Around Rugby December 2013 by Around Magazines

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Welcome to the December edition of Around Rugby! Hello there! Here we are in December again; hasn’t 2013 flown by? It will soon be time to reflect on this year’s resolutions and set about trying again in 2014. But, before we get to January, we have a couple of exciting bits of news this month. Some of you may have spotted a strange new symbol on our front cover this month. We are proud to announce that we are the first magazine in our area to become interactive! Look out for the page that tells you all about ‘Layar’, download the free app onto your smart phone and try it out on the Regal Dry Cleaners advertisement. Make sure you grab a copy of January’s magazine that will include more interactive pages with ‘buttons’ for you to ‘press’. If we are not delivering to your area, look out for copies at our drop off points across town or call our office and we’ll do our best to get one to you. Have fun! We would also like to take this opportunity to let you know that our online directory, Around Rugby has been re-launched. Please visit www. aroundrugby.co.uk or www.aroundme.co.uk/ rugby to see a brighter looking site with many new features. You will notice that you can now read our magazine and enter the monthly competitions as well as search for businesses and events, read blogs, check out special offers, read press releases and catch up on local news. We also have the facility for our advertisers to list vacancies and members of the public to sell items free of charge.

24th, Christmas Day on 25th and St Stephen’s Day on 26th. Of course, there will also be many of us who celebrate the bringing in of the New Year on 31st/1st January. I don’t know about you, but this year, I intend to enjoy without over-indulging! This month, we would like to say a big ‘Thank you’ to all those who took part in last month’s ‘Movember’ and grew some amazing moustaches in aid of men’s health issues. I have seen a number of very well tended, and often hilarious, examples and salute you all. We have made a donation on behalf of our magazine, website and online directory. Around Rugby Competition Time! The sponsor of this month’s competition is Rugby Theatre. The prize is two tickets to this season’s pantomime ‘Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates’. Get your entries in quickly this month as we draw the winner on 24 December not the end of the month as usual. The winner of October’s competition was Mrs Payne who correctly named b) white as the colour of the flower of Galanthus nivalis (snowdrop). Mrs Payne won a £20 voucher to use across the Rimo range which was kindly donated by Rimo Growers @ Medda Place, Coventry Road, Thurlaston. Finally, Around Magazines would like to wish all our readers and advertisers, past and present, a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Whether you advertise with us, read our printed magazines or view online through www.aroundmagazines.co.uk or www.aroundrugby.co.uk , we do appreciate you!

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Frosty mornings, winter evenings and the smell of mulled wine in the air – Christmas is just around the corner and we have lots of ways you can support us during the festive season. Are you keen to burn a few extra calories before Christmas? If so why not take part in our annual Santa Dashes. This year we are holding events at Coventry Memorial Park on Sunday 8th December and from our Warwick Hospice and around St Nicholas Park on Sunday 15th December. Entrants can walk, jog or run the 5km routes and we will even give you a free Santa suit and a medal on completion of the event. Registration costs £10 and we ask entrants to raise as much sponsorship as possible for Myton. Just think of all the guilt-free roast potatoes and chocolates you will be able to eat after taking part! And if that is not enough to tempt you JD and Rosin from Free Radio Coventry and Warwickshire’s breakfast show will be on hand to cheer on dashers at our Coventry event. To find out more, buy Santa Dash t-shirts and sign up today visit www.mytonhospice.org And if running is not your thing how about taking part in our Wear a Santa Suit to work day with your office buddies or work colleagues?

Registration for this costs just £5 and we are asking businesses to raise as much money as possible for Myton. Interested? Call Rosie Houghton on 01926 838 817. We would like to say a huge thank you to members of our Rugby Support Group who raised £1,001 for us at their Bazaar. The event was held on Saturday 9th November at our Rugby Day Hospice and we would like to thank those who donated items, came along and volunteered on the day. Our Rugby Support Group did a fantastic job and we are very lucky to have them. On Sunday 1st December we will be holding our annual Light up a Life service at our Rugby Day Hospice in Barby Road. The event will start at 6pm and Rugby residents are invited to sponsor a light on our Christmas tree in memory of a loved one in return for a donation to Myton. To find out more visit www.mytonhospice.org or call our events team on 01926 838 815. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support over the past year and wish all our supporters and patients a peaceful Christmas and New Year.

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Around Magazines are pleased to announce that we are the first magazine in the area to bring our pages to life – please join us in our interactive adventure! 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. Just download the free app on your smart phone and begin to explore! The advertisement opposite (Regal Dry Cleaners) is Around Rugby’s first interactive page. Once you’ve downloaded and opened the app, point your phone at the page, tap the screen to scan it and see what happens! We’ll have more interactive pages in the January edition of Around Rugby magazine. Just look out for the Layar logo on our pages and explore! 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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EVENING ENTERTAINMENT features Potters Theatre Company in the breathtaking Atlas Theatre with a different show each night. HALF DAY EXCURSION TO: Norwich which is the most complete medieval city in Britain. Such contrasting boasts show a rare blend of historic interest and modern sophistication. Explore the intricate network of winding streets and over 1,500 historic buildings, from the splendor of the Norman Cathedral and Castle to charming Elm Hill with its timber-framed houses. A warm welcome to Potters Leisure Resort. The 65 acre resort is located on the coastline border of Norfolk & Suffolk, with the village of Hopton-on-Sea, just a few minutes’ walk away. The accommodation consists of some two hundred bungalows which stretch from the main facilities down towards the sea and has its own private beach and offers a variety of fantastic entertainment-filled breaks. Perfect for both adult and family groups, our Five Star Holiday Village offers a unique UK holiday experience with almost everything included in the price:

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Year in year out Strictly Come Dancing dominates UK TV screens on Saturday nights. More and more people throughout the nation tune in as each new series airs. Watching Strictly Come Dancing on TV is one thing, but seeing it live is something else entirely. Watching these professional dancers and their celebrity partners perform live is incredibly entertaining. The Strictly Come Dancing team are set for a tour the UK’s biggest arenas at the start of 2014, following the final and Christmas special of the smash hit show. You can expect to see Strictly Come Dancing Live hit all corners of the UK, stopping off at prolific venues like the O2 Arena in London.

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TO INCLUDE ALL THIS: EXECUTIVE COACH TRAVEL DIRECT FROM RUGBY 3 NIGHTS DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE WITH TV, TEA / COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES. ENTERTAINMENT • ONE DAY EXCURSION: To Bideford and Bude. Starting the day by heading to the historic port of Bideford, across the bridge that spans the River Torridge, to the busy quay, where you will have free time to explore. Then onto the seaside resort of Bude with its golden beaches • ONE half DAY en route EXCURSION: To barnstaple, with the bustling atmosphere of its markets and specialty shops. THE OSBOURNE HOTEL The Hotel itself is ideally situated to explore Ilfracombe. The Tunnels Beaches within 1 minute walk away and the Landmark Theatre and seafront just a short 5 minute walk. The heritage Harbour & Quay are all on a level walk from the Hotel. If you feel that you wish to sit and take in the views around the harbour there are many pubs and restaurants where you can sit and watch the world go by. The Hotel has been owned by the Cox Family for over 36 years. Initially four victorian terraced houses; it was turned into a hotel in 1850. Photographs placed around the hotel show how it was before and after it was turned into a hotel. All areas of the Hotel are personally run by a member of the family to ensure your stay is a pleasant one. ILFRACOMBE and the North Devon coast is renowned for the unique character and spectacular scenic beauty. The coastline offers dramatic headlands pebble and sandy beaches accessible by numerous coastal paths, many of which are preserved by the national trust.

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• ONE DAY EXCURSION: To NAVAL CITY OF PLYMOUTH One of the most famous landmarks of Plymouth lies on the Barbican. The Mayflower Steps commemorate the spot from where The Mayflower set sail for America on 16th April 1621. A Vibrant, thriving modern city & historic seafaring port. The English Riviera withholds an enviable reputation as one of the country’s leading holiday destinations but the treasures of the Bay are not confined to its beaches, gardens, palm trees and mild climate. THE Nethway HOTEL is set within its own grounds and enjoys attractive open views towards the sea, our enviable location is only a short walk into the town centre, seafront, or many of the local attractions. Ideally located in the heart of the English Riviera (Torquay, Paignton and Brixham), the Nethway Hotel is a short distance from the beach, seafront, town centre, marina and the conference centre. Torquay often referred to as the English Riviera because of its mild and semi tropical flora, exotic palm trees and beautiful gardens, its busy harbours and sparkling blue waters and golden shores offers a wide range of shops, and by night is full of colour with its illuminated promenade. Torquay is a resort with the real taste of the mediterranean.

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GREAT VALUE £289.00 STAYING AT THE BEMBRIDGE COAST HOTEL ISLE OF WIGHT

TO INCLUDE ALL THIS: EXECUTIVE COACH TRAVEL DIRECT FROM RUGBY . 4 NIGHTS DINNER BED AND BREAKFAST ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE WITH COLOUR TV, TEA / COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES. ‘DRINKS INCLUSIVE’ Unlimited drinks from 6pm to midnight : House wines & spirits, draught beer / lager, fruit juices & minerals • ONE DAY EXCURSION: TO RYDE & COWES, Ryde’s Esplanade has a marina & beautiful gardens. Cowes & East Cowes are small Towns with a cosmopolitan atmosphere & you can be sure of receiving a warm welcome. • ONE DAY EXCURSION: TAKING IN THE RESORTS OF SANDOWN with a wide range of breathtaking panoramic views interrupted only by the passing of ocean liners, yachts and naval vessels. SHANKLIN, which is a town of great character and charm with many interesting small shops and a variety of hotels and apartments in former Victorian country houses. Sheltering cliffs provide the ideal suntrap position for the seafront Esplanade, & then taking a Coastal Drive to FRESHWATER • HALF DAY EXCURSION: TO THE CAPITAL NEWPORT BEMBRIDGE COAST HOTEL Few hotels on the Isle of Wight offer a finer setting or more stunning views of the Solent than the delightful Bembridge Coast Hotel. The hotel combines comfort and a relaxed and happy atmosphere with a wide range of things to do. This is a thoroughly attractive modern hotel with magnificent sea views across the Solent. The hotel is set in very pleasant grounds, which contain a formal Spanish garden and an idyllic secluded courtyard. Cabaret theatre - Live daily evening entertainment at Warner is all part of your inclusive break. To make sure you have an enjoyable evening Bembridge Coast Hotel has a cabaret theatre, with a bar, so you can sit back and enjoy the entertainment while sipping a glass of chilled wine.

DEPARTURE DATE: MONDAY 27TH JANUARY 2014

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JUST £199.00 STAYING AT THE 3* CLIFF HOTEL & SPA During the cold winter months, the Cliff Hotel & Spa, Cardigan Carmarthenshire is the perfect getaway, with plenty of inclusions this package is well worth the price.

TO INCLUDE ALL THIS: EXECUTIVE COACH TRAVEL DIRECT FROM RUGBY . 4 NIGHTS DINNER BED AND BREAKFAST ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE WITH COLOUR TV, TEA / COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES. ‘DRINKS INCLUSIVE’ Unlimited drinks from 6pm to – 9PM (selected brands) Tuesday Buffet Lunch & Wednesday Packed Lunch & Thursday an Afternoon Tea ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME • ONE DAY EXCURSION: To Aberystwyth, is the principal holiday resort and administrative centre of the west coast of Wales. The town is nestled between three hills and two beaches, and hosts some castle ruins, a pier and a harbour. The surrounding hills hold the visible remains of a iron age fort and also a monument to Wellington and once climbed offer stunning views of Cardigan Bay. The seafront hosts Victorian / Edwardian buildings mostly 4/5 stories high. The wide promenade protect the buildings from the revenges of the Irish Sea and offers space to sit, and view the surrounding hills and mountains which in winter are often covered in snow. On a clear day you may see the tallest mountain in Wales, Snowdon. • HALF DAY EXCURSION: To Newport an attractive, bustling coastal town between Fishguard and Cardigan, It boasts both a Norman Castle and Church, which stand proudly above this small medieval town on the slopes of Carn Ingli mountain. Ancient streets and pathways lead directly to the river Nevern (Nyfer) Estuary teeming with wildlife. visitors return time and time again to this picturesque little town to enjoy the peace and tranquility of its ancient, winding lanes, the exhilaration of superb coastal views and the warmth and hospitality of its residents. • HALF DAY EXCURSION: To Newcastle Emlyn & Adpar They form a bustling market town community which grew up around a crossing point over the River Teifi, its swooping meanders made the site a natural defensive position first built on by the Normans. Today, although the castle is in ruins, the town is lively and attractive and its people welcoming. Staying at the 3* Cliff Hotel & Spa Cardigan, Carmarthenshire. The hotel is located on the coast, and enjoys spectacular views over the sea, river estuary and Cardigan Island. Welcome tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival, entertainment programme and free bar from 6pm till 9pm each night (selected brands) a light buffet lunch on Tuesday a packed lunch on Wednesday and afternoon tea on Thursday , the hotel has leisure facilities, and a lift.

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A Christmas wreath 18

You know that Christmas is coming when you hang a festive wreath on your front door, says Katherine Sorrell. Zinc wreath candle holder, £22.95, Love from Rosie (07817 484698; www.lovefromrosie.co.uk)

Christmas is undoubtedly a time of traditions: perhaps midnight mass, roast turkey and the Queen’s Speech, followed by a snooze in front of the TV and a few board games. But some traditions are older than others. The custom of making wreaths goes all the way back to ancient Greece. It was here that wearing a laurel wreath came to represent status, achievement and victory. For the Romans, it was the supreme ruler who wore a wreath embellished with gold and jewels. Meanwhile, in Celtic Germany and Scandinavia, wreaths were employed for a different purpose: sun worship. In the long, dark days of winter people prayed for the onset of spring, and to give extra power to their prayers they used a wreath, hung from the roof or placed on an altar or a table. The wreath was woven with evergreens, a symbol of everlasting life, and decorated with candles, which represented the light of the sun. As Christianity spread through Europe, the pagan evergreen wreath was reinterpreted. Its circular shape stood for God’s eternity, the immortality of the soul and the everlasting life found in Christ. Evergreens, as before, symbolised eternal life, while holly represented the crown of

thorns. It is possible that using a wreath to count down the four weeks of advent became a Christian custom in 16th century Germany, and it is likely that the modern advent wreath was invented by a German pastor called Johann Hinrich Wichern. Asked by the children at his mission school how long it was until Christmas, Wichern took an old cartwheel and stuck 19 small candles into it as well as four large candles, then lit one small candle each weekday and one large candle every Sunday until Christmas arrived. Christmas wreaths are still a powerful symbol of celebration. For some families, Christmas starts with the making of a natural wreath using leaves, flowers and seed heads from the garden; for others, tinsel, glitter or ribbon provide a chance to experiment. But Christmas wreaths don’t have to be home-made: there are endless varieties of readymade styles, from traditional to modern, large or tiny, simple or extravagant. Whatever their style and wherever you display them, wreaths are a decorative essential for the Christmas season.

By Katherine Sorrell

How to make your own Christmas wreath 1. If you don’t want to buy a ready-made base, you can easily make your own. Either shape a wire coat hanger into a circle (keeping the hook for hanging) or use bundles of twiggy growth from your garden (willow or honeysuckle vine work well) bound firmly with garden string, raffia, florist wire or climber stems. 2. Attach evergreen sprigs such as conifer, holly, laurel or ivy. Bind them at the bottom, then overlap the next sprig or group of sprigs in the same direction. Keep going until the base is completely covered. 3. Finish as you like, choosing from a variety of interesting decorations, such as fresh, dried or artificial flowers, ribbons, berries, raffia, moss, fir cones, seed heads, nuts, dried fruit, poppy heads, tinsel, glitter, baubles, sweets, feathers, buttons and beads. 4, Attach a strong loop of wire or string and hang where you wish, or simply prop your wreath on a shelf or mantelpiece.

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WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? While looking for inspiration for lyrics to a song that I was going to perform at an open mic night, I was reminded about an event from my own teenage years which I had forgotten about, but on reflection it had quite a profound effect on my later life. Of course, being a teenager, it was a lack of judgement, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meant maliciously but the consequences were serious enough at the time. I was lucky not to have got into quite a lot of trouble. Things were different back then, in the nineteen seventies. Why is it that young people, especially the boys, indulge in youthful excess with complete disregard for the potential consequences? Neuroscientists have identified that the brain continues to develop long after our childhood. Full organic maturity occurs as late as our mid-thirties, and the last part of the brain to develop is the pre-orbital cortex; the part responsible for evaluation of risk and consequence. This often results in young men making rash decisions, and sometimes being criminalised. The lack of ability to evaluate consequence and a surplus of testosterone can be a powerful combination promoting recklessness. Our beliefs about ourselves are shaped by such events, and can often continue to influence the decisions we make for many years to come; if not for the rest of our lives. Rarely do we let ourselves get away with anything, and we are often more harsh with our own punishments than society would otherwise have been. Where we experience guilt because of some wrong doing, we may subsequently see ourselves as being undeserving of success or happiness. If we reveal ourselves to be less than we would like others to think, and feel shame, this might suggest that we are unworthy and un-loveable. Unconsciously carrying the burden of poor decisions or inappropriate actions in the past influence the decisions we make in later life, even though the original event is forgotten, the beliefs formed at the time about ourselves remain. When we recognise our faults and failings as evidence of our human fallibility rather than proving our lack of worth, it makes it a little easier to forgive ourselves and others. Want to hear the song? Search on Youtube for George Houguez. They arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t studio recordings, but I hope you enjoy them nonetheless. Have a happy Christmas, and may the New Year bring you peace and fulfilment in all areas of your lives.

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WHAT’S ON! 30

DECEMBER

WHAT’S ON!

RUGBY RAMBLERS

Winter/Spring programme with December walks available at Rugby Library. Contact Fran Debonnaire on 01788 815454 for more information.

Sunday 1st

Latvian Christmas Fair, Catthorpe Manor (10.00am – 1.00pm)

1st, 8th & 21st

John Barford Multi-storey car park FREE after 10.00am

Wednesday 4th

NCT Coffee Morning, Dunchurch Village Hall (10.00am – 11.30am) £2.00 suggested donation per family. Everyone welcome Jamesway Travel Christmas Tea Dance & Social Afternoon, LMRCA Railway Club, Hillmorton Road (2.20pm – 4.30pm)

Thursday 5th

Grandborough Farmers Market (10.00am – 12.30pm)

Saturday 7th

Annual Christmas Fayre, Lawrence Sheriff School, Clifton Road. Organised by the Parents Association (12.00pm – 3.00pm) Admission FREE Hot and cold food available Christmas Fair, Clifton upon Dusnmore Primary School, Station Road, Clifton. Organised by school PTA and raising money for the new school library (11.00am – 2.30pm) Admission FREE Christmas shopping, tombola, games, raffle and café serving hot food and drinks Rugby Young Carers - Prize Bingo at Hill Street Youth Centre, Hill Street (2.00pm – 5.00pm) Refreshments available

7th & 14th

Santa’s Grotto, Clock Towers Shopping Centre (10.00am – 3.00pm) Nominal charge - includes present

Thursday 14th

Comedy at The Benn Hall, Rugby (8.00pm) Over 18’s only. Tickets £8.00 from the Box Office 01788 533719

Wednesday 11th

NHS Blood Donations, Dunchurch Village Hall (1.15pm – 3.30pm and 4.30pm – 7.30pm)

18th – 23rd

Santa’s Grotto, Clock Towers Shopping Centre (10.00am – 3.00pm) Nominal charge - includes present

Thursday 19th

Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band Evening Carols at Bubbenhall Village Hall

Saturday 21st

Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band Christmas Concert, St Marks Church, Bilton (7.30pm) – family-friendly evening Tickets £6.00 and £4.00 (concessions), 16 years and under FREE – call 01788 840022, email publicity@biltonsilver.co.uk. www.biltonsilver.co.uk

Sunday 22nd

Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band Carol Service at St Ediths Church, Monks Kirby (6.30pm)

Sunday 29th

Wedding Open Day, Dunchurch Park Hotel, Rugby Road, Dunchurch (11.00am – 3.00pm)

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Wedding Open Day, Dunchurch Park Hotel, Rugby Road, Dunchurch (11.00am – 3.00pm)

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School Holiday Dates spring Term Term starts – Tuesday 7th January 2014 Half Term – Monday 17th February to Friday 21st February 2014 Term ends – Friday 11th April 2014 summer Term Term starts – Monday 28th April 2014 Half Term – Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May 2014 Term ends – Friday 18th July 2014

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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