Your what’s on guide
Friday April 18
Easter Holiday Animal Trail, suitable for ages six to 11, St Mary’s church, Old Square, Warwick, any time between 10am and 5.30pm except during services, 50p per child, until April 27.
Tango Warwick classes with Maria Solero at St Mary’s Hall, St Mary’s Road, Leamington,
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Come and sing Haydn’s Passion (Seven Last Words) with the choir of All Saints’ church, All Saint’s church, Victoria Terrace, Leamington, registration for singers from 3.30pm, rehearsal 4pm to 7pm with refreshment break, performance 7.30pm. Singers please wear black. Scores available for hire. Tickets £8 for singers, £5 for audience. www.allsaintschurchleamington.org.uk
Churches in Warwick will join together for a Walk of Witness to a service in the Market Square, Three processions will start from Castle Hill Baptist Church,St Paul’s, Friar Street and Northgate Methodist Church,Barrack Street, meet at one of these churches from 11.45am to join in, those not able to do so are welcome to meet in the Market Square at noon for the service at 12.15pm.
St Michael’s Singers and the ESO Chamber Orchestra St Matthew Passion concert at Coventry Cathedral, 6pm. Tickets £20 (£18 concessions). Call 01676 532436.
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The Story of the Crucifixion with Readings and Hymns, All Saints church, Church Road, Sherbourne, Warwick, from 7.30pm, free entry, everyone is welcome, 01789 842719.
Saturday April 19
Napton Art Group Easter Exhibition, paintings, cards, photographs and craft exhibits on display and for sale, refreshments, raffle and tombola, Napton village hall, from 10am to 5pm, £1 entry charge, call 812991, also on Sunday April 20.
Dialemma Trio, Southam Sports and Social Club, from 9pm, free entry.
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Mad Hatters fundraising event for Myton Hospice at Regent Court, Leamington, with entertainment by West End performer David Harrop, chocolate, a tea party, book and cake sale, face painting and balloons.
Victorian Easter event at Hill Close Gardens in Warwick, with displays about the Victorian way of life, plant sales. On until Monday April 21, 11am to 5pm each day. Entry £3.50 (£1 children). Call 493339.
Bonnie are performing at the Nelson Club in Charles Street, Warwick. Members and bona fide guests welcome. For details, call 775578.
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Leamington Spa Vintage Fair, Pump Room, Leamington, 10am to 4pm, with stalls selling original vintage homewares and accessories and swing dance demonstrations. Admission £1. For more information: www.facebook.com/VintageInTheShires
The Andrew Travers Memorial Fund (ATMF) fundraising event at the Blue Lias Inn, Stockton, with live entertainment headlined by Yes Sunshine, food, drink, children’s activities and two raffles. Tickets £5. Proceeds to the ATMF, which supports young people who are newly diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. For details, call 07531 841828.
Sunday April 20
Easter egg trail and bonnet workshop at Hill Close Gardens in Warwick, 1pm to 4pm. Entry £4 per child plus £1 each for two accompanying adults. Call 493339.
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Hide AdLeamington Rambling Club, nine to 11-mile walk at Wenlock Edge. Meet at Newbold Terrace East at 8.30am. Call 496974.
Leamington Rambling Club, four to six-mile walk at Bubbenhall. Meet at Newbold Terrace East at 1.30pm. Call 881055.
Monday April 21
Organ Recital by David Williams,the organist at All Saints’ church, Leamington: includes Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings and works by J S Bach, Ceasar Franck et al, 11am, admission free, retiring collection, coffee, teas and cakes available from 10.30am, http://www.allsaintschurchleamington.org.uk
Cubbington Action Group against HS2 will lead easy two mile Bluebell Walks through South Cubbington Wood, Walks start at King’s Head, Church Hill, at 2pm. All are welcome (dogs on leads please). Strong shoes or wellies are recommended, walks are free but donations welcomed, call 425283.
Tuesday April 22
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Hide AdJephson’s Jungle Club, free craft-based activity club for ages 4 to 10, Jephson Gardens’ Glasshouse, Leamington, between 10am and 12.30pm, no need to book, children accompanied by their parents are invited to turn up at any time during the session, call 887429, or email [email protected].
Thursday April 24
Mini Drums - make your own mini drum. £2 per child. Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Museum, St John’s House, Warwick, from 2pm to 4pm, call 491653, www.warwickfusiliers.co.uk
Radford Road church Film Club, showing The Wizard of Oz, followed by tea and homemade cake, from 2pm, £2 per person.
Friday April 25
The Harry Rag Band, The Wharf Inn, Fenny Compton, free admission, www.thewharfinnfennycompton.co.uk
Saturday April 26
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Hide AdJumble Sale, Church Rooms, Wellesbourne, from 2pm onwards, call 01789 842248.
Live music by Harley Street and bingo, the Royal Naval Association Club, Adelaide Road, Leamington, from 8pm to 11pm.
Louise Clare, live music, The Nelson Club, Charles Street, Warwick, members and bona fide guests welcome, call 775578,
Cubbington Action Group against HS2 will lead easy two-mile Bluebell Walks through South Cubbington Wood. Walks start at King’s Head, Church Hill in Cubbington, at 10am. All are welcome (dogs on leads please). Strong shoes or wellies are recommended, walks are free but donations welcomed. Contact 425283.
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Hide AdA Fun Day for all the family, cycle challenge, cake stall, tombola, human fruit machine and more, helping with Judy Cooper and Sarah Toone’s fundraising for Myton Hospice, Ashorne Village Hall, from 10.30am to 2.30pm.
Sunday April 27
Diatonic, St Peter’s church, Dormer Place, Leamington, from 3pm, tickets £9, from Presto Classical or call 882898.
Organ Recital with William Weir, free concert, refreshments, St Nicholas church, Warwick, from 3pm.
Monday April 28
Leamington History Group, talk by Colin Maynell on The Slums of Royal Leamington Spa, Dormer Conference Centre, St Peter’s church, Dormer Place, from 7.30pm, guests £2.50, annual membership £10.
Tuesday April 29
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Hide AdNSPCC, Ladies Spring Luncheon, presentation by La Prairie skin care. The Angel Hotel, Leamington, limited tickets available for £25 to include reception drink and two course lunch, call 632368.
Wednesday April 30
The Leamington Society, guided tour of ancient Coventry, meet at Coventry Railway Station, lunch at Herbert Museum after tour, from 10.30am, contact 423822 or email [email protected]
Friday May 2
All About The Music final: play-off between five bands, Zephyr Lounge, Leamington, doors 7.30pm. Tickets £4 in advance or £5 on the door. eufest.com/festivals.aatm/tickets
Saturday May 3
Discovering the Victorian Garden at Hill Close Gardens, auricula displays and stories about plant hunters, light refreshments, shop and plant sales, Bread & Meat Close, Warwick, from 11am to 5pm, entry £3.50 children £1, also on May 4 and May 5, call 493339 or visit www.hillclosegardens.com
Sunday May 4
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Hide AdLeamington Rambling Club, seven to nine-mile walk, Harborough Magna, leaves Newbold Terrace East at 9.30am, call 496974.
Leamington Rambling Club, four to six-mile walk, Leek Wootton, leaves Newbold Terrace East at 1.30pm, call 498668.
Wednesday May 7
Leamington Rambling Club, four to six-mile walk, Hampton Lucy, meet at the car park opposite Newbold Comyn leisure Centre at 9.30am, call 496974.
Thursday May 8
Auditions for solo parts in Spa Opera’s autumn production, HMS Pinafore, at St Mark’s church in Leamington from 7.30pm. For details and to book a slot, email [email protected]
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Hide AdThe Leamington Society, annual meeting followed by open discussion with wine soft drinks, meats and cheese, then talk by Peter Allen of Aubrey Allen, Christchurch, Priory Terrace, from 7pm, free admission.