In South Rugby News this week

See local artists in action

23rd June 2022

Local artists have been opening up their works this summer as part of Art in Dunchurch, under the banner of Warwickshire Open Studios.

Stolen horse trailers and motorhome recovered in Rugby

23rd June 2022

Two Ifor Williams Horse Trailers that had been stolen from South Warwickshire, were found by the Rural Crime Team following a report from a member of the public. The stolen motorhome had been taken from the West Midlands and was also found by the Rural Crime Team with officers from Response and OPU.

Princethorpe rated excellent in inspection

🔓 22nd June 2022

A recent report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded ‘excellent’ ratings across all criteria for Princethorpe College. Pupil achievement and personal development were highlights of the college's report.

Sleepwalker sings into Rugby this July

🔓 21st June 2022

The next production from Cawston's Random Opera Company is coming this July with Bellini’s La Sonnambula. Rarely performed in the UK, it will be the first live UK production of this opera in more than 10 years. 

Cawston 10-home development on the agenda for tomorrow's parish council

20th June 2022

Cawston residents were set to discuss the controversial planning application for 10 homes off Heritage Close at their parish council meeting. Concerns have been raised that the land was originally earmarked for community use, rather than residential use.

Shuckburgh event raises £23,000 for farming charity

20th June 2022

A clay-shooting event held on the Warwickshire-Northamptonshire border raised more than £23,000 for a charity which supports farmers.

Art in Dunchurch starts tomorrow

🔓 17th June 2022

We reported on the opening of ‘Art in Dunchurch’ - displays by more than 15 artists at the Fosse House Gallery and neighbouring Inglenook.

In other news…

• Green garden waste and trade waste collections today, Thursday 23rd June: Rugby Borough Council has warned that “due to staff illness, green garden waste collections in and around Dunchurch, Broadwell, Draycote, Birdingbury, Willoughby, Woolscott, Wolfhampcote, Flecknoe, Frankton, Grandborough, Kites Hardwick, Princethorpe, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, and Stretton-on-Dunsmore will be disrupted today. Trade waste collections are also affected.

  Please leave your bin out for collection. We aim to collect your bin as soon as possible.”

• Warwickshire County Council has opened a consultation on sexual health services in Coventry and Warwickshire. The purpose of the survey is to understand people's needs and experiences of the sexual health service. It will help to shape the future service delivery, helping people achieve and maintain positive sexual and reproductive health. You can complete the survey either online or on paper. The consultation is open until 26th June 2022.

• Warwickshire Library & Information Service is looking for young people aged 13-19 who can volunteer for 10-15 hours during the summer holidays. The young volunteers will help Warwickshire Libraries to run their annual Summer Reading Challenge for children aged 4-11, by encouraging children to take part in the challenge, chatting to them about books and reading, updating records and giving incentives, as well as motivating them to keep reading and complete the Summer Reading Challenge. If you love books and are comfortable chatting with younger children about their reading, then this is the role for you! Apply online before Monday 27th June 2022.

Covid-19 figures for Rugby: slight drop in cases

For the week up to 22nd June 2022:

• 18 people had a confirmed positive test result. This shows a decrease of -10% compared to the previous 7 days.

• 1 death within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.

• 87,045 people had received one dose of the vaccination; 83,421 had received two doses; and 66,967 had had a booster or third dose. That’s 82%, 78.6% and 63.1% of the total population aged 12+.

Source: coronavirus.data.gov.uk

Book a vaccine online or attend a drop-in clinic

In Rugby, the walk-in site is at Brownsover Community Centre on Fridays from 9.15am to 5.30pm and Saturdays from 9.15am to 4.30pm (age 16+ only). In addition to the drop-in clinic, you can book a jab on the NHS website.

What’s on

Although face masks are no longer a legal requirement, Warwickshire County Council is encouraging all residents to continue to wear one in enclosed spaces to help stop the spread of Covid-19.

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• Bilton Allotment and Garden Association shop open: Saturdays and Wednesdays, 10am to 12 noon, cash only.

• Draycote Wedding Fayre: Sunday 26th June, 12pm-3pm at Draycote Hotel. A free, family-friendly event, providing the chance to browse experienced suppliers in bridalwear, jewellery and menswear, floristry, wedding and vintage car hire, entertainment, gifts and favours, photography, venue design, and more. Tickets can be pre-booked here.

• Dunchurch Fete: Sunday 26th June, 12pm-4pm at Dunchurch Hall and Sports Field. No entrance fee, parking £5.

• Ben and Soph’s Jazz at the Draycote Hotel: Wednesday 29th June, 7pm at the Draycote Hotel. Tickets are £15 and can be purchased here.

• Art in Dunchurch: 18th June - 2nd July, Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays, 10.30am - 4.30pm (late night opening until 8pm on Wednesday 29th June). See displays by more than 15 artists at the Fosse House Gallery and Inglenook. Part of Warwickshire Open Studios.

• Draycote Running Festival: The next race is on Saturday 30th July 2022 from 10am. Sign up now to run a 5k, 10k or half marathon at the Draycote Running Festival. The race is a great way to burn some calories whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery that Draycote has to offer. The course is a gently undulating loop around the reservoir. All on tarmac, with great views the whole way round.

  Your race entry includes:

  • Free event photographs

  • Official chip timed results

  • Post race goodies

  • Bespoke event themed medal

Church services

Saturday 25th June:

• Sacred Heart Church, Bilton, 5pm mass: public worship and on YouTube.

Sunday 26th June:

• Sacred Heart Church, Bilton: 9.30am mass: public worship and on YouTube.

• St Mark’s Church, Bilton: 8am and 10am communion services at St Mark’s and via Facebook/YouTube.

• Dunchurch Baptist Church: 10.30am service in church and live-streamed.

• St Peter’s Church, Dunchurch: 10.30am communion service.

• Bilton Evangelical Church: 10.30am, in-person and online service.

• Bilton Methodist Church: 10.30am in-person.

Wednesday 29th June:

• St Mark’s Church, Bilton: 10am communion at St Mark’s.

Democracy: coming up next week

Thursday 23rd June

• Warwickshire County Council Warwickshire Police and Crime Panel, 2pm

• Warwickshire County Council School’s Forum, 2pm

Monday 27th June

• Rugby Borough Council Cabinet Meeting, 6pm

Tuesday 28th June

• Thurlaston Parish Council Meeting, 7pm at the Village Hall.

Wednesday 29th June

• Warwickshire County Council Urgent Decision, Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions, 12pm

Thursday 30th June

• Rugby Borough Council Audit and Ethics Committee, 6pm

Foodbank

This week, the foodbank urgently needs tinned fish, tinned meats, savoury biscuits (eg. cream crackers) and quality carrier bags. They are running low on UHT milk and tinned fruit.

There are donation locations throughout South Rugby. See the full list of drop-off points.

There is also emergency free food available at the Dunchurch Library, open during library opening hours (currently until 5pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). Find out more about the Dunchurch Pantry.

Sports reports

Bourton & Frankton Cricket Club

Details from Bourton & Frankton CC

Sunday 19th June 2022: Monks Kirby CC Friendly XI v Bourton & Frankton CC

Bourton and Frankton 155 all out
Monks Kirby CC 156 for 5
Monks Kirby won by 5 wickets

Next match:

• Sunday 26th June 2022, 1pm: Bourton & Frankton CC v Oakfield & Rowland United CC 1st XI

Willoughby Cricket Club

Northamptonshire Cricket League

Details from Willoughby Cricket Club

Saturday 18th June 2022: Stony Stratford CC 3rd XI v Willoughby CC Saturday 1st XI (Division 7)

Stony Stratford 157
Willoughby 158/2

Saturday 18th June 2022: Willoughby CC Saturday 2nd XI v St Crispins and Ryeland 4th XI (Division 13)

Willoughby 154/6
St Crispins and Ryeland 163/3

Next matches:

• Saturday 25th June 2022, 12pm: Willoughby CC Saturday 1st XI v Desborough Town 2nd XI (Division 7)

• Saturday 25th June 2022, 12pm: Great Oakley CC 2nd XI v Willoughby CC Saturday 2nd XI (Division 13)

• Sunday 26th June 2022, 1.30pm: Southam CC v Willoughby CC Sunday 1st XI (club friendly)

Rugby Farmers Mart

This week’s prices per head, at a glance:

• Prime Steers: £2235 (British Blue sold by N J Foster)

• Prime Heifers: £1921 (British Blue sold by P M Jarrom)

• Prime Bulls: £2239 (Limousin sold by Honesberie Farms)

• OTM Cattle: £1616 (Aberdeen Angus sold by P Amor)

• Cows: £1642 (Limousin X sold by K Butcher)

• Prime Lamb SQQ: £157 (Texel X sold by BF Humphrey & Sons)

• Prime Lambs: £206 (Charollais sold by F J Tombs & Son)

• Prime Hogg SQQ: Avg £106.50

• Prime Hoggs: £151

• Ewes: £181 (Texel sold by Park End Farming)

Rugby Farmers Mart is held on a Monday at the Charolais Pavilion, Avenue M, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2RG.

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