The time has come, to wrap things up and sign off for the festivities after what has
been another varied, interesting and at times amazing year of travels.
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Tag: Rugby
Review: Luminate at Coombe 2023 lights up the build-up to Christmas
If there is a sure-sign that Christmas is coming, it is not the Coca-Cola lorry coming to a supermarket car park near you but the sight of twinkling fairy lights from one of the many winter light trails that are now seemingly part and parcel of the build-up to the festive season.
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Coombe Abbey, the Princess and the Gunpowder Plot
In the coming week up and down the country and locally, bonfires will be lit and firework displays will light up the night skies to celebrate Bonfire Night.
Whilst the fifth of November is a time of people coming together for food, drink, bonfires, sparklers and firework pyrotechnics, it is a reminder of one of England’s most notorious acts of treason way back in 1605. The Gunpowder Plot, the failed attempt to kill King James I and his courtiers by blowing up the Houses of Parliament.
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From the birthplace to the home of rugby
Call it fate or the gods of rugby looking down on me, maybe it was even a calling.
No sooner had plans been made and booked for my recent visit and guided tour of Rugby School, the birthplace of rugby football, and exploring the Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum than I receive an invitation. A special one too.
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Where it all started – exploring a scene of worldwide sporting significance 200 years on and all on my own doorstep
Whether you are a fan, player or follower of the sport, it cannot have escaped your attention that this year is something of a big year in the world of rugby.
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Spectacular explosive night at Stanford Hall’s Firework Champions
If you thought fireworks were just for Bonfire Night, New Year’s Eve, wedding days and other special occasions, think again.
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Spectacular festive light trail returns to two Midlands venues with new third regional event announced.
The Luminate Winter Light Trails are set to return this year at eight beautiful locations across the UK with a brand new venue confirmed.
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Seann Walsh, Ken Bruce and The BBC Concert Orchestra among big names appearing at this year’s The Festival on The Close
We are now only a matter of weeks away from the return of The Festival on The Close in Rugby, Warwickshire, where big names at this year’s Festival include Seann Walsh, Horrible Histories Live, The BBC Concert Orchestra, Louise Dearman, Tom Seals and Ken Bruce.
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Review: Luminate at Coombe Abbey 2022
If you are struggling to get into the spirit of the Christmas, there is one thing that will definitely perk you up and get you thinking of all things seasonal. Luminate at Coombe Abbey has returned for a second year and it is just as enchanting and captivating as its hugely successful debut last year.
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