Rugby First

09/02/2026

Supporting our young people's futures 💼 Rugby Library is hosting a fantastic FREE Careers Fair on 3rd March (3-6pm) with local employers, workshops, and career advice for ages 14+.

There will be lots of local businesses and organisations attending, such as Warwickshire Police, Hercules Academy, Warwick University, and more - plus talks and workshops providing practical tips and career advice.

Location: Rugby Library
Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Time: 3PM – 6PM
Free Event, Drop In

To RSVP, please book a place on Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../careers-fair-rugby...

09/02/2026

🎭 THIS SUNDAY - Don't miss this critically acclaimed National Theatre Live screening Macready Theatre

Last chance to grab tickets for The Fifth Step at the Macready Theatre - a "searingly honest and darkly funny" production earning rave reviews.

With "superb" performances and "taut, funny and richly compassionate" storytelling, this is essential Sunday afternoon viewing.

📅 THIS Sunday 15 Feb, 14:00
🎟️ Book now before it's too late!

See original post below for full details and booking link ⬇️

ONE WEEK TO GO 🙌
National Theatre Live screening of The Fifth Step

⭐ Critical Praise
“It’s seriously good to see these two actors back in a theatre in such challenging material, on an open stage that offers nowhere to hide.” — London critics 

“Lowden and Freeman are superb, matching each other step for step… taut, funny and richly compassionate.” — Financial Times

“Whether tender or troubling, chemistry always bubbles between them as they ping-pong through Ireland’s terse script.” — Show-Score critic quote 

“A searingly honest and darkly funny two-hander that grips from the first sip of black coffee to the final, devastating confession.” — Show-Score

“Great acting, funny, great writing, thought provoking, entertaining.” — Aggregate

📍 Macready Theatre, Rugby
🗓️ Sunday 15 Feb, 14:00
🔗 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rugby-arts/national-theatre-live-screening-the-fifth-step/e-bbpmmm

The Rugby Town
Rugby School
National Theatre

09/02/2026

Feel like a glass, a long chat and a slow evening? 🍷 Here's where to visit 👇

The Aviary Bar
Kanko Lounge
The Hideout
Quigleys
The Black Swan - The Dirty Duck

07/02/2026

Get ready for the lion and dragon parade through Rugby town centre 🦁🐉

Join us on Sunday 22 February from 11.30am–3.30pm in Market Place for music, dance, crafts, lanterns and delicious Chinese food. A fun, free day for anyone looking to explore community & culture in .

Celebrate Chinese New Year with us ✨

05/02/2026

Some evenings call for comfort food 🍝
Find your next dinner spot in ✨

Umai
Café Vin Cinq
La Casa Loco
La Dolce Tavola Rugby
saray rugby

05/02/2026

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner... 💐

The Fragrance Shop has shared their gift guide to help you find something special.

Members can enjoy 30% off this payday weekend only, with a great selection of Valentine’s gift boxes and new exclusive fragrance launches, including Valentino Born in Roma Purple Melancholia and Phantom In Love.

📍 The Fragrance Shop, Rugby
🕘 Saturday 9am–5.30pm | 🕙 Sunday 10am–4pm

Limited time and limited stock available.
Shop now, fall in love later.

05/02/2026

Rugby Town Centre / Through the Years 🕰️
The B.T.H. (British Thomson-Houston) Works 💡

Telephonists’ Rest Room, B.T.H., Rugby, 1936 ✨
Inside the B.T.H. factory, telephonists had their own rest room — a small but important space for staff to take a break during busy working days. A glimpse into the lives of the people behind Rugby’s industry.

B.T.H. Mauretania Siren, Power House, 1940 ✨
The Mauretania siren on B.T.H.’s Power House was used for air raid precautions during wartime. It was tested on Friday nights only, as the sound temporarily flattened the boilers — a reminder of both industrial ingenuity and the realities of the era.

B.T.H. Works, Rugby – Earlier 1900s, 1910 ✨
The B.T.H. (British Thomson-Houston) works were a key part of Rugby’s industrial landscape in the early 20th century, providing employment and shaping the town’s growth. Smoke stacks, powerhouses, and workshops reflected the industrial character of Rugby at the time.

📷 Credit – Our Warwickshire / Local Archives

05/02/2026

From us to you... 3x tips for if you're wondering where to visit in 📍 .

As we head into spring and begin to see some sunnier days, why not head into town for a stroll, lunch at Hatty Bakewell's, a sweet treat at thebrownieaddictbakery, or explore some local art at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum? ⛅

04/02/2026

From local shops to places to eat and meet, the high street plays a big part in bringing people together 💬

04/02/2026

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Rugby on Sunday 22 February ✨

2026 marks the Year of the Horse 🐎 symbolising strength, passion and boldness.

From 11.30am–3.30pm in Market Place, enjoy a day full of music, dance, crafts, face painting, lantern making and delicious Chinese food. Don’t miss the colourful parade with lion and dragon dancing — all free and for the whole family 🌟

02/02/2026

A few calming spots in for your daily coffee, lunch or pastry needs 🥐☕

Where's your favourite coffee spot in town?

Hatty Bakewell's
Caffe Vita
Cafe Roj
Kanko Lounge
Central Cafe Rugby

29/01/2026

Pints poured locally (chats included) 🍻
Find your usual here in .

London Calling
The Crown, Rugby
Windmill Inn
The Prince Of Wales
The Bull