Heritage Weekend – Ryton

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‘Rugby Borough Council is undertaking a series of Heritage Open Days to stimulate interest in the Borough’s history, both to existing residents and potential tourists. These Heritage Days are taking place on back-to-back weekends in September and Ryton residents may wish to take advantage of the local sites being promoted.’
‘A number of the Borough’s Churches are holding events in the theme of peace and reconciliation, and St Leonard’s Church is participating from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 September. Also worth knowing about it Ryton Organic Gardens and Coombe Abbey Country Park offer of free entry to the public over both weekends. Nearby Princethorpe College will be inviting visitors to tour through the historic part of their estate too.’
‘I encourage any interested villager to view the Council’s website where further details can be obtained: www.therugbytown.co.uk/HOD2018. We hope to see many of you at the various events!’
Cllrs. Howard and Deepah Roberts, Borough Councillors for Ryton.

Cllr. Howard Roberts

Wassail 2018

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Come and join us to wassail the orchard on Saturday 13th January. We meet at the Blacksmith’s Arms at 6.00 pm for a drink before processing to the orchard at about 6.30 pm. Once at the orchard there is a short ceremony.
Wassailing refers to a traditional ceremony that involves singing and drinking to the health of trees on Twelfth Night in the hope that they might better thrive. The purpose of wassailing is to awaken the apple trees and to scare away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest of fruit in the Autumn.
Please bring torches or lanterns and wear sensible shoes, the orchard is not flat. If you would like to dress up, please do. Top hats, bowler hats or hats decorated with ivy or mistletoe are traditional. Children may dress up as they wish. Please bring something to make a noise! Saucepan lid and spoon, rattle, drum, bells, whistles etc. We need to chase the evil spirits out of the orchard. The more noise the better!
Come and join in the fun!
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Remembrance Exhibition

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A thank you from the village to The Ryton History Group, Provost Williams and all other groups and volunteers who put together a fantastic display of remembrance on Remembrance Sunday this year. This annual event continues to be well attended.

Phil Lowes & Kate Vigurs from Historys Maid


One of the poppy displays by children of Provost Williams


L-R Jayne Johnson, Mrs. Keeling, Mrs. Barbara Harris of Ryton History Group, Steve Garret of the Ryton History Group with Mrs. Karen Tombs.


Mrs. Keeling admiring Mrs. Whiting year one class display.


Much valued volunteers on hand to serve tea’s and bacon batches!


Borough Councillors Deepah and Howard Roberts chat to Ryton History Group members about the exhibition and next years Heritage Weekend.

The Remembrance Exhibition is always well attended by local residents.

Wroth Silver 2017

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This is said to be Britain’s longest running annual ceremony being recorded as ‘ongoing’ in 1086 and on this site since 1170.
The ceremony takes place at the stone, the base of an old wayside cross, on the mound at the top of Knightlow Hill every ‘Martinmas Eve before sun-rising’. That means on 11 November every year just at first light the Wroth Money is collected from the parishes of the Hundred of Knightlow (this includes Ryton and Bubbenhall) by the Agent to the Duke of Buccleuch. In practice that is about 6.45am but it varies with the first light of dawn. Anyone is welcome to attend. Many people will be regular attenders and will be bringing their children.
The actual collection from the 25 parishes only lasts about four and a half minutes so do not be late!
Many people will already have been to the local pub, The Queens Head in Bretford (CV23 0JY Tel. 02476 542671) for the traditional drink of rum and hot milk. The bar usually opens at 6.00 am
All will then return to The Queens Head for a breakfast and speeches. Please note that breakfast tickets need to be pre-booked directly with the Queens Head, (breakfast cost was £13 in 2014. Included in the price is a glass of rum and hot milk with which to toast the health of His Grace and a churchwarden pipe (tobacco supplied). People will be departing by about 8.45am. Further information on: http://www.wrothsilver.org.uk.

Caroline & Lillian Sutch enjoy a sit down next to the stone. (1933)


You can just see the Mayor of Rugby (in white next to the stone) witnessing the ancient tax being paid.


The Wroth Silver stone which tax from each village is paid into.

Subway Spring Clean

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Volunteers helped wash down the subway recently preparing it for a much needed touch up.
If you would like to join in the fun, the next session is Saturday 27th May. Come any time between 10 o’clock and 1 o’clock.

Subway Spring Clean

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The subway could do with a little bit of a spring-clean – a scrub up and a touch up.
Could you spare a little time to help?
If so, meet us there, with scrubbing brushes and paint brushes, on Saturday 6th May.
Come any time between 10 o’clock and 1 o’clock.
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Calling All Cat Lovers

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TiggersRus Patriarca Mork (kitten)A date for your diary – for ALL Cat Lovers – Sunday 22nd January is a BIG DAY in the Cat World INTERNATIONAL WINNERS SHOW DAY.
This year it will be held in Ryton-on-Dunsmore – yes, a chance to see the Best Cats in Europe, in your area!
There will be cats of All Breeds attending …there will be various kittens from 4-7 months of various breeds, that the Breeders/Exhibitors hope will qualify for this show in 2018.
This is a one day only show, for the BEST OF THE BEST International Winners, these are Extraordinary Cats from all over Europe – for the Cat Lovers out there – why not spend the day meeting these wonderful felines, owners and breeders for yourself – a lovely day out for all the family.
Plus there will be Stalls at the show, with Cat Products of all types, Also Kitty Kats Korner, a stall devoted to Cats, from Clothing, Bags & Accessories to Jewellery, all for the cat lover at reasonable prices, we just all love cats !
The Cats will be Judged on the day by International Judges from Germany and The Netherlands, and England, this is a one time a year opportunity, so do not miss out, the door/show is open to the public from 10am, when you can also purchase Show Catalogue plus see these wonderful winning cats for yourself, meet the owners and quite possibly have a fur baby cuddle…..
We are hoping to meet and greet you all, there is also the opportunity to join our Club, membership applications will be on the door, we welcome all cat lovers whether they are pedigree lovers/owners or pet lover/owners
The Show will be held at
The Sports Connexion
Leamington Road,
Ryton On Dunsmore,
Coventry, CV8 3FL
Please come and meet us:, Cythnia, Wendy, Nick, Kavita or Debbie & Sylvia  we are all here to help !

St Leonard's Church Fête & Football Competition 2016

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Fête 2014 MontageThis year’s church fête is on Saturday 25th June on the recreation with events starting at 9:30am with the football competition, with the fête starting at 12 midday, culminating with the community gathering from 6pm to 10pm.
Events starts at 9:30am with the football competition, which itself is expected to run through to approximately 4pm.
The fête opens at 12 midday, running through to 5pm. Come along and enjoy the food, drink and stalls, such as Games, Raffles, Cupcake Bake-Off, BBQ, Cream Teas, Maypole Dancing, Bouncy Castle & Slide, Jimbo Children’s Entertainer, Brass Band, Cake Stall, Bar plus more…in the late afternoon there will be a mini disco.

Fête CONGA Tent

Fête CONGA Tent


The CONGA (no not that dance, but a COmmuNity GAthering) will start at 6pm, featuring a Steel Pan Band, an Auction of Talents and later, live saxophone from Tim Hammond.There will be food and drink to purchase (the bar remaining open with lager, wine, cider, soft drinks and real ale) but feel free to bring your own food and drinks if you prefer (non-breakable tableware where possible please). Entry to the CONGA is free, although a donation is suggested of perhaps £5 per family.

If you would like to get involved with the event in any way please contact Fiona at fionatetlow79@googlemail.com or Frances at david@wintled.fsnet.co.uk, or call 02476 301283.

May Half-Term Children's Activities

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It will soon be the May half-term…are you already thinking about how to keep your children entertained? Warwickshire District Council have a couple of sporting themed organised activities you might be interested in:

Multi Sports Mania – All Day Sports Camp

Multi Sports Mania May Half Term 2016

SportszoneSportsZone May Half Term 2016

Public Meeting – EU Referendum

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The flag of European Union
There is a public meeting on the EU Referendum taking place on Wednesday evening, 6th April 2016, at The Benn Hall, Rugby, CV21 2LN starting at 6:30pm.
The event has been organised by Rugby MP Mark Pawsey (who supports remaining in the EU) and he will be chairing the event.  Mr Pawsey has invited expert speakers to represent each side:

  • Former Conservative MEP Philip Bushill-Matthews will be speaking on behalf of the Remain campaign – Philip was an MEP for the West Midlands between 1999 and 2009 and served in a number of positions in the European Parliament, including Leader of the Conservative Group.
  • UKIP’s James Carver MEP will be speaking on behalf of the Leave campaign – James has represented the West Midlands since 2014 and currently sits on the Foreign Affairs committee in the European Parliament.

If anyone is interested in attending this free event they should register to avoid disappointment by contacting Yousef Dahmash on 01788 579499 or email yousef.dahmash@parliament.uk.