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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?

This Saturday Rugby Library & Information Centre are holding a FREE author event. Take a look at the post below to book ...
24/01/2025

This Saturday Rugby Library & Information Centre are holding a FREE author event. Take a look at the post below to book tickets.

For more information and more events in The Rugby Town visit https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/what-s-on

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🚨 This Saturday! 🚨

We're really looking forward to our first author event of 2025! This Saturday morning we will be joined by the amazing author Iqbal Hussain, who will be talking about his book, Northern Boy. 📖

Billy Elliot meets Bend it like Beckham in this unforgettable debut about aiming high and defying expectation - the perfect uplifting read this year!

Joyful, defiant and dazzling, this is the story of Rafi Aziz – a Northern boy dreaming of his name up in lights. ✨

It promises to be a fascinating talk!

There will be copies of Iqbal Hussain's book for sale at the event too, courtesy of Hunt's Bookshop.

You can book your 🆓 space here: https://tinyurl.com/pbntnw7h

The market is on every Friday and Saturday in Market Place 09:00 to 16:00.📸Each week we will be spotlighting a stall fro...
17/01/2025

The market is on every Friday and Saturday in Market Place 09:00 to 16:00.

📸Each week we will be spotlighting a stall from the market.

For more information visit the website: https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/market



CJ's Events Warwickshire Limited
Rugby First
Rugby Borough Council
Mayor of Rugby

Monty Pythons Spamalot is showing at Lawrence Sheriff School from Thursday 20 February till Saturday 22 February. Don't ...
15/01/2025

Monty Pythons Spamalot is showing at Lawrence Sheriff School from Thursday 20 February till Saturday 22 February.

Don't miss out and book tickets here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/rugby/lawrence-sheriff-school/spamalot/e-lqrrmv

For more information and more events in The Rugby Town visit https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/what-s-on

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Rugby First Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Warwickshire Towns Network Rugby Operatic And Musicals Society

Don’t miss out on seeing this great performance Tonight at the Macready Theatre 🎭 Find out more and book ticket’s https...
14/01/2025

Don’t miss out on seeing this great performance Tonight at the Macready Theatre 🎭

Find out more and book ticket’s https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rugby-arts

For more information and more events in The Rugby Town visit https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/what-s-on



Mayor of Rugby Rugby First Warwickshire Towns Network

TONIGHT!!

Michael Sheen on the big screen at Macready Theatre, Rugby 🎭 bringing professional theatre to your doorstep with National Theatre Live.

Tue 14 Jan, 19:00
Tickets available on the door.
Age guidance: 12+
Running time: 2h 40m with an interval

The market is on every Friday and Saturday in Market Place 09:00 to 16:00.For more information visit the website: https:...
10/01/2025

The market is on every Friday and Saturday in Market Place 09:00 to 16:00.

For more information visit the website: https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/market



CJ's Events Warwickshire Limited
Rugby First
Rugby Borough Council
Mayor of Rugby

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Rugby Visitor Centre, Little Elborow Street
Rugby
CV213BZ

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 1:30pm - 5pm
Thursday 1:30pm - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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Stuck for last minute Christmas shopping? Rugby Visitor Centre has many gift ideas for rugby lovers, creative crafters, children and more! Pop in to take a look and while there, why not visit the wonderful free exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum and have a go at creating your free festive craft. Rugby First

Have you visited the Rugby Open yet? With over 240 artworks on display from more than 140 local artists, it’s the perfect way to take a break from Christmas shopping. And, with many of the artworks up for sale you might even find that perfect gift for someone special. Drop in today or find out more at www.ragm.co.uk/open23 #therugbytown #christmasinrugby #whatsoninrugby Rugby First Warwickshire Towns Network Followers Mayor of Rugby Wolston and the Lawfords Councillors

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