Featured Events in Royal Leamington Spa in April, 2025 (June Updated)

Come along and try an hour of table tennis and stay for lunch at the SYDNI Cafe. Free kids meal for every adult meal purchased. Ages 7+ Information Source: The SYDNI Centre | eventbrite

Evocative and distinctive, folk duo Suthering (Julu Irvine & Heg Brignall) transport audiences with their exquisite vocal harmonies and their message of hope during hard times. Described at “Two excellent singers” by BBC Radio’s Genevieve Tudor, their harmonies soar above the cascading piano and delicate, fingerstyle guitar. It’s the duo’s beautifully matched voices and their fresh approach to folk which makes their songwriting stand out. They made their full-length studio album debut with If We Turn Away in 2022, co-produced with Lukas Drinkwater, which was heralded for its distinguished sound and “Hard-hitting, beautiful songs” (Folk Wales Magazine). 2024 marks the release of their second studio album Leave A Light On. Produced by BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner, Sean Lakeman (Levellers, Seth Lakeman), the album is a bold new direction in sound for the duo. A poignant and powerful exploration of themes affecting the social and political landscape, Leave A Light On is a collection of personal reflections, captivating stories and modern-day songs of protest and unity. The album will be released on Bessie Records on October 4th 2024 and will coincide with a UK tour. Known for their chemistry and humour on stage, they effortlessly intertwine their important messages about the state of our climate, social conscience, and the importance of community and connecting with nature. They champion female characters, creating new narratives for women and unearthing the female heroines of folk. Suthering found their duo name in a book called Landmarks by Robert MacFarlane. The word, meaning “the sound of the wind through the trees” comes from a John Clare poem and it perfectly captures the duo’s love of nature, a theme which can be found woven into their music. They moved from Bristol to Devon in 2019, just before the pandemic hit, in a bid to create a more connected life on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. The wild expanse and history of Dartmoor, influences and inspires their music, which is rooted in the landscape that surrounds them. Suthering have toured extensively since the release of If We Turn Away, playing at venues and arts centres across the UK and have received recognition and features from the BBC, R&R magazine, FATEA Magazine, Folk Wales, Folk Expo, folking.com and more. They were featured as artists at the EFDSS concert series at Sidmouth Folk Festival in 2022 as well as appearing at many festivals across the country in 2023. They have previously appeared at Costa Del Folk, Priddy Folk Festival, Beardy Folk Festival, Fire in the Mountain, Green Man Festival and many more. In August 2022 the duo took part in the second instalment of the Songs of Separation project called All Sing! on the Isle of Lismore, recording a cappella versions of the original 2015 Songs of Separation album. They have also been selected for the Rural Touring and Applause schemes, taking gigs to rural locations across the country. Alongside their duo, Julu and Heg they delight in bringing communities together; they run two community choirs (Wheelhouse Folk Choir and The Great Sea Choir) and they also run their company Suthering Singing Retreats which offers singing workshops for adults. In 2022, they made history by setting up the first-ever pride event in their hometown. Tavistock Pride received acknowledgment from national and local press, radio and received an endorsement from Olympic athlete Tom Daley. Tavi Pride continues as an annual event which includes a large parade and festival. Julu and Heg are passionate about advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and for the rights of women and other marginalised people, through their music and through community engagement. Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

Come along and try an hour of table tennis and stay for lunch at the SYDNI Cafe. Free kids meal for every adult meal purchased. Ages 7+ Information Source: The SYDNI Centre | 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 very pleased to announce another of our hugely popular "Exhibition on Screen" films. This excellent production features global icon "Frida Kahlo. The film will be shown on downstairs on our two basement large screens. Please note that it is an old building and there are stairs. The two downstairs rooms will be reserved from 1pm, if you'd like to meet up as a group for drinks and lunch. The film will start at 2pm and will last 90mins. You are welcome to stay behind afterwards to discuss the film. Comfortable seating but limited capacity. £10 plus booking fee. Frida Kahlo - d irected by Ali Ray ● The definitive film exploring the life and art of a true global icon. ● Filmed extensively at Kahlo’s home ‘The Blue House’ in Mexico City. ● Created in collaboration with experts who knew Kahlo, and those that have studied and curated her work. Synopsis Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her, but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows, and the floral crowns? Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the truth behind her often turbulent life. Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, we take an in-depth look at key works throughout her career. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art. Exhibition on Screen’s trademark combination of interviews, commentary and a detailed exploration of her art delivers a treasure trove of colour and a feast of vibrancy. This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience, and her unmatched lust for life, politics, men and women. Delving deeper than any film has done before, engaging with world-renowned Kahlo experts, exploring how great an artist she was, discover the real Frida Kahlo. Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

Quite a few people have asked if we are going to be selling our ‘Temperance Live’ T-Shirts again. Well, the good news is that we are! We will be ordering a limited number in the ‘Forest Green’ colour. These will be available in S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL and XXXXL sizes. Just so we know numbers, you can pre-order yours using the attached link. We will let you know when they are available to collect. Pay £15 on collection, thanks! Information Source: Temperance | eventbrite

Calling all single lesbians in Leamington Spa! Chemistry of the Evening Raise your glasses, you fine and eligible singles, you are in for a wonderful night of dating. Meet like-minded lesbian singles face-to-face at our busy 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 room and you will rotate from table to table until you meet every woman. 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? Information Source: SpeedDater | eventbrite