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Announcing the Chambers Cafe
January 13, 2022
Fancy a coffee and cake in the historic Council Chamber in the Court House on the corner of Jury... more»
January Quiz Answers
January 8, 2022
Here are the answers to this month’s ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ devised by Helen... more»
Test Your Memory of 2021 Events
January 1, 2022
Happy New Year everyone from Unlocking Warwick! We all hope that things will improve in 2022! In... more»
Merry Christmas!
December 22, 2021
Despite another Christmastime of anxiety and uncertainty, the Unlocking Warwick volunteers wish... more»
Answers to December Quiz
December 7, 2021
Here are the answers to Unlocking Warwick’s ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for December,... more»
“Wonderful” Regency Ball
December 5, 2021
Regency enthusiasts came from far and wide to dance at our Christmas ball on Saturday 4th December,... more»
Our Winter Quiz
December 1, 2021
Here is Unlocking Warwick’s ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for December, compiled by... more»
Victorian Evening, Lights and Tree Festival
November 26, 2021
Here are some pictures of Warwick’s famous Victorian Evening on 25th November, when the Mayor... more»
Preparing for the Christmas Tree Festival
November 22, 2021
The traditional Christmas Tree Festival in St. Mary’s Church, which had to be virtual last... more»
Remembrance Day Parade 2021
November 14, 2021
There was a particularly large turn-out for this year’s Remembrance Day Service and Parade on... more»
Armistice Day
November 11, 2021
Here are a few pictures of the brief ceremony held at the Warwick War Memorial on 11th... more»
Answers to November Quiz
November 8, 2021
Here are the answers to the Animal Kingdom Quiz devised by Helen Fellows for November. Thank you to... more»
Animal Kingdom Quiz
November 1, 2021
The ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for November is all about the animal kingdom. A few... more»
A Change of Treasurer and Plans for 2022
October 20, 2021
On 18th October, Unlocking Warwick held its Annual General Meeting in the Court House. In fact it... more»
A ‘fabulous’ afternoon!
October 11, 2021
Guests who came to Unlocking Warwick’s Memorial Musical Tea in the Court House ballroom on... more»
October Quiz Answers
October 8, 2021
Here are the answers to our October ‘Not In The ballroom Quiz” devised by Helen Fellows... more»
How’s Your History Knowledge?
October 1, 2021
The ‘Not In The Ballroom” Quiz for October marks the Warwick Words History Festival... more»
Heritage Open Days Tours Popular
September 19, 2021
On the final Sunday of the ‘Heritage Open Days’, when historic venues across the... more»
First Aid Training Session
September 8, 2021
On September 7th, members of Town Council Staff and some of the volunteers who organise community... more»
Answers to the September Quiz
September 8, 2021
Thank you to those who sent in their answers to this month’s ‘Not In The Ballroom... more»
Autumn Newsletter
September 3, 2021
September has arrived, and so has our Autumn Newsletter with news of recent activities and a look... more»
Autumn Quiz
August 31, 2021
Here is Helen Fellows’ twenty-question quiz for September. The theme is autumn. Email your... more»
‘Extremely interesting’ Court House Tour
August 28, 2021
Guests who joined our Court House Tour on Bank Holiday Saturday were very appreciative of the story... more»
Memorial Musical Tea – Tickets Now on Sale
August 13, 2021
Tickets are now on sale for Unlocking Warwick’s Memorial Musical Tea on Sunday October 10th... more»
Rush for Tickets as the Warwick Ball Returns
August 9, 2021
The Unlocking Warwick volunteers have announced that the annual Christmas Regency Ball will return... more»
August Quiz Answers
August 8, 2021
Helen’s ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for August was a mix of General Knowledge and... more»
Another Sunshine Tour
August 8, 2021
Once again the sun shone for our Court House Tour on the first Saturday in August. So far this... more»
General Knowledge and Trivia This Month
August 1, 2021
Geography, nature, TV and of course sport; they’re all in Helen’s Not In The Ballroom... more»
Our Summer Social 2021
August 1, 2021
With coronavirus restriction lifted, Unlocking Warwick’s Summer Social was able to go ahead... more»
War Memorial – Newspaper Coverage and Video.
July 23, 2021
The ceremony to mark the centenary of Warwick war memorial and the dedication of plaques with... more»
Court House Tour 17th July
July 16, 2021
The weather is set fair for the next free Court House Tour with Unlocking Warwick guides on... more»
War Memorial Centenary Ceremony
July 13, 2021
Newly Discovered Names Unveiled on Warwick War Memorial Centenary
A ceremony has taken place at the... more»
Summer Quiz Answers
July 8, 2021
Here are the answers to Helen Fellows’ quiz for July – with a summer theme. How many... more»
A “Splendid’ Tour!
July 3, 2021
The Court House Tour conducted by Paula Fletcher on 3rd July was clearly appreciated by the guests,... more»
A Quiz for Summer
July 1, 2021
It’s the first of the month, and that means another of Helen’s ‘Not In The... more»
Court House Tour Saturday 3rd July
July 1, 2021
Unlocking Warwick guides Paula and Sue are standing by to conduct one of our popular Court House... more»
Meet the Warwick Ambassadors
June 27, 2021
From this week and throughout the summer, a team of Warwick Town Ambassadors in distinctive orange... more»
‘Very enjoyable’ tour of the Court House
June 20, 2021
Visitors to Warwick from London and Winchester joined local people for Unlocking Warwick’s... more»
Court House Tour on June 19th
June 16, 2021
Unlocking Warwick’s next Court House Tour will be on Saturday, June 19th, from 11am to... more»
The Bells of St. Mary’s and the Ellacombe
June 13, 2021
The newsletter from the Collegiate Church of St. Mary, Warwick, has this fascinating account of... more»
Summer Newsletter
June 7, 2021
The pandemic restrictions have meant that Unlocking Warwick’s community activities have... more»
June Quiz Answers
June 7, 2021
Here the the answers to our 20-questions quiz for June, compiled by Helen Fellows. General... more»
Return of the Tours
June 5, 2021
With thirty people now able to assemble out of doors, Unlocking Warwick’s Court House Tours... more»
June Brain Teaser
June 1, 2021
Here is your Unlocking Warwick ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for June compiled by Helen... more»
May Quiz Results – Trudy Truly Brilliant
May 8, 2021
Did you try the ‘Not in the Ballroom Quiz’ for this month? Compiler Helen Fellows chose film... more»
The Runaway Tram model in the Information Centre
May 2, 2021
A beautiful scale model of part of the old tramway linking Warwick and Leamington has been donated... more»
The Quiz for May – Film and TV
May 1, 2021
Happy Mayday everyone. Here is the ‘Not in the Ballroom Quiz’ for this month, compiled... more»
Court House Tours to Return in May
April 25, 2021
The popular Court House Tours organised by ‘Unlocking Warwick’ will return next month... more»
Unlocking Warwick Info in the Redesigned Visitor Centre
April 22, 2021
The Visitor Information Centre in the Court House, recently refurbished to provide more space, now... more»
Mayor Declares Warwick Open Again!
April 15, 2021
On April 12th, the Mayor of Warwick, Cllr. Terry Morris, cut a ribbon at the entrance to the... more»
New-look Visitor Centre set to reopen
April 9, 2021
The Visitor Information Centre in the Court House is being redesigned to give visitors more space... more»
April Quiz Results
April 8, 2021
Here are the answers to the April edition of the ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ set by... more»
Do you know your Geography?
April 1, 2021
April’s ‘Not in the Ballroom Quiz’ set by Helen Fellows tests you knowledge of... more»
What’s On and Easing the Lockdown
March 31, 2021
Our What’s On in Warwick (and What’s Not) has been updated for April onwards, and has... more»
March Quiz Winner
March 8, 2021
Our March ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ with questions on science and nature produced some... more»
Test your knowledge of Science and Nature
March 1, 2021
Here is the ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for March. Quizmistress Helen Fellows has chosen... more»
Music Quiz Answers
February 8, 2021
Thank you to all those who took part in February’s ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’. It... more»
Fab Feb Quiz
February 1, 2021
This month’s ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ compiled by Helen Fellows has a music... more»
Do You Know Warwick?
January 20, 2021
Unlocking Warwick’s occasional series of mystery photographs posted on our Facebook page is... more»
January Quiz Answers
January 8, 2021
Here are the answers to Unlocking Warwick’s monthly ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’, devised by... more»
Our New Year Quiz
January 1, 2021
Here is Unlocking Warwick’s monthly ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’, devised by Helen... more»
My Myton Launched
December 17, 2020
While our social activities are on hold because of the pandemic, some members of Unlocking Warwick... more»
December Quiz Answers
December 8, 2020
The cracker of the Christmas Quiz devised by Helen Fellows proved popular. We imagine if you... more»
Your Christmas Quiz
December 1, 2020
The ‘Not in the Ballroom Quiz’ for December has a Christmas theme – of course.... more»
What’s On and the New Rules
November 30, 2020
Our What’s On in Warwick (and What’s Not) has been updated for December onwards, with a... more»
Sport Quiz Answers
November 8, 2020
The theme of our November edition of the ‘Not in the Ballroom’ Quiz was Sport –... more»
November Quiz
November 1, 2020
Here’s the Unlocking Warwick ‘Not In The Ballroom’ Quiz for November to keep your... more»
Happy Retirement to Chris Boot
October 27, 2020
A familiar face in the Visitor Information Centre, Christine Boot, had a warm but distanced... more»
The Court House in Your Pocket
October 13, 2020
New Virtual Tour of Warwick Court House
From this week, visitors to Warwick and local residents... more»
October Quiz Answers
October 9, 2020
Here come the answers to October’s ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ set by Helen... more»
October Quiz – Geography!
October 1, 2020
How good is your knowledge of ‘Joggers’? Geography is the theme of this month’s,... more»
Local Hero’s Medals Presented 80 Years On
September 28, 2020
“It is absolutely wonderful to have some recognition for my father’s brave sacrifice during... more»
The Great Fire Walk
September 17, 2020
The Great Fire Walk organised for this year’s Heritage Open Days on September 11th was a... more»
The links between the town and HMS Herald revealed
September 15, 2020
Warwick’s links with HMS Herald
The Ocean Survey Ship, The Herald, served with the Royal Navy... more»
September Quiz Answers
September 6, 2020
This month’s Not In The Ballroom Quiz set by Helen Fellows was twenty tantalising trivia... more»
“Really interesting” Court House Tour
September 5, 2020
Guests who joined our socially-distanced Court House Tour on September 5th said it was... more»
Court House Tour Sept 5th
September 3, 2020
This Saturday, September 5th, why not join Unlocking Warwick’s free Court House Tour from... more»
Autumn Newsletter
September 1, 2020
Here is a link to Unlocking Warwick’s Autumn newsletter, summarising recent activities... more»
Twenty Trivia Teasers
September 1, 2020
Here is the ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for September, devised by Helen Fellows. This... more»
VJ Day – Warwick Soldiers Remembered
August 16, 2020
August 15th was the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day – officially marked the surrender of Japan and... more»
August Quiz Winners Revealed
August 8, 2020
With Unlocking Warwick’s monthly social “In The Ballroom” suspended because of... more»
Food and Drink Quiz
August 1, 2020
The August ‘Not in the Ballroom’ Quiz devised by Helen Fellows is about Food and Drink.... more»
First Distanced Tour
July 18, 2020
Unlocking Warwick’s Court House Tours resumed on Saturday 18th July with social distancing in... more»
July Quiz Answers
July 8, 2020
Did you try the Not In The Ballroom Quiz for July? Twenty general knowledge questions set by... more»
Court House Tours to Return
July 3, 2020
Unlocking Warwick’s free Court House Tours are set to resume as the lockdown measures are... more»
More coverage in The Courier
July 3, 2020
Unlocking Warwick’s War Memorial Project has received prominent coverage in the Warwick... more»
Test Your General Knowledge
July 1, 2020
The ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for July, devised by Helen Fellows, has 20 general... more»
What’s Happening and What’s Not
June 30, 2020
The July onwards edition of our ‘What’s On in Warwick’ has just been posted. The... more»
Excellent Response to War Memorial Appeal
June 29, 2020
There has been a heartening response to Unlocking Warwick’s appeal to the public for pictures... more»
Visitor Centre Opens 4th July
June 24, 2020
Warwick’s Visitor Information Centre will reopen on Saturday 4th July, with staff ready to... more»
Visitor Information Centre Getting Ready
June 9, 2020
Warwick’s Visitor Information Centre in the Jury Street Court House remains closed with staff... more»
The Men of the Yeomanry in the Courier
June 6, 2020
The Warwick Courier has been partnering our project to find the stories behind the WW2 names on... more»
June Quiz – The Answers
June 6, 2020
The Not-in-the-Ballroom Quiz for June devised by Helen Fellows had British History as its theme. ... more»
The June Not-in-the-Ballroom Quiz
June 1, 2020
With our monthly socials at the Court House ‘In The Ballroom’ suspended, Helen Fellows... more»
Our Summer Newsletter
May 25, 2020
Unlocking Warwick’s Quarterly Newsletter has just been issued, reflecting on activities... more»
A Socially Distanced Market
May 24, 2020
The Saturday Market in Warwick reopened on May 23rd, but in a very different form, in order to keep... more»
More WW2 Stories in the Courier
May 24, 2020
Since the Warwick Courier prominently covered the launch of our appeal on the 75th anniversary of ... more»
Warwick Market opening for food May 23rd
May 20, 2020
The traditional Saturday Market in Warwick, suspended during the Coronavirus lockdown, is to reopen... more»
And the Winner is…
May 13, 2020
The ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for May devised by Helen Fellows was about birds. And it... more»