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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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”
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”
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”
Visit To The Midlands Air Museum
The Mirth Main Event for May was a trip to the above museum, located near Baginton, just outside Coventry. After a very convivial lunch at the Baginton Oak nearby, some twenty Mirthers enjoyed a tour of the museum, with its extensive collection of aircraft, engines, artifacts and memorabilia. Our two tour guides were very friendlyContinue reading “Visit To The Midlands Air Museum”
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”
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