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It’s hard to believe that we are in May already and that the summer months are approaching fast. I certainly feel as though the best part of the last four months has been played on fast forward and I’m struggling to catch up. Having said that, I think I am now in a better position to focus on the things that interest me the most and can look forward to an exciting second half of the year. Celebratory days for May include Bodhi Day on 2nd, Lag B’Omer on 7th, Shavout and Pentecost on 24th. We also get two Bank Holidays in May; May Day on 4th and Spring Bank Holiday on 25th. Other events worth noting are World Red Cross Day on 8th, Europe Day on 9th, Christian Aid Week from 10th to 16th and Whitsun Half Term from 25th to 29th. This month we also have Rugby Bike Fest to look forward to again. On Sunday 17th May the town centre will come to life with the roar. A host of motorbike enthusiasts will ride into Rugby and park up their machines for us to inspect, photograph and drool over; the proud owners happy to chat about their pride and joy over a plastic cup of beer (only if they’re staying overnight!), coffee or a bottle of water. Sunshine has been ordered, the clouds have been given the day off and there’ll be lots going on for all the family including exhibitor’s stands, food, entertainment and an impressive roll call of musical performers. If last year’s event is anything to go by, this will be a fantastic day and well worth the trip into town. But, and there’s always a ‘but’, don’t forget your sun cream. Burning shoulders are definitely a no-no!

more opportunities for safe pedestrian crossing and that at least the majority of drivers can now see which lane they’re supposed to be in. What do you think? Answers on postcard, email or via social media. No x-rated comments please, let’s keep it printable. Have you noticed the latest developments on the Elliott’s Field site? We can now see what the buildings will actually look like in real life, so to speak. Unfortunately for me, I no longer have to travel down Leicester Road to my office and will have to make a special trip to follow progress. I’ve also been interested to see advertising for the Rugby World Cup popping up along the roads into the town and in the town centre itself. Doesn’t it make you feel proud to be part of it all? I’m particularly pleased that our donkeys are involved and will be easily spotted by visitors to the town. I’m sure there are those that would prefer a more low-key exhibition of our involvement in the history of the game, but that’s an area for debate. Once our summer flower displays are added, Rugby will look amazing! Talking of the Rugby World Cup, don’t forget that it is the theme for this year’s Rugby in Bloom. Entry applications can be made up until 6th July and can be downloaded at www.rugby.gov.uk For more information please visit www.rugby.gov.uk, email talkinthepark@rugby.gov.uk or call 01788 533706. Our competition this month is geared towards a Father’s Day treat. Whitefields Golf Club, Thurlaston are offering the chance to win a 4 ball game voucher. So, if you have a fantastic dad who you know would love this prize, get your entry in. The competition is, of course, open to all. The draw takes place on 31st May. Good luck!

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From your potentials, make a shortlist of three and invite them to value your property, but don’t go automatically for the highest evaluation - this may simply be a ploy to attract your business. Do a bit of research yourself to give an idea of what similar properties are selling for, and check the agents’ experience and knowledge of your area. Ask what their service includes: Where will your property be advertised? Newspapers and online property websites such as Zoopla and Rightmove are fairly standard. Who will conduct the viewings? What marketing materials will be produced? Photographs, floor plans and virtual online tours are some you could expect. Will a sale board be provided? Finally, agree on a fee. Sole agents charge 1%-2% of the selling price, and multiple agents 1.5%2.5%, but you might be able to negotiate a better

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It is a procedure which has been popular since ancient times, and encompassed some amazing fashions. In Egyptian times for instance it was popular to remove all bodily hair, even that on your head with tweezers, pumice stone, beeswax or sugar based waxes. Hair removal was seen as a sign of class in Roman Times and hair removal and was popular with high society men and women. In the Middle Ages, Queen Elizabeth set a trend for removing eyebrows so that the forehead looked bigger. Now, we tend to follow the fashions of Hollywood when it comes to hair removal, and new techniques often emerge from the States. In the UK, many salons now offer the following: •

Outside the salon there are many ways we can remove hair at home. Kits for waxing and bleaching and many depilatory creams can be found at most pharmacies and supermarkets. Manufacturers continue to develop their products adding new fragrances and additional benefits such as moisturising. We can also buy electrical products to help. In addition to wet razors a vast range of electric razors can also be purchased along with epilators for personal use. There is a growing industry in male grooming products too which includes post shaving balms and moisturisers for men. Despite the fact that all depilation methods seem to have some pain attached we seem as keen as ever to be fuzz-free. By Susan Brookes-Morris

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The Friends of St Cross We support The Hospital of St Cross, Rugby and the local community and mental health services

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Hear the latest news on our Diamond Jubilee Appeal which aims to raise at least £60,000 to support the project to relocate the Blood Taking Service

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Post-apocalyptic and dystopian literature seems to be all the rage in the Young Adult fiction market these days. Hot on the heels of the successful Hunger Games and Divergent trilogies comes The Maze Runner. Initially published in 2009 it came to prominence with the release of the film adaptation in 2014. Thomas is a teenager who awakes to find himself in a box in a place called the Glade. He has no memory of who he is or how he came to be here, but he is thrown into this new community, and as a reader so are you. Before long you become familiar with the terminology used by the boys and you feel as if you are a Glader along with them. As Thomas adjusts to his new home he learns about the Maze which surrounds the Glade. Each day the walls open and a select group of runners spend daylight hours exploring and mapping it. It is a race against the clock because at sunset the Grievers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; giant robotic creatures â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enter the Maze and they are deadly. The walls close to protect the community and overnight the structure of the Maze changers, leaving the runners to start again in the morning. The big mystery is why. Why are Thomas and the other boys there and why do the Grievers come out to get them? Why do the walls in the Maze change and will the runners ever solve it. However, more importantly why has a girl been sent to the Glade and why has all communication with the outside world suddenly stopped? By Willow Coby

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Microwave Ovens When deciding upon which features to have on your microwave oven, consider what type of cooking you do and select accordingly. Choose a grill or combi-oven if you do lots of grilling and roasting, and if you use lots of frozen food, look for an oven with a good defrosting feature.

Notoriously poor at cooking, my mum earned herself the title “Microwave Mary” after she discovered the joys of this new invention in the mid 80s. It was like a dream come true for her: ready meals heated at the touch of a button, jacket potatoes cooked in minutes! The microwave oven has progressed somewhat since those early years, but they still make a great choice for busy people who can’t spare the time for cooking or for individuals who don’t have space for conventional ovens – and they also save energy for the cost conscious!

Some models offer an automatic cooking and defrosting function, which calculates the time needed for cooking based on the weight of the food. Microwaves with a sensor cooking feature detect the amount of moisture in food along with the humidity inside the oven and adjust power levels and cooking time to ensure the best results. A host of other features, including preset programmes for cooking popular foods and drop down doors for easier loading and emptying are also available. Microwave ovens are a great asset to the modern cook, and in my mum’s opinion, no kitchen should be without one! By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

When choosing a microwave oven, first consider the needs of your household. Ranging in size from 17L to 32L, go no smaller than 27L if you have a family. You’ll need the larger turntable and greater interior height. Then decide on the power, which can vary from 800W-1100W. The higher the wattage, the quicker the microwave will cook. A basic microwave, such as delighted my mum all those years ago, will defrost, cook and reheat food, but there are other options available. First is a microwave with internal grill, which will brown and crisp food in a way that is not possible with a basic model, and the grill and microwave can also be used independently. Higher up the range is the combi-microwave, which includes a convection (hot air) oven in addition to the microwave oven and grill. These models give most flexibility as all functions can be used independently or together. Combination ovens can halve the cooking time for most foods, and are able to roast brown and grill. Some combination ovens also offer a steaming function. Finally, there is the built-in option. This is available for any type of oven and will add to the design quality of your kitchen, whilst also freeing up work space.

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Information & Advice can help to improve the quality of older people’s lives, providing answers and support on a wide range of topics. We offer free & confidential Information & Advice on many issues, including, benefit entitlement, form filling, housing, health, care & local services. We offer a drop in service, Monday – Friday, 10am – 3pm. Appointments are necessary for

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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!

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Garden View: Chelsea Flower Show 19th – 23rd May 20

The Chelsea Flower Show is to gardening what the Paris catwalks are to fashion. Paris fashions may seem outlandish, but they push certain trends, which in a watered-down version end up in high-street shops. Likewise, though many of Chelsea’s show gardens are fantasy pieces which demonstrate outrageous ideas, the horticultural trends on display will find their way into our own more modest plots. For example; did you know that bonsai specimens and topiary gardens were introduced at Chelsea in 1913? Rock gardens were introduced in the 1940’s and decking in the eighties. All of these can now be bought in garden centres up and down the land. In 2006 James Dyson even produced a water feature in which the water ran uphill. Actually I’m still waiting for my garden centre to stock one of those! Maybe one day... Chelsea isn’t just about high fashion though; it reflects environmental trends too. In recent years there have been hosepipe bans in the great Pavillion and many of the gardens have showcased drought-tolerant planting schemes. Chelsea draws over 150 000 visitors each year. For the past ten years it’s been held over five days instead of four, such is its popularity.

The sheer quantity and varieties of plants on display to the general public is breathtaking. Chelsea really is window-shopping at its finest. It’s like walking through a real-life version of the best garden design catalogue in the world. And if you visit on the last day you don’t have to restrict yourself to window shopping. At 4pm precisely a bell rings and the great Chelsea selloff begins. The poor designers, after all their hard work, begin the mammoth task of dismantling their creations. The good news is that the public can buy them. It’s perfectly possible to end up owning a little piece of a prize winning garden. So what should you choose? If it were me I’d want something special; a reminder of my visit. I’d go for a species which I know would grow in my garden, but an unusual variety, not available in my local garden centre. In my case it would probably be an unusual lavender or fuchsia. Choose carefully and you could have a little piece of Chelsea gold adorning your plot for many years to come. By Rachel Leverton

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WINNERS ANNOUCNCED On Thursday 23 April, it was the Rugby Young Enterprise Annual Presentation Evening where thirteen awards were presented to a range of companies and individuals. All companies which took part in the Scheme had a trade stand at the event hosted by Rugby High School, which they used to display their business and its offerings. Each company then had the opportunity to give a presentation, which summarised how their business had evolved, what went well, what went not so well, what they had learned and what they had achieved. Based on the performances on the night, feedback from the Business Advisers who supported the programme, what the businesses and individuals had achieved, and the Company reports, a number of prizes were awarded.

Jessie Danger, MD of The Tea Towel Co receiving the Bottomley & Co Best Company Award from Paul Miles Rogers of Bottomley & Co.

The Bottomley & Co Best Company Award went to Innovation t/a The Tea Towel Company. It was felt that overall this company had given the best all round performance and indeed also picked up the Barclays Best Company Report and Best Presentation awards. The Tea Towel Co will go forward to the Coventry & Warwickshire Young Enterprise Finals, that take place at Coventry University on 5 May. Other company prizes were awarded as follows: The Barclays Best Trade Stand Award The Halo FX Ltd Best Innovation Award

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Prizes were also awarded to individuals: The Purple Pig Best Operations Director The Purple Pig Best Sales Director The Belvoir Lettings Best Company Secretary The Belvoir Lettings Best Managing Director

Laura Spademan of The Tea Towel Co Alex Day of Lucky Day Horseshoes Sophie King of Rugby Youth Innovation Jessie Danger of The Tea Towel Co

Three students were awarded for their Endeavour throughout the Scheme: Matthew Gunton-Jones of Rugby Youth Innovation – award sponsored by Intuition TLC Ltd Laura Pankhe of Strive – award sponsored by Purple Pig/Utility Warehouse Falaq Gaffaw of Morff – award sponsored by Swann Systems Finally, in recognition of his incredible efforts, Alex Day of Lucky Day Horseshoes was presented with the Swann Systems Award for a High Level of Achievement and Learning.

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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.

All businesses welcome. Network and do business over breakfast on 4th Friday of the month Rugby Federa(except December) at 7am at Rugby College. Discounts for early booking or 1st time visitors. tion of Small Businesses (FSB) Contact Paul Miles Rogers (Branch Chair) 01788 523840 or www.rugbybreakfast.wordpress.com

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

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

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Childrens Market at Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick CV35 8XA (10.00m – 5.00pm) All indoors with free entry. Lots to see and buy for babies and children up to 12 years old. Free activities to keep the children occupied. Information also available on children’s activities in the area.

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May Day BANK HOLIDAY

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RUGBY 1ST THURSDAYS begins! 5.00 pm – 8.00pm – TOWN CENTRE. See you there!

Friday 8th

Night at Your Museum at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum. Contact the Visitor Centre for more information.

Sunday 17th

Rugby Bike Fest 2015 in Rugby Town Centre.

Saturday 23rd

‘Great British Music’ from Bilton Silver Band in concert for Rotary Club of Rugby Saturday Breakfast at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road, Dunchurch. (7.00pm for 7.30pm) Tickets on the door £10.00, tickets in advance (by 16th May) £9.00. Call 01788 817900. Proceeds to Rotary supported charities.

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Whitsun Market at Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick.

Monday 25th

Spring BANK HOLIDAY

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Whitsun HALF TERM

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Craft Fayre at Hatton Country World, Dark Lane, Hatton, Warwick.

Saturday 30th

Rotary Plant Sale at Hill Street Youth & Community Centre, Hill Street, Rugby organised by Rotary Club of Rugby Saturday Breakfast. (10.00am – 12.00 noon) Free entry with tea/coffee available to purchase. Large variety of plants and bulbs – flowers, herbs and vegetables. Monies raised will be donated to Rotary supported charities.

Sunday 31st

Hillmorton BUG HUNT at Strath Close Play Area & Wildlife Habitat, Strath Close, Hillmorton (11.00am – 2.00pm). Organised by Hillmorton Vale Residents Association and suitable for children 3-16 years. Cost £2.50 per child. Enjoy a variety of wildlife themed activities. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather.

Useful Local Information Around Rugby

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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

Rugby Health & Wellbeing Centre Drover Close, Rugby CV21 3HX Tel: 01788 577889

9am – 6pm 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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