2017/18 Diary
11th September 2017
Talk by Lady Elizabeth Hamilton, "Walton Hall, its history and Victorian Scandal"
9th October 2017
Talk and presentation, "Cats Protection in Warwickshire"
13th November 2017
Talk and Demonstration by David Wornham "Tuneful Tubes". A light hearted demonstration of wind instrument history
11th December 2017
Christmas Social with Quiz by Steve Cherry and Entertainment
8th January 2018
Talk by Major John McLean on the work of the Salvation Army from the beginning to the current time
12th February 2018
Talk by Linda Bromley on the work of the Friends of St Nicholas Park
12th March 2018
Presentation by Derek Clarke RIBA on the Back to Back Project in Birmingham
9th April 2018
Talk and presentation by Chris Edwards "Garden Birds - I didn't know that"
14th May 2018
Talk and presentation by Barry Franklin and Tom Lewin "Places of Entertainment in Leamington Spa in Pictures"
11th June 2018
Talk and presentation by Dr Gillian White "The Great Fire of Warwick"
9th July 2018
AGM and Quiz by Steve Cherry
Past Diaries
2016/17 Diary
12th September 2016-
Talk by Mrs Val Brodie titled "Bandages and Fresh Air- The Story of Southam's VAD Hospital
10th October 2016-
"George Orwell - My Father"- A talk by Richard Blair
14th November 2016-
Go Shopping - Clemens Street to the Parade"- Talk and presentation by Mr Barry Franklin & Tom Lewin
12th December 2016-
Christmas Social with Quiz by Steve Cherry and Entertainment
9th January 2017-
A talk by David Clough titled "The Truth about Marco Polo"
13th February 2017-
"Postman's Knock" A History of the Post in Warwickshire. A talk and presentation by Alan Godfrey
13th March 2017-
A Talk by Alan Goldstraw titled "The Men Who Brought the Elephants to Leamington."
10th April 2017-
Talk and Presentation by Sheila Woolf titled " A Strange Time.- The story of Cordelia Leigh."
8th May 2017-
"Coventry's Industrial History" A talk by David Fry
12th June 2017-
Talk by Clive Garner titled "The History of Silk from it's origins in China to the British silk weaving industry
10th July 2017-
AGM and Quiz by Steve Cherry
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2015/6 Diary
14th September 2015-
"Here Come the Girls!", A talk by Ms Sheila Woolf, "Downton Abbey" with a twist.
12th October 2015-
Talk by Mr Nigel Murray MBE on the Paralympic Sport of Boccia.
9th November 2015-
Talk by Ms Yvonne Brown on Antique Buttons from the 18th century to the 1950's.
14th December 2015-
Christmas Social- with Quiz by Steve Cherry and Entertainment with the band Midweek, bring food to share.
11th January 2016-
Talk & Presentation by Ms Jeanette Oubridge titled "The Rebirth of the Priory of Warwick.
8th February 2016-
"Remember Not to Forget" - a light hearted talk by David Howe about human memory.
14th March 2016-
Talk by David Stocks on his holidays spent in the USA focussing on "The Canyons".
11th April 2016-
"Bee keeping with the Maasai", Talk & Presentation by Mr David Blower, Bees Abroad Project Leader & local bee keeper
9th May 2016-
"The Importance of being Earnest", A talk by a member of the Loft Theatre, on the history of the Loft Theatre.
13th June 2016-
Talk & Presentation by Dr Gillian White titled "Robert Dudley, Queen Elizabeth and the Kenilworth entertainment of 1575
11th July 2016-
2016 AGM & Quiz by Steve Cherry.
2014/15 Diary
8th September 2014 –
"From Horses to Tanks", Visit and guided tour of the Warwickshire Yeoman Museum at Warwick
13th October 2014 –
Talk and presentation by Sarah Ridgeway on the Restoration of Guys Cliffe Walled Garden.
10th November 2014 –
Talk by our retiring Whitnash Mayor, Cllr. Parminder Singh Birdi on his mayoral year (2013 - 2014).
8th December 2014–
Christmas Social – Raffle, Quiz & Entertainment. – Bring along food to share. Music by Widweek
12th January 2015 –
Talk and presentation by Laura Sheppard of Severn Trent titled "Water; How are we using it? Why does it Matter "
9th February 2015 –
Talk and presentation by Ray Steele titled. "Three Men in a Boat."
9th March 2015 –
Talk and Presentation by Alan Jennings on the Leamington History Group on "The Bombing of Royal Leamington Spa during the 2nd World War."
13th April 2015 –
Visit and guided tour of St Peters Church Wootton Wawen by Donald Graham titled "A Royal Manor Survives - The Fate of Wootton Wawen."
11th May 2015 –
“The Air Ambulance Presentation". Talk and presentation by a member of the Air Ambulance Service.
8th June 2015 –
Talk and presentation by Paul Wilkinson of the Canal and River Trust trusted, "Our Reptiles and Amphibians of the UK."
8th July 2015 –
AGM & Quiz.by Steve Cherry
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2013/14 Diary
9th September 2013 -
Talk & Presentation by Ms Jane Hirons on the work of the Dogs Trust at Honiley
14th October 2013 -
Talk & Presentation by Allen Jennings on "Old Pubic Houses of Leamington"
11th November 2013 -
Talk by our retired Whitnash Mayor, Ciir. Adrian Barton on his mayoral year & demonstration of one of the Defibrillators which were installed during his year of office.
9th December 2013 -
Christmas Social with Quiz by Steve Cherry & Entertainment.
13th January 2014 -
Talk by Mr Henry Marriot titled "Ploughshares to Pints".
10th February 2014 -
Talk by the Rev. Andy Lard titled "My Sabbatical including time spent at the Olympic Games as a Gamesmaker".
10th March 2014 -
"Radio Warneford - a daily service for the patients in Warwick Hospital". A talk by Miss Margaret Legge.
14th April 2014 -
Talk on "The Natural History of the West Midland Canals" by Mr Paul Wilkinson of The Canal & River Trust.
12th May 2014 -
A guided tour by Ms Victoria Slade of the exhibition to celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the Pump Rooms
9th June 2014 -
"The Iconic Hedgehog", Talk by Brian Scott of Warwickshire Hedgehog Rescue
8th July 2014 -
AGM & Quiz by Steve Cherry
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