Warwickshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe showed faith and support in the work being undertaken by Bradby Club for Young People. This Month Philip provided funding through the PCC grant scheme 2018-19 to Bradby to undertake much needed one to one support as part of our targeted issue based youth work and support projects. The funds enable us to provide further intensive support and mentoring to young people with additional or … [Read more...]
29th May 1961 Charitable Trust
The Bradby Club received some generous funding from 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust in support of our Centenary Fundraising Appeal. The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust has long supported the work of Bradby and after hearing about our Centenary and our fundraising goals were keen to help. The funding support we receive from them is invaluable in keeping the Bradby Club going and enabling us to provide positive opportunities, activities and learning … [Read more...]
Quiz Night Triumph
On Friday 16th February Bradby Fundraising volunteers with the support of Rugby School, Chartwell's and Mark Pawsey MP delivered Bradby's annual quiz night. Held at Rugby School Sports Cafe with catering by Chartwell's and Mark Pawsey MP as the quiz master guests enjoyed an evening of fun, food and some light-hearted team competition. With some generous donations throughout the night added to the ticket costs the event raised nearly £1500 … [Read more...]
Generous Gift from Rugby Round Table 113
On behalf of the young people, staff, volunteers and trustees the Bradby Club sends thanks and gratitude for the generosity and continued support of Rugby Round Table 113 towards Bradby and the work we undertake. Rugby Round Table have supported Bradby for many years making numerous donations and this week presented Club Leader John Robertson with a cheque that would enable the purchase of 3 new laptops to be used at the centre. This will make a … [Read more...]
Lee Races to the Stones for Bradby’s 100th
Bradby friend and supporter Lee Stephens will be undertaking the gruelling Race to the Stones to raise funds as part of our Centenary Countdown Appeal. A 100km ultra marathon, ran over 2 days following the footsteps of Vikings, Romans, Dragons & Kings. A km for every year of Bradby’s Service that takes Lee up and along the high ground South West from Lewknor in Oxfordshire to the Thames crossing at Goring. From this point the route rises up … [Read more...]
Centenary Countdown Begins
The launch of Bradby's Centenary Countdown has officially begun with articles in both the Rugby Advertiser and Rugby Observer being printed this week and the release of our Centenary Logo's which will be used up until our 100th Birthday in 2019. #100yearsofBrabs The club was started back in 1919 as a ‘Club for the boys of Union Street’ founded by Canon Bonhote and GF Bradby, masters at Rugby School. It was intended to provide a place … [Read more...]
New Team Member
The Bradby Club is delighted to welcome Suman Kooner (photo top right) to the team as the new Substance Misuse/Youth Worker. After a rigorous interview process conducted by trustees and young people Suman was offered the position after winning over the hearts of the young people involved. Suman has a variety of experiences working with young people and drugs as well as a strong academic background. Additionally Suman is passionate about working … [Read more...]
Rugby School 450th Anniversary
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...]
BWL Weightlifting Instructor
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...]
Bradby Gym Upgrade 2017
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...]