What's On in Warwick at a Glance A long-term calendar of events for residents and visitors compiled by Unlocking Warwick September 2019 onwards (updated monthly) www.unlockingwarwick.org 2019 Warwick Market is every Saturday from 9am. Farmers' Markets are on the 2nd and 5th Saturdays of the month. Craft Market on the 1st Saturday of each month. September 1st Market Place and nearby streets. 10am – 5pm. Town Centre Cycle Races 2019. A day of cycling fun for all ages and abilities. Seven races round a 900 metre circuit with cash prizes. There will be road closures. The route is Market Place, Market Street, Brook Street, New Street, Old Square, Northgate Street and Barrack Street. https://www.wlrcyclingclub.co.uk/warwicktownraces 3rd The Court House, Jury Street. 2pm – 4pm. Tea and Dance Lessons. Professional dance teachers lead you through some ballroom classics. With tea, cake and time to chat. No experience required. No need to book. No need to bring a partner. Link up with someone else and take to the floor. £2.50. 01926 411694 3rd Fusilier Museum, St. John's. 10.30am – 12.30pm Veterans Cafe. A free drop in for a friendly chat over tea and biscuits, open to veterans of all ages. 01926 491653. 5th St. Mary's Church. 7pm. Robert Harris in Conversation. On the day of publication of his latest novel, 'The Second Sleep', the award-winning author will be talking about his work. Tickets £15 to include a copy of the book. He will be signing copies. Tickets available online from Ticket Source. www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/warwick/the-collegiate-church-of-st-mary-warwick/an- evening-in-conversation-with-robert-harris-the-second-sleep/e-rebegx 6th Fusilier Museum, St. John's House. 10am – 5pm. Valuation Day. Experts from Dix Noonan Webb will be available to offer free and confidential valuations of jewellery, coins, medals and other militaria without obligation. www.warwickfusiliers.co.uk 6th St. Mary's Church. 1.15pm – 2pm. Lunchtime Recital – Mark Swinton (organ). Admission free. Retiring collection. www.stmaryswarwick.org.uk 7th Visitor Information Centre, Jury Street Court House. 10am – 4.30pm. Love Local. A collection of local artists and crafters selling handmade products. Free entry. 01926 492212 7th Court House, Jury Street. 11am – 11.45am. Free Court House Tour with Unlocking Warwick. Hear about the Grade-1 listed building built after the Great Fire of Warwick, with a brief introduction to the history of the county town. No need to book. Meet in the Visitor Information Centre. www.unlockingwarwick.org 7th Hill Close Gardens. 11am – 5pm. Gardens Open in aid of the National Gardens Scheme. www.hillclosegardens.com 1 8th St. John's House. 10am – 5pm. Heritage Open Day 2pm. Guided tour of the history of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. www.warwickfusiliers.co.uk 10th, 11th & 12th Warwick Castle. The Luna Open Air Cinema. Three films to enjoy. On 10Th – A Star is Born. On 11th – Mama Mia! Here We Go Again. On 12Th – Bohemian Rhapsody. Bring a picnic or enjoy the hot food and full bar on site. Doors open at 7pm. Screenings at 8.30pm. Tickets must be booked in advance. General admission £17. See website for details of prices and to book: https://thelunacinema.com/warwick-castle 11th The Court House, Jury Street. 2pm – 4pm. 'In the Ballroom' - Beetle Drive, Quiz and Table Top Games. This month the social gathering in the ballroom will feature the ever- popular games afternoon, with tea, cake and time to chat. £2. per person. No need to book. 01926 411694 13th Ovo Energy Tour of Britain Cycle Race. Stage 7 of the top men's road-race will start from Warwick Racecourse at 11am with riders from 20 international teams zooming through the centre of town. Roads will be closed for a time. At the racecourse there will be entertainment for children including face painting and balloon modelling before the cyclists head away. www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages/stage-seven/ 13th Hill Close Gardens. 2pm. Apple Walk. A guided tour with the Head Gardener. No extra charge (Adults £4.50. Children £1) www.hillclosegardens.com 13th - 22nd Heritage Open Days. Many historic buildings in Warwick will open their doors free of charge on selected days during the National Heritage Open Days week, and there will be special events, talks and walks. For the full programme, pick up a brochure at the Visitor Information Centre in the Court House. https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/printable-area-lists/town/Warwick 14th Court House Jury Street and Town Centre. 10.30am – 12noon. Historic Warwick Walk conducted by tour guide Paula Fletcher for Heritage Open Days. Starting at the Grade-1 listed Court House, it will be an easy stroll round some of Warwick's most historic buildings. Free to attend. No need to book. Join Paula at the Visitor Information Centre. 14th Hill Close Gardens. 11am – 5pm. Free Opening for Heritage Open Days. www.hillclosegardens.com 15th Old Shire Hall, Northgate Street. 11.15am – 3pm. An Open Day at the Old Assize Court, organised by Old Shire Hall Events. Details here: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/oldshirehall To book a visit to the dungeon or buy tickets for tea in the Judge's House, email: [email protected] Or call 01926 736350 16th Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum and Fusilier Museum. 10am and 2pm. The Warwick's in 'Gallipoli 1915'. Soldiers from the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and the Warwickshire Yeomanry fought in the conflict 104 years ago. There will be a special exhibition in the Yeomanry Museum in the Jury Street Court House, and at 10.30 am an illustrated talk by Ian Binnie of the Gallipoli Association. At 12noon there will be a short wreath-laying service at St. Mary's Church to honour the fallen. At 2pm Ian Binnie will make his presentation again at the Fusilier Museum at St. John's House. Free events as part of Heritage Open Days. www.warwickshire-yeomanry-museum.co.uk 16th Trivia Trail. 2pm. Starting at The Globe in Theatre Street, teams of up to six take on a quiz trail challenge around Warwick, looking for the answers to a mix of historical, observational and fun questions. Adults £12.50. Children 8-16 £5. Under-8s free. Please book. 07718 574544. Email: [email protected] www.triviatrails.co.uk 18th The IronWorks, 66 Market Place. 7pm – 8.30pm. Cocktails Masterclass. Expert bartenders show how to make delicious cocktails, with nibbles and a classic martini to finish. Must book in advance. £30 (£31.85 with booking fee) from Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cocktail-masterclass-at-the-ironworks-warwick-tickets- 68970758395 18th St. Paul's Church Hall, Friar St. 7.30pm. Warwick WI - Mark Lavery speaks about Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes. All ladies welcome. www.warwickwi.weebly.com 2 19th Lord Leycester Hospital. 7pm. Smart Talk – 'The Vague History of Warwick School before 1700' by school archivist Gervald Frykman. £25 to include food by NiCuisine and drinks. Booking in advance essential. 01926 491422 or email [email protected] httpwww.lordleycester.com/events.html 19th Market Hall Museum. 1pm – 1.30pm. Show and Tell – Trinkets and Treasures: 13th- 17th Centuries. See some of the exciting local finds, some found by metal detectorists. Free; donations to the museum welcome. 01926 412500 19th County Record Office, Priory Park. 7pm – 8pm. Behind the Scenes. Visit the strong rooms with senior archivist Rob Eyre. Free event but booking required: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice 20th St. Mary's Church. 1.15pm – 2pm. Lunchtime Recital – Daniel Gardonyi (organ) from Frankenberg, Germany. Admission free. Retiring collection. www.stmaryswarwick.org.uk 20th Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum. 10am – 12noon. Meet the Museum Team. An extra opening morning of the museum of the volunteer cavalry regiment for Heritage Open Days. www.warwickshire-yeomanry-museum.co.uk 21st Court House, Jury Street. 11am – 11.45am and 2pm – 2.45pm. Free Court House Tours with Unlocking Warwick for Heritage Open Days. Hear about the Grade-1 listed building built after the Great Fire of Warwick, with a brief introduction to the history of the county town. No need to book. Meet in the Visitor Information Centre. www.unlockingwarwick.org 21st Kingfisher Pools, St. Nicholas Park. 11am. Junior Angling Drop-in Saturday. Under 18s can try angling. Equipment provided. Free. www.kingfisherpool.co.uk/index.html 21st St. John's House Museum. 10am – 3pm. Discover St. John's – Heritage Open Day. Explore the Victorian schoolroom (sessions at 10.30 and 11.30am) and kitchen (sessions 12.30 and 1.30pm). Drop in or book for sessions: 01926 412069. www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice Free; donations welcome. 21st Trivia Trail. 12 noon. Starting at The Globe in Theatre Street, teams of up to six enjoy 90' of screen-free time on a quiz trail around Warwick. Adults £12.50. Children 8-16 £5. Under-8s free. 07718 574544. Email: [email protected] www.triviatrails.co.uk 22nd Old Shire Hall, Northgate Street. 11am – 3pm. A Heritage Open Day at the old Assize Court, organised by Old Shire Hall Events. Details here: www.theoldshirehall.co.uk/events/heritage-open-days-dungeon-and-cells-tours To book a visit to the dungeon or buy tickets for tea in the Judge's House, email: [email protected] Or call 01926 736350 23rd & 24th Warwick Races – Grand Season Opener. For race times and ticket prices, see website: www.warwickracecourse.co.uk 01926 405560 25th County Record Office. 1pm – 1.30pm. Show and Tell: The Disappearing Dwelling of Stretton on Dunsmore. What happened to the timber-framed building? Free; donations welcome.