Around Rugby May 2013

MAY 2013

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Welcome to the May edition of Around Rugby!Can you believe it’s May already?

Most of us can look forward to two bank holidays this month; May Day on 6th and Spring Bank Holiday on 27th. We also celebrate Wesak (Buddha Day) on 25th. If any of these are days off for you, I hope the snow and cold weather are now far behind us and that there is plenty of sunshine so you can get out and enjoy it, for at least a couple of hours. Here’s hoping!

Talking of sunshine and spending time outside, the Rugby in Bloom Competition is now open for entries. Anyone can enter – individuals, businesses and community groups. So, if you’re interested, or know anyone else that is, more information and entry forms can be found at the Visitor Centre at Rugby Library, Art Gallery and Museum, the Town Hall and online at www.rugby.gov.uk/rugbyinbloom. Entries open until 5th July.

In this special Royal year, and along with our new Queens Diamond Jubilee Centre (set to open in July), Rugby has also had several sites designated as Queen Elizabeth II Fields – areas that will be protected forever. Have a look at the plaque at the Old Tool Shed Café in Caldecott Park and keep an eye out for them at Whitehall, Alwyn Road, Featherbed Lane, Avon Mill and Whinfield Recreation Grounds.

This month’s competition also has an outdoor theme. Whitefields Golf Club, Thurlaston are offering our readers the opportunity to win a four ball weekday game. So, if you have no idea what to get your Dad

or Grandad for Father’s Day next month – enter the competition! You too ladies – this competition’s for everyone! Our March winner was Christopher Walker from Hillmorton who correctly located Rugby Theatre in a) Henry Street. Christopher secured two tickets to a showing of ‘The Business of Murder’ courtesy of Rugby Theatre plus £20.00 off a meal for two at River Avon Restaurant. We had a record number of entries for this prize so thank you to all of you who entered by post, email, via our website and in person.

Finally, don’t forget that voting day is 2nd May. All County Council seats are up for election this time.

AmandaPS How are your New Year resolutions going? Still persevering or are they long forgotten? I have to admit that I fell by the wayside around Easter (winning a huge Easter Egg didn’t help!) but I’m happy to say that I’m back on track now and I hope you are too. Remember – it’s never too late to start again!

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2013

28 June to 14 July

...there’s so much more to Rugby

FREEfestival guide

Available in June from Rugby

Visitor Centre

art | literature | music | dance | theatre | food | drink

www.rugbyfestivalofculture.co.uk

More information from Rugby Visitor CentreT: 01788 533217E: [email protected]

The ‘Rugby Festival of Culture’, one of the town’s biggest and most popular events, will run from Friday 28 June through to Sunday 14 July. The festival, only in its third year, plans once again to serve up a fantastic feast of cultural entertainment, including music, dance, art, theatre, comedy, poetry, literature, walks, food and drink - so make sure you get the dates in your diary!

The festival, a showcase of Rugby talent, cultural activities, food and drink, attracted over 7000 visitors to over 90 events, in 2012.

Aftab Gaffar, Rugby First Managing Director, and one of the organisers of the event said: “The festival continues to grow and gain in popularity. This year we are particularly keen to hear from people who are interested in being part of the ‘Food Fayre’, street entertainment programme or ‘Art in the Park’ activities – you will need to get in touch quickly though as spaces are filling up quickly.”

A FREE ‘Rugby Festival of Culture’ guide highlighting all the events will be available in early June. To receive regular festival updates why not sign up on www.rugbyfestivalofculture.co.uk to receive our free newsletter.

To get involved with the Festival or to find out more please call Chris Stanley on 07817 312718, email [email protected], follow our Facebook page or visit www.rugbyfestivalofculture.co.uk.

RUGBY FESTIVAL OF CULTURE... A FEAST OF ENTERTAINMENT!

RUGBY FESTIVAL OF CULTURE... A FEAST OF ENTERTAINMENT!


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Montys is a very popular, friendly café in Hunters Lane, Rugby which has been established for approximately 5 years. It is run by Nuala Gibbs and her friendly team of five staff. Nuala herself has 35 years experience in the catering trade and as well as the café she also runs a successful outside catering business.

At Montys you will be welcomed by the helpful staff who will provide you with tasty home cooked food. There is an ex-tensive menu to choose from and all food is cooked to order. There are also lunchtime specials to choose from on a daily basis. After making your choice from the menu you can then choose to stay and relax in the friendly atmosphere to enjoy your meal or you can use the take away option if you prefer.

A delivery service is also provided in the local area so that you can ring through your order and have it delivered to your home or work address.


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4 DAY NORTH DEVON SPECIALILFRACOMBE

JUST £119.00STAYING AT THE OSBOURNE HOTEL

TO INCLUDE ALL THIS:EXECUTIVE COACH TRAVEL DIRECT FROM RUGBY.

3 NIGHTS DINNER BED AND BREAKFAST ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE WITH COLOUR 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.• ONEHALFDAYENROUTEEXCURSION: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.

DEPARTURE DATE: FRI 16TH AUGUST & FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2013

5 DAY WARNERBEMBRIDGE COAST

GREAT VALUE £339.00BEMBRIDGE COAST HOTEL ISLE OF WIGHT



MAKING FACILITIES.

• ONE DAY EXCURSION: To the capital Newport & Cowes• HALFDAY EXCURSION:To Ryde - Ryde’s Esplanade has a marina & beautiful gardens. • ONE DAY EXCURSION: To Newport & Cowes• ONE DAY EXCURSION: To Sandown with a wide range of breathtaking panoramic views interrupted only by the passing of ocean liners, yachts and naval vessels. SHANKLIN & GODSHILL, Shanklin 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 onto the old village of Godshill with its thatched cottages. 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 15TH JULY 2013

5 DAY WEYMOUTHSUMMER SPECIAL

GREAT VALUE £259.00STAYING AT 3* PRINCE REGENT HOTEL



MAKING FACILITIES.ENTERTAINMENT

• ONE DAY EXCURSION: To Poole & the Isle of Purbeck onto Swanage.• ONEDAY EXCURSION:To the handsome country town of Dorchester, & Surrounding countryside.• ONE DAY IN WEYMOUTH TO ENJOY THE ESPLANADE& TOWN, where you can explore its curved promenade & harbour.

3* PRINCE REGENT HOTEL Welcome to The Hotel Prince Regent, an attractive three-star seafront hotel nestled on Weymouth’s historic promenade and overlooking the ocean. This stunning Georgian hotel, which is just minutes from the town centre, offers traditional hospitality and is considered by many to be Weymouth’s finest hotel. With its glorious views of the sparkling bay and distant craggy Dorset coastline, the Prince Regent is an ideal for a relaxing break.

WEYMOUTH varies from a rich heritage heartland with historical buildings and seafront, to a bustling modern town centre complemented by quaint side streets with traditional pubs, contemporary bars, cafés and restaurants. Weymouth’s picturesque harbour boasts fishing boats, yachts, and catamarans.

DEPARTURE DATE: MONDAY 29TH JULY 2013

5 DAY SKEGNESS& LINCOLNSHIRE COAST

JUST £239.00STAYING AT THE CHARNWOOD HOTEL, SKEGNESS



MAKING FACILITIES.

EXCURSIONS TO INCLUDE: THE HISTORIC CITY OF LINCOLN WITH ITS BEAUTIFUL CATHEDRAL.MARKET TOWN OF BOSTON AND THE FAMOUS “BOSTON STUMP” MAPLETHORPE / LOUTH

STAYING AT THE CHARNWOOD HOTEL situated in Scarbrough Avenue in the centre of Skegness, within sight of the Pier. The spacious dining room is tastefully decorated in Olde Worlde style and has much character. Welcoming separate areas enhance the comfortable environment. Skegness a popular family seaside resort, with its new seafront attractions is just a three minute walk from the hotel. The lift serves four of the five floors.

SKEGNESS is a truly great place to stay and offers everything you could want – and it’s real value for money too. The beautiful, award-winning sandy beach stretches for miles - the perfect haven for a short break, and not to far to travel.

DEPARTURE DATE: MONDAY 5TH AUGUST 2013

LONDON 4* HOTELS

2 DAY LONDON 2 SHOW SPECIAL “LES MISERABLES & PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” Added Value DB&B Included

DEPARTURE DATE: WEDNESDAY 5th JUNE 2013 £179

2 DAY LONDON SHOW SPECIAL WEEKEND “CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY”

DEPARTURE DATE: SATURDAY 8th JUNE 2013 £169

2 DAY LONDON SHOW SPECIAL WEEKEND “MAMMA MIA”DEPARTURE DATE: SATURDAY 8th JUNE 2013 £169

2 DAY LONDON WEEKEND ONLY / 2013 DATESDEPARTURE DATE: SATURDAY 8th JUNE, SATURDAY 3rd AUGUST &

SATURDAY 28th SEPTEMBER 2013 £109

2 DAY ROYAL LONDON & WINDSOR “BEATING RETREAT” HORSE GUARDS PARADE

DEPARTURE DATE: THURSDAY 13th JUNE 2013 £139

2 DAY LONDON ROYAL ASCOT WEEKENDDEPARTURE DATE: SATURDAY 22nd JUNE 2013 £159

2 DAY LONDON SPECIAL “BUCKINGHAM PALACE & AFTERNOON TEA AT THE REMBRANDT HOTEL”

DEPARTURE DATE: SATURDAY 3rd AUGUST 2013 £159

2 DAY “WINDSOR RIVER CRUISE & TOWER OF LONDON” Added value DB&B

DEPARTURE DATE: SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2013 £149

2 DAY LONDON SHOW SPECIAL WEEKEND “WE WILL ROCK YOU”DEPARTURE SATURDAY 28th SEPTEMBER £149

2 DAY LONDON CHRISTMAS SPECIAL KING HENRY’S BANQUETING HALLS MEDIEVAL BANQUET ST KATHERINE’S DOCK

DEPARTURE DATE: SUNDAY 8th DECEMBER 2013 £149

2 DAY LONDON WEEKEND SPECIAL “CIRQUE DE SOLEIL” QUIDAMDEPARTURE DATE: SATURDAY 18th JANUARY 2014 £169

2 DAY BRISTOL WEEKEND SPECIAL “20th ANNIVERSARY OF RIVERDANCE AT THE BRISTOL HIPPODROME” DB&B

DEPARTURE DATE: SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER 2014 £169 ADDED VALUE DINNER INCLUDED

********************2 DAY ROBBIE WILLIAMS- TAKE THE CROWN STADIUM TOUR 2013 -

ETIHAD STADIUM - MANCHESTERDEPARTURE DATE: SATURDAY 22nd JUNE 2013 £239

2 DAY ROYAL SPECIALBEATING RETREAT 2013

HORSE GUARDS PARADE

JUST £139.00STAYING AT THE 4* HOLIDAY INN HEATHROW

TO INCLUDE ALL THIS:EXECUTIVE RETURN COACH TRAVEL FROM NUNEATON,

BEDWORTH & COVENTRY.1 NIGHT BED AND BREAKFAST

FREE TIME IN WINDSOR & LONDONQUALITY TICKETS INCLUDED FOR THE THURSDAY EVENING PERFORMANCE OF “BEATING RETREAT”

A MILITARY MUSIC SPECTACULAR INCLUDING THE CEREMONY OF THE BEATING RETREAT

ON TWO SUCCESSIVE EVENINGS each year in June a magnificent pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. It is an unforgettable evening as 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting, a return to camp and the mounting of the guard for the night. Today, Beating Retreat, has become a major event in the Army’s ceremonial calendar, delivering an evening of spirited marches as well as poignant and evocative hymns and anthems of special significances to our fighting forces everywhere.The salute is taken by Her Majesty The Queen or another member of The Royal Family. The participants of Household Division Beating Retreat are drawn from the bands of the two Household Cavalry Regiments and the five Foot Guards Regiments which make up the Household Division. The Massed Bands of The Royal Marines have also been Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade approximately every three years since 1960 to celebrate the birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Captain General Royal Marines.

DEPARTURE DATE: THURSDAY 13TH JUNE 2013

*EARLY BOOKING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED*

2 DAY MANCHESTERROBBIE WILLIAMS

TAKE THE CROWN STADIUM TOUR 2013 GREAT VALUE £239.00

ETIHAD STADIUM

TO INCLUDE ALL THIS:EXECUTIVE RETURN COACH TRAVEL DIRECT FROM RUGBY. ARRIVE IN TIME TO GET THE BEST POSITION FOR WHAT

WILL BE A NIGHT TO REMEMBER.1 NIGHT BED & BREAKFAST 3* HOTEL,STAYING IN THE

MANCHESTER AREA.STANDING TICKETS FOR ROBBIE WILLIAMS TAKE THE

CROWN STADIUM TOUR 2013 AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM MANCHESTER ON SATURDAY 22ND JUNE 2013.

COACH TRANSFERS INCLUDEDSUNDAY FREE TIME AT YOUR LEISURE IN MANCHESTER.

SINCE EMBARKING ON A SOLO CAREER, Robbie has notched up a steady stream of hit singles and albums, and has collected numerous awards for his performances. Sing when he’s winning? He’s hardly stopped!

Recently topping the UK charts simultaneously with his single ‘Candy’ and his album ‘Take The Crown’, Robbie Williams will be heading out on a European stadium tour for summer 2013, his first full tour for over six years!

These dates follow the incredible demand for his recent 3 shows at London’s 02 Arena, which sold-out in record time, with 50,000 tickets being sold in less than an hour. Ticket applications for the 02 were oversubscribed by 5000%.

Olly Murs is confirmed as special guest on all dates!!!

*Tickets only available as part of a package,A £100 deposit is required*

DEPARTURE DATE: SATURDAY 22ND JUNE 2013

5 DAY EXMOUTHSUMMER SPECIAL

JUST £299.00STAYING AT THE MANOR HOTEL



MAKING FACILITIES.

• ONE DAY EXCURSION: SIDMOUTH & BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, The town centre with its unique and much prized selection of shops, most of which are still independently owned, is only a short walk from the sea front. There you will find a beautifully clean pebble beach, which although not very good for sand castles, does provide clear water and safe bathing. SIDMOUTH is a unique unspoilt floral town by the sea a resort with a difference. Well tended parks and floral displays in abundance, pretty beaches, small shops offering quality goods and a wealth of interesting architecture from Regency buildings to thatched roofs.• ONEDAYEXCURSION: DAWLISH WARREN Morning tea/ coffee at the Langstone Cliff Hotel “compliments of Jamesway Travel” & Teignmouth.• ONEDAYFREETIMEATYOURLEISURE

THE MANOR HOTEL with our enviable position situated on Exmouth’s historic Regency Beacon. The Manor Hotel is just a few houses away from the former residence of both Lady Nelson and Lady Byron. It was one of the first properties to be built on The Beacon and is in fact Exmouth’s oldest hostelry dating back to the 1790’s and was once visited by the composer Franz Liszt in 1840. Just a short stroll to both the beach and the town with stunning sea views across the Exmouth bay. With the views, the history and the calm location it is possible to forget how close the hotel is to the town, which is bustling for shopping and accessible for the ease of walking to the seafront. The walk from the Marina to Orcombe Point is level with wonderful views towards Dawlish and Torbay.

DEPARTURE DATE: MONDAY 28TH JUNE 2013

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Colours1. Which British city has an underground train system that is

nicknamed the Clockwork Orange?2. Who has been the longest-serving female presenter of the

TV show Blue Peter? 3. In the lyrics of the Tom Jones hit single Green Green Grass Of Home, what is the

name of the girl who has “hair of gold and lips like cherries”?4. Who wrote The Hunt For Red October?5. Yellow and Heather are the colours of which political party?6. In The Wizard Of Oz, what is the name of the city that is at the end of the yellow

brick road?7. In the National Lottery’s main Lotto draw, there are five different colours of ball

that can be picked. Four of these colours are used for ten balls, but which colour is only used for nine?

8. In which capital city would find the only McDonald’s where the large “M” sign is white instead of the standard yellow?

9. Which shade of purple was named after an 1869 battle in an Italian town?10. In the world of TV, what was purple in 2000, black and white in 2001, red in

2002, blue in 2003, red in 2004, blue in 2005, gold in 2006, see through with neon lights in 2007, gold in 2008 and multicoloured in 2009?

CODEWORDEach letter in this puzzle is represented by a different number between 1 and 26. The codes for three letters are shown. Once you have filled these throughout the grid you can start guessing words and reveal other let-ters. As you find the letters enter them in the box below.

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RAILWAY TERRACEFor many years in the mid-19th Century this was just a mud-dy track with railway sleepers fencing both sides but with only one footpath on one side. It was made about 1840 and it was to provide access to the second railway station which was opened in that year.Over the years many businesses have come and gone and although some buildings have been demolished some still stand with current businesses in. Next to the Carlton Ho-tel today is a furniture store but back in the 1960’s this was called the Hippodrome, then later The Palace.The old Police Station used to stand on the corner of Railway Terrace and Craven Road and it also used to provide access into the cattle market where trading of farm stock used to regularly take place.Today there are a mixture of larger and smaller businesses up and down the road all of which offer a great service to their customers. Please pay them a visit and help to support your local traders!!

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Railway Terrace 1960 Railway Terrace 2013

PorschePanamera GTS

It’s the Noel Edmonds of the car world: Some love his fuzzy patch of facial hair, while others detest his banker-bothering ways. Much like the Panamera. OK, not a lot like the Panamera, but you get my point, sort of. This baboon-bottomed, super-sized porker isn’t for everyone. It’s big, brash and in your face – and this jazzed up GTS version is even more raucous. But is it too jazzy? We find out...

What is it? It’s Porsche’s executive-transporting-super-giant machine with added fizz-bang-wallop. The GTS sits below the Turbo, but is still ludicrously swift for a car and as long as your average P&O ferry. Slightly harder, sportier and more involving, the GTS is for punting pen-pushers to the office with a bit more vigour and involvement.

What’s under the bonnet? Under its Bergerac-esque conk is an utterly brilliant 4.8-litre lump lifted from the Panamera S. In GTS guise, it gets a bit more stomp – up 30bhp to 424bhp with torque at 520Nm. This is mated to a brilliant, self-shifting seven-speed ‘box which makes for rapid getaways. Despite its bulk, it will rival a BMW M5 in the 0-60mph sprint, covering it in 4.5s whilst going on to hit 174mph top whack.

What’s the kit like? Suitably impressive, but like all Porsches you’ll pay through the nose for it. This test model had a whopping £15,159 worth of options on it. The red paint cost £2,517 alone, then there’s £3,197 for the dynamic chassis control and torque vectoring plus ceramic brakes cost a scary £5,924. You even pay £295 for the heated seats.

Any rivals?Oh, you betcha. All premium manufacturers have a rival or two. BMW could flog you an M5 or a 7 Series, Audi has an S8 (which is awesome), Jaguar an XJ probably in R trim. And Mercedes would no doubt sell you something slightly duller like an S Class. But what you really want from them is something with an AMG badge. Anyway, you get our point – there’s lots of choice.

Is it any good?In a word, yes. I was thinking of ending things there, but that wouldn’t have been much of a review. The GTS is quite possibly the best Panamera available. It’s rapid, incredibly entertaining, engaging to drive and sounds fiery. There are three driving modes, but I can’t remember them all as the only one you really want is Sport Plus. It sounds better, it goes quicker and the steering

feels crisp. On the road, the four wheel drive makes it feel planted and it’s one of the comfiest cars over distance I’ve tried for a long time.

The verdictI want one... and I wouldn’t have said that about a Panamera before I drove the GTS version. For someone who likes involvement in their daily drive, but comfort to boot, the GTS ticks a lot of boxes. The looks won’t float everyone’s boat, but they certainly grew on me over my week with the barge. However, you’re going to need pretty deep pockets to enjoy this Porsche as the options alone cost more than three Dacia Sandero’s! But I know which I’d rather have on the driveway.

The KnowledgeModel: Porsche Panamera GTSPrice: £91,239Engine: 4.8-litre, V8Power: 430bhp, 520NmMax speed: 179mph0-62mph: 4.5sMPG (comb’d): 25.9Emissions: 256g/km

by James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine

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Spring has arrived at last, the sun is shining and the promise of even better weather is hopefully just around the corner.So we can’t think of a better time to sign up to our summer events!

We have revamped our summer Walk for 2013 and are calling it simply Walk for Myton. The event will take place from our Warwick Hospice on Sunday 19th May and you can choose from routes of 3, 6 or 12 miles. You can sign up for free and the sponsored event is a great way to keep fit and enjoy the great outdoors with friends, family and even your dog! Find out more and register online at www.mytonhospice.orgExciting News!We are delighted to announce that we have received a £90,000 grant to improve facilities at our Rugby Day Hospice on the site of St Cross Hospital. The money was awarded to us by the Department of Health and will be used to upgrade facilities such as our kitchen, bathrooms and patient areas which are in need of some work after ten years of wear and tear by our staff and patients. We also received a grant of £442,000 to improve patient and family facilities at our Warwick Hospice.

Myton Chief Executive Kate Lee said: “We are delighted to have received these grant and the money will make huge difference to the patients and families we look after. In Rugby we submitted a bid for £132,000 and have been granted £90,000 which, although it doesn’t cover everything, is still a huge sum of money. We are always amazed by the level of support we receive and we will be relying on our wonderful supporters to help us make up the difference.”It’s Party Time!Registration for this year’s Moonlight Walk is now open and we are offering a 50% discount to the first 200 people who sign up! Join us at Warwick Castle on Saturday 14th September for just £5 with our amazing Early Bird offer. But you need to be quick as places are selling fast! Visit www.mytonhospice.org to register or find out more!

Thank you!We would like to say a big thank you to Princethorpe College student Alice Varah who has raised over £250 for us by holding a La Fiesta Salsa Evening. The 19-year-old knows first-hand the difference our Myton nurses can make as our Myton at Home team looked after for her father Andrew before his death last July.She said: “The nurses are just so approachable and although we had only known them for a few days it felt like we had known them for years. We will never forget the amazing care they gave us and it made the process so much easier to bear even at the worst time possible.”We would also like to thank staff and pupils at Princethorpe College where the event was held and everyone who attended. The event also raised money for two other worthy causes.

Alice and her family presented the money raised to fundraiser Nigel and nurses Faye and Helen.


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Codeword Solutions Colours Solutions

1. Glasgow

2. Konnie Huq

3. Mary

4. Tom Clancy

5. The Scottish National Party

6. Emerald City

7. White (for balls numbered one to nine)

8. Paris (the yellow was deemed to be too tacky)

9. Magenta

10. The diary room chair on Big Brother

The Handy Household - The Benefits of BicarbWhether you know it as baking soda, bicarbonate of soda, sodium bicarbonate or simply, bicarb, no home should be without this wonder product. While it’s regularly used in cooking as a raising agent, bicarbonate of soda has many more household uses offering an economical, non-toxic and effective remedy for a whole host of health, beauty and cleaning challenges.

Its deodorising powers are second to none – a slight dusting under the arms or in your shoes will keep you smelling fresh all day and if the cat litter tray starts to offend, just sprinkle some bicarb in the bottom to neutralise those nasty odours. In fact, bicarb can be used to deodorise everything from dishwashers to fridges, and a soak in a diluted solution, will freshen up any kitchenware from old thermos flasks to coffee makers.

Always keep some in the bathroom because if you run out of toothpaste, bicarb mixed into a paste with water, will do the job just as well. This miracle paste also makes a fantastic skin exfoliator and can also be used to soothe itchy insect bites or, diluted with water, can be drunk as a cure for indigestion. What’s more, if you add it to your bath water it will even soften your skin.

Its ability to cut through grease and oil stains make it particularly handy for adding to your weekly wash, or cleaning burnt pans or even for unblocking drains – simply pour down some bicarb, followed by boiling water.

Need any more convincing? Well, it’s also an effective fire extinguisher and can douse the flames of small kitchen fires. No home should be without it.


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MAY WHAT’S ON!

Thursday 2nd Spring Wedding Open Evening – Catthorpe Manor, Catthorpe (6.00pm – 8.30pm) Free Entry

Grandborough Farmer’s Market (10.00am – 12.30pm)

Saturday 4th Comedy Night – The Rugby Football Club, Webb Ellis Road (7.00pm) Tickets £20.00 Call 07438 070099/07989 407533 or email [email protected]

Sunday 5th Antique & Flea Market – Benn Hall, Rugby (9.30am – 4.00pm)

Saturday 11th Toy & Train Sale – Benn Hall, Rugby. Refreshments available.

11th – 18th Rugby Theatre, Henry Street present ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ (7.30pm) Admission – Call Box Office for prices

Sunday 12th Vintage Toy Collector’s Fair – Benn Hall, Rugby (10.30am – 3.30pm) Adults £3.50, Seniors £3.00, Children £1.00

Monday 13th Tea Dance – Benn Hall, Rugby (2.00pm – 4.30pm) Refreshments available Admission £2.00 on the door.

Tuesday 14th Toy Collectors Fair – Benn Hall, Rugby (7.00pm – 9.00pm) Refreshments/Licenced Bar Adults £1.50, Seniors £1.20, Children 50p.

NHS Blood Donations – The Railway Club, Hillmorton Road (1.15pm – 3.30pm and 4.30pm – 7.30pm)

Wednesday 15th NHS Blood Donations – Benn Hall, Rugby

Thursday 16th Rugby Floral Society – United Reformed Church, Hillmorton Road (2.00pm)

Friday 17th Night at your Museum – Rugby Art Gallery and Museum (5.30pm – 10.30pm) Free admis-sion. Fun, facts and activities for children and adults. Please book talks and lava lamp activity in advance. Call 01788 533777/533217

Sunday 19th Myton Hospices ‘Walk for Myton’ – start and finish at Warwick Myton Hospice. 3, 6 and 12 mile routes. Call Sarah Dolby on 01926 838815 for more information

Vintage and Retro Bazaar – Benn Hall, Rugby. From fashion to homeware to jewellery. Vinatge tea room. Admission £1.00, Children FREE

25th – 27th Crick Boat Show & Waterways Festival

Thursday 30th Rugby Farmer’s Market - Market Place (9.00am – 3.00pm)

JUNE WHAT’S ON!

Wednesday 5th Jamesway Travel Tea Dance & Social Afternoon – LMRCA Railway Club, Hillmorton Road. (2.30pm – 4.30pm)

8th – 15th Rugby Theatre, Henry Street present ‘Whistle Down The Wind’ (7.30pm) Tickets £15.00

Saturday 15th Charity Craft Fair – Dunchurch Village Hall (10.00am – 4.00pm) Admission Adults £1.00, Children FREE. Free parking In aid of Childreach International

Rotary Club of Rugby Saturday Breakfast Club and Bilton Silver Band invite you to ‘40’s & 50’s BIG BANDS SOUND’ – Dunchurch Village Hall (7.00pm for 7.30pm start) Soft drinks available (please bring your own alcoholic drinks) Advance tickets £7.00. £8.00 on the door. Proceeds to Warwickshire Air Ambulance. Call 01788 817900 or email [email protected]

Sunday 23rd Rugby Theatre, Henry Street present a Poetry Evening: From Bad to Verse (7.30pm) Tickets £6.00 Limited seating available – Book early

WHAT’S ON!


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Useful Local InformationAround Rugby

LATE DUTY CHEMISTSBoots The Chemist

Clock Towers Shopping Centre, RugbyTel: 01788 572 867

9am – 5.30pm

Boots The Chemist

Junction 1 Retail Park, Leicester Road, RugbyTel: 01788 567385

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

Co-op Pharmacy

131a Clifton Road, RugbyTel: 01788 577889

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

D. Liddingtons 316 Hillmorton Road, RugbyTel: 01788 542632

9am – 6pm (lunch 1pm – 2pm)Saturdays 9am –5.30pm

Dudley Taylor Pharmacies Ltd

37 The Green, Bilton, RugbyTel: 01788 814224

9am – 6pm

Lister Chemists

Bow Fell Shopping Cen-tre, Brownsover, RugbyTel: 01788 569046

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

Lloyds Pharmacy

Clifton Road, RugbyTel: 01788 543268

9am – 6.30pm

Lloyds Pharmacy

Morton Gardens, Lower Hillmorton Road, RugbyTel: 01788 572362

8.45am – 6.30pmClosed Saturday

Rowlands Pharmacy

58 The Square, DunchurchTel: 01788 810745

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

Rowlands Pharmacy

156 Oxford Street, RugbyTel: 01788 576123

9am – 6pm(lunch 1pm – 2pm)

Rowlands Pharmacy

Bennfield Road, RugbyTel: 01788 543918

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

Rowlands Pharmacy

Central Surgery, Corpo-ration Street, RugbyTel: 01788 574236

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

Tesco Pharmacy

Tesco Store, Leicester Road, RugbyTel: 01788 207447

Monday 8am – 10.30pmTues – Fri 6.30am – 10.30pmSaturday 6.30am – 10pmSunday 10am – 4pm

Sainsbury’s Pharmacy

385 Dunchurch RoadRugbyTel: 01788 203 119

Mon-Fri, 7am - 11pmSat, 7am - 10pmSunday, 10am - 4pm

Knights Pharmacy

30-31 Sheep Street, RugbyTel: 01788 542808

9am – 6pmSaturday 9am – 5pm

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EmergenciesPolice, Rugby Station: 01788 541111 (number for the Deaf 01926 415 369)

Police, Northants: 01327 300300Fire, Warwickshire: 01788 572727

Fire, Northants: 01327 300222Water, Severn Trent: 0800 7834444

Water, Anglian: 08457 145145Gas: Emergencies 08457 333888,

Northants 0800 111999Electricity, Warwickshire: 08457 331331Electricity, East Midlands: 08457 363363

NHS Direct: 0845 4647Hospital of St.Cross: 01788 572831

Useful numbersRugby Borough Council: 01788 533533

Warwickshire County Council: 01926 410410Northamptonshire County Council: 01604 236236

Rugby Art Gallery & Museum: 01788 533201Benn Hall: 01788 541516

Rugby Theatre: 01788 541234Cineworld: 0871 2208000

Rugby Tourist Information: 01788 533217

Rugby Library and Information CentreLittle Elborow Street, Rugby, CV21 3BZ

Tel: 01788 [email protected]/libraries

Current Opening Hours Monday 09.00 - 17.30Tuesday 10.00 - 19.00Wednesday 09.00 - 17.30Thursday 09.00 - 17.30Friday 09.00 - 17.30Saturday 09.00 - 16.00Sunday 12.00 - 16.00

Library Services by PhoneMonday to Friday 08.00 - 20.00Saturday 09.00 - 16.00Sunday 12.00 - 16.00

School Holiday DatesSUMMER TERM

Term starts - Monday 8th April 2013Half Term – Monday 27th May to Friday 31st

May 2013Term ends - Friday 19th July 2013

AUTUMN TERMTerm starts – Monday 2nd September 2013

Half Term – Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November 2013

Term ends – Friday 20th December 2013

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Around Rugby May 2013