News and Events

As part of Rugby Schools 450th anniversary celebrations both Rugby School and Lawrence Sheriff school, pupils and staff have been raising money for the Bradby Club through charitable events. Rugby School sent a rugby ball around the world (#Global Pass) as part of these celebrations, this returned to Rugby in September 2017 coinciding with their Community Day which was again to raise much needed funds for the work of the club. Club Leader John … [Read more...]

John is now a lvl 2 1st4sport weighlifting instructor after undertaking a 2 day British Weightlifting training course at the Powerbase in Loughborough. With the new skills and knowledge gained John can now instruct Bradby Gym users and ensure they have the right training program to meet their needs and goals. Thank you to Warwickshire County Councillors grants 2016/17: Cllr Kam Kaur and Cllr Yousef Dahmash for awarding funds and making this … [Read more...]

In August 2017 the Bradby Club and a fleet of volunteers undertook work to improve the community gym and boxing facilities at the centre. This work relied heavily on good people volunteering their time but also the contributions from local business and organisations. One such business Dulux Decorating Centre supplied all of the paint and equipment as a donation to the good work of the club. We are so grateful to Karen and all at Dulux for their … [Read more...]

Our very own Darron Forrest underwent ABA lvl 1 Coaching course at Tamworth Boxing Club this week. Although Darron has years of fighting experience in a range of disciplines he is now accredited in coaching boxing. This is a great opportunity for the Bradby Club to increase the number of young people who can take part in this valuable activity. Thank you to Warwickshire County Councillors grants 2016/17: Cllr Kam Kaur and Cllr Yousef Dahmash … [Read more...]

Staff and volunteers from Marks and Spencers on Elliots Field Have been raising money to create a community garden at the Bradby Club on an overgrown and disused part of the grounds. After raising the funds through various activities volunteers from MandS came for a day of hard work to clear and prepare the space. Because of this we can now begin to engage young people and community members in producing their own vegetables to be used at home or … [Read more...]

The Rugby Group Benevolent Fund has again pledged to support the work of Bradby's Substance Misuse Worker for a further 3 years. RGBF has funded this work for the past 6 years enabling the worker to support young people experiencing issues around drugs and alcohol and to deliver valuable education in schools and clubs across Rugby and wider Warwickshire. This continued support allows us to continue the vital work already undertaken and continue … [Read more...]

In May 2017 the Bradby Club attended the Pride of Rugby Awards at Coombe Abbey hosted by Rugby FM, WCAVA and CEMEX. Having been nominated for Team of the Year as well as independent nominations for Darron Forrest as Long Standing Volunteer of the Year and Emily Inns for Young Achiever of the Year. Both the Bradby Club team and Darron won their respective categories. Bradby young person Beth Fallon also saw success having been nominated as Young … [Read more...]

Over the past few weeks one of our young people, Morgan - an aspiring tattoo artist - has created a new piece of artwork on the wall at the Bradby Club. Starting with a sketch on a sheet of paper, she used the clubs logo to design an image which she then copied onto the wall, and painted with the help of Brandon. I think its safe to say it looks incredible! Thanks Morgan! … [Read more...]

Another fantastic christmas party with over 50 young people attending! We played some games and ate some food and there was even a few santa hats and crackers. Thank you to everyone who donated food and helped on the night. … [Read more...]

Once again, the Rugby Young parents group sat down to enjoy christmas dinner cooked by Helen at Barnardo's. We enjoyed songs, games and food whilst wearing christmas outfits and paper crowns from our crackers! Thank you so much Helen for cooking christmas dinner for us again, and thank you to all who donated presents! … [Read more...]