“In the Ballroom” 2025 – Unlocking Warwick

In 2025, the monthly social gathering “In the Ballroom” will continue to be held on the second Wednesday of each month from March to December with a range of excellent speakers.

These very popular gatherings are held from 2pm – 4pm in the Jury Street Court House ballroom, with a talk or an activity and usually a fun picture-quiz; then tea or coffee and a selection of cakes served by Unlocking Warwick volunteers. There’s plenty of time to chat and make new friends. Entry will be just £3 to include the tea. (Cash on the door, please).

Numbers have to be limited to avoid overcrowding, so guests must book places in advance by dropping in to the Visitor Information Centre, or by calling them on 01926 492212. Or you can email info@visitwarwick.co.uk

You can book up to three months in advance. (If you find you can’t attend, please phone the Visitor Centre to let them know). Here’s the provisional line-up of speakers and activities that are planned for 2025. Sometimes there has to be a change of speaker, so keep an eye on this website if you are particularly keen to hear a specific speaker.

March 12th. ‘The Life and Times of Cicely Luco’. She was an outspoken suffragette.
April 9th. ‘A Year on the Fosse’‘. The history and wildlife of the famous Roman road, The Fosse Way, with local author Rick Thompson.
May 14th. ‘Lost lines’. with Anthony Poulton-Smith In 1963 more than 2,500 railway stations closed. What became of them?
June 11th. ‘Gardens through the ages at Hill Close‘ with a speaker from Warwick’s Hill Close Gardens.
July 9th. ‘Discovering Marton Museum’s Countryside Bygones’, with David Fry from the rural museum at Marton near Long Itchington.
August 13th. ‘The Home Guard’ with David Morse.
September 10th. ‘The Magic of Morocco’ with Roger Butler. Tales from the bustling markets to the Atlas Mountains.
October 8th. ‘Get Cooking’ with Anne Marie. Demonstration of making the most of your cupboard leftovers.
November 12th. ‘Christmas Decorations from the Hedgerow’ with Bev Cox.
December 11th. ‘Christmas Celebrations’. Join in with carols, popular Christmas songs and a seasonal quiz in the ballroom.

For any changes to the situation, keep your eye on the News and Events pages on this website, or check the ‘What’s On in Warwick’ on the Visit Warwick website.

‘In the Ballroom’ is brought to you by Unlocking Warwick, the Court House volunteer group, on behalf of the Town Council, supported by the Big Lottery Awards For All and The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust.