Latest Events in Royal Leamington Spa(July Updated)

Chemistry of the Evening Raise your glasses, you fine and eligible gay singles, you are in for a wonderful night of dating. Meet like-minded singles face-to-face at our busy gay speed dating event at HART + CO . It's time to relax, make real life connections and meet your perfect partner in crime! Here, at SpeedDater we know that chemistry only happens in person, so our events are perfect for singles that want to meet people in real life. During the event, you will be going on between 6 and 12 mini dates lasting about four minutes each. Our professional hosts and well-organised events make meeting people easy and lots of fun. Come with a smile and an open mind, you never know who you could meet at one of our events. What to Expect: Mix, Match, Date When you arrive, our lovely SpeedDater host will welcome you and sign you in. You will be given a badge number that will match a table in the and rotate from table to table until you meet every man. To help you remember all participants you will have a card to mark down all individuals that you like. There will be a break halfway through the dating for you to refill and recharge. And after the event? The day after your speed dating event you can log in to our secure website and click the 'matches' tab. You will find out who you mutually matched with and can get in touch again via our messaging system. Don’t forget about SpeedDater’s guarantee - if you didn’t meet someone you liked the first time your next singles event is free! What have you got to lose? Itinerary 19:00 Registration opens 19:30 Speed Dating begins 20:15 Break for drinks and chatting 20:30 Speed Dating resumes 21:30 Speed Dating ends and post event socialising begins Please have a look at our upcoming events: www.speeddater.co.uk Information Source: SpeedDater | eventbrite

We'd love to invite you to our next Wednesday Breakfast Networking event on Wednesday 7th May from 9am - 10.30am at Thomas Flavell & Sons , 19 Waterloo Place, Warwick Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 5LA . These events give you the opportunity to build connections with fellow professionals from the local area whilst gaining valuable insights from local experts on a variety of thought-provoking and stimulating topics. This month we are joined by Lyn Lapworth from ECO for ALL . She will be talking about “ Simple Changes for a more Sustainable Life ”. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the subject but would like to do more, this is definitely for you. Lyn founded ECO for ALL with the objective of changing the narrative around living in a more eco-friendly way. Her approach shows how easy it is to introduce sustainable changes into your daily routine - and demonstrates the many areas this can actually save you money. Enjoy a healthy nutritious breakfast provided by Cynthia from Cafe Desa Cynthia , the owner of Cafe Desa will on hand to provide a nutritional breakfast to give your morning a healthy start. Recent breakfasts have included tasty treats such as protein balls, carrot cake overnight oats, matcha tea, cold-brew coffee, delicious sourdough with tahini and Cafe Desa's own recipe granola and yogurt. If this doesn't sound like your usual breakfast menu, come along and have a taste and discover some new favourites! Join us at 9am for networking and breakfast, Lyn will be speaking from 9.30am and we'll round off the session with a further opportunity to network and enjoy more delicious food and ask Caroline any questions you may have. Please note this event will be held on our top floor which involves climbing 4 flights of stairs - we have no access to lifts. We've been running our free networking events for a year now, and have decided to introduce a minimal charge to attend which will be donated to our chosen charity for 2025, The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Information Source: Thomas Flavell & Sons | eventbrite

In Blood Rage, each player controls their own Viking clan’s warriors, leader, and ship. Ragnarök has come, and it’s the end of the world! It’s the Vikings’ last chance to go down in a blaze of glory and secure their place in Valhalla at Odin’s side! For a Viking there are many pathways to glory. You can invade and pillage the land for its rewards, crush your opponents in epic battles, fulfill quests, increase your clan's stats, or even die gloriously either in battle or from Ragnarök, the ultimate inescapable doom. Information Source: The Dice Box | eventbrite

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Here's the deal: So first up, you'll get a pint or two from the bar , perhaps chat to Nathan who will bore you about which beers he's made that week that are actually any good. You can also order a pie and chips to have during the break if you fancy it. Arrive literally anytime before 7.45pm . By 8pm , you'll take a seat, and our expert M/C for the evening, Aaron Williams , will be getting the night going. He's harmless though, and actually very good, so don't worry about sitting in the front row. Opening the line up, you'll see Max Ponsonby , desperately trying to convince his parents this comedy thing is going to work out. Although, he might have a point, having just performed at a 350 seater theatre in Bromsgrove last month. He'll be followed by Archie Dunnett , who quite frankly is just attention seeking at this point, and doesn't realise that nearly a year of singing a song about a meerkat on stage is really starting to put his girlfriend off. Got him a trophy at the Project Mayhem comedy awards this year though... Just before 9pm , we'll have a short interval to break the seal. Grab another pint or three . Oh, and if you ordered a pie and chips, this is when you scran that. Going into the second half you'll have James Jarvis . James describes himself as "alternative", whatever that means. Usually that means it's brilliant but you spend your time wondering why you're enjoying it so much.. To finish you off (winky face) we have Our H eadliner: Johnathan Hipkiss! Johnathan has had endorsement from Jack Whitehall, Jon Richardson, and has won a multitude of awards. Hence why he is pocketing the headliner fee. Go Johnny go. Last entry is 7.45pm, show starts promptly at 8pm, and will be finishing at 10pm. If that isn't enough, throughout the night, we will also be gracing you with FREE SAMOSAS ! Oh we are spoiling you aren't we. You lucky little lot... Information Source: Archie Dunnett | eventbrite

Second date added due to public demand! DOM MARTIN - THE ACOUSTIC TOUR 2025 Multi award winning and UK Blues Hall of Fame artist Dom Martin from Belfast, returns to Temperance for a matinee concert on Saturday 10th May. Dom was voted best Acoustic Blues Artist 3 years running 2020-21-22 and Blues Instrumentalist of the year 2022 and 2023. His latest studio album “Buried in the Hail” won Best Blues Album 2024. Arguably one of the best guitarists in the UK today, the singer songwriter has been likened to the late greats Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore with his skilful playing, deep songwriting skills, powerful vocal and commanding stage presence. If you’re a guitar fan, acoustic in particular and you’ve never seen Dom, you need to! In 2024 Dom’s shows sold out in venues across the UK & Ireland and his intimate acoustic shows are always a big hit with live music fans. Dom is joined on “The Acoustic Tour 2025” by special guest, Thomas Heppell, who was a 2024 UK Blues Awards nominee in the emerging artist category. This promises to be a night to remember for live music fans so get your tickets early and don’t miss out! Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

Join us at Temperance for another night of deep cuts and bliss filled gems, carefully selected to move your body and elevate your spirit. This time, expect an even wider spectrum of sound—hypnotic grooves, euphoric house, leftfield disco, and everything in between. Whether you’re returning for more or stepping in for the first time, the dance-floor is open to all. Come to move, explore, or simply lose yourself in the music. 10pm doors. Cocktails and full bar until 2am. Tickets just £5 advance only. Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

We are delighted to welcome back the hugely popular Easy 3 jazz quartet to perform their first Sunday matinee concert of 2025. Always sells out, so do get your tickets well in advance. The perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. They will be performing two extended sets of popular jazz, latin and hip-hop covers plus a few of their own originals. Doors 2pm. Start 2:30pm. Just £5. Formed in June 2022 through a mutual love of Blues origin music, Easy 3 have now enjoyed a busy and successful couple of years, delighting large audiences across several established Midlands venues. As well as their exciting original instrumental tracks and covers, Easy 3 regularly feature talented guest vocalists. This month, featuring the gorgeous vocals of Mary Savva and, possibly, the return of Eva Fitzpatrick. Easy 3 Jazz Quartet are Steve Noakes (upright bass), Dave Colliver (Drums), Dante Saxton-Knight (keys) and Andy McIntyre (trumpet). Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

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The great and forgotten Kami have returned from the underworld, displeased with the affairs of the Empire’s present Shōgun. At the start of spring in the Great New Year, the Kami have gathered their sacred clans with one quest: reclaim the lands of Nippon and return them to their honorable, spiritual traditions. However, each clan is bound by their own proud traditions to a unique vision for this great return and must wage a powerful diplomatic war across eight provinces. Alliances must be forged, betrayal is inevitable, honorable standing rises and falls. Political mandates must be navigated and devastating war must be fought, each won by expert skill and cunning negotiation. And only one may stand victorious at the coming of winter. You, honorable Shōgun, lead one of these great clans. Do you have the strength of honor, virtue, and spirit, as well as the mastery of steel necessary to deliver on this ancient promise? Rising Sun is a board game for 3 to 5 players set in legendary feudal Japan. Each player chooses a Clan and competes to lead theirs to victory by accumulating Victory Points over the course of the Seasons. Each Clan possesses a unique ability and differs in Seasonal Income, Starting Honor Rank, and Home Province. Over the course of the game, players will forge and break alliances, choose political actions, worship the gods, customize their clans, and position their figures around Japan. In the process, Honor is a palpable element in Rising Sun : Having high Honor gives several advantages, while having low Honor may grant the allegiance of the darker elements of the world. But above all, Honor settles all disputes: Whenever there is a tie, the tied player with the highest Honor wins. Information Source: The Dice Box | eventbrite

Venue - Warwickshire County Council Hawkes Point 1 Hawkes Drive Heathcote Industrial Estate Warwick CV34 6LX https://maps.app.goo.gl/i2kK84K2uu25zESc9 Whatthreewords ///seat.zeal.over Parking - Parking available onsite. The entrance to the building is round to the left of the car park facing the roundabout and main road. Time - Arrival from 0845 until 0855. Course starts at 0900. Course ends approx 1430. No admittance to the course will be permitted after 0855. If you arrive after this time you will not be allowed to join the course and will still be charged for the place. You will need to rebook on a later date. Parking - Parking available onsite. Breaks will be arranged by the trainer during the session. You will need to bring your own drink(s) and lunch with you and also a pen and paper. ID - You are required to bring photographic ID and must show it to the trainer when signing in. Failure to bring ID will mean you will not be permitted to attend the course and will have to re-book. You will still be charged. Communication - the course will be conducted in written and spoken English. Members of staff will be required to participate fully in the session. Mobile Phones - Please switch all mobiles phones off or place on silent for the duration of the course. Smoking - No smoking policy in place Evaluation Form - Please be aware that evaluation forms must be completed and returned back to the trainer *Cancellation reminder for all courses: WCC have a course policy that requires 7 days’ notice of changes or cancellation of any bookings made. Failure to provide 7 days’ notice will result in a charge of the full price of the course fee. Privacy Policies For more details on how Eventbrite manages and uses your data, please refer to the following privacy policy: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/support/articles/en_US/Troubleshooting/eventbrite-privacy-policy?lg=en_GB For more details on how Warwickshire manages and uses your data, please refer to the following privacy policy: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/privacy Information Source: Warwickshire Transport Delivery | eventbrite

We are delighted to announce that McHales Permanent Brew will be returning to Temperance. What a brilliant band they are, so do get your tickets well in advance. We will be recording the gig and are hoping to release it as a 'live from Temperance' album. McHale’s Permanent Brew McHale's Permanent Brew formed in 2017 in honour of their love of 60 & 70's inspired guitar based blues rock. The band would continue to evolve over the next couple of years, releasing its debut self titled album and developing a sound that would make for an electrifying live set. Hard work and determination would see the North West based band sharing the stage with the likes of Dr Feelgood, Triple J (Feat: Jeff Rich of Status Quo), Xander & The Peace Pirates, Crow Black Chicken, Warner E Hodges and 60's psychedelic pioneers Atomic Rooster. The band would go on to cement its live reputation with a defining set on the main stage at 2022s HRH Blues VI festival. HRH Blues Festival – o2 Academy Sheffield – 9th April 2022 ‘Probably the only time a great band has made their debut at HRH & played to more people than the Quireboys…’ HRH Crowd ‘A very difficult day for most of the bands on the main stage at HRH Blues yesterday – because the first band on, McHales Permanent Brew took the roof off….’ HRH Crowd ‘This weekend, McHales Permanent Brew…my butterflies just started dancing when I typed that…they were special, very very special indeed for me and from the moment they went on stage and ripped the place apart I was hooked….’ Event organiser Waterloo Music Bar – Blackpool – May 2021 Ian Fletcher who runs the Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool posted the following after one of our shows earlier this year: ‘One of the most pleasurable things for me as a venue owner is introducing new music to the clientele. I don’t think I’ve had as much feedback about a band in a long time as I did on Saturday. McHale’s Permanent Brew certainly turned plenty of heads. For those that weren’t there to see these boys and Blackballed, you certainly missed out big time. If you see these boys playing close to you GO.’ Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

Join us for an evening of brilliant discussion and wine with Kit Conway and Alex Hay to celebrate the release of their new crime novels Cat Fight and The Queen Of Fives. The evening will consist of an author talk with Kit and Alex followed by a book signing. Your ticket includes a complimetary glass of wine. Cat Fight by Kit Conway is A gripping and suspenseful crime novel, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Desperate Housewives and Tiger King. When the peace shatters in suburbia, the claws come out . . . The Queen Of Fives by Alex Hay is an immersive historical mystery filled with danger and deception, as the most talented con-woman in Victorian London sets her sights on a wealthy duke. Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

Play as a god of ancient Egypt, competing to survive as society begins to forget the old ways, so that only you and your followers remain. Build caravans, summon monsters, and convert followers in your quest to reign supreme in Ankh: Gods of Egypt . Deities, monsters, and the people of ancient Egypt have been lovingly reimagined and interpreted in beautiful illustrations and detailed miniatures, and players will truly feel like gods as they shake the very foundations of Egypt. All gameplay in Ankh , including combat, is streamlined and non-random. Compete and win solely on your godly wits alone. —description from the publisher Information Source: The Dice Box | eventbrite

Wildes Wine Bar & The 7 Business Club Present: An Evening with The Pol Roger Collection . Join us at Wildes Bar & Cocktails for an intimate champagne tasting like no other. Indulge in a tasting of all seven Pol Roger champagnes , perfectly paired with elegant canapés . This event will be hosted by Martin Heidsieck of the famed Champagne Dynasty - nephew of Hubert de Billy, current Head of Pol Roger.  Guests will have the opportunity to purchase Pol Roger & 20+ associated wines at below retail price, inaccessible anywhere else (6-bottle cases, delivered the following week). This is a rare chance to experience one of the most prestigious names in champagne in an intimate, refined setting.  Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to savor some of the finest champagnes. Cheers to a night of elegance and celebration! Information Source: eventbrite

Greg Brice returns as part of his April/May Duo Tour featuring Jack Thomas on bass. Nominated for the third year running in the 2025 UK Blues Awards - Best Acoustic Act, Best Contemporary Act and Emerging Act of the Year. Blues Matters - 'A brilliant set, mellow, musical, and thought provoking, a treat for the senses, a great musician.' Blues in Britain - 'incredible talent as a guitarist and songwriter' Fatea - 'the most exquisite finger- picked acoustic blues that you could wish to hear.' Back when Greg Brice played the pubs, clubs and bars of the West Midlands he'd often find some of the toughest audiences you could imagine hanging on his every word within a few bars. His intricate fingerstyle guitar and strident electric slide connected in the raw and immediate way that only proper roots music can. Following the release of his debut album, it's the quality of his song writing that's capturing people's imagination. Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

HANNAH WHITE - FREE & SINGLE TOUR 2025 From the French chanson ‘Sans Deséspor’ to celtic-inspired ‘Mother You Are’ to the grungy ‘Don’t Despair’, this last year has seen award-winning Hannah White release a brand new single every month, and they have been making waves along the way. With glowing reviews applauding her “effortless, suave pop sensibility” ( Fresh on the Net ) and "irresistible cinematic soundtrack” ( W21Music) creations, the songs have been championed by Cerys Matthews, aired nationally on BBC Radio 2 & BBC 6 Music and led to an invitation for a ‘Live in Session’ show on BBC Radio Scotland. The artist Holler Magazine described as “Americana’s answer to Mike Skinner. More Patsy Palmer than Cline” began 2023 by earning a Americana Music Association UK Best Song Award, and ended it with the release of her much-anticipated album ‘Sweet Revolution’ which reached #17 in the Official UK Americana Charts and #14 in the Official Independent Album Charts, earning her two wins at this year’s 2025 Americana Music Association UK Awards for ‘Album Of The Year’ and ‘UK Artist Of The Year’ , and one for guitarist husband Keiron Marshall who was awarded ‘UK Instrumentalist Of The Year’.  Her typically British, self-deprecating humour does nothing to diminish the emotion which Acoustic Magazine described as “arresting and wholly believable” . Hannah White is an artist who has “a wittiness to her grittiness and a sparkling wink in her poetry” ; One who personifies authenticity.  Her shows are the true story of a person whose path has taken her from homeless single mother to internationally recognised award-winning artist and, needless to say, one who leaves nothing in the dressing room. Uncut Magazine called her’s “an expressive voice and songcraft” , whilst Krentenuitdepop, Netherlands attested this is “roots music on par with the best currently being made in the US ”. Fatea Magazine said “songwriting from the top drawer” whilst 3 Chords And The Truth agree ”we are in the midst of a seriously fine songwriter” .   “If soul is a feeling, a fire that burns inside you, then Hannah White is without a doubt a soul singer” ( Holler ).  Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

Moonrakers is a game of shipbuilding, temporary alliances, and shrewd negotiation set in a space-faring future. The players form a loose band of mercenaries, but while they are united in name, actual alliances are shaky as players are pitted against each other in the quest to become the new leader of the Moonrakers. Moonrakers is a deck-building game in which players choose Contracts to attempt alone or with Allies in order to gain Prestige and Credits. After negotiating terms with Allies, players use their decks of Action cards to play Thrusters, Shields, Weapons, Reactors, and Crew to fulfill the requirements on each Contract. Each type of Action card has additional effects such as extra Actions, drawing additional cards, and protecting players from Hazards encountered while attempting Contracts. Players create powerful decks and gain special abilities by upgrading their ships and hiring Crew Members. This helps them accomplish more difficult and rewarding contracts alone, letting them keep more Prestige and Credits for themselves. Allies negotiate who will receive the Prestige, Credits, and risk of Hazard from Contracts, but if you don't make your offers enticing enough players may be tempted to betray you! The first player to 10 Prestige wins, but be careful as hazards encountered on Contracts reduce your Prestige! Information Source: The Dice Box | eventbrite

DO NOT BOOK - It is a drop in session Please note our sessions do have limited spaces. When we are full, we cannot have more families in the room for safety reasons. We look forward to seeing you soon! Information Source: Warwick District Children & Family Centre | eventbrite

We are back at The Fat Pug! Powered Up Business Networking (PUBNetworking) is an “out of hours” networking event that does away with the usual networking formalities. You’ll get to learn about the people behind the business - without a torrent of sales pitches …and bland tea and coffee. And you’ll get to have a lot of laughs whilst you’re at it! As you know, the best business connections are the people you want to spend time with outside of work. They’re the people you can trust, and whose company you enjoy. PUBNetworking is the place to find them. We have a loose structure, relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity to learn from other business experts - with no strings attached. Just bring yourself, your e-ticket and your best smile and you’re good to go. Each event has four objectives… Meet awesome people We have a wide range of business people that attend. From start-ups to those with 30 years experience - across a wide range of industries. Everyone that attends is under no obligation to attend (we have no memberships, or contracts) so they’re there purely to meet people like you. Build long-lasting relationships We believe in a 'people buy from people' philosophy. In a relaxed environment, everyone feels comfortable and the connections you make are less forced, and more genuine. You’ll get to know each person in more detail - and have a good time doing so. Learn things without pitches Each event is productive and valuable. And we want everyone to walk away having learned something new. Our speakers offer genuine value, without sneaky sales pitches. We want you to take what you learn and use it to benefit your business. Have fun And above all, we want you to have fun. Sometimes that’s easier with a drink in your hand (it also makes the terrible jokes slightly more tolerable…). Our networking events are all about you, your passions and your business success. What’s happening this month? For this meeting, our speaker is the awesome Tejal Prajapati. Her talk is called "Design, how effective communication is key to success." Good design isn’t just about how things look, it’s about how well people understand them. In this talk, Tejal will share how clear, simple communication helps design ideas land better, projects run smoother, and teams work well together. Whether it’s explaining your thinking or listening to feedback, how you say things is just as important as what you design. Location Held at The Fat Pug, we have their function room all to ourselves. And a great selection of drinks too! Plan for the night: 7.30 - Meet, greet & network. Your chance to sign in, grab a drink and speak to anyone you’d like. 7.50 - Introduction from Amanda. 7.55 - Your chance to tell the room about yourself with a PUBNetworking difference… 8.20 - 1-2-1 with someone you like. 8.35 - Grab a drink/have a break. 8.50 - Presentation from Tejal. 9.15 - Close the meeting and optional further networking. 9.30 - End/move into The Fat Pug to have a further drink should you wish. Important: Due to the nature of the venue, and room size, there are a limited number of spaces available. If you’d like to come along and enjoy a great evening of laughs, laid-back networking and actionable business help, reserve your space with an e-ticket now. Tickets cost: £14.77 (And there’s probably no better way to spend it!) See you there! Information Source: Powered Up Business Networking | eventbrite

Based in Madrid, Susan Santos is a passionate, self-taught guitarist. A left-handed guitarist, she writes her own songs that reflect her unique blend of rhythm and textures which celebrates her abilities as a creative force, and as a truly unique artist in her own right. The gifted Spanish guitarist and singer songwriter has spent years performing in famous and established venues, and numerous festivals throughout Europe, Mexico, and America. She has shared the stage with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and won “Best Musician Performance” at the 2018 European Blues Awards. She also “Best Female Album” at then 2019LA Critics’Awards. Santos has recorded five albums including “Take Me Home” (2010), "Shuffle Woman” (2012), “Electric Love” (2014), “Skin & Bones” (2016), “No U Turn” (2018), and“The L.A. Sessions” EP(2020). Susan’s outstanding voice and appealing guitar style, alongwith her strong stage presence has proven to be a refreshing experience in the contemporary blues scene. “She is a guitarist with a special magnetism. She is an absolute professional, serious, and solvent.” – Billy Gibbons “Susan Santos is a guitar hero. She is a monster in the studio, overdubbing well performed layers of guitar that sound live and immediate.” – Blues Blast Magazine “Santos has an understated confidence that bubbles to the top, via snaking guitar lines… full of energetic arrangements, and sparkling solos.” – Get Ready To Rock “No U Turn” fits together seamlessly and flowslike the best albums always do, as Santos shapes her material with the kind of gusto that has led her to winning the ‘Best Performer’ category at the European Blues Awards. “No U Turn” was also the Independent Blues Broadcaster’s Association’s 5th most played album. Santos’ forthcoming studio album “Sonora,” is the album of the desert, and of the desert people. The songs tell stories ranging from survival, thirst, outlaws, escape and freedom against a backdrop of scorpions, lizards, and roadrunners. Before listening, it is highly recommended to embark on your journey with a full tank and don’t pick up hitchhikers. Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

Join us for an evening with Matthew Teller and Dr Sara Husseini discussing Daybreak in Gaza. The evening will consist of an author talk and presentation and will be followed by an book signing. This is Gaza. A place of humanity and creativity, rich in culture and industry. A place now utterly devastated, its entire population displaced by a seemingly endless onslaught.Daybreak in Gaza is a record of an extraordinary place and people, and of a culture preserved by the people themselves. Vignettes of artists, acrobats, doctors, students, shopkeepers and teachers offer stories of love, life, loss and survival. They display the wealth of Gaza's cultural landscape and the breadth of its history.Daybreak in Gaza humanises the people dismissed as statistics. It stands as a mark of resistance to the destruction and as a testament to Gaza’s people. Matthew Teller is an author and journalist based in Banbury. He writes for global media including the BBC, Times, Financial Times, Guardian, Independent and many others, and he presents and produces documentaries for BBC Radio. His book Nine Quarters of Jerusalem (2022) was a Telegraph Book of the Year, and he co-edited Daybreak in Gaza (2024) with Palestinian friends and colleagues. Dr Sara Husseini is director of the British Palestinian Committee, a Palestinian-led diaspora initiative focused on political and strategic advocacy in the UK. She helps lead the Britain Palestine Media Centre and the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy, and has advised senior Palestinian officials including the Secretary-General of the PLO. Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

We welcome former lead singer from the Beautiful South who will be bringing her new band, Southern Beauty to Temperance. They will be playing Beautiful South songs, in an avant-garde jazz style together with other classic jazz standards. This will be a very special evening and another not to be missed. Alison Wheeler has carved out a stellar reputation for herself in the fiercely competitive music industry through her exceptional vocals, unparalleled song-writing abilities, and captivating stage presence that mesmerises fans across the globe. Hailing from Daventry, England, Alison's love for music was ingrained in her from a young age by her parents, who introduced her to a wide array of music genres ranging from pop and rock to jazz and blues. Alison's music career kicked off at Cambridge University, where she formed a covers band called Melt City with successful record producer - Hal Ritson of The Young Punx and Kev Dowd of Lowbrow & Topers. Moving to London in 1995, she joined the indie band Junk (with founding member of The South - Phil Barton), where she quickly gained a reputation on the Camden and Islington gig circuit. This culminated in her joining the girl band Virginia in 1998, which led to appearances on BBC Radio, TV shows in Northern Ireland, and success in the US airplay charts. In 2002, Alison's work with London gospel band Citizen K brought her to the attention of Dave Hemingway of the Beautiful South. She collaborated with Hemingway on his solo project, and he recommended her to Paul Heaton, the driving force behind the Beautiful South, to replace departed band member Jacqui Abbott. With the release of "Gaze" in 2003, Alison became a permanent member of the Beautiful South and during her time with the band she headlined Glastonbury Festival, supported Robbie Williams at Croke Park, toured the world and appeared on numerous TV & Radio shows in the UK. When The Beautiful South split in 2007 due to ‘music similarities’, The South rose from it’s embers and over the past 14 years they have continued to celebrate the sound of The Beautiful South with Alison fronting the band over hundreds of performances throughout the UK and Europe. Alison continues to write, collaborate and perform in several successful projects, including The South, Topers, Action Amanda (with a no.1 on the iTunes Charts), and Southern Beauty. She has built a loyal fan base and earned critical acclaim for her work. Despite her numerous triumphs, Alison remains grounded and focused on her music, always striving to connect deeply with her listeners. She continues to explore new sounds and collaborations, and recently launched Southern Beauty to reinterpret the Beautiful South's back catalogue in an avant-garde jazz style intertwined with other classic jazz standards. Alison is hoping to prolong the life of these wonderful songs and at the same time maybe bring the songs to new audiences who might not necessarily know much of this infamous British institution. Alison's versatility as a performer, combined with her immense talent, has made her a celebrated voice in British music, and her music career continues to flourish. She is a true artist who is deeply passionate about her craft, and her genuine love for music shines through in everything she does. Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

“An almighty folk-rock roar…It’s like Bellowhead facing off with Eddie Van Halen. But it works a treat” – Stratford Herald “They were simply stunning. They played a set of mostly traditional music but done in such a fresh and enjoyable way that I spent most of the evening grinning like a child who’s been given the keys to a sweetshop. Oh, and they rock!” - Atherstone Folk Club “Their arrangements were clever and well thought out. The exchanges between instruments were ingenious and skilfully executed: they are all clearly excellent musicians. Their two sets were a joyful demonstration of good folk music delivered with style and aplomb. Go and see them if you haven’t already. Highly recommended “ Nuneaton Folk Club “The Redhills played to an enthusiastic crowd who danced to every moment of their set. A huge Thank You” -Jagfest THE REDHILLS The Redhills are based in Warwickshire and have been playing traditional music in their current line up since 2015 Playing “louder and prouder” than your average folk rockers, the overall effect is of a lively & tight rock band, but there can be almost anything from the traditional music canon of the British Islands folded into their arrangements – a song of the sea, lively jigs and reels, a broadsheet tale of ‘orrible infamy and murder, a street cry or a hornpipe. Often several of the above in one number! They occasionally drop in the odd original song, a folky cover, a Zappa number or a dub arrangement of a trad piece when the mood takes them.. The band have played at both mainstream folk and “non folky” festivals and clubs, bars, pubs and other events all over the midlands and further afield. Redhills performance are always lively, energetic and fun. Several reviewers have described their music as “infectious” (in a nice way!) and it is not uncommon to see audiences get up and spontaneously start to dance. The Redhills are: Maria Barham (vocals, acoustic guitar and whistles), Jim Black (guitars and vocals), Nick Ellison (Fiddle, Mandolin and vocals), Nick Mew (bass, guitars, vocals) and Nate Walker (Percussion). Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

Our blues club nights have become one of our most popular evenings of the month. And deservedly so too. They get better and better and, in December, it was a real Christmas cracker. What a brilliant evening. There were many highlights, but “Sweetheart” was a particular favourite. A great Swaps song taken to another level with the Hammond organ of Stevie Watts , percussion from Ben Haines , guitar from Jason Page and harmonica from Tomohiro Sugisaka (Tomo). Check out the video above. The best version of this song we have heard. Wonderful stuff. Like many events these days, our blues clubs are now sold out for January, February, March, April AND May. So, we are reasonably confident that the June one will sell out too. And probably very quickly. We have been working on the line-up and this is going to be another very special one. This will feature The Swaps (and, if the stars align, Tomo), the return of Stevie Watts on keys (hopefully with Shanade too) and the debut blues club appearance of Ben Holder , a word-class violinist. And maybe some other surprises... Ben is no stranger to Temperance – he has performed here a few times with John Coghlan (original drummer with Status Quo). He will be bringing his own jazz swing trio in January (that too has sold out). Usual format with different permutations to keep the sound guy guessing and an all-star jam at the end. Get 'em quick. Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

Chemistry of the Evening Raise your glasses, you fine and eligible gay singles, you are in for a wonderful night of dating. Meet like-minded singles face-to-face at our busy gay speed dating event at HART + CO . It's time to relax, make real life connections and meet your perfect partner in crime! Here, at SpeedDater we know that chemistry only happens in person, so our events are perfect for singles that want to meet people in real life. During the event, you will be going on between 6 and 12 mini dates lasting about four minutes each. Our professional hosts and well-organised events make meeting people easy and lots of fun. Come with a smile and an open mind, you never know who you could meet at one of our events. What to Expect: Mix, Match, Date When you arrive, our lovely SpeedDater host will welcome you and sign you in. You will be given a badge number that will match a table in the and rotate from table to table until you meet every man. To help you remember all participants you will have a card to mark down all individuals that you like. There will be a break halfway through the dating for you to refill and recharge. And after the event? The day after your speed dating event you can log in to our secure website and click the 'matches' tab. You will find out who you mutually matched with and can get in touch again via our messaging system. Don’t forget about SpeedDater’s guarantee - if you didn’t meet someone you liked the first time your next singles event is free! What have you got to lose? Itinerary 19:00 Registration opens 19:30 Speed Dating begins 20:15 Break for drinks and chatting 20:30 Speed Dating resumes 21:30 Speed Dating ends and post event socialising begins Please have a look at our upcoming events: www.speeddater.co.uk Information Source: SpeedDater | eventbrite

This interactive session explores best practice when using Expert Witness Testimony (EWT) as assessment method to support high quality evidence generation.​ Key Benefits: ​ Attract: Explore strategies that empower assessors to engage with and recruit potential expert witnesses. ​ Retain: Do you find it difficult to motivate and hold on to expert witnesses? Discuss approaches designed to reduce the burden of assessment and to re-energise your experts​ Enable: Explore how to empower your learners and experts towards a collaborative and effective partnership​ Approximately 3 hours duration, this in-person event is designed to support work-based and vocational tutors and assessors to consider the scope, benefits, advantages, challenges that are typically associated Professional Discussion as an assessment method, and how to: prepare and support learners and others for its use, plan for, enable and quality assure evidence outcomes to ensure validity, authenticity, reliability, currency and sufficiency. Information Source: City & Guilds CPD Events | eventbrite

This in-person, interactive session explores best practice when using Professional Discussion as assessment method to support high quality evidence generation and learner success. Key Benefits: Myth busting: Develop a richer understanding of this assessment method and how, when done well, it can reinvigorate the assessment process. Empowering: Learn how to motivate learners by developing the skills they need to be proactively lead the discussion. Robust: develop confidence when planning for Professional Discussion, to ensure that judgements are valid, accurate, reliable, current and sufficient. Session overview This session will last approximately 3 hours and is an in-person event designed to support work-based and vocational tutors and assessors . During the event we will explore best practice when using Professional Discussion (PD) as assessment method that can support high quality evidence generation. The session considers the scope, benefits, advantages, challenges that are typically associated this assessment method, including how to prepare and support learners and others for its use, and how to plan for, enable and quality assure evidence outcomes to ensure their validity, authenticity, reliability, currency and sufficiency. Information Source: City & Guilds CPD Events | eventbrite

Chemistry of the Evening Raise your glasses, you fine and eligible singles, you are in for an exciting night of dating. Meet like-minded singles face-to-face at our busy speed dating event at Hart + Co. Hart + Co is our new exciting venue in Leamington Spa, filled with delicious cocktails and tasty treats. It's time to relax, make real life connections and meet your perfect partner in crime! Here, at SpeedDater we know that chemistry only happens in person, so our events are perfect for singles that want to make real life connections. During the event, you will be going on between 6 and 12 mini dates lasting about four minutes each. Our professional hosts and well-organised events make meeting people easy and lots of fun. Come with a smile and an open mind, you never know who you could meet at one of our events. What to Expect: Flirt, Laugh, Match When you arrive, our lovely SpeedDater host will welcome you and sign you in. You will be given a badge number that will match a table in the room and the ladies stay seated while the men rotate from table to table until they meet each woman. To help you remember all participants you will have a card to mark down all individuals that you like. You`ll also have breaks for drinks and chit-chat. And after the event? The day after your speed dating event you can log in to our secure website and click the 'matches' tab. You will find out who you mutually matched with and can get in touch again via our messaging system. Don’t forget about Speeddater’s guarantee - if you didn’t meet someone you liked the first time your next singles event is free! What have you got to lose? Itinerary 19:00 Registration opens 19:30 Speed Dating begins 20:15 Break for drinks and chatting 20:30 Speed Dating resumes 21:30 Speed Dating ends and post event socialising begins Please have a look at our upcoming events: www.speeddater.co.uk Information Source: SpeedDater | eventbrite

Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what's going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved. No pitches, powerpoints or panels. Just People, Planet, Pint/s. Your local meetup is a great place to start your journey or continue learning, and meet diverse people to chat about life and how we can sustain it. Every job is a climate job, so come along and learn about how you can take action, as well as what is going on locally. We welcome everyone, regardless of their experience or background. People Planet Pint is a space where everyone can feel comfortable learning about sustainability and sharing their ideas. Afterall, creating a sustainable future requires connected communities. And what better way to bring everyone together than over a drink? Prefer a Pastry to a Pint? Head along to ‘ People Planet Pastry ’! Equally relaxed and welcoming, they run during the day and offer an informal way to learn about what is going on locally in sustainability. Your Volunteer Hosts Alison Phillips and Laura Adams founded and run the 'B Corp Academy Warwickshire'. This online course offers great value and supports small cohorts of businesses through the B Corp application process with ease and confidence. Alison and Laura met whilst training to become B Corp Leaders in 2021. As well as working together to advance the profile and success of B Corps within Warwickshire and the Midlands, Alison and Laura each run their own businesses, working as independent advisers on sustainability and ESG. Ashlea has been living in Stratford on a narrowboat & supporting SME's on their own unique sustainability journey on behalf of Stratford College, working with the likes of The Farm Stratford, Launch Agency, Net Zero Stratford and more since September 2022, before moving on to UCB as their newly appointed Sustainability Manager. Ashlea has strong ties to the water & land, having worked on farms & boats most of her life, delivering events & training support across a variety of areas and for varied audiences She is also part of the organising committee for The Great Big Green Week in Stratford, is currently working with BEC Leaps (and fellow PPP Host for Birmingham, Maddie Booth) to deliver a Sustainability Manager short course & is a co-host for PPP Leamington Spa. Our Sponsor KRYSTAL are an award-winning, 100% renewably powered web hosting provider, with datacentres in the UK, US, & Europe. They are climate positive, and their approach centres on value, quality and transparency. We are delighted to announce our partnership with Krystal (the UK's only B Corp web hosting/cloud provider), and welcome them on board as sponsors of the People, Planet, Pint events. This means the first 10 drinks are on Krystal at every event, and has allowed us to invest and upscale the series to accelerate action on climate change. Simon Blackler is the founder of KRYSTAL , and Co-Founder of MillionTreePledge . About Us Small99 provides carbon reduction plans for micro and small businesses. With a simple measurement tool and practical actions broken down into 10 minute to-do lists, Small99 empowers the 99% of businesses to start on their sustainability journey, and win more customers while doing so. Information Source: Small99 | eventbrite