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”
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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”
This used to be fields as far as you could see!
Over the last few years there has been a lot of house building around Leamington. This week we took a walk through one of these developments. Setting off from the Royal Horse we walked past the industrial estates of Tachbrook Park before crossing Europe way. This led us into the new housing developments. We walkedContinue reading “This used to be fields as far as you could see!”
Life On The Fiddle
Life On The Fiddle? Was our guest speaker less than honest? Were the DWP interested in his financial affairs? Thankfully not! Jeremy Sampson, accomplished musician and member of many noted ensembles, was here to take us on a journey through a most interesting life. By way of introduction, he performed the Prelude from JS Bach’sContinue reading “Life On The Fiddle”
Walking around Whitnash
The weather has been very wet recently, many footpaths are very waterlogged and muddy. This month 11 of us walked around Whitnash. We crossed through the Leamington cemetery, this is full of interesting monuments. Some of these prompt interesting questions such as how did a Commander in the U.S. Navy come to be buried inContinue reading “Walking around Whitnash”
Israel between the Old and New Testaments
This was the first main mirth event of 2026. Twenty-nine of us gathered. We enjoyed our lunch and catching up with friends, old and new. To kick off the new year, David Harkness came to talk to us about the 400 years between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the NewContinue reading “Israel between the Old and New Testaments”
Walk around the Thwaites Estate
Despite the weather forecast for rain 8 of us gathered to enjoy a walk through the Thwaites Estate. We exchanged “Hello’s” with a few walkers as we progressed. This is a popular walk in the winter; most of the time, you are on the estate roads. These are closed to public traffic. Except for theContinue reading “Walk around the Thwaites Estate”
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