Rugby Communities

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

Our voice, Our Warwickshire: Youth conference returns for 2026

Young people from across Warwickshire are invited to come together, meet new people and have their say at this year’s Warwickshire Youth Conference.
Our Voice, Our Warwickshire will take place on Friday 30 October 2026 at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Ansty Park, with a day packed with interactive workshops, activities, conversations and opportunities to share ideas.

Our voice, Our Warwickshire: Youth conference returns for 2026

07/10/2026

King’s Award for Voluntary Service – Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) 2027, recognising outstanding voluntary groups making a difference in communities across the UK.

Equivalent to an MBE, the KAVS is the highest award given to local voluntary groups and recognises the dedication and impact of volunteers. Awards are made for life.

Nominations close on Tuesday, 1st December 2026.

Find out more and nominate a group.

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Celebrating the outstanding work of local volunteer groups across the UK.

06/10/2026

📣 More dates available for Rugby River Champion training.

This Citizens Science project is delivered by Rugby Borough Council in partnership with The University of Birmingham and aims to give volunteers the tools and knowledge they need to monitor Rugby's vulnerable rivers, including:

💧 River Avon
💧 River Swift
💧 Sow Brook

Sign up as an individual, or as a group, to receive training on multiple river monitoring techniques and join groups of likeminded people.

📅 Book your spot for October 7: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rugby-river-champions-training-afternoon-tickets-2000967756424?aff=oddtdtcreator

📅 Book your spot for October 24: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rugby-river-champions-river-champion-training-morning-tickets-2000969041267?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you can't make the training sessions, sign up to the newsletter for updates on training sessions and the latest news: https://rugby-river-champions-kd1kfs.subscribepage.io/

06/10/2026

At Christ Church Brownsover

06/10/2026