In The Ballroom Social group, set up by Warwick Town Council, returns again in March 2023. These events are supported by Heritage Lottery ‘Awards For All Funding,’ The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust and The Court House’s Unlocking Warwick Volunteers
If you have time on your hands and wish to involve yourself in your local community in a beautiful environment, meet new people, or know others who would benefit from getting out a little more; then come to this regular event. Only £3.00 per person, per session, to include tea and cake.
On the second Wednesday of each month at 2pm ‘In The Ballroom’ will be tea with a talk, a quiz and time to chat in the elegant surroundings of the Regency Ballroom.
Numbers are limited to avoid overcrowding, so we ask residents to reserve their places in advance by calling Warwick Town Council on 01926 411694, or by emailing: George.Palmer@warwicktowncouncil.org.uk. It will cost just £3 per person to include tea and cake (cash paid on the door).
Dates are as follow:- between 2.00pm and 4.00pm
Wednesday 8th March – The Church of Treasures:| The History of St Mary’s Church by Historian Tim Clark
Wednesday 12th April The Real Stars of the Night : Bats in our skies, a talk by Tricia Scott
Wednesday 10th May Surnames and The Origins – Learn the history of your surname with Anthony Paulton-Smith
Wednesday 14th June David Bardell & Crimson Fields – Story of nurses and surgeons who served on the front line
between 1914 and 1918
Wednesday 12th July Christine Ramsey, Everlasting Flowers – Demonstration using flowers from the garden
Wednesday 9th August – Travel on The Orient Express : History of long distance travel on the Orient Express by Bill Devitt
Wednesday 13th September Canals and their History – Roger Butler will tell us the History and Heritage of our canals
Wednesday 11th October – Song, Shows and Films from the 1940’s : Capture the flavour of the 1940’s with Trevor Langley
Wednesday 8th November – The Warwickshire Avon : Learn about wildlife and history of the Heart of England’s River
by Rick Thompson
Wednesday 13th December – Christmas Celebrations
Please find this year’s poster here: In The Ballroom Poster 2023
Another great opportunity to meet new people and try new things are our new Ballroom Board Games sessions. Try your hand at a variety of games – new and old – and enjoy tea and cake all for just £2 per person! There are three sessions planned on 28th March, 25th April and 23rd May 2023. Call 01926 411694 or email george.palmer@warwicktowncouncil.org.uk to book a place.
