‘In the Ballroom’ on Remembrance Day (Nov 11th) had a very fitting theme of military history concerning two of our local regiments – the Warwickshire Yeomanry and the Queen’s Royal Hussars, both with museums in the town.
Representatives Philip Wilson and Andy Milton told us about the various campaigns that these regiments have been involved with… in the case of the Yeomanry, the First World War at Gallipoli, and for the Hussars, the Korean war of the 1950s. Philip even brought in an original pith helmet (or solar topi) worn by one of the distinguished soldiers.
Helen’s quiz was all about Remembrance Day as well. Did you know, for instance, that the word Cenotaph means ’empty tomb’ (as in the tomb of the unknown soldier)?
The next session of our monthly tea and talk ‘In the Ballroom’ will be the Christmas singalong on December 9th, with Jeremy Dibb’s Community Choir and a brass ensemble from a local school. So wear your seasonal jumpers and hats.
Please reserve your place at the Visitor Information Centre – or call them on 01926 492212
