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Good morning! Welcome to this week's edition of Leamington Local, where we bring you the cream of the crop from our corner of Warwickshire. Thank you so much to our first subscribers as we shoot straight past the first milestone of 100 readers π This all started as an idea only a short two weeks ago. So you're here right from the beginning and it means a lot. If you enjoy Leamington Local then please forward it to your friends and ask them to sign up at leamingtonlocal.comβ In other news, my kids have been talking about Halloween for the last two months so I'm glad we're finally at an acceptable time for it now... it is, right? I've broken and bought our first pumpkins so will be trying desperately to stop them from turning to mush before the end of the month. Letβs get to it. β Evan Too good too miss
Things to doThursdayβ€οΈπSpeed Dating @ Hart & Co.: Still looking for love? Get it over with quickly at Hart & Co and have a fancy cocktail while you're at it. Ages 35-45 19:00-21:30 @ Hart & Co. (Leam) π§ Thomas Flavell & Sons Charity Quiz Night: I love a good quiz, and The Friendship Project sounds like a very worthwhile place for my losing entry fee to go. 19:00-22:00 @ The Moorings π Warwick Business Buzz Networking: A relaxed networking drop-in where local businesses can connect over refreshments, featuring flexible timing and no membership requirements. 19:00-22:00 @ The Globe (Warwick). Saturdayπ₯πΏ Hocus Pocus at Warwick Racecourse: Experience a spellbinding Halloween with an outdoor screening of "Hocus Pocus", featuring costume fun. Subject to weather. 17:10 @ Warwick Racecourse ππͺ The GCCF's 46th Annual Supreme Cat Show: If you're a cat person, you can stop reading here, this is the event for you. I can't believe it exists but I'm happy now that I know it does. 9:00-18:00 @ Stoneleigh Park π§ Heart Meditation & Drumming Half-Day Workshop: Discover ancient Heart Meditation techniques through relaxation, breath work, and Daf drumming in this half-day workshop led by experienced facilitators. 9:00-16:00 @ Therapy & Fitness Centre (Leam) π§βπ§βοΈ Repair Cafe Kenilworth This monthly Repair Cafe offers free repairs for various household items to reduce landfill waste - a fantastic initiative that promotes sustainability and community spirit. 14:00-17:00 @ Abbey Hill United Reform Church Sundayπ Autumn Craft Fair: Good chance to get some craft gifts pre Xmas, with a kids Halloween fancy dress competition. Gourmet picnic shed catering. 1 3:00-16:00 @ Radford road church (Leam) πΆ Nick Copes Family Show: It's the Nick Cope Podcast...My daughter loves this guy. Creative and unique kids' songs. 11:00 & 14:00 @ Warwick Arts Centre π€Ό P.E.W Toil and Trouble Live Wrestling: It might not be WWE but it's real live wrestling with a Halloween theme! 16:00-18:30 @ Ettington Community Centre π€ Singing for Joy with Jill Davis Sing along to start your Sunday in a great mood! 10:00-12:00 @ Temperance Saturday and Sundayπ² Lias Line Greenway Guided Ride: A fantastic opportunity to explore local history and nature on a guided 7-mile bike ride along the Lias Line Greenway, led by an experienced cycling enthusiast - a great way to enjoy the outdoors and learn about sustainable transport initiatives. 13:00 Mondayπ Sound Labs: Foley Workshop: An exciting hands-on workshop teaching the art of foley and soundscape creation for video production, offering practical experience with Kdenlive and BandLab - a fantastic opportunity for aspiring sound designers to enhance their skills in crafting immersive audio experiences. Ages 11 - 25, 18:30-20:30 @ Leamington Library Tuesdayπ§ No-rush Gong hour: Unwind at an intriguing after-work Gong Spa, where soothing sounds promise to help you relax and shake off the week's stress - sounds like a great way to refresh yourself after a busy day! 18:30-20:30 @ Dormer Conference Centre (Leam) Wednesdayπ¨ Wednesday Beginners Painting Class: Exactly what it says! 18:30-20:30 @ Art Group Studios (Leam) Throughout the Monthπ¨ UK Artists Exhibition 2024: The ArtsTrail Gallery in Royal Priors transforms into a haven of creativity this October with the UK Artists Exhibition 2024. Featuring an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional artwork from professional artists across Warwickshire and beyond, this annual showcase offers a chance to view (and purchase) stunning pieces while participating in the "People's Prize" competition. 11:00-16:00 π» The Halloween Walk of Warwick: Take to the streets of Warwick after dark (from 19:30), for a terrifying journey into the bloody history of the town, with ghosts, murder and more. Tunes and ShowsThursday
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Weekend WeatherFriday - 15C π‘οΈ 113C | βοΈ | precipitation 0% | π¨ 12 km/h Saturday - 14C π‘οΈ 9C | π§οΈ| precipitation 35% | π¨ 11 km/h Sunday - 15C π‘οΈ 10C | π§οΈ | precipitation 50% | π¨ 23 km/h π Dream Homes - High Street LivingA pretty timeless classic on the outside, but the inside may be a bit more divisive... This 4 bed is in a great location for people who enjoy town living, on the high street in Warwick and with off-street parking. You might want to crack out the wallpaper remover or know a good decorator though. βCheck it out on Rightmove.β That's all for this week. Remember, this newsletter is still quite new so I need your feedback. Just hit reply and let me know what you think! If you enjoyed it then please share it with your friends to help us grow. Evan @ Leamington Local
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