What’s On during May...

6 May, Saturday - The King’s Coronation Live on a Big Screen. Kings coronation event Rugby. A celebration to mark the Coronation of King Charles. The ceremony will be broadcast live on a big screen in Caldecott Park, Rugby. Bring a picnic, blankets or chairs and enjoy a day of free, family entertainment in Caldecott Park Park Road, Rugby. Entertainment will include a Punch and Judy show, a balloon modeller, juggler, stilt walkers and a living statue.

9 May, Monday (and every Monday & Wednesday) 10 - 4 pm (November - March). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints - Oliver Street, Rugby, CV21 2LE. Get warm, enjoy a hot drink, play games, charge your phone and free WiFi.

13 May, Saturday (Second Saturday of every Month) Community Cafe with free table tennis 10.00am - 1pm held at Rogers Hall, Hillmorton. Run by the Community for the Community. Home made cakes and hot food available. www.heartcg.org.

20 May, Saturday - Rugby Repair Cafe January - November 3rd Saturday of every month. 10.0012.00pm St.Andrew’s Church, Rugby Town Centre, repaircaferugby@gmail.com.

24 May, Wednesday - Come along to Barby Village Hall at 2.15 pm for a nostalgic afternoon reliving your youth down memory lane. Ruth Lowe will talk us through her extensive exhibition of the late Mary Quant clothes, shoes and make-up. Tickets £5.00 to include light refreshments from Mary - 07751245412 and Christine 01788 890963.

18 May, Thursday - Rugby Floral Society, Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road, Rugby CV22 6AZ 2pm. Demonstration by Lynda Seabrook (Area Demonstrator) “Twn Sion Cati” (Welsh Highwayman). Visitors £5, Members free. Raffle of arrangements. Ring Heather (01788 522286), for any further details.

21 May, Sunday - Rugby Bikefest 2023 - Join us for a wheelie good day, with the annual ride in, displays and much more. Rugby Town Centre from 10:30 - 16:00 Free event.

25 May, Thursday - The latest ‘Summer Collection’ by Wanda presented by The Inner Wheel Club of Rugby in aid of ‘New Directions (Rugby) at Dunchurch Village Hall. Door open 6.30pm Fashion Show starts 7.00pm. Entry by £10.00 Ticket Only. Bar & Raffle. Tickets available from Wanda’s of Dunchurch or Call 07760 328270.

26 May, Friday - Long Lawford Garden Club meets on the last Friday of each month at Church Lawford Village Hall at 7.30 pm with speakers and social events. Contact 01788 811387. New members very welcome. Do pop along for an enjoyable friendly evening.

26 May, Friday - The Old Murraynians are hosting their LAST dinner @ Rugby Railway Club. 7 for 7:30pm. Tickets are £20 per person for a 3 course meal, wine and there will be a speaker. If you would like to attend please call Bernard Dews on 01788 522754.

1 June, Thursday - Grandborough Farmers’ Market – On the 1st Thursday of every month at St Peter’s Church CV23 8DH from 10.00 am – 12.30 pm. We have 6 regular stallholders selling, bread, cakes, cheese, Manx Loaghtan lamb, Dexter beef, honey, jam and pickles, ice cream, butter and plants. There is a Cafe with home made cakes and sausage rolls, tea and coffee, all of which are £1 each.

3 June, Saturday - Harborough Magna Safari Sale (A cross between a car boot and yard sale) Collect your free Safari Sale map from Harborough Magna Village Hall Main Street, CV23 0HS - walk around our beautfil village to explore the items on sale from peoples front gardens. 10am - 2pm.

4 June, Sunday - Pawprints Dog Rescue Annual Dog Show - Fun Dog Show, agility show, trade stalls, food stalls, music, tombola, tarot reading, and more. Great day out for all the family. Held at Old Laurentians, 31 Lime Tree Avenue, Rugby, CV22 7QT. Pay on entry to show ring. Free parking available. www. pawprintsdogrescue.org.

23 June, Friday - Rugby Rokeby Lions Club Music Quiz at the Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby, CV21 2LN. Quiz will start at 7.30pm £30 per team - max 6 per team. Proceeds in aid of the Air Ambulance. Call 07770 120346 or email rrlcquiznights@gmail.com to register.

24 June, Saturday - Re-enactment of the game and two legend’s matches - In 1823 William Webb Ellis “took the ball in his arms and ran with it” on The Close at Rugby School. The men’s and women’s teams will include and be captained by Wooden Spoon Ambassadors and rugby legends.

25 - 29 June - Join us this summer for a jaw-dropping, show-stopping, chart-topping night of musical theatre, live at The Festival on The Close at Rugby School. Can be booked via https://www.thefestivalontheclose.co.uk/ whats-on-2023/ Details as follows:

26 June, Monday - A Night at the Musicals

27 June, Tuesday - The Cancer Research UK Comedy Night with Seann Walsh & Support mail: catherine@rugbyregister.co.uk

27 June, Tuesday - Horrible Histories Live: Barmy Britain.

28 June, Wednesday - Tom Seals Presents an Evening with Mark Pougatch.

29 June, Thursday - Bruno: A Tribute to Bruno Mars.

Elsewhere At The Festival - Alongside the main stage programme, events take place at other atmospheric venues across the historic Rugby School campus, including Macready Theatre and Temple Speech Room.

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