What’s On

MAY

Saturday 7th

Joules Seconds Sale King’s High School. Proceeds to Evergreen School, Warwick. 12noon - 3:30pm. There will be pre-booked shopping slots for this event with a set number of tickets available for each one. This is to manage the flow of people at the event. The pre-booked shopping slots are as follows: 12pm - 1pm, 1:15pm-2:15pm, 2:30pm3:30pm. You will only be permitted to attend the pre-booked shopping slot stated on your ticket. When your pre-booked shopping slot has ended you will be asked to the leave the shopping area and proceed to the checkouts. A maximum of 4 tickets can be purchased at one time. Entry is £5 with all the proceeds from the ticket sales going to Evergreen School.

Make and Create Warwickshire Museum. Join in craft activities at our monthly make and create session. No need to book just drop in, suggested donation £1. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.warwickshire.gov.uk/museum

Sunday 8th - Monday 16th

The Stratford Literary Festival Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6LU. The Stratford Literary Festival has announced its sparkling Spring Festival line-up with a mix of digital and live events as Government restrictions begin to ease. The Festival, which runs from 8th to 16th May, will feature pre-recorded events, live and interactive online streaming, and inperson workshops, adhering to Covid-19 safety guidelines, the following week. Tickets start at £6 and are available from www.stratlitfest.co.uk.

Wednesday 11th

Leamington Spa: Fascinating Aida Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa, Leamington CV32 4HN. We’re in the middle of the most HUMUNGOUSLY big tour – the biggest we’ve done since Autumn 1987, I think! Definitely coming to a theatre near you – if we haven’t been already! So this is just a wee note to say we are well, we hope you are too. Catch it if you can, we love this show. Come twice, it’s never quite the same from night to night!

Thursday 12th

Leamington Folk Club Performers night Temperance 33 Bath Street Leamington Spa CV31 3AF. The Leamington Folk Club is a new group that will meet at Temperance monthly. The club will meet on the second Thursday of every month It will be MC’d by Nick Draycott Performers will be announced in advance There will be a mix of established and up and coming musicians Each will play up to 15 minutes Originals only. We will provide PA, mics/stands, digital mixer and lighting Food (pizzas), soft drinks and full bar available Limited capacity so £3 advance booking (+bf) preferred Contact nickdraycottartist@gmail.com if you’d like to perform Doors 7pm. Prompt start 7:15pm. Finish 10pm.

Friday 13th

Bat Walks at Charlecote Park National Trust - Charlecote Park Wellesbourne Warwick CV35 9ER. Stroll around the grounds with a member of the Warwickshire Bat Group to find out a little more about the different species of bat, that live at Charlecote. You might even be lucky enough to spot a few! Choose from several dates between MaySeptember. Detecting equipment will be provided for the evening. Please Note: Please meet in the accessible car park. Access is through the gate at the top of the private drive. A member of the team will meet you at this gate to let you through. Warm clothes and good footwear are recommended. A torch will fully charged batteries will be necessary to find

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your way in the dark. There are uneven, grassy and muddy paths around the parkland. Please be aware that this event takes place as the daylight fades and there is no lighting in the parkland. Suitable for children 8 years old and over. Detecting equipment will be provided for you, but please bring a fully charged torch to help you find your way in the dark. Please arrive 15 minutes before the event starts.

Saturday 28th

Leamington Spa Fake Festival Victoria Park, Leamington Spa, CV31 3PH. ROCK IS BACK?! After your incredible debut Fake-Fest and the long wait to return, we just gotta say... this will be ONE SERIOUS PARTY! We’ve seen what you guys do, and the buzzy crowd you are… can you imagine what’ll happen with this rock stomping line-up?! We’re all goosebumpy thinking about it. Buy tickets early. Leamington Spa Fake Festival is a tribute-based music event and one of our 2022 tour dates. We’re bringing 6 of our ‘fake bands’ to Leamington Spa – professional ‘touring-grade’ tribute bands that put on a superb performance. They look, sound and move like the real rock-stars – you have to see them to believe it! We work hard to ensure our festivals are safe, secure, accessible and friendly - with an environment that caters for all ages. Our giant marquee ensures a warm, lively, inside atmosphere, so you can really enjoy the music. So round up your group or family members and make it a fun packed music day out - come and support live music and party with us late into the evening! www.fakefestivals.co.uk

Garden of Heroes and Villains Fundraiser for the Heart of England Forest The Garden of Heroes and Villains The Heart of England Forest Dorsington, Nr Stratford Upon Avon. Join us our first fundraising day in the stunning Garden of Heroes & Villains for 2022, a private sculpture garden commissioned by our late Founder Felix Dennis, and meet some of history’s greats, immortalised in bronze. Come face-toface with Muhammed Ali, cross the finish line with Roger Bannister, take front row for The Beatles, join Lawrence of Arabia at full charge on camel-back or take a trip with the Owl & the Pussycat and see the pig with the ring in the end of his nose! With activities on this open day for the whole family, including a yew hedge maze, poetry garden, woodland walks and a collection of over 50 stunning sculptures, not forgetting the tea and cake refreshments served by our volunteers, it’s a unique day out in the Heart of England Forest! Admission by pre-purchased tickets only. Please consider choosing the charity ticket which includes either a £1 or £5 donation per ticket to help grow the Forest. Further information on the Garden of Heroes & Villains can be found on the Forest website. Dogs on short leads are welcome.

Wonderland - inspired by Alice in Wonderland with a Steampunk Twist! (May half term) Magic Alley, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6EX. Immerse yourself in Wonderland. This event is inspired by the characters from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass but with a steampunk twist! Take a magical journey through Wonderland solving puzzles and riddles and meet your performers. The number of performers will vary depending on the event you book but there will be at least one to help you through Wonderland and may even assist with a game of croquet in the forest! Recommended 6+ due to the reading element but over 4s welcome with adult support. The experience on average lasts 45 minutes to an hour Timed entry and small groups.

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