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TALES FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT                                              MI

Our speaker, Jess Henderson was the first ever lady London bus driver and tonight will regale us of her many experiences. Several of her stories are highly amusing, so I’m sure this will be a very entertaining evening.
 

FRIDAY 31ST JULY

FILM NIGHT - THE NUN AND THE BUCKET BC

'Looking Back at Nuneaton' brings this unique local archive, a selection of wonderful old photographs and some remarkable old film to create an entertaining record of a fascinating period in Nuneaton's past. We then witness Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet) and her long suffering husband Richard, as Hyacinth fights the ever declining moral fabric of Britain ... just whatever you do . . . don't brush against her walls!
 

FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST

LIFE IN GHANA                                                               MI

Last year, our speaker, Vicky Owen gave a lively talk about the Salvation Army and revealed that she had spent five years in Ghana. We have persuaded her to come back to us and tell us of her experiences working for the Salvation Army in Ghana.
 

FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST

BERTIE GREATHERD’S GRAND TOUR OF EUROPE                EH

Tonight Anne Langley is going to tell us about Bertie Greatherd’s 18th Century Tour of Europe. Bertie was a one time owner of Guy’s Cliffe and his tour promises to be very interesting.

 

 

FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST

THE GREENFLY AND THE ROSE – SOE                                        BC

Tonight we welcome back to Greyfriars Paul Thompson, who always gives us in-depth talks on such varied topics. Tonight he will be talking about The Greenfly and the Rose - SOE. The SOE (Special Operations Executive) was a British organisation formed in 1940 to conduct espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance in German occupied Europe and to aid local resistance movements during World War II. This will be another of Paul's edge of your seat evenings.

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FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST

A QUIZ NIGHT WITH A DIFFERENCE                                          GT

Prepare yourself for another quirky quiz with a difference with the return of your quiz master, Jo Chima. There will be some traditional rounds requiring knowledge and a bit of brain, but also some more unusual rounds for those of you who are more creative and think outside of the box!!! It promises to be a fun evening.

 

FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER

SKITTLES EVENING AT BRANDON CLUB at 6.00 for 6.30 – 9.30                                                                                                                         JS/KGT

We shall be holding our Annual Skittles Evening at Brandon Social Club on Friday 11th September, 2026. postcode CV8 3HW. The cost will be £10 including fish or chicken and chips supper. Sign up on the notice board. Payment due by 28th August at the latest. This event is open to family and friends too.​​​​

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