THE
LEICESTERSHIRE GARDENING AND FLOWER SHOW
THE 2001
MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION CLASSIC CAR RUN
THE NATURAL HEALTH AND ECOLOGY SHOW
RUGBY FOLK
CLUB: MEET ON THE LEDGE
ALFA-ROMEO
OWNERS CLUB NATIONAL RALLY
ROYAL
AIRFORCE COSFORD AIR SHOW
THE
LEICESTERSHIRE RED CROSS HOMES AND GARDENS EVENT
NATIONAL ORGANIC GARDENING WEEKEND
EXHIBITION
OF PAINTINGS BY ANN BRAIN
ORGANIC GARDENING WEEKEND AT HDRA
AMERICAN
CIVIL WAR SOCIETY BATTLE
JAPANESE AUTO AND PERFORMANCE SHOW
EXHIBITION
OF PAINTINGS BY MARGARET WICKENS
LIGHTEN UP
6.00 – 7.30pm
Dixon Hall, Vicarage Road, Rugby
A slimming club open to all. Come along to be weighed and for advice and
encouragement. A friendly group run by experienced slimmers. All money raised
goes to HARP (for the homeless in Rugby)
Entry fee: £2.50 per session, no
joining fee.
Tel: 01788 332743
Every Wednesday
RAY’S WEDNESDAY DANCING CLUB
8.30pm – 10.30pm
The Conservative Club, Avenue Road, New Bilton
The newly refurbished Conservative Club Avenue Road, New Bilton. Ideal for
beginners. Sequence and modern.
Free entry, Raffle.
Every Thursday until July 12th
ALPHA COURSE
7.15pm
Howard Room, Dixon Hall, Vicarage Road, Rugby
An opportunity to explore the meaning of life. ALPHA is an introduction to Christianity.
Each evening begins with a meal and includes a short talk and time for
discussion. Open to all beliefs and backgrounds. Sign up by phoning the Church
office. As seen on ITV from July
Every Friday and Saturday
7.30 p.m. – 11.00 p.m.
Abbeygate, Coombe Abbey Hotel,
Brinklow Road, Coventry
4 Course Banquet, Red Wine and
Mead and Mediaeval Show.
£30.00 per person
Tel: 024 76 452406
Every Saturday
BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCING
TO LIVE MUSIC
8.30pm – 11.30pm
Rugby Thornfield Indoor Bowls Club, Social Section, Bruce Williams Way
Members £1.50, Visitors £3.00
Tel: 01788 544173 / 331855
Every Saturday
LIVE MUSIC
The Crow Pie, Bilton Road, Rugby
Tel: 01788 521596
Every Sunday
THE JAM SESSION
The Crow Pie, Bilton Road, Rugby
Singers and musicians welcome
Lunchtime
Tel: 01788 521596
Every Wednesday
QUIZ NIGHT
The Crow Pie, Bilton Road, Rugby
Free entry, prizes
Tel: 01788 521596
Every Tuesday
TUESDAY
SEQUENCE CLUB
6.45 – 9.15pm
The Claremont Centre, Clifton Road, Rugby
Everyone welcome
Entry £1.00
Every Wednesday
5.00 p.m. and 6.45 p.m.
The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby
£4.50 per week (£3.60 for over 60’s).
Tel: 0345 123000.
Friday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
PILATES WITH PAM
10.00am – 11.00am
Rugby Methodist Church Centre, Russelsheim Way
Flat new tummy, trim your midrift, hone your body, stretch and relax.
Strengthen your spine and improve your posture. Please call for details.
Fee £2.50
Tel: 01788 565702
Friday 1st – 29th
Mon – Fri. 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
The youngest exhibitor to the Stop House so far! Thirteen
year old Dale displays a collection of his handmade traditional narrow boats
Free Entry.
Tel: 01788 890666
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd
10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Stanford Hall, Lutterworth,
Leicestershire
This established show incorporates
a large floral display marquee with some of the countries leading specialist
plant growers competing for the prestigious awards under full Royal
Horticultural Society rules. Whilst the
main emphasis is on gardening the event also caters for all ages and provides
various other attractions to ensure visitors an enjoyable day out. There is a large quality Crafts Village,
falconry displays and other ongoing entertainments. Ample refreshments and bars are provided.
Tel: 01332 830655
Entrance Fees
Grounds
Only Adult £2.50 Child £1.00
Tour
of House Adult
£1.70 Child £1.00
Motorcycle
Museum Adult £1.00 Child £0.70
Tel: 01788 860250
Sunday 3rd
10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Stanford Hall, Lutterworth,
Leicestershire
This is an annual gathering of
Lea-Francis cars including a Concours D’Elegance and a driving Gymkhana. About 50 of these rare cars, motorcycles and
bicycles are expected to attend.
Stanford Hall will be open for tours from 1.30 p.m. as will the
Motorcycle Museum. Refreshments will be
available all day in the Stables Tearoom.
The Leicestershire Flower and Garden Festival is also taking place on
the same day.
Tel: 01788 860250
Entrance Fees
Grounds
Only Adult £2.50 Child £1.00
Tour
of House Adult
£1.70 Child £1.00
Motorcycle Museum Adult
£1.00 Child £0.70
Sunday 3rd
11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Stanford Hall, Lutterworth,
Leicestershire
Stanford Hall is a check point for
this years MSA Classic Car Run. There
will be approximately 200 classic and vintage cars taking part from Mini’s to
Rolls Royce all in superb condition.
Stanford Hall will be open for tours from 1.30 p.m. as will the
Motorcycle Museum. Refreshments will be
available all day in the Stables Tearoom.
The Leicestershire Flower and Garden Festival is also taking place on
the same day.
Entrance Fees
Grounds
Only Adult £2.50 Child £1.00
Tour
of House Adult
£1.70 Child £1.00
Motorcycle Museum Adult
£1.00 Child £0.70
Tel: 01788 860250
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd
10.00 a.m. – 6.00pm
Ryton Organic Gardens.
A dynamic exhibition offering help, information and advice on all aspects of
complementary medicine and environmental concerns. Program of lectures,
workshops and much more
Admission to show will include admission to the gardens
For information and tickets phone or email.
Tel: 01934 813407 or email nheshow@aol.com
Saturday 2nd
FOLK ON THE FOSSE – CHRIS WHILE
& JULIE MATTHEWS
8.00pm
The Black Horse, Marton
For information : richard@folkonthefosse.co.uk,
www.folkonthefosse.co.uk
Entry £8.00 in advance, £9.00 on the door
Tel: 01788 567338
Monday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
6.30pm – 7.30pm & 7.45pm – 8.45pm
The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby
Pilates is an alternative to Yoga. It involves mat work and uses techniques to improve
Strength, posture, flexibility and relaxation.
£3.00 per session.
For enquiries about Pilates contact Trudy.
Tel: 0774 7165959
Monday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
7.00pm – 8.00pm
The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby
Join Bob and Sheila for a pleasant evening of Ballroom,
Latin American and easy sequence dancing.
Beginners Class £2.50 per person, social dancing 8.00pm – 10.45pm £2.50 per
person. Licensed Bar.
Tel: 01788 541516
Sunday 3rd
10.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Benn Hall,Newbold Road, Rugby
Admission £1.00 for Adults, 50p Senior Citizens, accompanied children free of charge.
Refreshments available.
01788 541516
PILATES WITH PAM
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Monday 4th,
11th,
18th, 25th
Brownsover Community Centre, Webb Drive
Flat new tummy, trim your midrift, hone your body, stretch and relax.
Strengthen your spine and improve your posture. Please call for details.
Fee £2.50
Tel: 01788 565702
Tuesday 5th
LUNCHTIME RECITALS
1.00pm
St Andrew’s Church
Sandra Smith (soprano) and pupils
Free but a retiring collection is made.
Tel: 01788 572708 / 565609
Wednesday 6th
5.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby
Admission £2.00, £1.00 for Senior
Citizens and Students
Children under 14 Free
Tel: 01788 541516
Wednesday 6th, 20th
ENGLISH FOLK DANCE
7.45pm
Rogers Hall, Deerings Road, Hillmorton
Tickets £1.00 at the door
Tel: 01788 814446
Wednesday 6th
8.30pm
A-One Club, Market Street, Rugby
Popular local folk-rock band in their scaled down form
Entry £5.00,concessions £3.00
Tel: Simon (01788) 543568
Friday 8th
THE WURZEL BUSH FOLK CLUB
7.30pm
The Royal British Legion, Heath Lane,
Brinklow, Nr. Rugby
Guests – Martin Carthy M.B.E. & Norma Waterson
Map on club website – www.wurzelbush.co.uk
Tickets £6.00.
Tel: 01788 832021 Mobile 07754 787850
Saturday 9th
“DISCOVER WHAT GOES
ON IN BINLEY WOODS” EXHIBITION
10.00am – 5.00pm
The Village Hall, Rugby Road, Binley Woods
An Exhibtion to give organisations and groups in the village a chance to
advertise themselves.
Light refreshments will be served.
Entry free.
Tel: 02476 542971
Sunday 10th
10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Stanford Hall, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
This is the largest gathering of
Alfa-Romeo’s in the country each year, attracting nearly 1,200 Alfa’s. Lots of trade stands and exhibitors and a
Bouncy Castle for the children.
Stanford Hall will be open for tours from 1.30 p.m. as will the
Motorcycle Museum. Refreshments will be
available all day in the Stables Tearoom.
The Leicestershire Flower and Garden Festival is also taking place on
the same day.
Entrance Fees
Grounds
Only Adult £6.00 Child £1.00
Tour
of House Adult
£1.70 Child £1.00
Motorcycle Museum Adult
£1.00 Child £0.70
Tel: 01788 860250
Saturday 10th
Cosford
Depart Rugby 8.00 a.m.
Rugby Aviation Group
Tel: 01788 815823/842167/570054 for details
Sunday 10th
“DOWN THE GARDEN
PATH” – GARDEN EXHIBITION WITH THE RUGBY ADVERTISER
11.00am – 4.00pm
The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby
Come along and find out everything you need to know about your garden.
Exhibitions and demonstrations including outdoor arrangements and flower
arranging.
Free goodie bags
01788 541516
Tuesday 12th
LUNCHTIME RECITALS
1.00pm
St Andrew’s Church
John Merrigan (organ)
Free but a retiring collection is made.
Tel: 01788 572708 / 565609
Wednesday 13th, 20th,
The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby
For more details or times of sessions
Tel: 0117 991 2020
Thursday 14th
10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Stanford Hall, Lutterworth,
Leicestershire
This rally is for specialist built
cars which were produced by the Ford Motor Company at their Advanced Vehicles
Operations Plant at South Ockendon and Halewood. There will be a good selection of Trade Stands and exhibitors and
a Concours D’Elegance. Stanford Hall
will be open for tours from 1.30 as will the Motorcycle Museum. Refreshments available in the Stables
Tearoom.
Tel: 01788 860250
Entrance Fees
Grounds
Only Adult £2.50 Child £1.00
Tour
of House Adult
£1.70 Child £1.00
Motorcycle Museum Adult £1.00 Child £0.35
Thursday 14th
7.30 p.m. – 11.00 p.m.
Abbeygate, Coombe Abbey Hotel,
Brinklow Road, Coventry
4 Course banquet, wine, mead and
Murder Mystery Entertainment
£28.50 per person
Tel: 024 76 452406
Thursday 14th
RUGBY UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
2.00pm.
Betts Hall, 43 Clifton Road
Talk by Age Concern
The U3A offers all local folk over the age of 50 the means to meet
and join groups engaged in many leisure, educational and hobby activities.
Members 50p, Visitors £1.
Tel: 01788 813886
Friday 15th
CONCERT – FRANGIPANE STEEL BAND AND
RUSSELSHEIM ACCORDION BAND
7.30pm
Grandborough Church
Church to be decorated with summer flower arrangements.
Entry £4.00 including refreshments
Tel: 01788 810166
Saturday 16th
Old Warden
Depart Rugby 12 Noon
A spectacular event in very pleasant surroundings
Price £10.00
Tel: 01788 570054/842107/815823
Saturday 16th
SUMMER FETE
12.00 noon – 4.00pm
Brooke School, Primary site, Merttens Drive.
Friends of Brooke School
Tel: 01788 810904
Saturday 16th
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Ryton Organic Gardens.
Plantlife lecturer Mike Watts . An informative, illustrated
talk about British wildplant conservation and the importance of our national
plant heritage
Tickets - £5.00 includes admission to the gardens (50% proceeds to plantlife)
Please prebook
Tel: 02476 308211
Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th
10.00 a.m. – 4.30pm
Ryton Organic Gardens. Over 70 gardens nationwide including several in the rugby area.
Organic gardeners throughout the country will be opening up
their gardens to the general public over this weekend and other dates.
Please call for a free directory listing details of all gardens taking part.
Tel: 02476 308211
Saturday 16th – 22nd
10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. every day
Dunchurch Art Gallery, Southam
Road, Dunchurch
Regular exhibitor at the Royal
Academy Summer Exhibition . Oils, watercolours and pastels.
Free Entry
Tel: 07765 775884
7.30 p.m. nightly except Sunday - 6.00pm. Matinee Saturday 3.00pm
Rugby Theatre, Henry Street
Musical by Irving Berlin, Herbert Fields and Dorothy Fields
Tickets available from Rugby Theatre Box Office from June 9th. Prices not yet known
Tel: 01788 541234
Sunday 17th
10.00 a.m. – 4.30pm
Ryton Organic Gardens.
The theme of today’s activities is Wildlife in the Garden. Learn about building
a pond in your garden plus much more.
Normal admission rates: £3.00 adults, HDRA, RHS, children U/16 free.
Tel: 02476 308211
Sunday 17th
Battle 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
approximately
Stanford Hall, Lutterworth,
Leicestershire
Historical Battle
Re-enactment. Real weapons and cannon
are used firing only blank ammunition.
Their authentic camp site will be open for visitors to wander about and
talk to members of the Society.
Stanford Hall will be open for tours from 1.30 p.m. as will the
Motorcycle Museum. The stables Tea
–room will be serving refreshments
until 5.00 p.m. The Ford AVO Owners Club are also holding their Rally today.
Entrance Fees
Grounds
Only Adult £2.50 Child £1.00
Tour
of House Adult
£1.70 Child £1.00
Motorcycle Museum Adult £1.00 Child £0.35
Tel: 01788 860250
Sunday 17th
10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Stanford Hall, Lutterworth,
Leicestershire
The Rally is for specialist built
cars which were produced by the Ford Motor Company at their Advanced Vehicles
Operations Plant at South Ockendon and Halewood. These include the RS 1600, Mk1
Mexico, Mk1 RS2000, Capri RS 3100 and Twin Cam Escort. There will be a good
selection of Trade Stands and exhibitors and a Concours D’Elegance . Stanford
Hall will be open for tours from 1.30 p.m. as will the Motorcycle Museum.
Refreshments will be available all day in the Stables Tearoom.
Entrance Fees
Grounds
Only Adult £2.50
Tour
of House Adult
£1.70 Child £1.00
Motorcycle Museum Adult £1.00 Child £0.35
Tel: 01788 860250
Sunday 17th
PUBLIC RUNNING OF RAINSBROOK VALLEY
MINIATURE RAILWAY
2.00 – 5.00pm
Onley Lane, Rugby
Train rides on half mile long ground level track.
Entry & car parking free. 0.75p per ride, Children U/3 free.
Sunday 17th
CONCERT BY READING UNIVERSITY SINGERS
4.00pm
St. Peter’s and St. John’s Church, St Peters Road
Concert is followed by refreshments
Tel: 01788 331194
Monday 18th
2.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby
For more information or tickets
phone
For information phone Ian Wright.
Tel: 024 76 630606
Tuesday 19th
10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
The Rokeby Room, The Benn Hall,
Newbold Road, Rugby
Also with Cigarette Cards, Phone
Cards and Coins
Admission 30p
Tel: 01788 541516
Tuesday 19th
LUNCHTIME RECITALS
1.00pm
St Andrew’s Church
Catherine Finnis (cello), Rob Colley (piano), The Program includes first complete
public performance of Tony Read’s cello sonata
Free but a retiring collection is made.
Tel: 01788 572708 / 565609
Tuesday 19th –
Sunday 12th August
SELF ASSEMBLY
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
A group show of emerging Black and South Asian artists who all examine identity
and cultural history through their work. A City Gallery touring exhibition.
Free entry
Tel: 01788 533201
Wednesday 20th
– Saturday 23rd
MUSIC AND THE
PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER FESTIVAL
Rugby College, Lower Hillmorton Road
Please contact the college for further information
Tel: 01788 338632
Saturday 23rd
LUNCHTIME RECITALS
10.00pm
St Andrew’s Church
Concert for St Andrew’s Gift day by young people from local schools
Free but a retiring collection is made.
Tel: 01788 572708 / 565609
Saturday 23rd, 25th, 27th, 28th
ART AND DESIGN
EXHIBITION
School of Art & Design – Rugby College, Lower Hillmorton Road
An end of year exhibtion of art and design work including paintings, textiles,
jewellery, ceramics and fashion items.
Preview Friday 22nd
Tel: 01788 338601
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th
10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Stanford Hall, Lutterworth,
Leicestershire
This event is a well-established
having completed 6 years at Billing Aquadrome.
There will be about 1,000 Japanese vehicles on site over the week-end
with associated Trade Stands and parts for sale. There will be an arena, commentator and a Councours competition
running throughout the weekend with vehicles ranging from 1962 to the present
day. Stanford Hall will be open for tours
Entrance Fees
Grounds
Only To be decided
Tour
of House Adult
£1.70 Child £1.00
Motorcycle Museum Adult £1.00 Child £0.35
Tel: 01788 860250
Saturday 23rd
FETE DAY
Dunchurch Junior School, Dew Close
Entry Adults £1.00, OAPs & U/16 50p, U4s free
Tel: 01788 816155
Sunday 24th
RUGBY RANTS AND REELS
2.30pm
– 5.00pm
The Bandstand, Caldicott Park
Folk music, song and dance.
Entry free
Tel: 01788 562418
Sunday
24th
CELEBRATORY ORGAN RECITAL
Afternoon
Rugby School Chapel
Inauguration of the new organ
Tel: 01788 556207
Sunday 24th
CONCERT AT BILTON
GRANGE
7.30pm
Ravenscroft Hall, Bilton Grange,
Dunchurch
Bilton Grange Festival Chorus and Sinfonia conducted by Nicholas Burt, perform
“St. Nicolas” by Benjamin Britten and works by Finzi and Warlock.
Admission free but retiring collection made. Proceeds to Bilton Grange music
department.
Tel: 01788 810217 / 818212
Tuesday 26th
LUNCHTIME RECITALS
1.00pm
St Andrew’s Church
John Mason & Mike Handford (guitar Duo)
Free but a retiring collection is made.
Tel: 01788 572708 / 565609
Tuesday 26th
RUGBY “TRAFFIC CONGESTION & AIR POLLUTION”
7.30pm
GEC Sports Club, Hillmorton Road
The Rugby Civic Society
Speaker David Burrows RBC
Free admission. All welcome
Tel: 01788 810016
Tuesday 26th
FOLK ON THE FOSSE – THE ANDY
GUTRIDGE BAND
8.00pm
The Black Horse, Marton
For information : richard@folkonthefosse.co.uk,
www.folkonthefosse.co.uk
Entry £6.00 in advance, £7.00 on the door
Tel: 01788 567338
Thursday 28th
WARWICKSHIRE FARMER’S MARKET
9.00am – 2.00pm
Gas Street Market
Tel:01132 536 172
Thursday 28th,Friday 29th
”THE SELFISH GIANT” BY OSCAR WILDE
7.30pm
Woolfenden Hall, Rugby College
The Springboard Theatre Company
Tickets available from the College.
Tel: 01788 338632
Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th
CONTINENTAL MARKET
9.00am– 5.00pm
Town Centre, Market Place and High Street
This is the third year of the event which takes place entirely within the town
centre. Market stalls will be set up selling fresh food, wine, beer, produce
and products from countries across Europe including France, Italy, Holland, and
Germany.
Tel: 01788 572150
Friday 29th – Sunday 1st
EXHIBITION OF CERAMICS
Rugby Theatre Coffee Bar
Exhibition of Ceramics by Carol Wheeler, Lesley French & Bridget Aldridge
Tel: 01788 813279 / 572955
Saturday 30th
- Sunday 1st
FLOWER FESTIVAL CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
WORSHIP ON THE SITE
10.30pm - 4.30pm
St. Peter’s and St. John’s Church, St Peters Road
On Saturday 30th June Edwardian Fayre in the afternoon from 2.00 –
4.00pm. Stalls, refreshments, musical entertainment, games etc.
Tel: 01788 331194
Saturday 30th – 6th
July
10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. every day
Dunchurch Art Gallery, Southam
Road, Dunchurch
Free Entry
Tel: 07765 775884