What's On at Greyfriars?
FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER
A DIVE INTO THE LEAMINGTON HISTORY GROUP IMAGE ARCHIVES KGT
We welcome back David Morse for another visit. David is the Vice Chair of the Leamington History Group, and describes his presentation as a ‘delve’ more than a ‘dive’ into the familiar, and the not so familiar images of a bygone era of Royal Leamington Spa and its surrounds.
WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER
‘WHEN DARKNESS FALLS’
AT PRIORY THEATRE, KENILWORTH AT 7 FOR 7.30PM BC
Inspired by true events, this powerful new play draws us into dark pasts, reveals disturbing truths and explores the power of stories perhaps most importantly, the ones we tell ourselves. When Darkness Falls is a spine-chilling ghost story that delivers a twisted, terrifying and thrilling tale that will leave you cowering in your seat. Tickets are £15 payable by 23rd October to Bob Clemons.
FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER
Tonight's talk has been cancelled, as the hall floor is scheduled for some work to be done. There will be no Greyfriars meeting tonight.
FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER
MAORI CULTURE MI
Our speaker, Jacquie Campbell, spent some time in New Zealand recently, and was very interested in the Maori way of life. She is an enthusiastic speaker and will, I’m sure, give us an excellent presentation on Maori culture.
FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER
NEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA – THE STORY OF A LONG FORGOTTEN COMPANY SL
Our speaker tonight David Day will give a Powerpoint presentation on Negretti and Zambra. (1850-2000) In 1850 they originated as manufacturers of meteorological instruments and as photographers to Queen Victoria. In the 20th century they evolved into a manufacturer of process control instrumentation and counted many Midland companies as their clients. There are some free booklets available and some early samples of products will be displayed.
FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
SLAVERY AT STONELEIGH ABBEY EH
Stoneleigh Abbey and village sits quietly nestled in the English countryside, so what does this have to do with slavery? Tonight, Sheila Woolf is coming to enlighten us, so don’t miss this talk.
FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER
OHH MATRON!: A HISTORY OF THE CARRY ON FILMS. MH
One of the most enduring and popular of film comedies is the Carry On Films. 32 films were made between 1958 and 1992 and their reputation for bawdy fun has never disappeared. Steve Dimmer takes us through the rise of this beloved series, looking at the lives of some of the main players as well as showing some clips from some of the most successful. He will also examine why the films began to lose their popularity and the legacy they left behind.
FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER
FOLKLORE AND FOLKSONGS OF THE WEST MIDLANDS MI
Richard Churchley, our speaker and performer, has been to Greyfriars many times in the past. He is a musician and will not only tell us about the history of some local folksongs, but will also perform them. It is sure to be an entertaining evening.
FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER
THE RESURRECTION MEN-BODYSNATCHERS BC
Tonight we welcome back to Greyfriars, Coventry Tour Guide Jo Phillips who will give us a presentation on the gruesome topic of 'The Resurrection Men - Bodysnatchers'. Join us as we dig into the past history of this dark 'profession'.
SUNDAY 13TH DECEMBER
GREYFRIARS CHRISTMAS MEAL SL/EH
Our Christmas meal will be on 13th December 2026 and will be held this year at Hogan’s Bar and Bistro at the Johnny Reay Golf Centre, Sandpits Lane, CV7 8NJ. It will be a 3 course meal with a choice, and the cost is £28.95ph. Sign up now with a £10 deposit to secure your booking and choose your meal options from the menu.
FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER
IT’S CHRISTMAS, IT’S CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE
Come with your singing voices and Christmas cards to enjoy an evening of carols, mince pies, and mulled wine, together with a few surprises to help get the festive season off to a good start!
A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
GREYFRIARS IS BACK ON 8TH JANUARY 2027!
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