A group for those working towards publication. The group was formed to give writers who are serious about being published a chance to meet for encouragement, support and to share market news and publishing opportunities. We meet the second Tuesday of every month in the Methodist Hall, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG. We welcome new members and potential members. Many of our group are already published with novels, articles, short stories and biographies. For more details please visit www.bardstownwriters.wordpress.com.
Afternoon Coffee with Speaker event every first Wednesday of the month from 1.30pm to 3pm.
Atherstone Library, Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AX. Tel: 0300 555 8171
We meet on the third Monday of each month at 7.30pm at St Patrick’s Irish Club, Adelaide Road, Leamington Spa to hear a presentation and to discuss a topic of current scientific interest. For details of all meetings visit www.leamingtoncafesci.org where you can also join our mailing list.
We provide free and confidential one to one reading coaching for adults who struggle with reading. We are seeking more volunteers to help support delivering this life changing service in Coventry and Warwickshire. Read Easy are setting up a group in Coventry and are seeking volunteers to join the team to run Read Easy locally, we are also looking for reading coaches and possible suitable venues. To find out more please contact Kris Ventris-Field at Kris@readeasy.org.uk or visit www.readeasy.org.uk.
Come and explore our Roman Heritage and possible site of Boudica’s last battle. Open Saturdays at St Peter’s Church, Mancetter from 10.30am to 2.30pm, refreshments available. For more information please call 01827 370030 or visit www.stpeterschurchmancetter.com.
The WFA aims to further interest in the Great War 1914-1918, to perpetuate the memory, courage and comradeship of those of all sides who served their countries, and to educate the public in the history of the War. Meetings are held at 7.30pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Warwick Arms Hotel, High Street, Warwick, CV34 4AT and are open to all for a donation of £3. For further information call Peter Huxford on 024 7641 2671.
Charity Reg No 1169026. Children's charity delivering dedicated mentoring to Schools across the West Midlands, working with distressed and vulnerable children to improve engagement, attendance, behaviour, relationships, performance, self-esteem and confidence. We provide fully trained volunteer Mentors to support and listen to referred pupils. Currently we are in need of male and female mentors in the Warwickshire area, particularly in Solihull, Nuneaton and Leamington Spa. We have gained an excellent reputation in achieving positive outcomes. We welcome enquiries from schools, health professionals and community organisations. To discuss how we can support you, or how to become a mentor, please call 01299 822336, email enquiries@mentorlink.org.uk or visit www.mentorlink.org.uk.
Breaking free from eating disorders. Online and local courses for those who suffer with any life-controlling eating issues, and those who support them. Input, discussion, stories of recovery and tools for life from those who have been there and know what it’s like. For more information please email admin@tastelifeuk.org or visit www.tastelifeuk.org.
The Society was founded in 1981 and from September to June hosts monthly public meetings on the first Monday of the month (excluding Bank Holidays) with a guest speaker presenting an illustrated talk on an historical topic relevant to the local surrounding area. We meet at the Old Meeting United Reform Church, Leicester Street, Bedworth at 2.30pm and refreshments are served after the meeting. On 6th June the talk is “Watch Making in Coventry”. Visitors most welcome. The Bedworth Heritage Centre holds several exhibitions throughout the year. For further information email contact@bedworth-society.co.uk.
