your tuber and examine it. There should be a concave surface - like a little dip - and a convex surface. The dip is the upper surface from which the shoots will grow and the convex surface sprouts the roots.

When summer arrives, you will be able to plant up pots and baskets and bask in the flamboyant blowsy beauty of the begonia: Who could resist. By Rachel Leverton

Fill some 12cm/5inch pots with soil-less potting compost so that the surface of the compost is 2.5cm /1 inch below the rim of the pot. This eventually allows for watering, but at this time of year the top of the tuber should be kept dry. Push the tubers – remember concave side up into the compost so that the top of each tuber is still visible. Do not bury them. Keep the pots at somewhere between 15-18C / 60-75F in the propagator, in a greenhouse, or on a bright windowsill, though not in direct sunlight. Water with care, and when the first flowers appear make sure they are well ventilated. High humidity and erratic watering can cause the buds to drop off. Finally, begonias have both male and female flowers. The male ones are far bigger and more showy, so pinch off the female ones, which can be spotted because they possess an embryonic seed pod behind the bud. Doing this will mean that the male flowers last much longer. You may need to stake them to support the heads.

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Sink or Swim

Learning to swim as an adult 10

How did it happen? You’ve reached and exceeded the age at which you are legally regarded as an adult. You can drink, vote, drive, get married, pay taxes and get called to war. You have a job, own a home and lead a fulfilling life in lots of ways, but there is just one blot on the horizon – you still can’t swim! The inability to swim is a cause of embarrassment for many adults, and some are reluctant and even ashamed to admit to it. But though you may feel that there is a stigma attached, the first thing to understand is that you are not alone. There are many others just like you, and if you really want to, there is no reason in the world why you can’t master the art! People fail to learn to swim for a number of reasons. Some may have had a traumatic experience – almost drowning for example, after falling into deep water, or being the victim of a prank that got out of hand – whilst others simply may not have had the opportunity. Regardless of the cause, most non-swimming adults are afraid of water, and need to acknowledge the psychological as well as the physical barriers. Fear can keep us safe, but it can also prevent us from moving forward. Many non-swimmers are afraid of putting their face in the water and are scared that they won’t be able to float, yet more or less everyone floats. What sometimes

gets in the way is fear and tension that causes you to hold yourself stiffly, hunch your head and shoulders, and push your feet towards the bottom of the pool. Most non-swimmers are afraid to take their feet off the bottom and become panic-stricken if there is nothing to hold onto, but learning to trust that the water will hold you up rather than the reverse, is key to mastering the art of swimming. Though some people may opt to enlist the help of a friend or relative to teach them to swim, the best course is probably to turn to a professional with the correct training. But there are things you can do yourself to help boost confidence: Walk around in chest-deep water to get used to how it feels and maintain balance; Repeatedly dip your face and body in and out of the water, holding on to the side for support; Practice floating on your stomach with your face in the water; With the help of a float, lie on your back, gradually introducing kicking movements with your legs. However you decide to proceed, please remember there is no shame in not being able to swim! By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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World Book Day

‘There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.’

So said Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and in support of this philosophy, more than 100 countries worldwide will be commemorating World Book Day on Thursday 5th March. This year marks the eighteenth anniversary of the event, which is designed to encourage children to explore the pleasure of books and reading. How exactly the occasion is celebrated is up to the individual school or library, with ideas and resources for activities available from the website www.worldbookday.com, but regardless of the outcome, every child in participating schools will receive a book token that can be exchanged for a free book. There are ten specially selected titles on offer, with the option to use the token to receive a £1 discount on an alternative book if you prefer to choose your own. There are many benefits to encouraging a healthy attitude towards reading from an early age. The main one is that it exercises the brain. “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body,” stated Joseph Addison. It improves concentration, builds vocabulary, develops imagination, teaches about the wider world, is a great form of entertainment and helps relax and calm the body and mind. So, enlarge not only your child’s world but your own too, by discovering the joy of books! By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry By Rachel Joyce Retirement is meant to be relaxing, isn’t it? You do what you love doing, and enjoy yourself. But what if you suddenly receive a letter out of the blue? A woman who worked in your office many years ago has cancer and is dying. She just wants you to know. This touches you for reasons you can’t quite explain, so you write her a note to say that you are sorry to hear that. Putting on your coat and your yacht shoes you leave with the note. Your destination? The post box. Just as far as the end of the road. And so starts Harold Fry’s extraordinary journey: 627 miles in 87 days. With no plan, other than to reach Queenie, he sets off on a journey of faith. Scribbling on the note he tells her to wait for him. This debut novel from radio and TV writer, Rachel Joyce, will take you on a gentle journey with Harold and the various people he meets along the way. Totally unprepared for what he will encounter, his faith in positive thinking keeps him going as he learns more about his life and relationships with his wife and son.

Gargoylz: Get up to Mischief By Burchett and Vogler If you thought your time at primary school was exciting, then you have nothing on nineyear-old Max and his best friend Ben. Their school is next to an old church and to their delight, they discover that the stone figures on the church come to life. In this, the second book in the series, Toby, a mischievous young gargoyle with the ability to fly, manages to create havoc at the school, much to the disgust of Mrs Hogsbottom who, after an incident with a skateboard, reminds pupils of school rule number 27: the head teacher must not be run over without permission. Max spends most of his time trying to keep Toby and the other gargoylz under control: not easy when they can make themselves invisible and so avoid all the blame! When he suggests that Toby runs a bath to clean himself up after eating a packet of chocolate biscuits, it’s not difficult to imagine the rather wet chaos that ensues. Written for readers age 6+, with an interactive website to explore the stories and characters more, this is sure to keep both boys and girls engrossed, with the added bonus of many more books to enjoy.

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Don't Worry, Be Happy

Flipping Pancakes How do you eat yours? Over the years Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried my pancakes with fruit, maple syrup, and a variety of savoury fillings, but I keep coming back to fresh lemon juice and a sprinkling of sugar...irresistible.

When the weather is bleak and grey, how can we lift our mood?

Here is my own recipe for perfect pancakes. Ingredients Exercise - When we exercise our brain releases feel-good endorphins, making us happier. Even a short 5 minute stroll round the block can boost your mood. Think how you might add just a little more movement into your daily life: Maybe a few morning yoga poses, or an evening walk. Get Immersed - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, renowned psychologist found that immersing ourselves in an activity we love, which also requires skill, makes us happy. Try reading, playing the guitar, writing a blog, or cooking, immerse yourself in a hobby and your mood will brighten. Laugh - Laughter changes the energy of a situation immediately and lightens our mood. Try watching a DVD of your favourite comedian. Better still, visit a comedy club and give yourself permission to laugh-out-loud. Meditate - Scientific studies have proved that emotions, and happiness in particular, can be trained. Even a few minutes of meditation per day have a positive impact our brain and sense of well-being. Be part of a community - Research shows that people involved in their community are happier. Communities foster emotional support and a connection with others, which leads to a greater sense of well-being. The community could be a group of like-minded people such as a choir, or art-group. By Sarah Davey

115g (4oz) plain flour Pinch salt 1 large egg 285ml (half a pint of milk) 115g (4oz) butter, melted Juice from 2 lemons, strained Caster or Demerara sugar to taste. To make the batter: sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. Beat in the egg and a little of the milk until smooth. Gradually beat in the remaining milk and add 4 tablespoons of the melted butter. Cover the bowl and leave to stand for one hour. In a small non-stick frying pan heat some of the butter until sizzling, but taking care not to let it burn. Pour enough batter into the pan to coat the base evenly. Cook over a moderate heat until the pancake is light golden brown underneath and looks dry on top. Flip over (try to do this with style!) and cook the other side until golden. Continue until all the batter is used. The recipe should make 10-12 pancakes. You can keep the pancakes warm in the oven (Gas mark 1 / 140C) until they are all cooked, but in our house theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re barely out the frying pan before theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re scoffed. Serve with the lemon juice and sugar...Enjoy! By Sarah Davey

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5th March 2015 From the 5th March 2015, the 1st Thursday of every month will see a Rugby Town Centre Extravaganza from 5pm – 8pm! Town Centre Retailers are getting together to breathe life back into Rugby. As part of the plan to make the town a great destination, 1st Thursday events will be held every month, starting on March 5th. There’ll be singers, actors, comedians and various other artistes set up at hotspots throughout the town to entertain you. They’ll be doing short sets of up to half an hour max, so you get the opportunity to wander round and see everything that’s on offer in the town on the night. Who knows, there may even be fire eaters!

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If you work in Rugby, don’t go straight home, take advantage of 1st Thursdays and wander straight from your desk into the festival atmosphere. Families - take a trip into the town and enjoy the activities. Whatever you’re doing in Rugby, you’ll have fun. After enjoying the entertainment, activities and shopping that late night 1st Thursday has to offer, you could even stay and eat at one of the local cafés or restaurants, rather than go home and start cooking. To make 1st Thursdays work, and to really breathe life back into Rugby Town, everyone needs to get behind this. If people don’t support the town centre, before long we won’t have one. If people spend time in the town centre and spend their money in our local economy, rather than taking a trip to Leamington or Warwick, or even Milton Keynes, there’ll be more buzz which will lead to more shops etc. There’s going to be lots on in Rugby on 1st Thursdays so make sure you get into town on March 5th, between 5pm and 8pm, take part and take advantage of what’s on your doorstep.

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Age UK Warwickshire – Befriending Service 18

Age UK Warwickshire provides a countywide Befriending Service for older people who feel lonely or isolated and would welcome a regular call from a volunteer. Many older people live in virtual isolation due to poor health, bereavement or little family contact. Modern living has also contributed to the sense of isolation some people feel as neighbours are often strangers resulting in fewer visitors to our homes. The Befriending Service aims to provide quality one to one time on a weekly basis in people’s

homes giving them something to look forward to, as well as a link to the wider community. The visits are purely social calls allowing the recipient one to one chatting time which is often lacking, as other callers are often there to provide practical help, rather than sitting down for a proper talk. Many people like to play games, go for a walk or share a hobby with their Befriender, others just want to chat and catch up with over a cuppa each week. If you, or someone you know would like to use this service please contact the co-ordinator Nikki Gill on 01788 552545 or alternatively email her at nikki.gill@ageukwarks.org.uk.

Rugby Forget-Me-Not Friends We know that living with dementia can be isolating. RFF aims to help fill the gap with a weekly visit from our carefully selected, trained volunteers. If you live with your carer then we can send two people to spend time with you! These visits are home-based but how you choose to spend your time is up to you – maybe just a chat over a cup of tea, or perhaps you'd prefer to share some hobbies or reminiscence activities? The RFF service is provided jointly by Age UK Warwickshire and Rugby Dementia Support Group – between us we have lots of experience in supporting older people. If you are over 55 and you live in the Rugby area, and you have a diagnosis of dementia (or you are a carer for somebody who has), and you are unable to attend social clubs and activities, then we might be able to help!

Call Alice or Ray for a chat on 01788 552 545 or email us RFF@ageukwarks.org.uk

Rugby Care Home Shortlisted For Top Award The newly opened Anya Court Care Home in Rugby has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Care Home’ category at the forthcoming Pinders Healthcare Design Awards. The prestigious awards acknowledge the contribution made by the designers, architects and the owners of care homes, hospitals and other care schemes to the well-being and quality of life for those in their care. The luxury care home, opened late last year by John Craven, has been commended for its innovative dementia community. A panel of independent judges will visit the home next week and the winner will be announced on 25th March at a ceremony to be held at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Home Manager Steve Neal said, “It is wonderful to be recognised by Pinders. Our residents and families tell us that we have a home which is clearly able to meet the various desires of the residents through innovative design and consideration of individual needs.”

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Feather Their Nest

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Did you know that there is a National Nest Box Week? This year it takes place from 14th-21st February. The event is organised by the British Trust for Ornithology. The idea started in 1997 following fears about birds losing their natural nest sites because of lots of trees being cut down, old buildings disappearing, gardens being ‘tidied’ and old houses being repaired. The Trust wants us to put up nest boxes so that we can protect the wildlife we have, and encourage even more birds to come into our gardens. It is estimated that there are now over 5 million nest boxes in the UK designed to help everything from Robins to Owls. Different types of nesting box attract different birds. So in a box with small holes, you might get Blue Tit’s, Nuthatches, Redstarts or House Sparrows. Boxes with larger holes may encourage Starlings, Spotted Woodpeckers and perhaps even Little Owls; and in very big boxes you might see Kestrels, Jackdaws, Stock Doves and Tawny Owls. There are also open fronted boxes which appeal to Robins, Spotted Flycatcher and Pied Wagtails. Imagine how lovely it would be to watch the birds going in and out of your boxes and hopefully some young ones hatching there. If you are careful and quiet, you can even peek inside the box from time to time when the eggs are incubating, as most birds will sit tight. If you want to count the eggs, observe in the early morning and wait until the female bird flies off for a quick meal. You can choose to buy some nest boxes from your local pet store or garden centre, or make some. Instructions for building boxes are available on many internet sites including http://www.bto.org/ the British Trust for Ornithology site. Here are some handy hints for siting your nest boxes: 1. Do not put nest boxes of the same type close to each other 2. Open fronted boxes should be hidden from view 3. Make sure cats cannot get into the boxes

4. Consider putting a metal plate around the hole to deter squirrels 5. Boxes should be sheltered from the weather 6. Keep the boxes away from bird feeders 7. Place between 1 and 5 metres high 8. Use screws that will not rust February is an ideal time to put boxes up, because pairs of small birds prosper towards the end of the month. You are also helping however if you put boxes up at any time of year, although 1 August to the 31 January is the time under Bird Protection Law when nests can be cleaned out, and any dead eggs found destroyed. By Susan Brookes-Morris

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Like many others at the start of the New Year, our five Young Enterprise companies are assessing their bank balances and planning for the next few months. Christmas was a busy time for them. They were working very hard to meet the orders they had received, ensuring that customers were not disappointed or kept waiting. Building on the experience gained from Christmas trading they must now decide which market to target next. Will it be Valentine’s Day, Mothering Sunday or even Easter? Perhaps they are considering launching a product that has a more general use or even offering a service. We wait with great expectations to see what they decide. This year sees Rugby Young Enterprise reach its 35th anniversary. Since the programme was introduced in 1979, approximately 2600 local students between the ages of 15 and 17 have taken part in the scheme. All secondary schools in the town have been involved including both Rugby School and the now closed Bishop Wulstan School. The competition element of the scheme has seen many groups represent the town at the County finals, with one group ‘Stirling’, actually reaching the national finals in London. The experience many of these past achievers have gained from taking part in the scheme has served them well in later life, with a number starting up on their own. We would be keen to hear from any of those who have become local entrepreneurs. In April we will be holding our annual presentation evening when a variety of prizes will be awarded, with this year’s winning company going through to the County final in Coventry in early May. As this is a special anniversary we would like to extend a warm invitation to anyone who has been part of the scheme during the last 35 years. That may be as an achiever, an advisor or as a board member. Young Enterprise is an educational charity and therefore relies heavily upon financial support from business to meet its costs. Here in Rugby our funds are running low and we are looking for new partners to support the scheme. Sponsorship of our awards evening is our biggest outlay but we are also looking for groups to sponsor individual awards. These run at a cost of as little as £20.00. If you are interested in becoming part of Rugby Young Enterprise or just sponsoring an award, please contact Rosie Callaway at Belvoir Lettings on 01788 579456. Geoff Buck, Chair Rugby Young Enterprise.

A year ago, we announced that we were the first magazine in the area to bring our pages to life. During this year, several other high profile businesses have become aware of augmented reality and are making their products/packaging interactive. The most recent, and relevant in Rugby, is Pizza Hut! Have you noticed their Mutant Turtle boxes? As we progress through the digital age, consumers are expecting more and more information at their fingertips. We download numerous apps onto our smart phones and tablets in order to carry our worlds around with us and have them accessible at the touch of a button. Here at Around Magazines we are no different. We believe that augmented reality is the next step in the future of printed advertising. Interactive print will bring more life to our pages; allow our advertisers to highlight aspects of their business to their potential customers more effectively, and our readers to become more directly connected to those offering the services and products they choose. All in all, advertisers and consumers will have a more exciting and interesting experience through interactive connections. So, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another reminder of how Layar works. Just download the free app on your smart phone and begin to explore! Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve downloaded and opened the app, point your phone at the page, tap the screen to scan it and see what happens! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have more interactive pages in future editions of Around Rugby magazine. Just look out for the Layar logo on our pages and interact! Visit www.layar.com to download the app, practice your scanning techniques and read up on the future of printed media.

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FEBRUARY 30

HUMMINGBIRD CENTRE

At 28 Regent Place, Rugby. Drop in centre providing support for anyone affected by cancer. Open Thursdays 10.00am - 4.00pm. Visit www.thehummingbirdcentre.org for more info.

Rugby – All businesses welcome. Network over breakfast. 4th Friday of the month (7.00am) at Federation of Rugby College. Discounts for early booking or 1st time visitors. Contact Paul Miles Rogers Small Businesses (FSB) 01788 523840 or www.rugbybreakfast.wordpress.com DAYTIME W.I.

Rogers Hall, Deerings Road, Hillmorton every 1st Tuesday of each month at 1.30pm. For more info call Josephine on 01788 542378

NCT COFFEE MORNINGS

Clifton-upon-Dunsmore Memorial Hall, Clifton (Wednesdays 10.00am – 11.30am) All welcome. Breastfeeding support available (suggested donation £2.00).

BILTON W. I.

Meet at The Sacred Heart Church, Lime Tree Avenue, Bilton every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. For more info call Judith on 01788 810730

Sunday 1st

Wedding Fayre at Dunchurch Park Hotel, Dunchurch (11.00am – 3.00pm) Free entrance. Free glass of bubbly and canapés. Antique & Flea Market at The Benn Hall, Newbold Road (09.30am)

Tuesday 3rd

Daytime W.I. meeting at Rogers Hall, Deerings Road, Hillmorton (1.30pm). See notes above for contact details. Toy Collector’s Fair at The Benn Hall, Newbold Road (7.00pm)

7th – 14th

Rugby Theatre, Henry Street present ‘Rope’ (7.30pm) Tickets £11.00 (no performance on Sunday)

Sunday 8th

Wedding Open Day at Dunchurch Park Hotel, Dunchurch (11.00am – 3.00pm).

17th – 21st

Rugby Operatic Society present the classic ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ at Rugby Theatre, Henry Street (7.30pm) Tickets £12.00.

Wednesday 18th

Bilton W.I. meeting at The Sacred Heart Church, Lime Tree Avenue, Bilton (7.30pm) Speaker: Flower Arranging. Competition: A paper flower. Visitors and new members always welcome. See notes above for contact details.

Thursday 19th

Rugby Floral Society meeting at Rugby United Reformed Church, Hillmorton Road (2.00pm). Demonstrations, talks and workshops. For more info call Josephine on 01788 542378.

Sunday 22nd

Table Top Sale in aid of RSPCA at The Benn Hall, Newbold Road (10.00am). Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band in concert at Rugby Theatre, Henry Street (7.30pm) Tickets £9.00.

Friday 27th

Indoor Kurling Evening organised by Rotary Club of Rugby Saturday Breakfast at Hill St Youth & Community Centre in aid of Rotary supported charities (7.00pm for 7.30pm start). Refreshments available. Tickets £5.00 pp (teams of up to 6) available in advance by 13th Feb from Tony on 01788 576258.

27th – 28th

Cinema showing of ‘The Theory of Everything’ (12A) at Rugby Theatre, Henry Street (Friday 7.30pm; Saturday 5.00pm & 8.00pm).

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School Holiday Dates Spring Term Term starts – Tuesday 6th January 2015 Half Term – Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February 2015 Term ends – Friday 27th March 2015 SUMMER TERM Term starts – Monday 13th April 2015 Half Term – Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May 2015 Term ends – Friday 17th July 2015

Rugby Library and Information Centre Little Elborow Street, Rugby, CV21 3BZ Tel: 0300 5558171 rugbylibrary@warwickshire.gov.uk www.warwickshire.gov.uk/libraries Current Opening Hours Monday 09.00 - 17.30 Tuesday 10.00 - 19.00 Wednesday 09.00 - 17.30 Thursday 09.00 - 17.30 Friday 09.00 - 17.30 Saturday 09.00 - 16.00 Sunday 12.00 - 16.00 Library Services by Phone Monday to Friday 08.00 - 20.00 Saturday 09.00 - 16.00 Sunday 12.00 - 16.00

Emergencies Police, Rugby Station: 01788 541111 (number for the Deaf 01926 415 369) Police, Northants: 01327 300300 Fire, Warwickshire: 01788 572727 Fire, Northants: 01327 300222 Water, Severn Trent: 0800 7834444 Water, Anglian: 08457 145145 Gas: Emergencies 0800 111999 Electricity, Warwickshire: 08457 331331 Electricity, East Midlands: 08457 363363 NHS Direct: 111 (for non-emergencies) Hospital of St.Cross: 01788 572831

Useful numbers

Rugby Borough Council: 01788 533533 Warwickshire County Council: 01926 410410 Northamptonshire County Council: 01604 236236 Rugby Art Gallery & Museum: 01788 533201 Benn Hall: 01788 533719 Rugby Theatre: 01788 541234 Cineworld: 0871 2208000 Rugby Tourist Information: 01788 533217

LATE DUTY CHEMISTS Boots The Chemist

Clock Towers Shopping Centre, Rugby Tel: 01788 572 867

9am – 5.30pm

Boots The Chemist

Junction 1 Retail Park, Leicester Road, Rugby Tel: 01788 567385

9am – 8pm (lunch 2.30 – 3.30) Saturday 9am – 6pm Sunday 10.30 – 4.30pm

Co-op Pharmacy

131a Clifton Road, Rugby Tel: 01788 577889

9am – 6pm (lunch 1pm – 2pm) Saturday 9am – 1pm

Paddox Pharmacy

316 Hillmorton Road, Rugby Tel: 01788 542632

9am – 6pm Saturdays 9am –1pm

Dudley Taylor Pharmacies Ltd

37 The Green, Bilton, Rugby Tel: 01788 814224

9am – 6pm

Lister Chemists

Bow Fell Shopping Centre, Brownsover, Rugby Tel: 01788 569046

9am – 6pm (lunch 1pm – 2pm) Saturday 9am – 1pm

Lloyds Pharmacy

Clifton Road, Rugby Tel: 01788 543268

9am – 6.30pm

Lloyds Pharmacy

Morton Gardens, Lower Hillmorton Road, Rugby Tel: 01788 572362

8.45am – 6.30pm Closed Saturday

Rowlands Pharmacy

58 The Square, Dunchurch Tel: 01788 810745

9am – 6pm (lunch 1pm – 2pm) Saturday 9am – 1pm

Rowlands Pharmacy

156 Oxford Street, Rugby Tel: 01788 576123

9am – 6pm (lunch 1pm – 2pm)

Rowlands Pharmacy

Bennfield Road, Rugby Tel: 01788 543918

9am – 6pm (lunch 1.30pm – 2pm) Saturday 9am – 1pm

Rowlands Pharmacy

Central Surgery, Corporation Street, Rugby Tel: 01788 574236

8.30am – 6.30pm (lunch 1pm – 1.30pm) Saturday 8.30am-5.30pm

Tesco Pharmacy

Tesco Store, Leicester Road, Rugby Tel: 01788 207447

Monday 8am – 10.30pm Tues – Fri 6.30am – 10.30pm Saturday 6.30am – 10pm Sunday 10am – 4pm

Sainsbury’s Pharmacy

385 Dunchurch Road Rugby Tel: 01788 203 119

Mon-Fri, 7am - 11pm Sat, 7am - 10pm Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Knights Pharmacy

30-31 Sheep Street, Rugby Tel: 01788 542808

9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm

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