What's Going On

01 May 2008

May 5 - Dale Street Methodist Church, Leamington - Lots to see and do for young, old and in-between at free May-Day BBQ event. Hands-on crafts, food, bouncy-castle, music, labyrinth and more. Noon to 4pm.

May 7 - Warwick Probus No 2 Club - speaker Arthur Hamilton, one of the members, who will be giving a talk entitled Colonial and Communist Hong Kong.
The Club, which is for retired professional and businessmen, meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Racing Club Warwick Football Club, Hampton Road, commencing at 10am. with coffee and biscuits followed by a presentation from a speaker. New members are always welcome and can either turn up at any meeting or obtain further details from the membership secretary Noel Taylor on 01789 470308.

May 10 - Warwickshire Local History Society village walk in Ladbroke. Park in the old farmyard opposite to the Church, and then assemble in the church at 2pm for a talk about the church and village. After a walk around this most interesting village (mentioned in Domesday as having two priests) and still with many ancient buildings, we will end by re-assembling in the church for a cup of tea and cakes. The cost will be £8 for members, and £9 for guests Booking closes on the April 26, and application for places should be made to Neville Usher, 6 The Fold, Payton Street, Stratford CV37 6NJ, Call 01789 205 043, email Neville.Usher@ic24.net

May 17 - FOBIPS (Friends of Bishops Itchington School) May Fayre. The theme for this year is Family Fun.  Tug-of-war competition, three-legged race and welly wangling, May Pole dancing, country dancing, games, refreshments and more. 2pm to 5pm.

May 17 - Book sale - Northgate Methodist Church Hall, Barrack Street, Warwick 10am to noon. Admission free.

May 26 - A traditional fete takes place at Ashorne Village Hall and on the surrounding green on the Bank Holiday Monday starting at 2pm.
The fete - featuring stalls, cakes, and teas - will raise funds for St George's Church at Newbold Pacey.

Clubs and Societies

• Amnesty International - Mid Warwickshire group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 24 Freeman's Close in Leamington. Meetings start at 8pm, call Simon Lieberman on 885346 or email simonlieberman@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
• Arnold Lodge Academy of Dance and Drama - Junior Disco at 3.45pm Monday, Street Dance at 4.15pm Monday, and Speech and Drama at 4.15pm Monday to Thursday. Classes open to all, term time only. Call 01676 522030 or 01926 778050 or email irise@arnoldlodge.com.
• The Arrhythmia Alliance - Heart rhythm problems often remain undetected which can lead to complications. For some patients heart rhythm problems can lead to funny turns, faints, blackouts or fits and the cause of these may be difficult for doctors to diagnose. For further details email: info@arrhythmiaalliance.org.uk or or call 01789 450787.
• Bath Place Community Venture, Leamington - cafe open Monday to Friday.
• British Lung Foundation - Breathe Easy Warwick & District. Information, support and understanding. St Mary's Church, St Mary's Road, Leamington. First Monday of every month. 7pm. Each meeting include speaker. Refreshments provided. Call 024 7699 7262.
• Bridge Club, at the Liberal Club, Holly Walk, Leamington, every Thursday, 12.30pm. New members welcome.
• Cafe Clix Internet cafe, Kenilworth - gaming nights. Call 01926 863200.
• Cubbington Sports And Social Club, Windmill Hill - Friday and Sunday bingo sessions.
• Cubbington Silver Band. Practice every Friday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Cubbington Methodist Church Hall All players welcome. Call 01926 426894.
• Friends in Retirement - lunch, second Tuesday of month - except August - at 1pm at St Mark's Church hall, Leamington. Call 01926 421004.
• The Gap Community and Training Centre Warwick - Drop in Cafe every Friday 10am to 2pm, Older Adults Lunch Club, every Wednesday 10am to 2pm, Stay and play for toddlers, every Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am, Meditation every Tuesday 7.30pm. Call 01926 494200.
• Harbury Art Group - meet first Thursday of month in the Tom Hauley Room, Harbury. Day long tuition by artists Nick baldwin. Newcomers welcome. Call 01926 614104.
• Health Walks Every Friday 2.30pm to 3.30pm, starting at Jephson Gardens, Parade entrance, Leamington. Walks are run by trained volunteer walk leaders and organised by Action 21. All walks are less than one hour and on flat tarmac surfaces.
Walks are run by trained volunteer walk leaders and organised by Action 21. All walks are less than 1 hour and on flat tarmac surfaces.
• Heart of England Photographic Society - all Friday evening meetings are held at Bath Place Community Centre, Leamington. Call 07745 782947.
• Holy Communion and coffee - Seasons Restaurant, Warwick Street. First Friday of the month. 10am. For further details call 01926 424340.
• Kenilworth Disability Action Group which meets at Newlands the last Friday of every month at between 2.30 and 4.30pm . Aims to improve the lives of disabled people within the community by monitoring the conditions of pavement, identifying obstructions, ensuring adequate dropped kerbs on pavements are in place, access to building, retails shot, and health and safety issues are dealt with by the relevant government bodies. For further details call 07733 423860.
• Kenilworth Flower Club - meet on the first Thursday of each month at the Methodist Church, Waverley Road, 7.30pm.
• Kenilworth Horticultural Society - meet first Wednesday of month at the Old Folks Club, Southbank Road. Call 01926 853809.
• Kenilworth Town Council - drop-in sessions with councillors at Smalley Place Library, 10am-12pm, every Monday from April 7.
• Kenilworth Youth Club - Kenilworth Skate Park Action Group Mondays 7pm to 9pm, Funk Club Wednesdays 6.30pm to 8.30pm, and club night on Thursdays 7pm to 9pm, at Bertie Road, Kenilworth. Call 01926 855205.
• Kenilworth Wardens Ladies' Cricket Club - Indoor net sessions every Sunday, 5pm to 6pm, at the Clubhouse on Glasshouse Lane. Come along and join in, all ages and abilities welcome. Call 07968 416243.
• Kineton Art Group - meet Monday evenings. Call 01926 640910.
• The League of Friends of Warwick Hospital - raises money to support the patients and staff at Warwick Hospital, which services the local and surrounding community. Buy equipment and help financially with projects such as Cancer Services and the New Children's Unit. Visiting scheme
whereby volunteers come and chat to patients to help alleviate boredom and
loneliness. Call 01926 495321 extn 6881.
• Leamington Breastfeeding Group meets every Thursday and gives mothers a chance to make friends and support each other in giving their babies the best nourishment possible through breastfeeding. A nursery nurse and health visitor are on hand for support and advice, and refreshments and fruit are provided. The free sessions are open to anyone who is breastfeeding or considering breastfeeding their baby. Call 01926 336640 or 01926 339604.
• Leamington Chess Club - meets every Tuesday from 7.30 onwards in The Home Guard Club, 4 Portland Street, Leamington. All welcome. Call 01926 314634.
• Leamington & District Organ and Keyboard Society. Call 01926 424949.
• Leamington & District Twins Club - meet weekly for coffee mornings. 10am to noon at The Mission, George Street. For parents/carers and twins/triplets aged up to five years. Call 02476 212966.
• Leamington Literary Society. Regular talks, poetry group, modern novel group. Call 01926 430996.
• Leamington Parent's Centre - advice and support for parents of children up to the age of eight, at Lillington and Sydenham Primary Schools, 4pm to 4.30pm. Call 01926 422075.
• Leamington Society. Monthly meetings. Call 01926 335952.
• Leamington Spa Probus Club - for retired professional and businessmen - meet second Thursday in month. Victoria House, Willes Road, 11.15am. Speaker followed by buffet lunch. Call 01926 428204.
• Leamington Rambling Club. Regular day and afternoon walks. Call 01926 498668.
• Leamington Share Race Investment Club - meet second Friday of the month at Waverley Day Care Centre, Kenilworth, 7.30pm. Call 01926 421367.
• Leamington and Warwick Magic Society - meet first and third Wednesday each month at the Cubbington Sports & Social Club, Windmill Hill. Call 01295 788206.
• Leamington Cafe Scientifique meets third Monday of month, upstairs at Cafe Rouge, Regent Street. Anyone with an interest in scientific ideas can listen to a short and lively talk, starting 7.30pm prompt, and join in lively discussion afterwards. No tickets or reserved places, no scientific background needed. More info www.cafescientifique.org
• Leamington & Warwick Rotaract - social and fund-raising group for 18-30s. Meet at the Roebuck, 57 Smith Street, Warwick, on first and third Thursday of month. website www.lwrotaract.org.uk, email contactus@lwrotaract.org.uk or call 07761 205097.
• Leamington & Warwick Philatelic Society. Regular meetings at Oddfellows Hall, Clarence Terrace, Warwick Street, Leamington. Call 01926 423685.
• Leamington Winemakers' Circle - meet third Thursday of month at 7.45pm. Lillington Club, Lime Avenue, Lillington. Call 01926 831538.
• Let's Walk walking group - regular walks throughout the year to enjoy usually a four to five mile walk, sometimes with a drink to finish. Everyone welcome as long as they enjoy a leisurely pace with time to stop and stare. For further details call 01926 422535.
• Life Clubs - Weekly sessions offering practical and effective plans, tips and ways of thinking to make the world a better place. The Quaker Cafe, 39 High Street, Warwick. For more information call 01926 422535. Also in Leamington every Thursday at Bath Place Community Venture. For more information call 07698733453.
• Lillington Evening Townswomen's Guild - meets second Thursday of month at Telford Junior School, 7.30pm. Call 01926 771594.
• Lillington Ladies' Choir - light classical songs and show tunes, Wednesdays at Lillington Bowling Club, 7.30pm. Call 01926 427811.
• Line dancing with Wild Bill. Monday and Tuesday evenings. Brookhurst Primary School, Ullswater Avenue, Leamington. For further details call 07725 045533.
• Martial Arts training, Kung Fu, beginners welcome, wear loose clothing,
just turn up. Binswood Gym, Leamington. Wednesdays 6.30 to 8pm.
• Mid-Warwickshire ME group. Call 01926 512340 or 01926 511940.
• Milverton Evening Townswomen Guild - meets first Tuesday of month at 7.30pm. Baptist Church, Chandos Street, Leamington. Call 01926 424386.
• National Trust Mid Warwickshire branch - monthly meetings include talks by eminent speakers, on first Monday of month. Also coach outings, walks and special events for members. Call 01926 856246.
• The Offchurch Woodturning Club - meets first Thursday of month at Offchurch Village Hall, 7.30pm. Call 01926 812651.
• Painting for Pleasure - informal painting class for all ages and abilities, especially those experiencing disabilities and difficulties. At the Westbury Centre, Leamington. Two classes every Wednesday of school term. Call 01926 311356.
• Play and stay sessions for under 5s - Bath Place Community Venture, Leamington. Sessions cost 40p per family. Call 01926 338421 or e-mail bathplace@hotmail.com.
• Physically Handicapped Able Bodied Club - meets Thursdays at Warwick Youth Centre, Coten End, 7.30pm to 10pm. Call 01926 491873.
• Poker - free play no betting. All levels welcome to come along and learn the game. Bar 44, Warwick Street, Leamington. Mondays from 7.30pm.
• Retired local government group - for health and other workers in Warwick, Kenilworth and Leamington. Established 50 years ago. Monthly winter programme of speakers, annual lunch and summer coach trips to various parts of the country.
Social meetings are held in Leamington on the second Tuesday of the month, at 3pm. For more details call us 01926 495036.
• Royal British Legion (Leamington) - live band and dancing on Saturdays, bingo on Sundays, Portland Street. Call 01926 425871.
• Royal Naval Association Male Voice Choir meets Mondays 7.45pm to 10pm at the RNA Club Adelaide Road, Leamington. All singers welcome. Further details 01926 422958 or www.rnamvc.plus.com.
• Royal Warwickshire Regiment Old Comrades Association (Warwick Branch) - meets first Sunday of month 10.30am. Conservative Club, Swan Street, Warwick. For details email desmondmawby@tiscali.co.uk
• The Royal Leamington Spa & District Yorkshire Society. Call 01926 427209.
• RSPB Coventry & Warwickshire Local Group - meets on last Friday in month followed by an outdoor trip on the Sunday. Call 02476 727348.
• Scottish Country Dancing, every Thursday 7.30pm till 10pm, Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Street, Leamington. Contact Margaret Baker 01926 800802.
• Senior People's Forum - free guided walk each month. Call 01926 492760.
• Slimming World, Lillington Primary School, Cubbington Road, Lillington.
Meets Thursdays 7pm. Call Julie on 01926 857558 or www.slimmingworld.com
• South Warwickshire Diabetes Group - monthly meetings for people with diabetes and their carers, meet first Wednesday in month (except June/July and August), in the Medical Education Centre, Warwick Hospital, 7.30pm. Call 01926 855374.
• Stratford and South Warwickshire Speakers Club. Meets Thursdays in Snitterfield Village Hall. Call 01926 511679.
• South Leamington Local History Group meeting at Bath Place Community Venture 7.30 to 9pm. Fascinating talks and community history focussing on South Leamington and the surrounding area. Find out about your home, and ancestors. Call 01926 338421.
• South Warwickshire Motor Neurone Disease Association. Bi-monthly meetings Rock Cafe, Reardon Court, Woodloes, Warwick. Call 01926 425847.
• Spa Plus a social and activities group for ages 18 to 35 meet at the Jug & Jester pub, Bath Street, Leamington most Tuesdays. Email leamintonspa18plus@yahoo.co.uk for more information
• Spa Tickles Comedy Club - last Thursday of month. Jug & Jester, Bath Street, Leamington. 8.30pm to 11pm. £5 (£4 concessions). Join mailing list at www.spa-tickles.co.uk
• St Peter's Children's Choir - meets every Wednesday during term time in the Dormer Conference Centre, 4.15-5.15pm. Seven-years plus. Call 316706.
• Sydenham Evening Townswomen's Guild - meets third Monday of month at St Mary's Church Centre, 8pm. Call 01926 776972.
• Table top sale - every Tuesday, Old Welfare Hut, Craven Lane, Southam, 8.30am to noon.
• Tea Dance - Hatton Village Hall. Tuesdays 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Tea and cake. Call 07956 864262.
• Thomas Hardy Society. Call 07815542315.
• Toddlers and Carers Club - Radford Road Church Centre, Leamington. Mondays during term time. 1.15pm to 3pm. Just come along or call 01926 889785.
• Trinity Health Club - Gentle aerobics for over 50s. Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Leamington.Thursdays 2pm-3pm. £2 per session.
• Victoria Bridge Club - Liberal Club, Upper Holly Walk, Leamington. Thursdays 12.30 to 4pm. Call 01926 888323 (evenings).
• Village Voices Choir - meets every Thursday at Radford Road Church Hall, Radford Road, Leamington 8pm to 10pm. No auditions required. Wide and varied repertoire. Proceeds from all of concerts go to local charities. Call 01926 778248 or e-mail choir@villagevoices.co.uk.
• Warwick Corps of Drums (Warwick Girls Marching Band), Westend Centre, Hampton Road, Warwick CV34 6JP. Junior Girls (eight to 11 years) - Wednesdays 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Senior Girls (11 to 25 years) - Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm. All standards welcome. Call 01926 490444. www.warwickgirls.org.uk
• Warwick Horticultural Society. Monthly meetings. Methodist Church Hall, Barrack Street, Warwick. Call 01926 499452.
• Warwick Natural History Society. Regular meetings. Call 01926 842476.
• Warwick Probus Club No 1 - for retired professional and businessmen, meets every third Wednesday, 10am coffee for 10.30am start, at the Racing (football) Club, Hampton Road, Warwick. At each meeting, well known speakers invited. Also various outings and dinners. New members always welcome. Call 01926 401216.
• Warwick Round Table - charity run by young men from Warwick, Leamington, Kenilworth and the surrounding area - aged 20 to 45 - raising funds for local causes and providing support for local events while enjoying various social events. Details www.warwickroundtable.org.uk
• Warwickshire Local History Society. Call 01789 205043.
• Warwickshire Writers' Network - meets first Thursday of month at 8pm. Virgins & Castle, Old High Street, Kenilworth.
• West African Drum and Dance classes in Leamington. For details call 07989 928225 or email sam_elvyhart@hotmail.co.uk
• West Midlands 20s-30s walking group - active walks and social programme ranging from easy local walks to mountainous walks. Call 01926 400842.
• Whitnash WI - meet second Wednesday of each month at the Methodist Church Hall, Murcott Road, at 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Call 01926 339598.
• Young at Art - for the young and not so young, meet at the United Reform Church in Kenilworth weekdays and Saturday mornings. Call 01926 857055.

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