Around Rugby August 2014 by Around Magazines

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First things first, well done to all those ladies who completed the Cancer Research Race For Life last month and apologies to you for not being there to support you – unfortunately life got in the way! But you were in my thoughts and everyone at Around Magazines is very proud of you! Congratulations also to all involved in the Hamplified festival at St Andrews RFC for making the best of a day of dreadful weather. With the outdoors in mind, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far (flood days excepted) and that you are staying safe in the sun, wherever you might encounter it! Remember you can still burn, even if it’s cloudy out there. August sees our last Bank Holiday (25th) before the Christmas break so make the most of it – it’s a long wait until the end of December. Other dates to note this month are Tisha B’Av (a day of commemoration) on the 5th, International Youth Awareness Day on the 12th and World Humanitarian Day on the 19th. Rugby is also commemorating World War One (1914-1918) during August. On the 3rd there will be a civic service at St Andrew’s Church, on the 4th we are invited to share and reflect on one of the darkest periods in our history and join in a ‘Lights Out’ event and on the 5th the Town centre will host a parade re-enacting the signing up process and marching off to war. There will be a World War One enlisting station where families and individuals can sign up, go through a medical, learn rudimentary drills and training and will finally be invited to ‘fall in’ behind a military band and parade through the town centre to Caldecott Park where an open air service will be held at the bandstand. Activities will continue in the park including military displays, a replica World War One tank and a selection of art activities. If you would like more information or would like to register to take part, visit www.rugby.gov.uk . You can also find more information here on the summer activities still available at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum.

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More green news for Rugby this month – the new plans for the old allotment area off Parkfield Road, Newbold, which was compulsorily purchased when the Western Relief Road was built, are available to view. The plans include play spaces, wildlife zones, picnic areas, a meadow and a butterfly garden. Visit www.rugby.gov.uk for more info and to have your say. Of course, we also have the ‘Back to School’ countdown! Check on the new term dates on our ‘Useful Information’ page (and don’t forget to check on your school’s own website for training days specific to them). But before you get too tied up with new uniform, pencil cases and ‘Frozen’ lunch boxes, there’s still a whole month to enjoy! So why not keep your eyes on our Facebook and Twitter pages for things to do with your family in August. Once the children are back into the school routine, you can turn your attention to other things for September – your garden, maybe? Our August competition is sponsored by Rimo Growers @ Medda Place, Coventry Road, Thurlaston. The prize is a £20.00 voucher to spend across the Rimo range. That’s great news if your garden needs a little refreshing or you need to stock up for Autumn. The winner of our June competition was Yasmin Robinson who won two games of bowling for six people at Superbowl, Junction One! Yasmin correctly answered that the highest score you can achieve in a standard game of bowling is b) 300. Lastly, a big ‘Thank you’ to Brownsover Community School for inviting me to their ‘Thank You Assembly’ on 16th July. Around Magazines are proud to have supported you and hope we can continue to help in the coming years.

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WWII Dinner Dance Join us on Saturday September 27th for an evening of full of wartime frivolities. As offices of Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine, the hall has rich links with the period. Come be serenaded with songs from the 1940’s provided by the DARLING Laura Orton, enjoy a wartime inspired 3-course meal, cocktail and disco taking us through the 50s, 60s and beyond. £35 per person. Call 01788 555361 to book your place.

Jazz Sunday Lunch Sunday 7th September 2014, 26th October 2014, Sunday 23rd November 2014 and Sunday 7th December 2014 Jazz Sundays, is a new series of lazy Sunday events at Brownsover Hall Hotel. Born out of a mixture of African and European music traditions, Jazz has stood the test of time and appeals to all ages. We have drawn on local talented artists to perform and the Jazz will flow with the atmosphere of the day. Join us for all that Jazz at one of our Jazz Sundays, in 2014 to include a traditional 3-course Sunday lunch and Tea and Coffee.“Lincoln Noel” and his trio will be our Jazz Entertainment for both lunches. Lincoln Noel is a Pianist and Musician of the highest order, who never fails to impress with his effervescent and entertaining personality. The Lincoln Noel Jazz Trio is a high calibre sharp suited ensemble that plays great music. Led by ‘The Maestro’ Lincoln Noel, these Cool Cats are one very impressive musical ensemble that oozes class and swings with style! £19.95 per adult, £9.50 per child.

Remaining dates for 2014 weddings still available from only £49.00pp (excluding December).

For further information regarding any of the above events please call Simon Milligan on 01788 555361 or our reception on 01788 546100

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Friends of St Cross Diamond Jubilee Appeal The Appeal to £60,000 raise £60,000 to commemorate 6060 years of service and will and enablewill us to underwrite The Appeal aims toaims raise to commemorate years of service ensure us ato project to upgrade the Phlebotomy (blood taking) Service the hospital and ensure thathospital we are ableand to ensure that underwrite major a major project to upgrade the Phlebotomy (bloodattaking) Service at the to fund other equipment we are ablecontinue to continue to fund otherdonations. equipment donations. The Phlebotomy the service mostused used bybythethe community in and in around WithRugby. approximately The Phlebotomy ServiceService is theisservice most community andRugby. around 6,000 patients per month the service has been under pressure for been some time with pressure patients often With approximately 6,000 patients per month the service has under forqueuing some time with outside a packed waiting room. patients often queuing outside a packed waiting room. The project will relocate the service to an area with dedicated access and double the capacity.

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CHARITY INVITES OLDER PEOPLE IN RUGBY TO JOIN THEM FOR A CUPPA, CAKE AND GOOD COMPANY! Contact the Elderly, the charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people, is inviting local residents to join its existing group in Rugby and enjoy a few hours of tea, chat and good company. The charity, with the support of a volunteer network, organises tea parties for small groups of older people, aged 75 and above, who live alone and would appreciate some company on a Sunday afternoon. Each guest is collected from their home by a volunteer driver and taken to a volunteer host’s home. The group is warmly welcomed by a different host each month, but the drivers remain the same. Over the months and years, acquaintances turn into friends and loneliness is replaced by companionship. Contact the Elderly’s Midlands Development Officer, Pamela Walker, said: “Activities for people aged 75 and above are normally limited to weekdays, so Sunday can be a particularly long and difficult day. Our tea parties are sometimes the only social outing our guests have, so they can make a real difference. We wanted to make people aware that the Rugby group is looking for guests and to encourage anyone interested in coming along, or those who know of people to whom it might appeal, to get in touch with us. Rugby residents, aged 75 and above, who live alone, without the support of family and friends, and who are interested in joining the Rugby Contact the Elderly group can contact Pamela Walker, Midlands Development Officer on 0121 603 1331 or email pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk

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Background to the scheme: Secondary schools in Rugby take part in Young Enterprise activities, along with local businesses and volunteers, with a view to building a better-motivated, educated and enterprising workforce, while at the same time making a real difference to the existing lives and future potential of young people who live and attend school in the area. (More information can be found on the website – www.young-enterprise.org.uk.). The scheme offers students aged 15 to 17 the opportunity to set up and run their own real company over the course of an academic year (from late September to Easter), with the support and guidance of volunteer advisers from business. How ‘the public’ can help: We’re looking for business people who can give an hour a week during term time, from September to April, to support and advise groups of students who are doing the Young Enterprise scheme. The groups meet for an hour a week during term time, usually on business premises (subject to premises being offered by local businesses!). While the advisors are asked to lead the meetings for the first couple of weeks, beyond that the advisors are required to counsel and guide in the meetings, rather than lead and direct. New advisors are always paired with an experienced advisor, so that they have someone to learn from and also so that there is potential for cover to allow for times when one of the advisors is not able to attend a session. Training is given along with support materials, to all new advisors. All advisors need to be DBS checked (formerly CRB) so will need to complete a form and provide photographic ID and proofs of address. We are also looking for business premises to host the meetings. The venues need to be in the town centre with a room with tables & chairs for up to 15 people. The room needs to be available from 4pm to 5.30pm on the same day every week. If anyone would like to know more about Young Enterprise or being an advisor, please contact Rosie Callaway on 01788 579456

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AUGUST

WHAT’S ON!

RUGBY RAMBLERS

A full programme of walks is available in Rugby Library. For further details please contact Fran Debonnaire on 01788 815454, email ask@rugbyramblers.org.uk or visit our website www.rugbyramblers.org.uk. A warm welcome awaits.

Rugby Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

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

FRIENDLY (Fridays 7.30pm – 9.30pm at Lawrence Sheriff School) seeks new players of BADMINTON CLUB moderate standard (non-beginners). Contact Jan on 01788 565366 Friday 1st

‘Fall In’ World War One arts activities at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum (2.00pm – 4.00pm) – get involved with Ruth Singer who will be creating textile stitched poppies. For more info visit www.ragm.co.uk

Saturday 2nd

Firework Champions a Stanford Hall. Adults £16.00 or £18.00 otd/Children £6.00/£8.00 otd. Camping £10.00 per adult – must be booked in advance. (Gates open at 5.00pm) Bring a picnic or buy on site. For more info/tickets contact Rugby Visitor Centre.

2nd – 3rd

The Pet Show at Stoneleigh Park CV8 2LZ (10.00am – 5.00pm) Entry £9-16. Live demos, ‘have-a-go’ activities, workshops, meet the animals. Seven zones dedicated to a variety of animals. A must for pet lovers of all ages. Art in the Park at Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa. (11.00am – 6.00pm) Free entry. Art and craft activities and stalls, live painting, sculpture, performance theatre and music.

Sunday 3rd

Civic Service at St Andrew’s Church to commemorate World War One (1914-1918) 3pm Dunchurch Vintage & Craft Fayre (11.00am – 4.00pm) Vintage clothes, furniture, homeware and gifts. Tea Rooms serving cream teas. £1.00 admission Under 16’s free. In aid of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Monday 4th

‘Lights Out’ event (10.00pm – 11.00pm). Join in by turning out your lights (leave a single light or candle burning) for a shared reflection on the hour leading up to the darkest time in our history – the declaration of war against Germany 100 years ago. Join in at home or with others at Whitehall War Memorial, the William Webb Ellis statue, St Andrew’s Church, Rugby Art Gallery & Museum and Rugby Town Hall.

Tuesday 5th

WW1 Commemorative Parade in Rugby Town Centre and open air service in Caldecott Park. (Register to take part at www.rugby.gov.uk)

Tuesday 12th

International Youth Awareness Day! – check out posts on social media sites all day.

Friday 15th

‘Fall In’ World War One art activities at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum (2.00pm – 4.00pm) – Up-cycling using handmade fabrics and buttons. For more info visit www.ragm.co.uk.

Saturday 16th

Battle Proms at Ragley Hall, Alcester. For more info visit www.battleproms.com or contact Rugby Visitor Centre.

Tuesday 19th

World Humanitarian Day!

23rd – 25th

Tanks, Trucks & Firepower Show, Dunchurch (9.30am – 5.00pm). FREE parking. For more info visit tankstrucksandfirepower.co.uk.

Monday 25th

SUMMER BANK HOLIDAY!

Friday 29th

‘Fall In’ World War One art activities at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum (2.00pm – 4.00pm) – join Marion Reid who will be needle felting. For more information visit www.ragm.co.uk.

Sunday 31st

‘Be Inspired’ day at The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre (11.00am – 3.00pm) A huge variety of sports and activities on offer with mini challenges in each sport if you want to try! Entrance FREE – no booking required. Rugby Bourgh Council Play Rangers in attendance.

SEPTEMBER

FRIENDSHIP MONTH!

Sunday 7th

New Directions Summer Fundraising Fete at Caldecott Park (11.00am – 3.00pm) Live music, face painting, bouncy castle, crafts, stalls, tombola, raffle and much more. For more info call 01788 577586/574849 or email ahann@newdirectionsrugby.org.uk.

Saturday 13th

Autumn Animal Bazaar at St Margaret’s Hall, United Reformed Church, Hillmorton Road (2.00pm – 4.00pm) Hosted by Julie and Jeff Hetherington and in aid of local and national animal charities. Meet local guide dogs, fresh produce and hand-made cards for sale, tombola, raffle and refreshments.

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School Holiday Dates autumn Term Term starts – Monday 1st September 2014 Half Term – Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October 2014 Term ends – Friday 19th December 2014 Spring Term Term starts – Tuesday 6th January 2015 Half Term – Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February 2015 Term ends – Friday 27th March 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: 0845 4647 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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