The Environment Council on behalf of CEMEX, Rugby Borough Council and the Environment Agency will be organising workshop for stakeholders from 6.00pm on Wednesday 17th September at the Benn Hall.

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These are local community-based mutual aid networks in which people exchange all kinds of goods and services with one another, without the need for money. For further information visit http://www.letslinkuk.net.

Members of NBCA attended the inaugural meeting of this network earlier this year and subscribes to this newsletter. If you are a management committee member or a trustee of a charity, community group or voluntary organisation you might find it useful.

Click on link to view the July 2008 and previous Trustees Together News issue.

This title contains a treasure trove of advice from financial expert and star of BBC's "Your Money or Your Life", Alvin Hall. Money might make the world go around, but only if you know how to use it, and who better to teach your child all about finance than BBC's "Your Money or Your Life" presenter, Alvin Hall. They'll enter the world of business and economics learning about how money works, from its history to how it grows. An indispensable investment to get your child to understand money and finances - read it together and watch their money grow.

Copies available from all reputable booksellers.

Find out about courses starting in September. For dates and what's on at each centre, visit http://www.warkscol.ac.uk or call 0800 783 67 67.

reNEW Crime & Community Safety Meetings (all held at the NBCA): 6th August 6pm, 24th September

reNEW Environment Meetings (all held at the NBCA): 13th August 6pm, 10th September 6pm

reNEW Roads & Transport Meetings (all held at the Indian Centre, Edward Street): 9th September 6pm, 11th November 6pm

reNEW Health, Education & Families meetings: 16th September 2008 7pm at NBCA
Click here for minutes of the previous meeting.

reNEW Committee Meetings (all held at the NBCA unless otherwise stated): 17th September 6.30pm

Rugby Town West Locality Panels
24th September 6pm at Overslade Community Centre, Buchanan Road. Click to view flyer, agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
18th December 2008 7pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lime Tree Avenue, Bilton

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At this meeting Navin Mistry was re-appointed chairman and Martin Sparks appointed secretary.

Overflowing drains and sewers in Avenue Road and Bridget Street were raised yet again. Our RBC facilitator, Jamie Tallon, will take this up with Paul Cowley (WCC Highways Dept).

Parking and traffic problems in various parts of the area, including an apparent used car sales site at the corners of Glebe Crescent, were discussed and actions are progressing. Doug Hodkinson (Cty Cllr) reported that WCC will consult with residents re a one-way system in Glebe Crescent and if residents want this it will be done. Doug had also spoken to WCC officers about “rat-runs” on Jubilee St and Seabroke Ave/Bloxam Gardens and this is being looked at. Jamie said that RBC will consult with residents re parking problems at Rowland St and Victoria Ave. RBC are also going to line out Jubilee St car park properly.

Doug told the meeting that the Lawford road crossings were now at the consultation stage, and the scheme could be approved by Sept/Oct, depending on objections. He also said that the confusing signage on Lawford Road will be rationalised with the coming of the RWRR. He is taking up with WCC the fitting of “speed flashers” on Lawford Road.
Martin raised the outstanding re-surfacing work at Jubilee St/Bridle Road (Jubilee Park), also the dropped kerb promised by RBC for the park? Jamie will look into this.
Ben is awaiting a response from WCC re the groups “Safer Routes to Schools” project.

Next meetings: - Tues, 12th Aug. 2008 (Future Projects only); Tues. 9th Sept (Usual ordinary meeting). Both at Indian Club, 6.00pm. Also on Wed 20th Aug is the all-group Swap-shop meeting at NBCA 6.00pm.

The vacancy is for a Disability Project Co-ordinator. The closing date for all applications is 12noon on Wednesday 6th August 2008.

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Please click on the title link to view activities offered by the Addison Road Family Centre, Rugby CLC, St Oswald's Sunbeams Parent and Toddler group, Oakfield Children's Centre and much more.

In addition, the Rugby Sports directory is a comprehensive guide to sports clubs in Rugby Borough provides a wealth of information on what activities are on offer by whom, where and when and for how much. Copies can be obtained from the Town Hall. For further information on the work of the Sport and Recreation team, please call 01788 533704/ 533749, Fax: 01788 533707 or email sportsdevelopment@rugby.gov.uk

The New Bilton Community Association supported Rugby Young Carers by applying for funding to reNEW, the Rugby Borough Council urban regeneration programme for an allotment for an allotment and by giving a hand on the Big Day on 23rd June. The Volunteer Centre found a group of keen posties(well, post office finance people really) from across the country to help them clean up their allotment act. It was a brilliant, sunny day and the posties worked very, very hard as can be seen from the before and after pictures. The Redrow Site Manager, Ian, very generously donated pallets, planks and bricks. Thank you, Ian. A Young Carer was there to plant a pear tree to christen the official opening of the allotment at Paragon Pits Allotments near Willans Green.

THE BUTLIN AND ELBOROW HOUSING TRUST REGISTERED CHARITY NO 213568

Have you ever walked down Stephen Street and wondered about the bungalows set back behind the railings? They are the Catherine Butlin Almshouses that are now owned by the Butlin and Elborow Housing Trust, a registered charity. The charity was first established in 1906 to provide living accommodation for six elderly poor ladies in one bed roomed accommodation. Recently the charity has merged with another almshouse charity in the town and provides accommodation on two sites.

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STOP PRESS!!!!
Worried about drugs? If any drug issues are affecting you and your family and friends, please drop in to see us every Wednesday between 2 and 4 pm at the New Bilton Community Centre, 1 Gladstone Street. Our service is confidential. For further information, please contact Giuliana Davies, Cranstoun Drug Services, 1 Regent Place, Rugby CV21 2PJ, tel 01788 569 582, email sdavies@cranstoun.org.uk.

Cranston Drug Services, Warwickshire - a community drug agency. Please click here and here to find out more.

For the article written by Edward Palusinski, Chair of reNEW Local Economy Group, click on the title link.

The New Bilton Family Cook Book was launched on 14th April 2008 at the New Bilton Community Association (NBCA) Centre, 1 Gladstone Street. Over 35 residents, invited guests from the voluntary and statutory sectors, members of the local press, councillors and the Mayor attended. Food cooked from recipes in the book was on offer - and much enjoyed by all. The recipe book is in a ringbinder folder so that it can be added to as an when recipes become available on the website. Residents are invited to contribute recipes by sending them to the NBCA website www.newbiltonrugby.co.uk for the attention of Sheela Hammond, Editor of the cook book. Contributions from children will be welcome too. The cook books will be available from local churches, schools, the Oakfield Children Centre and other organisations that request them from 1st May 2008. Happy Eating!!




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Our cookbook in the news!: coventrytelegraph.net

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Green-fingered volunteers required for preparation and maintenance/caretaking of Rugby Young Carer's New Bilton community allotment. If you have time to donate, please contact Naomi on Rugby 01788 553 331 or 0708 025 794 or email y.carers@rugbycvs.org.uk

Shopmobility is helping hundreds of residents and visitors to visit town centres for shopping, leisure and recreation

Here to help people with mobility difficulties. Our details on the Coventry, Bedworth, Nuneaton, Stratford and Leamington schemes ensure you get a smooth ride. All schemes provide electric scooters and wheel chairs for those with permanent or temporary limited disability. Some schemes are agents for the sale of scooters and accessories.

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At present there are no plans for a shopmobility scheme in Rugby.

Can you answer yes to some or all of these questions? If you can, we want to hear from you!

* Do you consider yourself to have come from an ethnic minority background?
* Are you in a shared or dual-heritage relationship, or are you a single person?
* Are you interested in Adoption?
* Do you live in, or just over the borders of Warwickshire?

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Neighbourhood Watch works! If you’re interested in setting-up a Neighbourhood Watch in your street or want to know if there’s already one up-and-running, please call 01788 533 575, email info@rugbynhw.co.uk, or write to Rugby Borough Neighbourhood Watch, c/o The Retreat, Newbold Road, Rugby, CV21 2LG. Visit the website at www.rugbynhw.co.uk
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The first issue of this new magazine for Rugby women was published in January 2008. Contains addresses and contacts of companies that provide pampering, travel, fitness, food, courses, shopping etc. For further information visit www.thingsforme.co.uk or if you have any enquiries, email emily@thingsforme.co.uk

Central Networks - Safer Environment Fund has launched a new fund to support community projects that will have a positive and lasting impact on the local environment.

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The Minibus Brokerage Scheme is now available for bookings in the evenings and weekends as well as 9am to 5pm.

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The New Year brings an exciting opportunity for girls and young women aged 14 to 25 to enjoy some great activities, make new friends, gain experience and awards to add to their National Record of Achievement and CV.

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The Tenant Times is a quarterly newsletter sent to all of the Council's tenants. It is compiled and written by an editorial panel consisting of tenants and council officers.

Please click the following link to download the latest edition.

The Rugby Borough Credit Union is located within Rugby CVS and is vitally important in tackling issues of financial exclusion,enjoy reading their e-zine packed with lots of savings and investment ideas.