In this newsletter we have reports on the canal boat trips and the AGM. We hope to publish the draft minutes and a video of the AGM on the website soon.
We are thinking about arranging the following events but have not fixed dates yet.
- A ramble with short and longer walk options including lunch
- Visiting the Westonbirt Arboretum in late October or early November
- Christmas Lunch in December
See below for information about Transport to and from club events
Michael Fabianski, Newsletter Editor. E-mail: ibmmidretnews@gmail.com
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Local theatres
If you are interested in local theatre productions, you might find the following links useful.
- The Loft, Leamington
- The Spa Centre, Leamington
- The Talisman, Kenilworth
- The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
- Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick
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Transport to and from club events
We are aware that many members may find it difficult to get to club events.
This may be for several different reasons, such as:
- Not having a car.
- Not liking driving at night.
- Public transport not available to get to the venue.
- Having difficulty walking.
etc.
If this applies to you and you would like to attend an event, please let the event organiser know and they will endeavour to arrange a lift from another member attending.
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Event Reports
E2607SBB Slow Boats to Birmingham
In the end the day boat on the canal proved popular, so as well as the 29th July run, we had a repeat on 20th August, with 19 attendees (with 3 repeats!) in total.
The weather on the first trip was, of course, hot, but the gentle breeze from chugging along the canal at 3 mph made it much more bearable. The second trip was largely fine and sunny, though the rain did make the helmsmen glad of their waterproofs on a couple of occasions.
Both trips travelled along the hidden green corridor of the Worcester and Birmingham canal to Gas Street Basin in the heart of Birmingham, where most of us had lunch at the Canalside bar, before our return to the boatyard on the Stratford canal.
The canals were very quiet, as most boats were moored up by watering points or similar facilities in case travel was banned because of the water shortage.
Click on the images below for larger versions.
Paul Gover
E2608AGM: Club AGM with Golf and Summer Lunch 10th August 2026
The AGM was held at the Gaydon Village Hall starting with coffee at 10.30 a.m. and was attended by 26 members.
John Rickman gave the chairman’s welcome speech. This was followed by the treasurer’s report from Paul Gover. The existing committee of six members were willing to continue in their roles and were duly elected for another year. Ray Bradshaw gave an overview of the events that have taken place over the past year. The minutes of the meeting will shortly be available on the club website.
The AGM finished at 11.30 and the attendees were welcomed to play garden golf which had been set up in John and Julie’s garden next door. John had created a 9 hole pitch and put course especially for this day. Golfers played in pairs and the overall winner was Christine Williams with an excellent round of 22.
After the games a summer lunch was provided in the Village Hall. The lunch was created by Julie Rickman and Christine Bradshaw.
Ray Bradshaw
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Photographs from Past Events.
Click on one of the links below to view a selection of photographs from past events.