News and Events

Bradby Club have been guided by national youth work body NYA (national youth agency) throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The NYA have been very responsive providing the youth sector with up to date guidance, detailing the activities and provision that can be delivered. In response to Boris Johnson's announcement on 31st October regarding a 2nd National Lockdown, the NYA were quick to update and release revised guidelines. To summarise what … [Read more...]

On Sunday 25th October, members of the Bradby team and friends, led by Trevor Forrest, completed a 25 mile bike ride (from the club to Draycote Water, 3 laps (a couple of whom did 4), and then back to the club) to raise money for the club and the work carried out. All 9 completed the ride in just over 2 hours - with the help of some incredible support from John’s boys. So far the groups efforts have raised over £1000 towards the ongoing work of … [Read more...]

Its been a difficult time for everyone with coronavirus impacting every part of normal life. The Bradby Club like other small charities cannot escape the difficulties and challenges a global pandemic puts before us. Although we have tried to carry on, the impact on our ability to raise funds and the added costs to ensure we are safe to re-open threatened to substantially dent our reserve funds, placing us in what could have been financial … [Read more...]

Our outdoor and small group youth sessions have now began again! Check our facebook for the most up to date information about what is happening at Brabs! … [Read more...]

As of Monday 27th July Bradby's Community gym and boxing will resume with limited availability. If you wish to attend the gym or amateur boxing sessions you must book this through the club or via a coach. Spaces and times are limited and will be reserved first for regular members. In line with Government guidelines you will be asked to provide track and trace information and be required to follow rules and new cleaning regimen displayed in … [Read more...]

In response to the COVID-19 crisis and the need to close our building and suspend normal services, our team set up various methods of remote support, including regular support calls, Online support meetings, Online Youth sessions and increased social media presence to support young people and the community with their health and wellbeing. Youth Sessions are delivered on ZOOM by our Youth workers Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 till … [Read more...]

The situation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) has progressed rapidly. We have kept a close eye on developments and have taken the difficult decision to suspend our services and activities from the Clubhouse and Community Gym until further notice. The Bradby Club is a community hub that welcomes young people and adults from all across Rugby, and it is for this reason that we feel we must now close our centre in order to protect the … [Read more...]

The Bradby Club finished off their Centenary year by officially opening up the new community MUGA facility which has recently been completed. Re-Activ8 Bradby project was launched earlier in the year as part of the Centenary upgrades and fundraising for the year. Funding was all secured and the project was completed in November 2019. This fantastic outdoor space was in desperate need of attention before the project and although it was seemingly … [Read more...]

With funding from Children in Need, the Bradby Club was able to take 7 young people away in August to Outward Bound in Aberdovey, Wales. This residential experience provides the young people with opportunities and activities that develop and  encourage teamwork, leadership and challenging them to do more than they think they can. It was in Wales, so obviously we saw a lot of rain but in between the rain, canoeing, climbing and leaping the … [Read more...]

Having attended and played football for Bradby in the past we met Richard Overson at last years reunion. Richard and the other members shared fond memories of their experiences at the Club and from the onset Richard expressed interest in helping us out. Almost immediately after the reunion Richard gifted the club with a donation that allowed us to buy resources, games consoles, sporting and gym equipment to further develop the range of activities … [Read more...]