This month 24 men from MIRTH went to learn about the work of the Warwickshire Lowland Rescue team. The lowland rescue team is a group of trained volunteers who work alongside the emergency services providing support searching for missing people. Typically they will be looking for vulnerable missing people. They have been called out toContinue reading “Warwickshire Lowland Rescue”
Category Archives: MIRTH Main Event
Commonwealth War Graves
This month after our lunch and an opportunity to catch-up with each other we had a fascinating talk by David Harkness. He talked to us about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The organisation was established in 1917 to ensure servicemen who died in the great war (first world war) were buried andContinue reading “Commonwealth War Graves”
Who thought Dustcarts could be so interesting
16 of us donned our high-vis jackets and protective goggles and set off with our guides in two groups to explore the Dennis Eagle industrial site in the Heathcote Industrial Estate. We were there to learn about in particular the electric refuse collection vehicles (eRCVs) for which they have become justly famous. These behemoths ofContinue reading “Who thought Dustcarts could be so interesting”
Jolly Outing to Oxford
It’s June so MIRTH goes on its annual outing. This year the destination was Oxford. After a smooth journey on the coach, we were delivered to the Ashmolean Museum. After a quick coffee break, many of us enjoyed a tour of the Museum with an expert guide. First, we were introduced to the history ofContinue reading “Jolly Outing to Oxford”
Lawn Bowls Experience
Following lunch at the Rugby Tavern around 20 MIRTHers enjoyed an afternoon trying Lawn Bowls courtesy of the Lillington Bowls Club ( https://www.lillingtonbc.co.uk/ ). The weather remained dry and our coaches were able to introduce us to the basics of the game. To help us get used to bowling they set out what could beContinue reading “Lawn Bowls Experience”
Sent to Coventry
After lunch at the Flying Standard, 11 of us settled in for a one-hour guided tour of the Coventry Transport Museum. Our loquacious tour guide kept us on our toes by singling out individuals to interrogate with leading questions (i.e. none of us fell asleep 😉). We saw a truly impressive array of bicycles, motorbikes,Continue reading “Sent to Coventry”
King Solomon’s Gold: Fantasy or Fact?
Some 50 of us sat attentively at the feet of Prof Alan Millard to hear him talk about “King Solomon’s Gold: Fantasy or Fact?” We came in hope – that we might walk away with some gold in our hands [Ed: really? … really!?!! You knew this was a MIRTH event 😳 But … waitContinue reading “King Solomon’s Gold: Fantasy or Fact?”
The Danny Razzoo Show
Danny Razzoo came to St Paul’s on February 20th to entertain and amaze us with his magic tricks, using mainly numbers and playing cards. Danny particularly enjoys ‘mathemagic’ in which he uses his excellent knowledge of mathematics (as a former teacher of) to bemuse his audience. Some of his tricks employ straightforward maths and algebraContinue reading “The Danny Razzoo Show”
RSC ‘Behind the Scenes tour
On a beautiful sunny day, 14 of us enjoyed a hearty lunch at the Dirty Duck in Stratford-upon-Avon. Inspired by the pub’s link with the world of theatre we then made our way to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre for a ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour of the main theatre and the Swan Theatre. We were joinedContinue reading “RSC ‘Behind the Scenes tour”
MIRTH Christmas Dinner
The Windmill Inn was the select venue for our annual Christmas Dinner, on 5th December this year. Thirteen MIRTHers and seven spouses had made their choices from a very appetising menu, (and 19 of the 20 managed to arrive at the Inn on time!). The spirit of the season was evident in the Christmas jumpersContinue reading “MIRTH Christmas Dinner”
MIRTH 