Coming soon to The Benn Hall:
3rd July 2008
Mike Allen's Mid Day Variety Show - 2 hours of top entertainment, starts 1.30pm, all seats £7, tickets available by phoning 01788 561122. Donations to Air Ambulance. Also, with Mie Allen's Variety Show - Craig Douglas coming to the Benn Hall on the 16th November.
14th July 2008
Tea Dance, 2pm - 4.30pm, all welcome, for further info call Jo on 02476 382331.
26th July 2008
Vectis Auctions Toy and Train Sale . Viewing from 5pm to 7pm on the 25th and on Saturday from 8am to 10.30am. Refreshments available. For further information call Vectis Auctions on 01642 750616 or visit the website on www.vectis.co.uk
5th August 2008
Toy Collectors' Fair with over 80 stalls, thousands of collectables including model cars, model railways, planes, star wars, Sci-Fi and TV related, dolls, teddies, beanies, books, soldiers, Scalextric, action figures, display cases and much more! Refreshments available, 7pm - 9.30pm, adults £1.20, senior citizens £1.00 and children 50p.
11th August 2008
Tea Dance, 2pm - 4.30pm, all welcome, for further info call Jo on 02476 382331.
17th August 2008
NPA Heart Of England Body Building Championships; the midlands heats of the NPA, opens 3pm, admission £10.00, refreshments available. The Natural Physique Association was founded in April 2004 by a group of well respected and influential bodybuilding enthusiasts who got together with a determination to promote natural bodybuilding to the best of their abilities.
26th August 2008
A Rock, Pop and Blues Charity Concert in aid of UNICEF, The Nelson Mandella Children's Fund and Lesotho. 3 local bands will be performing - Shuttle 21, The Dirt Farmers and Stuntdog. There will be a raffle and auction with some fantastic prizes including a signed Coventry City shirt, a guitar, a trip to an off road driving centre and a mounted large scale photograph from local photographer Keith Jones. Tickets £10 for adults, £5 for children available from the Benn Hall. Please visit www.iphlitho.co.uk and follow the Enduro Africa link for more details.
28th August 2008
Mike Allen's Afternoon Summer Variety Show, 2 hours of top entertainment, doors open at 1.30pm, show starts at 2.00pm, £7.00.
30th August 2008
Rugby Vintage Toy and Train Fair - a must for collectors of old toys and trains. 90 stalls packed with purely old toys and trains together with working train layouts, model displays, spare part suppliers and free valuations. Admission £3.50 for adults, £3 for senior citizens and £1 for children, 10.30am - 4pm.
7th September 2008
Bargains From Yesteryear Antique and Flea Market, 9.30 am – 4.00pm, refreshments available. For any enquiries, phone Iain Handy on 01827 895899.
12th September 2008
Elvis From The Heart - A tribute to Elvis through the voice of Tony Martell. Tickets £12 for adults, £10 concessions, starts at 8pm.
13th September 2008
Rugby Soul Club Soul Night with resident DJs Adam and Matt Smart, sprung wooden dance floor, 350 capacity, late bar, record dealers welcome. All-niter 8pm - 5am, for more info phone 07817732468.
14th September 2008
Lace and Embroidery Fair including suppliers of products for lace-making, tatting, cross-stitch, hardanger, stumpwork, goldwork, beading, card-making and general gifts for crafty people! Demonstrations of decorating a bobbin, spangling bobbins and card embroidery. A display of needlelaces by the Guild of Needlelace. Admission £2.50 including ‘taster' sessions, 10am - 3.30pm. Refreshments available, free parking.
15th September 2008
Tea Dance 2pm - 4.30pm, refreshments available, all welcome, for more info phone 02476 382331.
20th September 2008
In The Spotlight Talent Show - open to all unsigned artists and bands wanting to make a career in the music industry. The show is also open to dancers and dance groups. For more info visit www.inthespotlight.mfbiz.com. Tickets available on the website or call 01788 543146.
21st September 2008
Wedding Fair organised by the Rugby Advertiser with a wide range of exhibitors to include cars, cakes, clothes, photography, venues and much more! Fashion shows, demos and live entertainment. 11am - 4pm
25th September 2008
RADFAS AGM at 7.30pm followed by talk on ‘From Japanese Prints To Art Deco: How Japonisme Transformed Western Art' with Marie Therese Barrett MA. All welcome, admission £5.00 per person.
27th September 2008
Vectis Auctions Toy & Train Sale viewing from 5pm-7pm on the Friday and on Saturday from 8am-10.30am. Refreshments available.
28th September 2008
Mind, Body and Soul Fair - psychic & healthy living event to include clairvoyance, massage, crystals, angels and more, refreshments available. 10.30am - 4.30pm
2nd & 3rd October 2008
Bible Exhibition - displaying 'evidence' that the Bible is true! Bible prophecy - science - archaeology - how the Bible came to us. Find out what the Bible really teaches - this is sure to surprise you! Plus children's activity, DVD presentations and manuscripts display. Free admission, refreshments available. Thursday 11am - 9pm, Friday 10am - 7pm. All welcome.
5th October 2008
Bargains From Yesteryear Antique and Flea Market, 9.30 am – 4.00pm, refreshments available. For any enquiries, phone Iain Handy on 01827 895899.
9th October 2008
Pop Quiz in aid of Myton Hospice, £24 for teams of 6, doors open at 6.45pm for 7.30pm start. Phone Sue on 01926 838809.
10th October 2008
Live Music Extravaganza in aid of Warks Air Ambulance & Myton Hospice with Pinkertons, Silhouettes & more, tel 01788 817780.
11th October 2008
Saturday Nite Dance, Ballroom & Latin American with a mix of Sequence and Line Dancing, for info phone 01788 577377.
12th October 2008
Nearly New Sale of baby equipment, baby clothes, toys, games etc in aid of the National Childbirth Trust, 11.30am - 1pm.
13th October 2008
Tea Dance 2pm - 4.30pm, refreshments available, all welcome, for more info phone 02476 382331.
15th October 2008
Railways Remembered Railway Film Show with Rob Foxon 7.30pm.
17th October 2008
Queen Tribute Band with Kings of Queen, 8 till late, tickets £13.00. For more details or tickets phone the Benn Hall on 01788 541516.
18th October 2008
The Face of the Future - finals of model competition. Open to all from 3 years to mature adults. Tel 01788 562729 for info.
23rd October 2008
RADFAS Lecture at 8pm on 'The Gilded Stage: A Social and Cultural History of Opera' with Daniel Snowman.All welcome, admission £5.00 per person.
25th October 2008
Saturday Nite Dance, Ballroom & Latin American with a mix of Sequence and Line Dancing, for info phone 01788 577377.
26th October 2008
Craft Fair - 56 craft tables, children's craft area and refreshments, open from 11am - 4pm, free parking.
28th October 2008
Toy Collectors' Fair with over 80 stalls, thousands of collectables including model cars, model railways, planes, star wars, Sci-Fi and TV related, dolls, teddies, beanies, books, soldiers, Scalextric, action figures, display cases and much more! Refreshments available, 7pm - 9.30pm, adults £1.20, senior citizens £1.00 and children 50p.
30th October 2008
'A Smart Attack of Art' - Children's show for the half term holiday with CBeebies TV presenter Matt Amatt. Tickets at £6 each are available from Hunts Bookshop, High Street, Rugby. Show starts at 2pm.
Regular Events Include:
Weight Watchers -
Every Wednesday, 5pm and 6.45pm. For more details phone 08457 123000.
Blood Donors -
1st, 8th, 22nd & 30th July,
20th August, 2nd & 23rd September, 1st & 22nd October 2008. For more details or times of sessions phone 08457 711711.
Come Dancing -
Every Monday evening except for Bank Holidays. Join Pat and Harold for a pleasant evening of Ballroom, Latin American and easy sequence dancing. Beginners class 7pm – 8pm, social dancing 8pm – 10.30pm, licensed bar. For more information phone 02476 725707.
Tea Dances, Table Top Sales, Toy & Train Fairs,
Toy & Train Auctions, Antique Fairs, Dolls House & Miniature Fairs, Railway
Film Shows and more!!
For details on these or any of the above functions, please contact The Benn
Hall.