Good morning! Christmas countdown has officially begun now and lights are appearing in windows all over the town. My kids have also seen Santa appear at least 3 times now and looking a bit different every time, so they're starting to get suspicious....
βLeamington Xmas Tree Festival at All Saints Church (Leam) on 7-15/12. Supporting Molly Olly's charity. Β£2 entry for adults. There are multiple events during the festival, such as carols, decoration making and Santa appearances.
Treemendous scenes at All Saints last year
βSanta Dash for Myton Hospice. A 5km fun run/walk starting in Victoria Gardens (Leam) on 8/12 from 9:00 - 13:00.
Last year's dashing Santas, credit to Myton Hospice
Things To Do
Thursday
π£οΈπΆ The Stories of our Favourite Xmas Carols: Learn the interesting and sometimes surprising stories behind 27 Xmas carols with Andrew Gant. 19:30 @ Castle Hill Baptist Church (Warwick)
π Done to Death, By Jove:Holmes and Watson meet Poirot and Miss Marple (alongside the usual suspects) in a spoof homage. 19:30 @ Bridge House Theatre (Warwick)
π»πΉ Chilling Tales for Christmas with Cocktails / Mocktails. Enter the Parish Church after dark on Krampus yacht for a lantern-lit evening of spooky tales and Yuletide mixology. 19:45 - 21:45 @All Saints Church (Leam).
π£οΈ Business Buzz Networking: Drop in an mingle with other business people and talk about important business things in this "fresh vibe in business networking".10:00 - 12:00 @ House (Leam)
π Warwick Tango - Milonga Ideal: Tango the night away with guest DJ Emilia Andrada. Cask only on the door. 20:00 - 00:00 @ Warwick SPACE
Saturday
πͺ¨ Ask a Geologist: Bring your own rocks or learn about the samples there. I can't imagine they're always swamped with questions, but it's certainly different and interesting for those curious minds! Free and no need to book, just drop in. 10:30 - 13:30 @ Warwickshire Museum (Warwick)
πΆββοΈβοΈ Brisk Walk, Coffee and Chat: Run by Leamington Friends Social Group, meet at Swirls Cafe for a brisk walk followed by coffee and a chat. 10:30 - 13:00 @ Victoria Park (Leam)
πΆββοΈβοΈ Walk, Coffee and Chat: Another one run by Leamington Friends Social Group, meet at Aviary Cafe for a walk followed by coffee and a chat. 10:30 - 14:00 @ Jephson Gardens Park (Leam)
π€ Xmas Quiz: Xmas quiz with proceeds going to the Salvation Army. 19:30 @ Radford Semele Sports & Social Club
π³οΈβπ LGBT+ Coffee Morning: Get out and about and meet some new people. All LGBT+ people welcome. 10:00 - 12:00 @ Coffee #1 (Leam)
π³οΈβπ Proud Parents: Meet some other parents of LGBT+ people and find some peer support. 12:00 - 14:00 @ Coffee #1 (Leam)
π Wreath Making & Xmas Crafts: Call Jo to book - 07980 315575. 12:00 - 14:00 @ Our Lady's Church Hall (Lillington)
Warwick Market: Lots of local crafts and produce for Xmas gifts. 9:00 - 15:00 @ Market Square (Warwick)
π΅οΈ Trace Your Ancestors: Looking for some help in tracing your ancestry? Get down here with a notebook and the info you have to get some great guidance. 9:30 - 11:30 @ Warwickshire County Records Office (Warwick)
π¨ Kids Make and Create: Drop in session with crafting activities. No need to book, Β£1 suggested donation. 10:00 - 12:00 @ Warwickshire Museum (Warwick)
π» Guys Cliffe House Ghost Hunt: Real life ghost hunting with experienced mediums. 19:30 @ Guys Cliffe House (Warwick)
π€ Christmas Keynotes Karaoke: Sing like the whole pub is listening. 19:30 @ The Town House (George St, Leam)
πLeamington Xmas Market: Lots of local crafts and produce for Xmas gifts. I know I'll be on the hunt for the cheese samples.π§ 10:00 - 17:00 @ The Parade
βLight Up a Life: A service with carols and refreshments to remember our lost loved ones. 18:00 - 18:40 @ Warwick Myton Hospice
πChristmas Fair: Free entry, lots of unique handmade crafts. 12:00 - 16:00 @ The Red Lion (Hunningham)
Monday
π π Story Time with Santa at the Christmas Tree Festival. 11:00 @All Saints Church (Leam).
π π Santa at the Tree Festival. Meet the elves, make shadow puppets, take part in Charles Dicken's gameshow, and finally meet the man himself. Groups at 16:30 & 17:15 @All Saints Church (Leam).
π₯ Special Film Night Featuring Leamington: Local film's for local people. Two special films by local filmmaker Mark Ellis; one from The Leamington History Group and one to celebrate Loft Theatreβs Centenary. 19:30 @ the Loft Theatre (Leam).
π Christmas Charity Boogie Bingo Extravaganza: Lively bingo games, xmas platter and lots of entertainment. All proceeds go to Molly Olly's Wishes. Tickets must be booked in advance. 19:00 - 22:30 @ St. Patrick's Irish Club (Leam).
π Wreath making: 19:00 - 21:00@ The White Lion (Radford)
π¨ Fun Paint Night: Have a free glass of wine or three and paint a winter scene with an award winning painting events company. 18:30 - 21:00@ The Abbey Field (Kenilworth)
Tuesday
π€£ Comedy @ The House: This week's standup lineup is Matt Stellingwerf, Alexis Coward, Christopher Ali, Andy Fox & Ryan Mold. 19:30 @ the House (Leam).
π Speed Dating (50+): Meet some other singles IRL. 19:30 @ The Fox & Vivian (Leam).
π§ββοΈ Town Gongs: Wind down with a "bath" of sound and relax. 19:00 - 20:00 @ Therapy & Fitness Centre (Leam).
π Bauble Painting Evening: Cocktails cheese and beautiful hand painted baubles (if you're good). 19:00 - 21:00 @ Katoi (Leam).
π Festive Mosaic Fundraiser: Create some mosaic tree decorations with some nibbles and drinks. 19:00 - 21:00 @ Binswood Hall (Leam).
βShow and Tell - Natural History & Archaeological Society: Curators, archivists and volunteers share their collection highlights and intrigues in these free short Show and Tell talks. 13:00 - 13:30 @ Market Hall Museum (Warwick).
Over the Weekend
πΆ Glorious!: A musical about the worst singer in the world. Running until 7/12, 19:30 @ the Loft Theatre (Leam).
π₯· Tai Chi Weekend Course: Get an intro to Tai Chi and also using weapons with Tai Chi?! Running Saturday 11:30 - 16:30 & Sunday11:00 - 16:00 @ North Leam School.
π Pump Rooms Xmas Market: Local makers market, with gifts, street food, hot drinks and cocktails. 11:00 - 16:00 Saturday & Sunday @ Pump Rooms (Leam).
ππ Free Wildflower Seeds: Keep your eyes peeled for free wildflower seed packets hanging from the Leamington Xmas tree courtesy of the Little Seed Shop.
All Month Long
π Enchanted Xmas Kingdom: Christmas kicks off at Hatton. Meet Santa and see Hatton all done up for Xmas. Running until 24/12 @ Hatton Country World
π Santa at the Wyandotte: See Santa and have a quick drink. Slots from 12:00 running until the 22/12 @The Wyandotte Inn (Kenilworth)
π Beauty & The Beast panto from 7/12/24 - 5/1/24 at the Royal Spa Centre (Leam).
St. Mary's Church (Warwick) | Choir of Clare College | 19:30 | Ticketsβ
Fifteen (Leam) | Kirsty & Ryan's Open Mic | 20:00 - 23:00
Meet Santa
βEnchanted Xmas Kingdom - Meet Santa and see Hatton all done up for Xmas. Now until 24/12 @ Hatton Country World
Royal Priors (Leam), 14/12 @ 10:00 - 17:00 & 15/12 @ 11:00 - 16:00. Find him by Sports Direct/Coffee Break.
Santa Sleigh by the Leamington Round Table will be in a different area almost every day all through December. Check out their routes and dates on their Facebook page. See the routes.β
With such high ceilings, I wouldn't fancy paying the heating bill here! The property is stunning though, with exposed brickwork and steel beams throughout.
Every Thursday, get a huge list of things to do over the weekend. Every Tuesday, read about a local happening, a piece of history, person or place. No news, no politics - just the fun stuff!
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