Eight of us completed a 4 mile walk through the Warwickshire countryside. The walk started well, confidently crossing the River Avon past some interesting remains of an old watermill. However we soon found ourselves lost in a wood. The direction of the path was not clear. After much discussion and consulting the map Richard discoveredContinue reading “Lost in Church Lawford”
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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”
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?”
A walk through Leamington
Ten MIRTH stalwarts braved the cold to set off on the monthly MIRTH walk on 9th January. They were not put off by the sub-zero temperature. Nor were they afraid of a ‘feels like’ temperature of minus six (yes! -6 C). Rather they revelled in the beautiful sunshine and the warm company. They strolled fromContinue reading “A walk through Leamington”
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