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During a game of football on an autumn day in the year 1823, on a ground called the Close at Rugby School, one William Webb Ellis, a sixteen year old pupil of the school, with a fine disregard of the rules....first took the ball in his arms and ran with it, and so began the modern version of this major world sport. Until you've been to Rugby, it's hard to imagine that the world-wide sport of rugby

football took its name from our bustling market town. When you're here next to the hallowed ground where the game began, the atmospheric surroundings of Rugby School will transport you back to the day in 1823 when William Webb Ellis changed the game forever. If you're a true fan of the game, a trip to Rugby can become a pilgrimage as you find yourself delving into the origins of the sport, the history of the players and the uniqueness of the town's connections. This will be an experience you'll treasure throughout life; after all, where else can you stand next to the spot where a worldwide phenomenon was born?

Market Spotlight📸 Wildbite are at Rugby Market Today from 9:00 - 16:00. Wildbite sell a fantastic variety of specialty m...
04/04/2025

Market Spotlight📸 Wildbite are at Rugby Market Today from 9:00 - 16:00. Wildbite sell a fantastic variety of specialty mushrooms each foraged at their peak of season to ensure the best taste and quality. They then sun-dry them as soon as possible to ensure all the hearty and forest flavours stay locked in and are ready to be released in your recipes.Make sure to check them out! 🍄

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Create your own living spring wreath! 🌸 Jean's Flowers Rugby are hosting a living spring wreath workshop on Saturday 5 A...
03/04/2025

Create your own living spring wreath! 🌸

Jean's Flowers Rugby are hosting a living spring wreath workshop on Saturday 5 April from 16:30 - 18-30. For £45 you will get welcome drinks, all materials, expert
guidance, and a beautiful living spring wreath to take home🌼

Book a place here https://www.jeansflowersrugby.co.uk/shop/Workshops.aspx

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Springtime Sip & Shop ✨Bespoke Gifts Rugby are holding a FREE Sip & Shop event on Friday 4 April 17:30 - 20:30.Have a br...
03/04/2025

Springtime Sip & Shop ✨

Bespoke Gifts Rugby are holding a FREE Sip & Shop event on Friday 4 April 17:30 - 20:30.

Have a browse and shop there newest gorgeous items whilst having a glass of fizz 🍾. They will also have Karen joining them from My Rustic Home with all of her handcrafted wooden items.🪄They will have limited spaces with one of there stylists helping you with hints and tips for styling. If you'd like to reserve one of these slots, then please message Bespoke Hairdressing Rugby

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Get ready to swing into Sunday 🎶 Macready Theatre presents Sip & Swing with Frankie Lee and the Casuals on April 13th, f...
02/04/2025

Get ready to swing into Sunday 🎶

Macready Theatre presents Sip & Swing with Frankie Lee and the Casuals on April 13th, from 15:00 - 17:00 . Come along for live music, tasty nibbles, and a bar. This is a 16+ event. Book here: https://ow.ly/hvLY50Vnorq 🍸

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📣 Exciting news for Rugby’s heritage!Percival Guildhouse  has been awarded over £20,000 from The National Lottery Herita...
01/04/2025

📣 Exciting news for Rugby’s heritage!

Percival Guildhouse has been awarded over £20,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to preserve and digitise a 100-year archive of adult education.
This wonderful project will bring to life historical records including course programmes, play scripts, and meeting minutes, creating a searchable resource for schools, historians, and all curious minds 🔍
Want a sneak peek? Visit the Percival Guildhouse Arts & Archive Exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum from 4th-16th June 2025.



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Don’t Miss This Evening Spring Shopping Event!🌸 This Friday La Bella Boutique  are holding a FREE spring shopping event ...
31/03/2025

Don’t Miss This Evening Spring Shopping Event!🌸

This Friday La Bella Boutique are holding a FREE spring shopping event from 17:30 - 20:30. Make sure you join us to check out and support some of Rugby’s independent businesses!🌼

snouts and sprouts catering are attending and they are bringing a delicious mix of sweet and savory treats—something for everyone! 🍰🥨 Don’t miss out!

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Are you interested in learning Calligraphy?🖋Percival Guildhouse have a new course on offer called 'Modern Calligraphy fo...
31/03/2025

Are you interested in learning Calligraphy?🖋

Percival Guildhouse have a new course on offer called 'Modern Calligraphy for Beginners' it's beginner friendly course that walks you step by step through how to create letter shapes and strokes✒

Find out more here https://percival-guildhouse.co.uk/

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29/03/2025

Market Spotlight 📸 Next Stop Naples - Pizza Van are at Rugby Market from 9:00 - 16:00 Today serving up hot, fresh Neapolitan pizzas! Drop by and take your taste buds on a journey to Italy with there authentic Neapolitan pizza, baked in a flame oven for that perfect soft and crunchy crust! 🍕

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Make sure to go to Hill Street Youth & Community Centre’s Spring Fair this weekend 🌸Saturday 29 March from 11:00 - 15:00...
28/03/2025

Make sure to go to Hill Street Youth & Community Centre’s Spring Fair this weekend 🌸

Saturday 29 March from 11:00 - 15:00 with a range of great stalls, a coffee lounge and refreshments all day.

Free parking and disability access throughout. Support your local community🌷

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Don’t forget Rugby Market is on Today and Saturday in Market place! Drop by and support your local traders. 🍎For more in...
28/03/2025

Don’t forget Rugby Market is on Today and Saturday in Market place! Drop by and support your local traders. 🍎

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Join us tomorrow and Saturday at Rugby Market in Market Place!

From fresh fruits & vegetables, irresistible hot foods, to watch repair and clothing. Support local, and shop at Rugby Market! 😀

⛲ Join Rugby Art Gallery and Museum on Thursday 3 April from 13:00 - 14:00  to learn the stories behind the statues in '...
25/03/2025

⛲ Join Rugby Art Gallery and Museum on Thursday 3 April from 13:00 - 14:00 to learn the stories behind the statues in 'Gods in the Garden', a talk from historical gardener Michael Brown.

Statues were placed in gardens throughout history for decoration and perhaps to suggest that the owner resembled the figure in the statue, bravely heroic in the case of Hercules. Who needs TV, when visiting gardens will become much more interesting after hearing this talk?

Book your ticket at www.ragm.co.uk/adultlearning

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Join us on Saturday 26th April in the heart of our town centre for a FREE , fun-filled day with food & drink stalls, liv...
24/03/2025

Join us on Saturday 26th April in the heart of our town centre for a FREE , fun-filled day with food & drink stalls, live music, family entertainment, and a funfair. We'll be showcasing local food and drink businesses and celebrating Rugby's thriving food scene 🥘

Are you a local business? Get in touch with Rugby First for a stall or find out about exclusive offers and promotions to make the most of the added footfall 📩

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