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 20th MARCH

THE MAN WHO MAPPED THE ARCTIC                                      MI

Admiral Sir George Back is the subject tonight of our speaker Nigel Metcalfe. Nigel has a personal interest in the admiral as he was an ancestor who was one of the first Europeans to explore and map the Canadian arctic coast. The admiral was also a very good artist and the talk is illustrated with many of his own drawings and paintings.

 

FRIDAY 27th MARCH

THE COVENTRY WATCH MUSEUM                                    PD/GT

Our speaker tonight is Paul Shufflebotham, chairman of the Coventry Watch Museum Project which is based in one of the courts in Medieval Spon Street and is well worth a visit. The talk will consist of a slide presentation on the history of the Coventry Watch Industry. Paul will bring along a number of Coventry made clocks, watches and tooling, so that we can see first-hand the workmanship of Coventry Watchmakers.

 

FRIDAY 3RD APRIL

POETRY EVENING                                                               CJ

Poetry ‘To Cheer the Heart,’ is the theme for this evening -nothing offensive or contentious please, just words to make us all feel better. Volunteers, please step forward and let Carol J or Eunice know your choice of poem to make this a happy evening.

 

FRIDAY 10TH APRIL

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'.

 

WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL

PRIORY THEATRE, KENILWORTH – ‘COME FROM AWAY’ 7.00 FOR 7.30

7,000 stranded passengers. One small town. An extraordinary true story. This global phenomenon musical tells the true story of air passengers from around the world who were grounded in Canada in the aftermath of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland town that welcomed these `Come From Away' with open hearts. Tickets are £19 payable by 10th April to Bob Clemons.

Please note: There are no concessions to this musical. The running time is approximately 1 hour 40 mins with no show interval.

 

FRIDAY 17TH APRIL

GREYFRIARS ANNUAL DINNER SL, EH AND OTHERS

AT THE UNITARIAN CHURCH HALL AT 7.00 for 7.15

*****PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER TIME*****

Following another year’s successful annual dinner, we are repeating it this year.

A 3 course carvery dinner with a tea/coffee included for £21 (including a £1 tip). Wine and soft drinks are also available. Greenaways Catering will again prepare and serve our meal. A £10 deposit secures your place, and the balance to be paid by 3rd April. For details and menu choices, please see the notice board.

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FRIDAY 24TH APRIL (A change to the programme originally announced)

TWO OR MAYBE THREE LOCAL HISTORY TALKS?            MI

James Rose who has delivered many interesting talks in the past will deliver 2/3 short talks on local history.

One talk will be about Coventry's secret printing press.

Another will try to answer the question 'Did Handel Play the Organ in old St Michael's Church? Also, the mystery of Handel's portrait in the Herbert.

He may also talk about St Michael's Tower if there is time.

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