Social Events October - December 2008
Friday 3rd October - The Subterraneans at the Jam House
Info: http://www.thesubs.co.uk/ This band are Jam House regulars and also play frequently in Escape Coventry (was the Old Fire Station); they play a set of covers from the likes of U2, Kaiser Chiefs, Zutons and Orson to name a few. They are really very good.
Tickets £5 before 10pm or £8 afterwards. Band comes on at 11pm, they normally play two sets and the venue closes at 2am. http://www.thejamhouse.com/ The Jam House, St.Pauls Square, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
NB DRESS CODE APPLIES "The Jam House is an over 21's venue, we operate a smart casual dress code, no sportswear, no trainers, smart dark jeans are allowed - nothing faded or ripped"
Plan is to catch train from Leamington direct to Snow Hill, then a short walk to the venue. Last train back (23:30) would mean missing most of the band therefore we'd book taxis back for around 1:30am Please contact Heather before 26th Sept if you're interested in coming along, heather@ttsoft.co.uk
Organiser: Heather McEntee
Friday 24th October - Meal Out
Info: Thai Elephant at 8:30pm, meet Voodoo, Regent Street, at 8:00pm. Please let Steve know if you wish to come so a table can be booked
Organiser: Steve Bick
Saturday 8th November - Concert
Info: Music by Durufle and Lauridsen at Holy Trinity Church, Beauchamp Avenue, Leamington at 7.30pm (be between £10 and £15)
Organiser: Johanna Porter
Thurday 13th November - Bear's Annual General Meeting
Info: Heathcote Inn, Whitnash (Corner of Tachbrook and Heathcote Road) at 8:00pm
Organiser: Steve Bick
Wednesday 19th November, Bears' Comedy Night Out at Careys
Info: Due to popular demand, the comedy night is on the calendar. It was enjoyed by all back in the early part of the summer. So its time for some more side-splitting fun with 3 of the best comedians and 1 of the worst compares. We will be at Careys in Coventry at 8pm. For those hungry enough before, we will meet at the Chinese Phoenix (practically next door) at 7pm for buffet meal.
Organiser: Martin Ziarati (martin_ziarati@yahoo.co.uk). Can you book your ticket by Thursday 13th November (at the latest) at www.careys.co.uk. Email me once you have booked and I will make sure all the Bear's are on the same table.
Friday 21st November Pub Night
Info: Rose & Crown, Warwick Market Square at 8:15pm
Organiser: Steve Bick
Saturday 6th December, London. Bears' Big Day Out: Monopoly Madness! NEW DATE
Info: The challenge is to visit every place on the Monopoly board in one day - no public transport allowed, we're a walking group! The plan is to catch the train en masse to Marylebone (that's one off the list already) and the game will begin as soon as we arrive. Teams of four people then have until 5pm to visit every location. To gain points, you must take a photo of a team member next to the appropriate street sign/outside a jail/electricity company etc. Points will be awarded based upon the value of the location on the Monopoly board. The game will finish at 5pm in a pub of our choosing close to Marylebone station. Any team late back will lose points. In the event of a draw the team who finished first will win. We'll then head to a local restaurant for a slap-up meal, aiming to catch the last train home at about 2140.
Cost: £5 per team which will become the prize money (probably enough for a celebratory bottle of bubbly or at least a round of drinks), your train fare and meal money. We will advise the cost of these nearer the time.
Equipment: Photocopy of the Monopoly board (we'll provide these), a digital camera and an A to Z.
Contact: Helen Forrest & Jonathan Carr We'll need to know the teams at least a week before, and we reserve the right to add all sorts of weird rules!
Friday 12th December German Market
Info: Meet outside Boots, New Street, Birmingham Town Centre at 7:30pm or give Steve a ring to see what bar he is propping up when you get to Birmingham
Organiser: Steve Bick
Saturday 13th December - Christmas concert
Info: Choir carols and other christmas music, and participatory carols 7:30pm Holy Trinity Church Leamington (be between £10 and £15)
Organiser: Johanna Porter
Wednesday 17 December Carol Singing around Leamington (for charity)
Info: Start time approx 6.00pm start venue tbc
Organiser: Johanna Porter
Bear's Christmas Party
Info: Leamington Bar and Grill (bottom of The Parade with the revolving door).
Cost is £25 for 3 courses, menu available on request.
£5 deposit payable immediately, final payment on the night.
Date confirmed as 19th and deposits paid up for those who've responded, please get your £5 to Heather. If you haven't asked for a space yet, then get in contact asap.
Menu choices will be collected in December.
Meet from 7:30pm in Benjamin Satchwells (Weatherspoon's on opposite side of road) for 8:30 prompt sit down.
Organiser: Heather McEntee heather@ttsoft.co.uk
Sunday 21 December Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols
Info: All Saints Church Burton Dassett (a beautiful norman chuch)
Organiser: Johanna Porter
Further socials will be added soon! Look out for more details coming out on the email. If you would like to arrange a social evening, please email the group at: Warwickshire_Walking_Group@hotmail.com
To contact the social event organiser directly please email Warwickshire_Walking_Group@hotmail.com with the event you are interested in/have questions on and we will pass them on.