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”
Category Archives: MIRTH Main Event
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”
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”
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”
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”
MIRTH Christmas Lunch 9th December 2025
On a wet, dreary December day, some 27 MIRTHers & partners pranced up to The Racehorse in West Warwick to enjoy some Christmas cheer. Yes we had Christmas jumpers – but most were on the straight (but not so narrow …). The Festive Fayre was much looked forward to – someone thought there was aContinue reading “MIRTH Christmas Lunch 9th December 2025”
The Lord Leycester Hospital
The Lord Leycester Hospital is hard to miss as you drive through Warwick. 20 MIRTHers paid a visit this November. The Lord Leycester Hospital was founded in 1571, although the buildings are older. They are some of the most important medieval buildings in the country. The buildings have recently been restored. After enjoying lunch inContinue reading “The Lord Leycester Hospital”
What Price For Your Passion?
“What price for your passion” was the title of the talk given by Paul Linnell, who had travelled from Leicester for the MIRTH Main Event presentation on Tuesday October 21st. The talk coincided with the 500th anniversary of the bible being translated into the English language. Paul told us that the early 16th century wasContinue reading “What Price For Your Passion?”
Surviving as The Man in The Middle
This month on Tuesday September 16th, the MIRTH Main Event welcomed James Shanahan. He was here to give a talk about his experiences as a community Rugby Union referee of 25 years standing. As James introduced himself, we all noticed a wall of numbers behind him. 20-40-60, 14+2=16, 15, 22 and so on. What didContinue reading “Surviving as The Man in The Middle”
Exploring Lichfield
At 9.01am on Tuesday, 17th June, our luxury coach pulled away from St Paul’s for the start of a great day out. The coach was filled with 36 guests, many of which had never been to the Staffordshire city of Lichfield before. Conversations broke out with people catching up with friends. The most common themeContinue reading “Exploring Lichfield”
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