Your what’s on guide

Friday August 15

Friday Family Fun, for all ages, The Sydni Centre, Cottage Square off Marlowes Walk, Sydenham, from 1pm to 4pm.

Discover Wonderful Wildlife, make a woodland creatures mobile and mini bird-feeder to take home, St John’s Museum, Warwick, from 11am to 3pm, £2.50 per child, children must be accompanied by an adult, no need to book just drop in.

Tango Warwick, Classes with Maria Solero at St Mary’s Church hall, St Mary’s Road. Leamington, 6.30pm to 7pm: introduction to tango/technique, 7pm to 8pm: beginners/improvers 8.15pm to 9.15pm: intermediates

9.15-10.30: practical.

Saturday August 16

RSPB What’s in Your Garden? Spot birds on the River Leam, Leamington Art Gallery and Museum, from 11am to 4pm, free to drop in, suitable for all ages.

Save the Children Shop Bazaar, jarbola for children, craft stalls, homemade cakes, teas and coffess and more, 39 Regent Street, Leamington, from 10am to 4pm, free admission.

Martin Lee Jordan, live entertainment, The Nelson Club, Charles Street, Warwick, members and bona fide guests welcome, call 775578.

Race Night, Leamington Liberal Club (Oak House), Upper Holly Walk, Leamington, from 8pm.

Action 21’s Mend, Make & Modify handicrafts project, The Re-Useful Centre, Sydenham, from 10am to 12.30pm, call 339077 visit www.action21.co.uk, or email [email protected]

Sunday August 17

Chesterton church will be serving afternoon teas.

Tuesday August 19

Jephson’s Jungle Club, free craft-based activity club with Action 21 suitable for ages four to ten, Jephson Gardens’ Glasshouse, Leamington, from 10am and 12.30pm, no need to book, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fruit Picking and Jam Making Workshop with Action 21 and Canalside Communit Food, all ingredients, jars and equipment are provided and participants are invited to take home at least two jars, the activity is free, but a donation of about £1.50 to £2 per jar is asked for to cover the cost of running the activity,Leasowe Farm Radford Semele, from 3.30pm to 8.30pm. to book visit www.action21.co.uk/events/jam-making-workshop or www.canalsidecommunityfood.org.uk..

Arty Tots in the Garden, suitable for children aged two and above but older siblings welcome, St John’s Museum, Warwick, from 10.30am to 2.30pm, £2.50 per child, childen must be accompanied by an adult, no need to book just drop in.

Bear Grylls - Wild Adventure Outdoors, suitable for ages four to eight, The Sydni Centre, Cottage Square off Marlowes Walk, Sydenham, from 9.30am to 4pm, also on Friday August 22.

Wednesday August 20

Invented in Warwickshire, discover the county’s links to some incredible inventions, have a go at weaving and make a tile or coil pot to take home, Market Hall Museum, Warwick, sessions from 10.30am to noon and 2pm to 3.30pm, no need to book just drop in, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ball-tastic! All sports that use a ball, for ages 12 and over, The Sydni Centre, Cottage Square off Marlowes Walk, Sydenham, from 1pm to 4pm.

Wellesbourne Flower Club, NAFAS demonstrator Amanda Punter will present her interpretation of Afternoon Tea, village hall, from 7.30pm, visitors are very welcome, £6.00 per person. refreshments available.

Leamington Spa Horticultural Society, talk on late summer colour and the use of hardy perennials by Jonathon Heath of Bretforton Manor, Evesham. St Peter’s church hall, Dormer Place, from 7.30pm, all welcome, non-members £3 on the door including coffee and biscuits.

Thursday August 21

Treasure Trail, drop-in event follow the clues around the house and garden (weather permitting) to get a prize at the end, £2 per child, at the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Museum, St John’s House, Warwick, from 2pm to 4pm, £2 per child, call 491653 or visit www.warwickfusiliers.co.uk

Peter Pan by Heartbreak Productions, St Johns House Museum, Warwick, 6.30pm. Tickets £15 (£13 concessions) £11 children, family ticket £49. Call 412132 or visit www.warwickshire.govuk/heartbreak

Charity Coffee Morning, 2 Bitham Road, Lighthorne Heath, from 9.45am to 12.15pm, in aid of the WNAA air ambulance.

Family Bat Night with the Friends of the Dell led by Vicky Dunne of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, The Dell Park off Warwick Place, Leamington, from 7.45pm, tickets £5 per person or £10 for family group, call 312009, 07773 787297 or download an application form at www.dellpark.demon.co.uk/events.htm

Friday August 22

Friday Family Fun Big Finale, for all ages, The Sydni Centre, Cottage Square off Marlowes Walk, Sydenham, from 1pm to 4pm.

Discover Monty the Maker, make a junk-modelling invention, St John’s Musuem, Warwick, £2.50 per child, from 11am from 3pm,

Till The Cows Come Home will be performed by the Mikron Theatre Company at St Mary’s allotments in Radford Road, Leamington, at 6.30pm. Cash collection afterwards.

Henley Music Festival: 40 music shows of varying genres at various venues in Henley-in-Arden, from today until Monday August 25, with a family fun day on Sunday August 24. Free. Details at www.henleymusicfestival.co.uk

Saturday August 23

Make friendship bracelets and keyrings, suitable for young people aged 14 and over, Market Hall Museum, Warwick, from 11am to 1pm, brunch club is free but spaces are limited, parents of under-16s will have to fill out a contact details form before the first session.

Dancing to the Ron Allen Duo and Bingo, Royal Naval Association Club, Adelaide Road, Leamignton, from 8pm to 11pm.

Karoke Night, Southam Sports and Social Club, School Street, free entry from 8pm.

Sunday August 24

Chesterton church will be serving afternoon teas.

Till The Cows Come Home will be performed by the Mikron Theatre Company at Foundry Wood off Prince’s Drive, Leamington, at 1pm. Cash collection afterwards.

Monday August 25

Kenilworth Family Show and Car Boot, pig roast, grand ring, pony rides, trade stalls, bouncy castle and more, The Gatehouse, Leamington Road, kenilworth, from 10am to 4pm, entrance £5 per car for car boot, call 07940 476727 to book a stall.

Newbold Pacey and Ashorne Village Show, homegrown fruit, flowers, vegetables, homemade jam, chutney, cakes, home brew, crafts and photography, pet show and more, from 2pm to 5pm, call 651978.

Simon Lawford organ, All Saints’ church, Victoria Terrace, Leamington, from 11am , free admission, retiring collection, refreshments from 10.30am.

Tuesday August 26

Warwickshire Association of Youth Club’s Fund Day and 60th anniversary celebrations, at the Fords Field outside the Westbury Centre in Westlea Road, Leamington, 1pm to 5pm, with free food and birthday cake and activities for young people. For details call 450156.

Celebration, fun for all ages, The Sydni Centre, Cottage Square off Marlowes Walk, Sydenham, from noon to 4pm

Wednesday August 27

The Secret Garden by the Playbox Theatre Company is on at the Dream Factory in Tapping Way, Warwick, from tonight until Friday August 29 at 7.30pm and on Saturday August 30 and Sunday August 31 at 3pm. Tickets £12 (£8 concessions). Call 419555 ext 2.

Ball-tastic! All sports that use a ball, for ages 12 and over, The Sydni Centre, Cottage Square off Marlowes Walk, Sydenham, from 1pm to 4pm.

Thursday August 28

Macbeth by Heartbreak Productions is on at Charlecote Park near Wellesbourne at 7.30pm. Tickets £12 in advance or £14 on the day. Call 0844 2491895.

Friday August 29

Friday Family Fun, for all ages, The Sydni Centre, Cottage Square off Marlowes Walk, Sydenham, from 1pm to 4pm.

Saturday August 30

Southam Flower and Produce Show, The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road, Southam, from 2pm.