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”
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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”
A Wet Day in Leamington: Walk and Gather at the New Inn
Eleven of us set off (although only 9 finished) for a walk through Leamington. Some of our more energetic members had walked or cycled to the start this time. The overnight rain stopped just in time for us to enjoy a dry walk. We walked through the parks and along the canals, Leamington always hasContinue reading “A Wet Day in Leamington: Walk and Gather at the New Inn”
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”
Church Lawford
On a damp November morning, we walked along the lanes around Church Lawford. The rain held off, and it was good to see the winter barley sprouting. The lanes around this area are quiet and only 3 or 4 cars passed us. It was the 11th of November so at the eleventh hour, we pausedContinue reading “Church Lawford”
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?”
Meriden- The centre of England
A damp autumnal walk, the leaves have turned in the last few weeks adding to the beauty of nature as we walked along lanes, across fields and through woodland. As always it’s the things we find along the way that make our walks interesting. First we encountered some lively dogs. I was glad they wereContinue reading “Meriden- The centre of England”
MIRTH Curry Night
Friday 3rd October saw the return of our ever-popular Men’s Curry Night. 35 men of all ages booked in for the evening. Gian was not able to attend the evening as he was to be awarded the Freedom of Warwick that night for his service to the community. He still came in earlier and preparedContinue reading “MIRTH Curry Night”
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”
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