What’s On Guide

07 September 2009

Email details of your event to the following address whatson@therugbyobserver.co.uk

Monday, June 15
Brownsover, Benn and Newbold Locality panel, St Andrew's Benn Primary School, Chester Street, Rugby, drop in police surgery from 6.30pm with the forum starting at 7pm.

Wednesday, June 17
The Dunchurch branch of the Kenilworth and Southam Conservatives coffee morning, Dunchurch Village Hall, includes raffle, cakes and jams on sale as well as other nearly news items.
Lutterworth Ramblers go on an evening walk around Leire with the opporunity for a pub meal at the end, meet at 6pm at the Queens Arms in Leire, call John Whitehead on 01455 554345.
Rugby Ramblers go on a four-mile walk around Stretton-on-Dunsmore, meet at 7.30pm at the Shoulder of Mutton, contact Phil or Mary on 02476 544891.
Free guided history and facts walk around Draycote Water, lasts around two hours, meet at the visitor centre at 2pm, contact Debbie Littlejohn on 01788 811107.

Thursday, June 18
Rugby School of Art End of Year Show, Lower Hillmorton Road, Rugby, opening night, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Runs until Saturday, June 27.
National Childbirth Trust Cheeky Monkey Tea Party, 10.30am to noon, Dunchurch Village Hall, parents and young children are invited to join in the fun and browse stalls including Truly Julry Jewellery and Phoenix Cards, also sing and sign taster.
Rugby Organ and Keyboard Society present Sarah Foley playing a Yamaha at the LMRCA club on Hillmorton Road at 8pm, tickets cost £5, contact 01788 812247 or 561203.

Friday, June 19
Rare appearance by the Consortium Big Jazz Band at the Railway Club, Hillmorton Road, proceeds in aid of Rugby Multiple Sclerosis Society, tickets £10 per person including a buffet supper, to book call 01788 537841.

Saturday, June 20
Newbold Village Fete, St Botolph's Church, light lunches served from 1pm, refreshments all afternoon, stalls open 1.30pm and include raffle, tombola, beat the goalie, hook a duck and many more.

Sunday, June 21
Dadfest, St Matthew's Church, Warwick Street, Rugby, 10.30am, celebrating men and dads with video clips, talk, music and refreshments, also a special programme of activities for children.
Church Lawford Village Fete, 2.3pm start, proceeds to village charities. Fete will be followed by a Songs of Praise event at 5pm.
Cycle Ride in aid of The Myton Hospices, a 27 circular ride starting from the Rugby Myton Hospice on Barby Road, riders must be 16 or over, call 01926 838809.
Lutterworth Ramblers go on a grade C walk around Salcey Forest in Northamptonshire, meet at 9.30am at Lutterworth Town Hall, call Sheila Payne on 01455 558910.
Rugby Ramblers go on a nine-mile walk around Sibford Gower, meet at 9am on Barby Road, contact Sheila or Stephen on 01788 578733 and a 20-mile walk around Kinder Scout in Edale, meet at 7.30am on Barby Road, contact John on 01788 332332.

Wednesday, June 24
Rugby Ramblers go on a four-mile walk around Churchover, meet at 7.30pm near the church, contact Carol or Chris 07986 102841.

Thursday, June 25
Rugby Ramblers go on an 11-mile walk around Gilmorton, meet at 9am inside Sainsbury's car park near the petrol station, contact Ve or John 01788 817039.

Saturday, June 27
The Parkinson's Disease Society holds a fundraiser outside St Andrew's Church, 9.30am to 12pm, with a cake sale, tombola, bric-a-brac, contact Beryl Emery 01788 570369.
Rugby Ramblers go on a seven-mile walk around Henley-in-Arden, meet at 9am at the Orchard Centre on Lower Hillmorton Road, contact Mary or Phil 02476 544891.
Garage sale at the Green Barn on the A45 opposite Braunston Marina, runs from 10.30am to 5pm, contact Sheila Beckett 01788 891831.

Sunday, June 28
Newbold Grange/Avon Valley School Reunion for puipls and staff between 1957 and 2004, The Griffin, Kingsway, 7pm until late, free admission.
Lutterworth Ramblers go on a grade B walk around Manton in Rutland, meet at 9.30am at Lutterworth Town Hall, call Geoff Manning on 01455 556660.
Rugby Ramblers go on a 12-mile and a 15-mile walk around Stretton-under-Fosse, meet at 8.30am on Barby Road, contact Ron 01788 845510 or John 01788 817039.
Garage sale at the Green Barn on the A45 opposite Braunston Marina, runs from 10.30am to 5pm, contact Sheila Beckett 01788 891831.

Saturday, July 4
Barn Dance, Lawrence Sheriff School, music from locla folk group Barefoot, 7.30pm start, tickets cost £9 and include light supper. Call Sandra Wroe 01788 535206.
Paul Lucas, local vocalist/guitarist plays 60's to 90's covers at The Webb Ellis.
Cafe Rock to play curent pop and rock covers at The Wheatsheaf, Braunston from 9.30pm.

Sunday, July 5
Lutterworth Ramblers go on a grade C walk around Staverton near Daventry, meet at 9.30am at Lutterworth Town Hall, call Sue or David Beaumont on 01455 553341.

Saturday, July 11
Natural Living Fair, Broughton Astley Village Hall, 10am to 3pm, in aid of Radio Lutterworth, jewellery, crystals, natural beauty products, organic produce and plants, free yoga class and refexology demonstrations, stalls £10 each, entry £1, children free, call 01455 284312.
Birdingbury Country Festival, also on Sunday, July 12, car parks open on both days at 10am, admission is £5 per adult, senior citizens and children £2 with under 5s free. Proceeds from this years event will be divided between the National Autistic Society, the Down's Syndrome Association, St Leonards Church and our village amenity fund.
Cotesbach Festival at Cotesbach Hall, six piece original rootsy dub fusion band Endless Knot to play at 6pm.

Sunday, July 12
Family Garden Party, Toft House, Southam Road, Dunchurch, Noon onwards, supervised children’s play area with self-drive scale model land rovers, croquet lawn and other fun and games, roast lamb carvery and puddings, hot dogs and hamburgers, wine, beer and soft drinks. Tickets £10 (children under 12 free) are available from Dunchurch Post Office and Dunchurch Corner Shop.
Lutterworth Ramblers go on a grade B walk around Fawsley Park in Northamptonshire, meet at 9.30am at Lutterworth Town Hall, call Peter or Jill Betts on 01455 554110.

Wednesday, July 15
Lutterworth Ramblers go on an evening around Claybrooke Magna with the opportunity for a pub meal at the end, meet at 6pm at the Pig in Muck in Claybrooke Magna, call Geoff Manning on 01455 556660.

Sunday, July 19
Lutterworth Ramblers go on a grade C walk around Groby, meet at 9.30am at Lutterworth Town Hall, call Tony or Anita Mothersole on 01509 556816.

Saturday, July 25
The Parkinson's Disease Society holds a fundraiser outside St Andrew's Church, 9.30am to 12pm, with a cake sale, tombola, bric-a-brac, contact Beryl Emery 01788 570369.

Sunday, July 26
Lutterworth Ramblers go on a grade B walk around the Cotswolds, location to be advised, meet at 9am at Lutterworth Town Hall, call John Whitehead on 01455 554345.

Thursday, July 30
Comedy night at the Holly Bush Inn on Lawford Road, starting at 8.30pm, featuring live comedians and an open mic with host Neil K Bond, to be held on the last Thursday of every month, curry and a pint available for £5.95, call the pub on 01788 568927.

Sunday, August 2
Lutterworth Ramblers go on a grade C plus walk around Sherwood Forest, meet at 9am at Lutterworth Town Hall, call Mike Entwistle on 01455 557204.

Sunday, August 9
Lutterworth Ramblers go on a grade B walk around Waseley Hills, meet at 9am at Lutterworth Town Hall, call June or Eric Bott on 01216 056781.

Sunday, August 16
Lutterworth Ramblers go on a grade C walk around Misterton Hall, meet at 9.30am at Lutterworth Town Hall, call Graham Johnson on 01455 552991.

Wednesday, August 19
Lutterworth Ramblers go on an evening walk around Pailton with the opportunity for a pub meal at the end, meet at 6pm at the White Lion pub, call Milton Scott on 01455 558401.

Sunday, August 23
Lutterworth Ramblers go on a grade B walk around Eyam Moor in Derbyshire, meet at 9am at Lutterworth Town Hall, call George Smith on 01858 433278.

Wednesday, August 26
Rugby Baptist Church on Regent Place will be running a children's holiday club for people aged four to 12, runs from 10am to 12pm every day until Friday, activities including games, singing, crafts, puppet sketches and stories on offer along with refreshments, to book call Lynda Wilson on 01788 810460.

Monday, September 14
Rugby and District Stamp Society holds its introductory evening at the Percival Guildhouse on St Matthews Street, opportunity for new members to buy, sell and swap, starts at 7.15pm, contact the society on 01788 542467.

Friday, September 18
Start of a weekend flower festival at St George's Church in Hillmorton, featuring a variety of floral displays, runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, call Jean Cheshire on 01788 577378.

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