by Tracey Saunders | 9 Feb 2021 | News
As we continue to be in lockdown, Hunt’s Bookshop is hoping to help the local Rugby community by launching a Books For Children Fund. They hope to raise £1,000 to donate new books to children from low income families.
Books will be purchased at cost and donated directly to each local school and presented to children in receipt of free schools meals (or registered DS for Year 2 and under) ensuring that the books reach children that need them the most.
If you would like to donate, please visit the GoFundMe page before Friday 12 February, or call the shop on (01788) 551867 to make a donation, any amount you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
by Tracey Saunders | 9 Feb 2021 | News
Would your kids like to build an archaeological site or create a LEGO® Challenges code breaker? Liven up homes schooling with the new workbook from Rugby Art Gallery & Museum with exercises inspired by our town’s heritage primary school children can learn about the history of Rugby and the key moments and people that built the town. through science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
by Tracey Saunders | 9 Feb 2021 | Featured
It may be lockdown still but love is still in the air in Rugby. Our local shops and businesses are going out of their way to ensure that we can still show partners, family and friends that we care about them. It is essential that we all do the right thing for Rugby. We know so many people and businesses are making huge sacrifices to contribute towards controlling this pandemic. Let’s continue to do our part in ensuring we minimise its impact on Rugby by minimising the number of people we see, washing our hands regularly, wearing a face covering and keeping a distance from others.
Some of our town highlights this month include:
- Edward Knights were voted the Best Estate Agent in Rugby by Right Move.
- Terracotta featured in The Times The Best Boutiques To Shop Online During Lockdown.
- Rugby Advertiser featured Hunt’s Bookshop’s Books For Children Fund which aims to raise £1,000 to give children from low income families new books.
- Complete estate agents celebrated their 16th anniversary of their first business in Rugby.
- Negrills Caribbean takeaway in partnership with Nu Gen Care delivered food parcels to local vulnerable families.
- Uber Eats gave Hill Murry a Local Legends badgefor being a popular takeaway choice.
- Baylis & Peet hairdressers launched a new online shop.
- Our round up of 14 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day can be viewed here.
by Tracey Saunders | 11 Jan 2021 | Featured
We’re starting 2021 with the coronavirus pandemic still looming over us and lockdown measures in place. Yet despite these difficulties our resilient local retailers and businesses are continuing to operate safely within COVID-19 guidelines.
Have you told your friends about your favourite small businesses? Whether it’s an online yoga class, food delivery service or birthday gifts, let’s share #shoplocal recommendations to support Rugby town centre businesses and our local communities.
by Tracey Saunders | 10 Jan 2021 | News
Rugby Tap has launched a Tuesday Lockdown Beer Club. If you want real ale delivered to you every week please sign up. You will receive two, four or six litres of beer from one of the local breweries. Rugby Tap will supply the containers, you state how much you want and agree to the delivery every Tuesday until end of March (or end of this lockdown.) The price is still £4.50 per litre and there is no delivery charge for local deliveries. Payment will be via a standing order. To join please text Mike on 07540 490377.
