All Friday meetings begin at 7.45. You are welcome to arrive at anytime from 7.15 onwards. We meet at the Unitarian Church on the Holyhead Road, Coventry CV1 3AE​​    

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FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER

LORD LEYCESTER HOSPITAL BC

Tonight we welcome to Greyfriars Brother, Ken Browne from the Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick. He will be giving us an insight into this wonderfully long established hospital which was founded by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester in 1571. Come along for a very interesting evening.

 

WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER

‘THE REVIVAL’ AT THE PRIORY THEATRE, KENILWORTH

AT 7.00 FOR 7.30 BC

The cast of Lucian O'Keefe's 1946 classic ghost play `Scared to Death' are gathered and ready for their final dress rehearsal before opening night but all isn't going smoothly. Actors are bickering, one can't remember their lines, the director is on the edge of a nervous breakdown and to top it all off, the ghostly happenings of the play seem to be encroaching onto the real world. Slowly but surely fear takes hold as tales of the play's curse seem to hold true and the cast find themselves caught up in an all too real spine-chilling and terrifying ghost story. I believe tickets are now all sold.

 

FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER

1300 YEARS OF THE ILLUSTRATED BOOK                         MI

Pictures in books have been around for at least 1300 years, and were used to illustrate a story and explain the content. This is their history, beginning in the monasteries in Northumbria to recent graphic novels. Our speaker, James Rose, will refer to many of the books that have a personal connection to himself and probably also to the audience.

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FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER

BRITAIN AFTER WORLD WAR                                                      ERA

Despite being the man who "won the war", Winston Churchill was, unexpectedly perhaps, ousted in the general election of July 1945, even before the war had ended. It was a spectacularly bad result for the Conservatives; with only 197 seats, their worst since 1906. Yet, within six years, they were back in office again in 1951, the first time Churchill had been ELECTED as Prime Minister. How did such a change come about so quickly, given the magnitude of the defeat in 1945? Peter Huxford will explore how this came about.
 

FR1DAY 14TH NOVEMBER

THE BI-CENTENARY OF THE RAILWAYS                            ERA/JS/GT

200 (????) YEARS OF RAILWAYS

This evening`s train will be in two portions. The first, driven by Ronald Austin, will depart at 7.45pm on a historical tour of the HISTORY OF THE RAILWAYS OF GREAT BRITAIN. In the second portion, John Spicer will explain what went wrong, and why railways are still being built in 21st Century Britain.

 

FRIDAY 21st NOVEMBER

THE ABC OF THE ARP                                                                             BC

Tonight we welcome back to Greyfriars Paul Thompson who is giving us an insight into the work of the ARP in World War II. (Air Raid Precautions). This was a volunteer post who were responsible for public safety during air raids, enforcing the blackout, issuing gas masks, guiding people to shelters and providing first aid and firefighting support. They were also the frontline of Britain's Civil Defence. Come along to what should be another of Paul's fascinating presentations.

 

FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2025. 

CHARLES DICKENS AND THE CHRISTMAS CAROL                 MH

Tonight we welcome Steve Dimmer, who will join us  to talk about Charles Dickens and in particular the events in his life that led to writing ‘A Christmas Carol.’ He will also reflect on the impact of the book in the Victorian celebration of Christmas.

 

FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS SONGS THROUGH THE AGES                                  MI

Our speaker, Richard Churchley, has been to Greyfriars many times in the past. He is a musician and historical researcher. Tonight he will talk, and also probably sing various songs from the earliest times through to the modern era- ‘from Boar’s Head to Bing Crosby’ – he quotes.

 

FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER

IT’S CHRISTMAS, IT’S CHRISTMAS                                                   EH

Come and help Greyfriars celebrate Christmas with all our usual events, some amateur dramatics, some carols with Jane and Gill, mulled wine and mince pies. Bring your cards to self deliver to your friends. Enjoy a festive evening with us.

 

SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER

GREYFRIARS CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE WINDMILL VILLAGE HOTEL                                                                                                             SL

A £10 deposit is required with your booking, the remainder to be paid before 7th November, and your choice of menu finalised. A two course meal will be £26 and a three course menu will be £33.50 including a £1.00 tip. Money to be paid to Sue Lindsey. Further details are on the notice board.

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***ADVANCE NOTICE***

GREYFRIARS NEW YEAR PARTY

FRIDAY 2ND JANUARY 2026

NEW YEAR’S PARTY                                           EH AND COMMITTEE

We begin 2026 with a traditional New Year Party. There will be all the usual games and quizzes, and possibly some surprises. We will be having our ‘Bring and Share’ supper. Please look at the notice board to see what is required. Come and help us welcome in 2026. See the notice board for further details.

 

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year!

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