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27/08/2025

Last few tickets remaining. Grab yours, for what promises to be a great night at The Aviary Bar this Friday evening, before it's too late.

🗓️ When? 29th August 2025 8:30PM-11:30PM
📍 Where? The Aviary Bar, 25 High Street Rugby CV21 3BW.
Ages 18+

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Tickets for Drag Bingo this Friday are almost sold out!

To enjoy the campest night in Rugby, get the last remaining tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drag-bingo-at-the-aviary-bar-tickets-1492346702159?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=429eb668720e5a4aeec88517e49c6216c2d782583219d25ba17ace650d0462fe79e98ca3589591726485d694342d52022094a203d5ec90024f1da57aba8efdeffe3ce7c84258cb492e9978d09f

27/08/2025

Let's take a look at ... through the years 🕰️ Market Day in the 1920s ✨

Henry de Rokeby obtained a charter to hold a weekly market in 1255. The market moved to Church Street in 1953, but is now held in the original location of Market Place.

📷 Credit - Warwickshire County Council

27/08/2025

Step into a world of secrets and shifting truths on Wednesday 17th September at 7pm at Hunt's Bookshop, as Janice Hallett presents her latest thriller, The Killer Question 📚🔪

Each chapter offers a different viewpoint on a chilling murder mystery, daring readers to solve the puzzle before the final page.

At this special event, Janice will talk about her distinctive storytelling style, the real-life inspirations for her plots, and the craft of writing intelligent, suspense-driven fiction.

🕡 7–8:30pm
🎟️ Book via Hunt's Bookshop's website.

27/08/2025

✨ Shine A Light with us this Saturday ✨

In conjunction with our veterans, Shine A Light Childhood Cancer Support presents Rugby Remembers – A Celebration of the End of WWII on 30th August at Rugby Central 🕛

The day starts with a special service at 12pm, attended by the Mayor of Rugby, the High Sheriff of Warwickshire, local dignitaries, RBL branches, cadet groups, and care home residents.

🎉 After the service, enjoy an afternoon packed with activities for all ages — from camouflage face painting and a flight simulator to piano sing-alongs with all your wartime favourites.

A day of remembrance, community, and fun 🌟

26/08/2025

✨ Discover the elegance of Chinese Fan Dance with workshops at Rugby Library & Information Centre 💃

📅 Sunday 14 September
🕜 1:30pm, 2:10pm, 2:45pm

To celebrate East & South-East Asian Heritage Month, the incredible UK China Performing Arts-UKCPA are coming to Warwickshire for a celebration of movement, colour, and culture. Link to book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/chinese-fan-dance-workshops-4537073 ✨

26/08/2025

🌲🚆 3 facts you didn't know (but should) about Rugby 📍🏉

From cosy cafés to bustling independents, is full of life today — but it also carries the story of where rugby began. History is in every street...

Know any facts about our town? Leave them in the comments below ↓

25/08/2025

🌞 Summer isn’t over yet... don’t skip it🌞

Head to TUI in Rugby for last-minute getaways that won’t break the bank. Book in-store and be beach-bound in no time ✈️

📍 13 Market Place, Rugby CV21 3DU

24/08/2025

If you missed yesterdays performances. Don't miss the second installment.TODAY! Sunday 24th August, first showing 11:00, second showing 14:00. Brought to you by Justice in Motion in partnership with Rugby Borough Council & Rugby First

23/08/2025

Join us on Saturday 13th September at 2pm (venue TBC) for a vibrant conversation with debut authors Silvia Saunders, Kate Kemp, and Joanna Miller ✨ Hosted by Hunt's Bookshop 🌟

In this special event, the authors will discuss their debut novels, the writing process, and the journeys behind their breakout books. A must-attend for fans of contemporary fiction and emerging voices.

🕑 2–3:30pm
🎟️ Free entry, limited spaces available.
Reserve your spot via Hunt's Bookshop's website.

22/08/2025

✨ Interesting Finds in ... Izzy Loops ✨

Izzy Loops is a cosy, women-owned lifestyle and gift shop, offering hand-poured soy candles, diffusers, Annie Sloan paint supplies, and beautiful homeware.

📍20 Regent St, Rugby CV21 2PY

Spotted something special in town? Comment below ↓

22/08/2025

August's almost over? You're having a laugh. We will be next month.

Date for your diary 👀 👇

There's going to be lots of reasons to look forward to September's arrival in Rugby town centre. Here's just one - Manford's Comedy Club night at Macready Theatre

✨ A brilliant lineup of top-class comedians including headliner, Paul Tonkinson
🎟 Tickets are limited – grab yours from our website now for a night you won’t forget!

22/08/2025

Extra long weekend? It's so close you can almost touch it.

Head into the town centre this August Bank Holiday and enjoy some of the many events and offers that our local pubs and bars, like the The William Webb Ellis Pub are putting on over the three-day weekend.

Check out our other posts for more details, or stop by the page of your favourite local and venue to see what's on.