Eight of us enjoyed a walk around Shrewley this week. Walking mainly through fields we did manage to see the three key transport systems that have changed the nature of the countryside over the last few centuries. First we walked alongside the M40, almost deafened by the traffic thundering by. Soon we crossed the railway.Continue reading “Walking around Shrewley”
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Transforming Lives: Basketball, Coaching, and Teamwork
Our new season of MIRTH kicked off with a fascinating talk about Basketball and Coaching. Andy Ransberry has spent most of his life playing and coaching basketball ( Apparently he played basketball as a child growing up in Canada due to his mum not wanting to take him to a 4AM hockey (ice) session). HeContinue reading “Transforming Lives: Basketball, Coaching, and Teamwork”
Walking on The Harry Green Way
Our September walk started and finished at the Butchers Arms in Bishops Itchington. Unusually for a MIRTH walk it was raining for most of the time. It was not cold so we still enjoyed the countryside and conversation. Three men joined us for the first time on a MIRTH walk. We were walking a smallContinue reading “Walking on The Harry Green Way”
A day trip to Gloucester
This year, our annual trip took us to Gloucester. The coach headed off from St Paul’s and we had a smooth journey to Gloucester. We were dropped between the docks and the city, and people headed off to explore. A number headed to the National Waterways Museum, we were able to learn about the docksContinue reading “A day trip to Gloucester”
A walk in all seasons.
We met at The Oak in Baginton. The pub was temporarily closed, but let us use the carpark. (They plan to reopen Saturday 13th June). As we gathered, we were watching the storm clouds and at 10 the heavens opened. We sought shelter in the huts at the Oak. Once the rains subsided, we setContinue reading “A walk in all seasons.”
Coventry Cathedral
Following a convivial lunch at The Flying Standard in Broadgate, Coventry, fifteen Mirthers set off for a tour of Coventry Cathedral. The very friendly and knowledgeable guides gave us a comprehensive tour of both the old and new Cathedrals with some fascinating anecdotes: the pennies set in the floor are to help the choir walkContinue reading “Coventry Cathedral”
Walking in the woods
We met at the Queens Head, Meriden; some of us having passed through the extensive HS2 works alongside the A452. The walk was on country roads, field paths and through woods. Bluebells in bloom were still evident but we could not decide if they were native, Spanish or hybrid; probably a mixture. Lunch was enjoyedContinue reading “Walking in the woods”
Ten Pin Bowling
11 MIRTH members met at TenPin Leamington for a few games of Bowling. Some of us were reliving our teenage years; one of our members regaled us with stories of Bowling on Southend Pier. None of us were particularly skilled, but we enjoyed our games and conversations. No injuries, but I am sure that thereContinue reading “Ten Pin Bowling”
Lowsonford Walk
It was good to be walking out in the Warwickshire countryside again. The paths were not too muddy as the weather has been reasonably dry over the last few weeks. We set off from the Fleur de Lys and up a track. Soon we passed an old bridge parapet for a railway that once ranContinue reading “Lowsonford Walk”
Betel
On Tuesday March 17th, we welcomed Timon Robins from Betel UK. He was here to talk about the work they do as a Christian charity, which helps men, women and families overcome the problems of social exclusion, such as homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse and long term unemployment. They transform lives through faith, community andContinue reading “Betel”
