In this newsletter we have a report and photos of the lunch at the Terrace Restaurant in Leamington in February. See the February newsletter for information about a trip to the Stourbridge Glass Museums on Thursday 16th April.
Also see the information below about Transport to and from club events
See below for events currently proposed for 2026. If you have ideas for future club events please let us know.
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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Events
The following events are currently proposed for 2026:
- E2604SGM
- Thursday 16th AprilStourbridge Glass Museums See February newsletter.
- E2605PPL
- Thursday 28th MayPete’s Place – (school half-term)
- E2606CAN
- Canal day boat.
- E2608AGM
- Monday 10th AugustAGM plus mini golf and lunch in Gaydon
Photographs from Past Events.
Click on one of the links below to view a selection of photographs from past events.
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Event Reports
E2402ETH: Lunch at The Terrace
Twenty nine members and guests enjoyed lunch at The Terrace Restaurant in Leamington Spa on the 25th February. Lunch choices were made from their à la Carte Menu which included both British and European cuisine.
Ray Bradshaw
Sub-Groups of Retirees Club and Employee Club
It is hoped to organise occasional rambles with options so that participants can choose a length of walk to suit them.
Please contact Terry King, terryaking@hotmail.com for more information.
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The IBM Tech Club is a place where you can talk to IBM folk about matters technical. For example, help or advice on buying or using computers, smart phones,touch pads; engineering, electronics, wifi, bluetooth, cryptography, bitcoin, using computers to making movies, songs or musical works, best software, streaming, the internet, photography, diy, and anything else about the modern world you would like to understand better.
Apart from the technical discussion we try to have a talk by a club member at each meeting. This depends very much on members volunteering to prepare and show something they are interested in.
Meetings will take place on an ad hoc basis as and when we have members who have a topic to discuss, so please get your suggestions in to John Rickman! On the day of the meeting click on the link below. It should take you straight into the meeting.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88338135221?pwd=eFYyUTdKZjRUSlR4V0RqZmFYMmlCQT09
Meeting ID: 883 3813 5221
Passcode: 395710
If you need help with Zoom contact John Rickman (rickman@argonet.co.uk) in good time before the meeting.
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Members’ Notices
We all know Midlands Retirees who are undertaking a range of activities to raise money for good causes. The Committee have therefore decided to offer this space to advertise such initiatives and other events which may be of interest.
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Click on the links below for more useful information.
Midlands IBM Retiree Club Constitution Committee Contacts Committee Meeeting Minutes AGM Minutes IBM Rewards Employee Purchase Plan IBM Pensions Trust