rugby festival of culture guide 2012

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www.rugbyfestivalofculture.co.uk 01788 5332172

Rugby Festival of Culture, supported by Rugby First and Rugby Borough Council, is back following the success of the first event in 2011.

Taking place in Rugby Town Centre the Festival provides a fantastic platform for local musicians, dancers, comics, artists, writers, actors and singers to show case their talent and be part of what is already one of Rugby’s biggest and most popular events.

In this guide you will find an exciting array of activities that are guaranteed to offer some great fun and entertainment for everyone – to get a quick overview of all that is happening visit the Festival Planner on page 32.

All the events within the guide have been organised by a variety of individuals, local businesses, groups, organisations and volunteers. Without their help the festival would just not happen. They have put in a huge amount of effort and time to bring you what we think is a fantastic programme and one which Rugby can be truly proud of – a very special thank you to all those involved along with our sponsors and supporters.

For all the latest information on the festival please visit our website or follow us on Facebook or twitter. If you attend any of the events and take some photographs or videos why not send them through to [email protected] and we will display them on the website.

We hope you enjoy the festival and take the opportunity to support your local town and community. Robin Richter, Chair of Rugby First Ltd and Cllr Heather Timms

Welcome to the Rugby Festival 0f Culture 2012

Any more questions?‘Still not sure about something? Need to know more about an event?

Phone Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 or the phone number given for the organiser of the event.

Rugby School Events All the events marked with the above logo are part of the Rugby School Arts Festival which takes place from 2nd-5th July. There are limited seats available for all performances so booking is essential, via the Temple Reading Room 01788 556 227 from 18th June onwards.

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Contents

Events Listing ..................5

Art Trail ........................... 15

Picnic in the Park ........ 19

Food Fayre .................... 23

Festival Menus .............. 29

Festival Planner ............ 32

For more detailed information on specific venues please call Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217

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Open-Air Garden Theatre at Catthorpe Manor

Picnic in the grounds of this magical country house venue and enjoy two enchanting shows brought to you by acclaimed touring theatre company ‘Chapterhouse’.

Call 01788 860599 for more information

T: 01788 860599 E: [email protected] W: www.catthorpemanor.co.uk

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Sleeping Beauty. Sunday 22nd July. 3.00pm (grounds open from 2pm)Young and old alike will fall in love with this delightful adaptation, taking you on a thrilling journey all the way to fairyland. Come along in your favourite fancy dress outfit and join the fairytale parade during the performance!

Romeo & Juliet. Sunday 12th August. 7.00pm (grounds open from 6pm)Chapterhouse brings the greatest love story ever told to Catthorpe Manor for this most romantic and tragic tale of star crossed lovers.

Tickets available from Rugby Visitor Centre: 01788 533217 or www.seetickets.com Prcied at £13.50 adults, £9 children, £11.50 concessions,

£40 for a family ticket ( 2 adults & 2 children)Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating.


Starting to Write FictionHave you always wanted to write fiction but don’t know how to begin? Or have you started but got stuck after a few pages? If so, come along to this dayschool and get that novel started!

Venue: The Percival Guildhouse 1Time: 10am – 4pmCost: £21Booking: Essential on 01788 542467Audience: Adults

Rugby and Dunchurch welcome the Olympic Torch On Monday 2nd July between 8:20am and 9:50am, the Olympic Torch will be running through the town and on to Dunchurch before leaving the West Midlands for the final time. The Torch is coming to the town to celebrate the links between Rugby School and the modern Olympic movement, specifically the time that the founder of the modern Olympic games, Baron Pierre du Coubertin, spent at the School. During this time he was inspired by the way the Headmaster of the time, Thomas Arnold, used sport and competition to enhance the learning environment of the pupils.

Venue: Rugby Town Centre and Dunchurch Time: Between 8.20am – 9.50amAudience: Suitable for allFurther information: Please visit www.rugby.gov.uk/london2012

MONDAY JULY 2

Monday 2 to Sunday 8 July

Merchants Inn Cider & Perry Festival

Enjoy over 70 traditional delicious ciders and perries at Rugby’s biggest ever cider festival. Add to that some great music, a selection of hot mouth-watering food, a real cider maker and you will be in cider heaven!

2 July (8pm) - Quiz night3 July (9pm) – Music from Pete Watkins the human jukebox5 July (9pm) – Music from the Bearcats local blues band

Venue: The Merchants Inn 2Time: 12 noon – 12pmCost: Free Audience: Adults


The SAMPAD StoryThis year’s festival exhibition tells the story of SAMPAD (South Asian Arts) through visually stunning photographs. Sampad started its journey 20 years ago from humble beginnings working locally with artists, schools and communities and has been a key organisation in supporting the development of South Asian arts.

Over the years Sampad has established a regional, national and international profile delivering many projects to support the continual development and dissemination of art forms in new contexts and for new audiences.

The arts of South Asian origin are steeped in deep traditions, some of them nearly six thousand years old, and are the products of centuries of co-existence between different faiths, languages and ethnic groups.

Venue: Lewis Gallery 5Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm & 4.30pm - 5.30pmCost: FreeBooking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 18 JuneAudience: Suitable for all

Rugby Reads ‘Mugby Junction’All change at Rugby Station, when Dickensian costumed characters, join commuters on Platform 2, to read aloud short stories from ‘Mugby Junction’, written by Charles Dickens in 1866. Don’t miss your train! (See page 33 for more Dickens).

Venue: Rugby Station (Platform 2) 3Time: 8am – 10amCost: Free Audience: Suitable for all

Willow SculptureWeave your magic in this willow sculpture day course which allows complete beginners to create imaginative forms for indoors or outdoors using a variety of willows that are flexible, long lasting and beautiful.

Venue: The Percival Guildhouse 1Time: 10am – 4pmCost: £21 (additional charge of £10 on the day for willow material)Booking: Essential on 01788 542467Audience: Adults

Elephant’s Graveyard Elephant’s Graveyard is the true tale of the tragic collision of a struggling circus and a tiny town in Tennessee, which resulted in the only known lynching of an elephant. Set in September of 1916, the play combines historical fact and legend, exploring the deep-seated craving for spectacle, violence and revenge. ‘Elephant’s Graveyard buzzes with truth about the consequences of misunderstanding, the invisible but enormous gap between artists and their audiences, and the infernal beauty of Vaudeville’. – The Stranger, Seattle

Venue: OBS 4Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pmCost: FreeBooking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 18 JuneAudience: Suitable for all

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‘A Little Summer Music’Enjoy the splendour of the Temple Speech Room as you listen to a programme of favourite pieces. Richard Dunster-Sigtermans is Rugby School’s Director of Music and for this, his final concert, he has assembled an amazingly talented pool of musicians drawn from friends, colleagues and pupils (past and present) – expect to be entertained with varied and fun music!

Venue: Temple Speech Room 7Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pmCost: FreeBooking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 18 JuneAudience: Suitable for all

The Joker‘Like the line between life and death, so is the line between your soul and the subconscious… it is here that you are, and it is here that I can bargain. It is here that the evil, the good, your past and your future are balanced up.

For when death comes, it is here that you must answer for yourself.’

Venue: Macready Theatre 6Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pmCost: FreeBooking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 18 JuneAudience: Suitable for all

MedeaWhen the great hero Jason, along with his Argonauts stole the magical golden fleece, he was helped by the princess (and witch) Medea. Medea fell so greatly in love with him that she sacrificed her home and family, even murdering her brothers, to be with him. This tragic play begins several years later after Jason and Medea have been living together in Greece with their two children. Jason has just left Medea in order to marry a beautiful Greek princess. The play tells the story of Medea’s passionate love and despair and the lengths she goes to wreak revenge on the people who have hurt her. It really does show that ‘Hell has no fury like a woman scorned’.This production will be in English although there will be some ‘Greek twists’ as homage to the original. Medea is one of the most performed tragedies on the modern stage. Its terrible ending is exaggerated (one hopes) but its themes of love and betrayal are universal.

Venue: Memorial Chapel qTime: 4.30pm - 5.30pmCost: FreeBooking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 18 JuneAudience: Suitable for all

Eisteddfod

Forget Gavin and Stacey and discover the true cultural character of Wales at Rugby School’s first ever Eisteddfod! What is it? A festival of music and literature. Venue: Temple Speech Room 7Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pmCost: FreeBooking: Essential on 01788 556 227 from 18 JuneAudience: Suitable for all

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The Railway Children

The gentle Edwardian lifestyle is about to be turned upside down for Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis...

Mysteriously separated from their father, Bobbie and her family relocate to “Three Chimneys” in Yorkshire. As endless days stretch before them, the family set about establishing themselves and making friends in the village. The all-important railway runs like a life vein through the community and its importance grows – learning from the people in and around it, the children rediscover and piece their family back together as the story steams towards its heart-warming and iconic end.

Wrapped in a blanket of nostalgia, Heartbreak’s award-winning adaptation delivers the heart and soul of this timeless classic and, with inspirational storytelling and uplifting music at its core, guarantees to have the whole family, whatever their age, on their feet and cheering.

Venue: Caldecott Park 8Time: 6pm – 8.30pmCost: Adults £8, Child/Concession £6, Family Ticket £22 (2 + 2)Booking: Essential on 01788 533217Audience: Suitable for all

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Whose Line is it, anyway? Back, by ever more insistent demand, is Rugby School’s very own version of: ‘WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?’- a quite brilliantly hilarious hour of improvised sketches devised by Helen Lawson and performed by our willing victims - er - actors, for your delectation. Last viewed in the TSR in front of a 500 strong audience, who have yet to recover, this show promises to be an event you cannot afford to miss so do not delay in ordering your tickets. You have been warned ...

Venue: OBS 4Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pmCost: FreeBooking: Booking essential on 01788 556227 from 18 JuneAudience: Suitable for all

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Rhyme TimeWhy not join us for half an hour of singing and simple rhymes? So whether it is ‘creepy-crawlies’, teddies or trains there should be something to get your toes tapping.

Venue: Rugby Library 9Time: 11am - 11.30amCost: Free (no booking required)Audience: 0 – 2 Years(must be accompanied by an adult)

Elephant’s GraveyardSee page 6 for further information

Times: 4.30pm – 5.30pm

The SAMPAD StorySee page 6 for further information

A Feast of Musical VarietyMusic is the food of love, and variety is the spice of life. Put the two together and you have the recipe for a delicious event indeed. Come and hear a wide range of solo and ensemble items given by staff and pupils from the school, and sample an hour of musical gastronomy.

Venue: Temple Speech Room 7Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pmCost: FreeBooking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 18 JuneAudience: Suitable for all

Medea See page 7 for further information

Times: 4.30pm – 5.30pm & 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Chapel EvensongCome and experience the spiritual and musical high of a traditional choral evensong. Sung by a choir made up of staff members, you will hear some of the glories of English Church Music. For a period of calm reflection during the busy Arts Festival it is hard to beat.

Venue: Rugby School Chapel qTime: 6.30pm - 7pmCost: FreeBooking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 18 June

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Illustration CompetitionEnter our fantastic competition to illustrate a scene or character from our audio story, “Pinky the dog’s magic surprise” by Sally Tonge. Listen to the story at home on www.warwickshire.gov.uk/libraries/childrenslibrary or bring your library card and headphones to the library.

Venue: Rugby Library (Training Room) 9Time: 3.30pm - 5.30pmCost: Free (no booking required)Audience: School age children and families

Whose Line is it, anyway?See page 9 for further information

Music for everyone A chance not to be missed: enjoy the voices and dramatic versatility of our local operatic society as it begins its 50th year of music-making in Rugby (we bet they’ll inspire you to come to their ‘Yeomen of the Guard’ at Rugby Theatre next February too!); and there’s the bonus of the promise and talent of young musicians from a range of our schools too.

Venue: St Andrew’s Church wTime: 7.30pm - 9.30pmCost: Adults £5, Concessions £3, Children of Primary School age freeBooking: Not required

Flashman! The Musical Flashman! is a brand new musical; the story of Rugby School’s notorious bully. New boy, Harry Paget, tries to make a great first impression but fails. He is given a nickname that he scorns and so decides to create his own “flashy” nickname, which will bring infamy, changing his life forever. It offers captivating tunes and crafty lyrics with music for all ears and jokes for all ages. This is one not to be missed!

Venue: Macready Theatre 6Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm & 7.30pm - 8.30pmCost: FreeBooking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 18 JuneAudience: Suitable for all

Open Mic NightJoin the Squirrel’s open mike session where everybody is welcome whatever their style! From poetry to punk, jazz to classical, you’ll find a warm and friendly welcome along with some great beers!

Venue: The Squirrel eTime: 8.30pm to lateCost: Free Audience: Adults

WEDNESDAY JULY 4


Three Ways into WritingA fun workshop focussed on fiction, memoir and poetry that is open to all levels of writers. Why not give it a go? You may be surprised at the results!

Venue: The Percival Guildhouse 1Time: 10am – 4pmCost: £21 Booking: Essential on 01788 542467Audience: Adults

Flashman! The Musical See page 11 for further information

Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm

The SAMPAD StorySee page 6 for further information

Illustration CompetitionSee page 11 for further information

The JokerSee page 7 for further information

Poems and PintsAn evening of poetry from Rugby Writers and their special guests five Warwickshire Poets Laureate.

Venue: Town & County Club rTime: 7.30pm - 10pmCost: Free Audience: Adults

Bollywood Night KSPARK entertainment brings to the festival a culturally enriching, unforgettable, one-of-a-kind Bollywood night. Blending the best from the East and West, the music and performances are uniquely matched to this occasion. Dhol playing and dance performances by pupils and professionals will leave the audience spellbound and wanting more.

Venue: Temple Speech Room 7Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pmCost: FreeBooking: Essential on 01788 556227 from 18 JuneAudience: Adults

Thursday 5 to Saturday 14 July

Summer Beer & Cider Festival

Sit back and relax, while enjoying the taste of the finest ales, Belgian beers and ciders in an award winning pub with great live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Don’t miss out on the

handmade pork pies and sausage rolls.

Venue: tThe Raglan Arms Time: 12 noon –midnightCost: Free Audience: Adults

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Paella & Flamenco EveningSoak up the atmosphere of Spain with traditional Spanish food, music and dance. Paella served al fresco, if the weather permits!

Venue: Vermillion Restaurant yTime: 6pm (Paella served 8pm -9pm)Cost: £25 for 2 Paella and a bottle of Spanish wine (a la carte menu also available) Booking: Essential on 01788 550222Audience: Adults

County Music Service (CMS) Music Trail

Follow the CMS pied piper through the streets of Rugby and gorge yourselves on a feast of music making from the young people of Rugby.

Venue: Regent Place kTime: 4pm – 6pmCost: Free Audience: Suitable for all

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Music in the StreetsA chance to watch, listen, dance and clap to some good old fashioned street entertainment - all drawn from the local area.

Venue: Town Centre ;Time: 10am – 4pmCost: Free

Rhyme TimeSee page 10 for further information

Percival Guildhouse KnittersCome and learn to knit with the Percival Guildhouse Knitters and Crochet Club. Needles of fun and no experience necessary!

Venue: The Percival Guildhouse 1 Time: 1.30 - 3.30pmCost: Free (no booking required)


Live Jazz and Real Food at Summersault featuring The Nick Gill TrioNick Gill is one of the country’s leading stride pianists specialising in Boogie Woogie and Fats Waller Stride style and Scott Joplin. He has a beguiling singing style and together with Summersault food this will be an evening of many delights.

Venue: Summersault uTime: Music starts at 7pm and finishes at 9.30pmCost: Admission is free but a minimum charge of £13.95 per person is charged for food and drinkBooking: Essential on 01788 543223Audience: Suitable for all

Jazz NightRelax in style with some delicious food from the a la carte menu while being entertained by a live jazz duo throughout the evening.

Venue: Vermillion Restaurant yTime: Open from 6pm (Jazz from 7.30pm)Cost: Restaurant pricesBooking: Essential on 01788 550222

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A trail around the shops and restaurants of Rugby town centre where there will be local artists work displayed. The art trail will run throughout the festival.

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The DK Group are delighted once again to sponsor the Art Trail as part of the Rugby Festival of Culture. As a local company, employing over 300 people, we are proud to be associated with the Festival.

Locations shown on map are approximate

Music in the StreetsSee page 14 for further information

Fabric FantasticUsing recycled fabrics, tie, stick, plait and wrap colourful strips to create beautiful creations to take home. Also add to our group textile hanging inspired by the Olympic rings.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery & Museum iTime: 10.30 – 12.30pmCost: Free (no booking required)Audience: Suitable for all

The Art of Social Enterprise

Exhibition Until 1 September.

Join us for the launch event of our new exhibition ‘The Art of Social Enterprise’. The exhibition is full of colourful craft

work made from recycled materials

created by social enterprises from all

over the world. Come and learn about these wonderful objects and the stories of the makers who produced them. During the launch and continuing through out the exhibition there will be lots of free activities so check out our website for more information: www.ragm.org.uk.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery & Museum iTime: 10.30 – 12 noonCost: Free (no booking required)Audience: Suitable for all

Get Clued up, Get ConnnectedA market place event for young people celebrating the services available for young people as well as the talented youth of Rugby. An opportunity to relax, enjoy and have fun!

Venue: Caldecott Park 8Time: 11am – 4pmCost: Free (no booking required)Audience: 11 to 18 year olds

Street Dance Fashion ShowsA chance to see some of the latest fashions, modelled by the ‘Rugby Street Dance Crew’, with some high energy street dance fashion shows. Supported by the Clock Towers Shopping Centre.

Venue: Clock Towers Shopping Centre o(the clock)Time: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pmCost: Free (no booking required)Audience: Suitable for all


A snotty afternoon with Smell & Bogey and Jason MossRugby FM’s breakfast presenter Jason Moss invites children into Rugby Library for a snotty afternoon with

Smell & Bogey. A chance to get hold of a signed copy of his first book: ‘Smell & Bogey and the Magic Carpet’ and you could win a giant jar of sweets if you can guess how many there are in the jar?

Venue: Rugby Library 9Time: 2pm – 4pmCost: Free (no booking required)Audience: Children and families


SATURDAY JULY 7

Recycled papier-mâché frog mask from Mexico, photograph Neil Thompson

Tour of Rugby SchoolSteeped in fascinating history and positively crammed with old world charm, a tour of Rugby School and its museum is not to be missed. The impressive school buildings and hallowed rugby ground alone never fail to impress. In fact, there’s so much to see, a tour of the school’s highlights takes an hour and-a half with one of the knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides.

Venue: Rugby School Shop pTime: 2pm – 3.30pmCost: Adults £5.95 Concessions £3.95 (Payment in advance.) Booking: Essential on 01788 556169Audience: Adults and older children

The Paper Street Soap CompanyA local band, from Hillmorton, playing acoustic covers of rock and indie bands with a bit of folk music thrown in.

Venue: The Squirrel eTime: 8.30pm – 11.30pmCost: Free (no booking required)Audience: Adults

Live Jazz and Lunch at Summersault The highly entertaining live jazz trio JB3 will be performing outside Summersault or inside if the weather is poor over lunch time. This will be a very upbeat and amusing jazz session with these three accomplished musicians keeping you gripped with their great renditions of popular songs. Combine this with Summersault food for a very satisfying Saturday lunch.

Venue: Summersault uTime: Music starts at 12 noon and finishes at 2.30pmCost: FreeBooking: Not requiredAudience: Suitable for all


Carmen

Rugby Philharmonic Choir, in conjunction with Random Opera Company, present a semi-staged performance of Bizet’s classic opera – Carmen. The performance will be in English. Conductor: Mervyn Bethell. Director: Greg Eldridge

Venue: Temple Speech Room 7Time: 7.30pm – 10.30pmCost: Adults £12, Concessions £10 Booking: Essential, please call Doreen Long on 01788 812802 Audience: Adults and teenagers

SATURDAY JULY 7


St Andrew’s Festival ServiceJoin the congregation and choir, in the beautiful surroundings of St Andrew’s for a special festival service that gives thanks to God for all that is good in Rugby.

Venue: St Andrew’s Church wTime: 10.30amCost: Free (collection only)Audience: Suitable for all



SUNDAY JULY 8

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KA chance to soak up some great music and dance while relaxing with friends and family in the beautiful surroundings of Caldecott Park. Don’t forget your picnic!


Venue: Caldecott Park 8Time: 1.30pm – 6pmCost: FreeAudience: Suitable for all

STAGE RUNNING ORDER

1.30pm Puppet Man2pm Welcome Link with presenters2.10pm Choir Idol winners - Bawnmore Infants School Choir2.30pm Bilton Silver Band (Brass band)3pm County Music Service Glee Kids (Song and Dance children)3.30pm Ju Ju Beat (African drumming)4pm Lawrence Sheriff School Band (Jazz and Swing)4.30pm St Matthew’s Academy of Irish dancing5.10pm Soul Sensations (7 piece soul band)6pm Close

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Monday 9 to Sunday 15 July

The Alexandra Arms Summer Beer FestivalTo help celebrate the ‘Rugby Festival of Culture’ the Atomic Brewery Ltd is holding its Summer Beer Festival in the garden of the Alexandra Arms in James Street, Rugby. It is due to start on Monday 9th July and run for the whole week through to Sunday 15th July. There will be events every day including live music. The Garden of the Alexandra Arms is a great venue and weather permitting it should be an excellent week. Venue: The Alexandra Arms aTime: 11am to midnightCost: Free (no booking required)Audience: Adults only


Tour of Rugby SchoolSee page 17 for more information

CMS Choral FestivalA glittering gathering of scintillating singers from local Rugby schools will gather to entertain and delight in two concerts celebrating the Diamond Jubilee to include a performance of ‘The King with Cold Feet’.

Venue: Temple Speech Room 7Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pmCost: Adults £4, Children £2Audience: Suitable for all

MONDAY JULY 9



CMS Choral FestivalA glittering gathering of scintillating singers from local Rugby schools will gather to entertain and delight in two concerts celebrating the Diamond Jubilee to include a performance of ‘The King with Cold Feet’.

Venue: Temple Speech Room 7Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pmCost: Adults £4, Children £2Audience: Suitable for all

Dukes JettyThe very popular, 4 piece Rugby based band, The Dukes Jetty, with their indie pop rock style guarantee a great evening of brilliant entertainment. Don’t miss out on one of Rugby’s best bands!

Venue: The Alexandra Arms aTime: 8.30pm to lateCost: FreeAudience: Suitable for all

With just a needle and thread talk

The Royal School of Needlework was founded in 1872 and has been teaching the techniques of hand embroidery to the highest standards ever since. Its Studio has also been involved in prestigious commissions from coronation robes to the wedding dress of the Duchess of Cambridge for Sarah Burton last year. This fully illustrated talk by the RSN’s Chief Executive, Dr Susan Kay-Williams will feature commissions, pieces for major public events and work by students past and present, and shows what can be achieved with just a needle and thread. It will follow on from an exhibition of work by RSN students based in Rugby which will be held at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, Floor One in June. You do not have to be a stitcher to enjoy this stimulating and eye-opening lecture.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery & Museum iTime: 7pm – 8pmCost: £5Booking: Places are limited, please book on 01788 533201Audience: Adults, teenagers, students, anyone with an interest in art and craft

TUESDAY JULY 10

Music from Kel ElliotAmazing double bass player, whose songs are upbeat in every sense, with her big voice and the ecstatic support of her band she has people crying for more. Venue: The Merchants Inn 2Time: 9pm to lateCost: FreeAudience: Adults


Open Mic NightSee page 11 for further information

Super Samba with Bateria Acid – Live at The Alexandra ArmsBateria Acid are the Brazilian Samba Sound of Warwickshire and of Rugby Samba School.

Venue: The Alexandra Arms aTime: 8.30pm to lateCost: FreeAudience: Suitable for all

Rhyme TimeSee page 10 for more information


Illustration CompetitionSee page 11 for furtherinformation

Discover Rugby WalkSample some of the cultural and local stories of your town on this early evening walk into the past. Then relax and enjoy the Real Ale served at Rugby’s award winning pub, The Raglan Arms.

Venue: Meet in front of Rugby Art iGallery & MuseumTime: 6pm – 7.30pmCost: FreeBooking: Essential on 01788 533217 Audience: Adults and older children

WEDNESDAY JULY 11

Emporium in your PocketFind local businesses instantly on your Smartphone when you are out and about. Phone numbers, web sites and location maps as well as special offers and vouchers at the touch of a button.

For further information visit www.villageemporium.co.uk

Find local suppliers and events in your area!

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11am – 11.45am The Resident Chef from the kitchen demonstration company

A variety of dishes and cooking skills

11.45am – 12.15pm Heidi Thompson of the ‘Jolly Good Pud Company’

Decorating Cakes

12.15pm – 1pm Ben from the Vermillion Restaurant

A three course meal from the restaurant menu including the skills of smoking, sugar work and risotto making

1pm – 1.30pm John & Sandy Young‘Master Gardeners’

Growing Your Own Vegetables

1.30pm – 1.40pm Jeremy from LoveCoffee Barista Skills (Making Coffee)

2pm – 2.45pm A chef from the Vermillion Restaurant would like to do a ‘Ready Steady Cook’ challenge with a guest celebrity.

Can it be done, Watch this space and lets hope we can find someone ‘up for the challenge’

3pm – 3.45pm Titash Restaurant Wait and see

Please note all times are approximate and stalls may change.

Traders Azure BlueCoffee beans, drinking chocolate cubes & coffee beans coated with chocolate. Woodhouse Farm Pork products from their own farm including sausage & pork bacon rolls.

Hindleys BakeryFreshly baked breads of all varieties, pastries & cakes. Hilltop FarmBeef & Lamb products from their own farm including freshly made hot beef sandwiches and baguettes.

Jolly Good Pud CompanyFresh home made cakes of all varieties and cake decoration accessories.

Master GardenersNothing but free advice on growing & composting.

Cafe NeroIce cream drinks, smoothies, milk shakes & a variety of ‘cafe nero’ cakes.

Honeyfields BeesLocally produced honey & associated products.

Pig Roast Vermillion Restaurant Paella and South African curry.

Vermillion RestaurantChildrens experience stall, making pizza dough, gingerbreads, and maybe a cake decorating competition. Vermillion Restaurant A variety of foods that they create at their restaurant. Ross FitzbertkingCarribean Chef from Birmingham. Jerk Chicken & Jerk Pork, Goat curry and festivals (fried dumplings). FlavoursWide range of speciality pies, pasties and sausage rolls; Cakes, free range chicken, duck and goose eggs.

Tha Kitchen Thai Green Curry, Pad Thai (rice noodles), Stir Fry Egg Noodles & a selection of starters including sweet corn cakes, spring rolls and chicken wings. Tha, is a chef from Thailand and has a restaurant in Kenilworth.

Blueberry PatisserieA variety of freshly made cakes & pastries, quiche’s, homity pies & scotch eggs. Tomlinson PoultryFree range dry plucked chickens with a variety of chicken portions, sausages, burgers, thai cakes and meatballs. Coulter Lane FarmFresh, locally grown soft fruits, including strawberries and raspberries.


THURSDAY JULY 12Venue: Market Place sTime: 10am – 4pmCost: FreeAudience: Suitable for all

A chance to taste, smell and buy some tasty treats from a variety of stalls selling a mouth-watering array of high quality food and drinks. You can also pick up some handy tips from a variety of demonstrations running throughout the day.


Tour of Rugby SchoolSee page 17 for further information


Poems PleaseCome and read your poems or something from your favourite poets or just sit and listen with a pint or two.

Venue: Town & County Club rTime: 7.30pm – 10pmCost: FreeAudience: Adults

Salsa NightA Spanish themed evening which includes tapas, Paella and Spanish dessert, followed by a chance to try your feet at some Salsa dancing – Ole!

Venue: Vermillion yTime: Open from 6pm (dinner served from 7pm)Cost: £20 per personAudience: Suitable for allBooking: Essential on 01788 550222

Three poets walk into The Merchants InnThree fabulous poets from the spoken word circuit who will delight and entertain:

Heather Wastie ... an impressively versatile and extremely engaging comic performer, shortlisted for both the Birmingham and Worcestershire Poet Laureate Competitions in 2011.

Simon Lee ... solicitor by day and poet by night. Simon tackles the pressing issues of today, including why we should love lawyers, why tax is sexy and why we need more modern-day superheroes.

Emma Purshouse ... switches from character to character to deliver poetry which is quick-witted, sharp, bouncy, poignant and funny. She is a multiple poetry slam winner.

Venue: The Merchants Inn 2Time: 8pm - 9pmCost: £3.50 per person (limited tickets available from the bar or call 01788 571119)Audience: Adults

THURSDAY JULY 12


Music in the StreetsSee page 14 for more information

Rhyme TimeSee page 10 for more information


Illustration CompetitionSee page 11 for more information

Stringfest Gala EveningBe there at the beginning with theStringfest launch party. Simple and delicious food at your table in Rugby School’s Temple Speech Room and a menu of music for every taste; folk music, early music on period instruments, sitars, young musicians, classical guitar duets, and Stringfever in classical mode on acoustic instruments.Also featuring Nick Coates & Steve George, young ensemble “Gutted”, and Geraint Owen on harp.

Venue: Temple Speech Room 7Time: 6.30pm – 10pm Further information and bookings: Please visit www.stringfest.co.ukAudience: Suitable for all who enjoy concerts

Live Jazz and Real Food with Thomas “Spats” Langham Trio “Spats” Langham is a performer of international repute. He is one of the great entertainers, a formidable musician with a witty and engaging delivery. This will be an evening to remember. Tom Langham specialises in novelty songs of the 20s and 30s and with his trio, and Summersault’s special atmosphere and real food, you will enjoy a rare evening that will amuse, beguile, satisfy and certainly entertain – don’t miss it.

Venue: Summersault uTime: Music starts at 7pm and finishes at 9.30pmCost: Admission is free but a minimum charge of £13.95 per person is made on food and drinkBooking: Booking advised on 01788 543223Audience: Suitable for all

Vermillion Jazz EventLive jazz duo will be performing throughout the evening. Normal a la carte menu.

Venue: Vermillion yTime: Open from 6pm (Jazz from 7.30pm)Cost: Restaurant pricesAudience: Suitable for all Booking: Essential on 01788 550222

FRIDAY JULY 13



Music in the StreetsSee page 14 for more information

Buckles, Brooches & BeadsPaul Thomson, Keeper of Collections at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry will share his extensive knowledge as an archaeologist to help celebrate the National Festival of Archaeology. The talk will focus on the process of an archaeological dig before moving onto finds of Roman accessories and jewellery as seen in the Tripontium collection.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery & Museum iTime: 10.30am – 12 noon Cost: FreeBooking: Essential on 01788 533201Audience: Adults, teenagers, 16 +

Street Dance Fashion ShowsSee page 16 for further information


Jewellery Inspired from HistoryTaking inspiration from the jewellery of our Roman ancestors and beyond create, vibrant jewellery from recycled materials as part of the festival of archaeology.

Venue: Rugby Art Gallery & Museum iTime: 1.30pm – 2.30pm Cost: FreeBooking: Not requiredAudience: Children and families

Nicola Loud ConcertProgramme to includeMozart - DivertimentoBarber - AdagioGrieg - Holberg SuiteVivaldi -The Four SeasonsAccompanied byLondon Festival SinfoniaLed by Giles Broadbent(bar available at interval)

Venue: Temple Speech Room 7Time: 8pm Cost: Tickets £8, £10, £12, £14 and £16Further information and bookings: Please visit www.stringfest.co.uk

SATURDAY JULY 14

Hi-De-Hi

In association with Samuel French Ltd In this stage adaptation of the hugely popular TV series by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, Paul Carpenter and Ian Gower revisit the 1950s and Maplin’s Holiday Camp with its host of colourful characters.

It’s the start of a new season and founder Joe Maplin announces that he is setting up a camp in the Bahamas. He needs female Yellowcoats to go and work out there and the annual ‘Miss Yellowcoat’ competition will decide who is to go.

Rivalry between the girls is fierce, with Sylvia and Gladys joint forerunners to win the coveted yellow sash. Camp cleaner Peggy, meanwhile, is thrilled at the prospect of a vacancy for a new Yellowcoat and convinces Entertainments Manager Jeffrey that she is the ideal candidate for the job.

Ted is forced to employ numerous money-making schemes when his ex-wife turns up at the camp with a bailiff in tow, and Yvonne and Barry Stuart-Hargreaves send the rumour mill into overdrive when they overhear Gladys escorting Jeffrey into his chalet late one evening.

Hi-de-Hi campers!

Venue: Rugby Theatre dTime: 7.30pm Cost: £10 (concessions available)Booking: 01788 541234Audience: Older families


Meet the BrewerEver wanted to know how beer is made? If so, why not come and watch the brewer at work. After all that hard work you’ll need to quench your thirst so make sure you enjoy one of the many fine beers on sale!

Venue: The Alexandra Arms aTime: 9am – 3pmCost: FreeAudience: Suitable for all

White Men Can’t FunkThe four-piece specialise in funky covers of well known pop songs - from the sublime to the ludicrous, such as their funky cover of Mark Morrison’s Return of the Mack.

Venue: The Alexandra Arms aTime: 9pm to lateCost: FreeAudience: Adults

SATURDAY JULY 14

Date: Saturday 14th July 2012Venue: “The Harvest Centre”, RCCG House, 35-37 Albert Street, RugbyTime: 6pm-8pm Tel: 07721051758 Entrance: £5; Children free

Say Cheese! You may see our official photographer taking pictures during the Festival (they will have an official badge). Photographs

are used for marketing purposes; if you are concerned about where this image may be used, please speak to the photographer directly or email [email protected]



Elgar ConcertIncludingSerenade for StringsNimrod from the Enigma Variations,string arrangement,Elgar String Quartet, 2nd MovementIntroduction and Allegro for StringsSinfonia Reunion Orchestra (Augmented), plus Tyburn Quartet

Venue: Temple Speech Room 7Time: Doors open 4.30pmCost: Tickets £7.50Further information and bookings: Please visit www.stringfest.co.uk

SUNDAY JULY 15

Any more questions?‘Still not sure about something? Need to know more about an event?

Phone Rugby Visitor Centre on 01788 533217 or the phone number given for the organiser of the event.

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Noorani Kebab

Lamb Tikka

Palok papdi chaat

Kola puri Aloo

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Lamb Shank Indian curry

Cingari jinga curry

Murgh ki Malai

Navaratnam koorma

SIDE DISHES

Ponir pepper Mirch

Bangan ki Bhaji

RICE/BREAD

Pulao Rice

Plain nan £12.95 Per Head

12 -3pm – Monday- Friday

3 Courses for £10.00 including a glass of wine or bottle of beer or

soft drink

Starters

Thai fish cake served with an oriental salad

Soup De Jour with crusty bread

Eggs Benedict the collection choose one of the following

*Smoke haddock*Asparagus

*Honey Cured Ham

Tomato, Rocket & mozzarella salad

Mains

Roasted Duck & Noodle Salad with a sticky orange dressing

Bavette Steak, vine tomatoes, salad and chips

Poached Salmon, new potatoes mixed vegetables and a raspberry

dressing

Sausage & mash with red onion gravy

Roasted red peppers, gnocchi, pine nuts, raisins and wild rocket

Desserts

Chocolate tart with raspberries

Apple Crumble and ice cream

Mint chocolate chip cheesecake

Knicker Bocker Glory

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£12.95 for 3 courses(Monday –Thursday only)

Startersa choice of

Tear and Share Cajun Bread Vwith spicy dipping oilOlives and Bread V

Marinated olives, bread, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

MusselsNew Zealand Greenlip mussels served

in a half shell, grilled inCajun butter and served with crusty

bread.Chicken Quesadilla V

Two soft flour tortillas, sandwiched with spicy chicken mix, cheese and salsa.Served with salad garnish and sour

cream.Main coursesa choice of

TacosTaco shells and soft flour tortillas with

beef chilli or vegetable ratatouile.Served with salsa, guacamole, soured

cream, refried beans, cheese and salad.Chicken Fajita Salad

Marinated strips of chicken, flash fried, with peppers and onions and served on

top of mixed greensand tomatoes in a deep fried tortilla

basket and a lime and coriander dressing.

Jambalaya Casa Loco(£5.00 supplement).

Cajun style paella. A classic rice dish with onions, peppers, tender chicken,chorizo sausage, yellow tailed catfish

and prawns. Topped with melting cheese

and finished with sour cream. Served with a side salad and crusty bread.

Dessertsa choice of

Mexican Chocolate PotA little pot of firm chocolate mousse made with fresh cream, brandy and a

hint of chilli.Traditional Spanish Churros

Spanish doughnuts with sugar, cinnamon and a warm chocolate

dipping sauce.Home made cheesescake

Chocolate Brownie Mint Ice Cream Sundae

Chocolate brownies, ice cream and warm chocolate fudge sauce.

Choose any two courses & a glass of wine, beer or

soft drinkAvailable 12.30pm – 6pm

Monday to Friday

Starters

Soup of the day

Crispy duck salad, hoisin dressing

Melon & fresh raspberries

Prawn cocktail, bloody mary dressing

Main courses

Smoked haddock fishcake, poached egg, hollandaise

Piri-piri chicken salad

Ceasar slad, crayfish tails

Spinach and ricotta tortellini

Steak and frites

Desserts

Panna cotta, mango and lime compote

Eton mess

Ice cream selection

Chocolate & cookie pots

£10per person

Sample menu only

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MAHARAJAHStarters

Papadoms and chutney are complementary

Onion Bhaji. Samosa meat or vegetable.

Stuffed PepperSesame Salmon

Main courses

Lal MassTikka Corai chicken or lambShatkora chicken or lamb

Murgh Masala

Side dishes

Bombay PotatoesDall SambaSag Paneer

Rice Selection

Plain RicePilau Rice

Lemon Flavoured Rice

Indian Breads

Plain NanPeshwari NanKeema Nan

Chapati

Dessert

Choose from a selection of ice creams and indian seets

followed by tea or coffee

£19.95 per person

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Monday 2 July Olympic TorchStarting to Write FictionCider & Perry Festival (2 – 8 July)

Tuesday 3 JulyRugby Reads Mugby JunctionWillow SculptureElephant’s GraveyardEisteddfodThe SAMPAD Story The JokerMedeaThe Railway Children“A Little Summer Music”Whose Line is it, anyway?

Wednesday 4 July Rhyme TimeElephant’s GraveyardThe SAMPAD StoryA Feast of Musical VarietyIllustration CompetitionMedeaFlashman! The MusicalChapel EvensongWhose Line is it, anyway?Music for EveryoneOpen Mic Night

Thursday 5 JulyThree Ways into WritingSummer Beer & Cider Festival (5–14 July)Flashman! The MusicalThe SAMPAD StoryIllustration CompetitionCMS Music TrailThe JokerPoems and Pints Bollywood NightPaella and Flamenco Evening

Friday 6 July Music in the StreetsRhyme TimePercival Guildhouse KnittersIllustration CompetitionSummersault Jazz eveningVermillion Jazz Evening

Saturday 7 July Music in the StreetsFabric Fantastic

Saturday 7 July The Art of Social Enterprise ExhibitionGet Clued up, Get ConnectedStreet Dance Fashion ShowsIllustration CompetitionJason Moss - Story-tellingTour of Rugby SchoolCarmenThe Paper Street Soap CompanyLive Jazz at Summersault

Sunday 8 July St Andrew’s Festival ServicePicnic in the ParkIllustration Competition

Monday 9 July Summer Beer Festival (9–15 July)Tour of Rugby SchoolCMS Choral Festival

Tuesday 10 July Tour of Rugby SchoolCMS Choral FestivalWith Just a Needle and ThreadDukes JettyMusic from Kel Elliot

Wednesday 11 July Rhyme TimeTour of Rugby SchoolIllustration CompetitionDiscover Rugby WalkOpen Mic NightSamba Band

Thursday 12 July Food FayreTour of Rugby SchoolIllustration CompetitionPoems Please Three PoetsSalsa Night

Friday 13 July Music in the StreetsRhyme TimeTour of Rugby SchoolIllustration CompetitionStringfest Gala Night Live Jazz and FoodVermillion Jazz Event

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Warwickshire Open Studios Rugby area showcase exhibitionTuesday 26 June to Saturday 7 JulyWarwickshire Open Studios offers a wonderful opportunity for artists and makers to exhibit and sell their work directly to the public through a trail of artists studios and exhibitions across Warwickshire. Come along to Floor One Gallery to see a selection of work by artists based in the Rugby area who are taking part in this years Warwickshire Open Studios. Venue: Rugby Art Gallery & Museum iTime: See www.ragm.org.ukCost: Free Warwickshire Artists’ Annual ExhibitionSaturday 30 June to Saturday 14 JulyWarwickshire Artists’ annual exhibition as part of the 2012 ‘Warwickshire Open Studios’ event. 15 professional artists are showing a variety of contemporary and traditional artwork, including drawing, painting, glass art, textiles, prints, photography and sculpture. All artwork is for sale. Venue: Rugby Art Gallery & Museum iTime: See www.ragm.org.ukCost: Free Oxfam Bookfest and silent auctionMonday 2 to Sunday 15 JulyDuring bookfest a silent auction will be held for two weeks. Items include valuable books, LP’s, homeware and anything which is valuable. Venue: Oxfam, Regent Street lTime: 8.30am – 4.30pm (Monday to Saturday)Cost: FreeAudience: Suitable for all

‘Rugby Reads’ Dickens Relay for Myton Hospice Monday 2 to Saturday 14 JulyAn appeal to the population of Rugby to book in for ‘laps’ of 15 minutes each, to read aloud (wherever they are at that time) from Dickens’ novels or short stories, and collect sponsorship or donations to support Rugby Myton Hospice in its ‘Myton at Home’ appeal. We’d like someone in Rugby to be reading aloud from 8am till 8pm every day of the Festival. Registration and sponsorship forms are available at Hunt’s bookshop, and can be left there or posted to St Andrew’s Church or anyone can leave their name and contact details on 07500 484756 or email [email protected] or go in through the Festival website. An appeal for volunteers to help read ‘Nicholas Nickleby’ aloud from 10am – 3pm, each day of the festival (monday to friday) in the garden of St Andrew’s Church (or inside in bad weather!)

Don’t miss the schools’ presentations of their reading at the Clock Tower on 12.30–1pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday of both Festival weeks

ExhibitionMonday 2 July to Saturday 14 JulyAn exhibition celebrating the richness and diversity of languages spoken in Rugby; showing Rugby around the time of Dickens; celebrating the work of Myton Hospice in Rugby.

Venue:St Andrew’s Church wTime: 10am – 2pmCost: Free

Many thanks to the Rotary club of Rugby, Vodafone Rugby, Virgin Trains, Hunts Bookshop, Barclays Rugby, the Rugby Advertiser and Rugby FM for their help.

1948 Olympians Exhibition by photographer Katherine GreenMonday 2 July to Saturday 1 September Venue: Rugby Art Gallery & Museum iTime: See www.ragm.org.ukCost: Free

Saturday 14 July Music in the StreetsBuckles, Brooches & BeadsStreet Dance Fashion ShowsIllustration CompetitionJewellery Inspired from HistoryHi-De-Hi

Saturday 14 July Nicola Loud Concert with LFSMeet the BrewerWhite Men Can’t Funk

Sunday 15 JulyIllustration CompetitionElgar Concert

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Support your local independent retailers during July by buying one item from one shop – or more if you wish!

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Join us at our launch event to view this exciting new family car. Enjoy some fun family activities. Refreshments provided.

Launch Event 26 June

6pm to 9.30pm

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