Your what’s on guide

Friday August 8

Warwick Soul Club, The Nelson Club, Charles Street, Warwick, from 8pm to 12.30am, £5 on the door, www.warwicksoulclub.co.uk

Jaykays, live music, Leamington Liberal Club, members free, non-members pay on entry.

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

Discover Marvellous Maps, make your own pirate treasure map and treasure chest, 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.

Saturday August 9

Birds of Prey Roadshow, hosted by Action 21, mini beast roadshow and craft activities for children, Jephson Gardens, Leamington, from 11am to 4pm, free admission.

Race Night, The Nelson Club, Charles Street, Warwick, members and bona fide guests welcome, call 775578.

Warwickshire at War, a day of family friendly activities to commemorate the First Wold War, St John’s Museum, Warwick, from 11am to 3pm, free admission but £2.50 per child for the make and take activities, children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

First World War Centenary Weekend, Life on the Home Front. Hill Close Gardens, Bread & Meat Close, Warwick, from 11am to 5pm, entry £3.50, also on between the same times on Sunday August 10, call 493339 or visit www.hillclosegarden.com

Tach Fest, village festival featuring vintage cars, food stalls , children’s activities, archery, a climbing wall, live music and more, in aid of various charities, Bishops Tachbrook Meadow, from noon to 6pm, organisers are still looking for more bands and entertainers, call 07926 584202.

Fill the Hill, music festival in aid of the Myton Hospices, bands include K2, The Rushmore and Ill Gotten Gains, lots of food to choose from including a Hog Roast and Barbecue, Hilltop Farm, off the Fosse Way near Leamington, from 3pm to 11pm, tickets cost £10 in advance or £15 on the door and camping is available on the night for an extra £5 per person, entry for children under 12 is free, visit www.hilltopfarmshop.com/fillthehill/ the event is also on Facebook.

Dancing to Dave South and Bingo, Royal Naval Association Club, Adelaide Road, Leamington, from 8pm to 11pm.

Summer Holidays, family event, experience the secrets of the Pump Room in Leamington as told by Dr Jephson and a Regency Lady played by members of the Highly Sprung Theatre Company, Leamington Art Gallery and Museum, from 11am to 4pm.

Sunday August 10

Brocante, street market including vintage goods, bric-a-brac, shabby chich and kitsch, curios and second hand, street food and refreshments, Old Town, Leamington, www.oldtownleamington.com

Noel’s Knights, live music, Leamington Liberal Club, Upper Holly Walk, from 3pm to 7pm, members free, non-members pay on entry.

Chesterton church will be serving afternoon teas.

Kenilworth Rambling Club, Charlecote, 8.5 miles, call 779398.

Bring and Buy Sale, raising money for Turning Point 24-hour care for adults with profound learning and physical disabilities, 14 Marlowes Walk, Sydenham, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

Monday August 11

Special Display about Bruce Bairnsfather and Old Bill Collectibles, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Museum, St John’s House, Warwick, call 491653, www.warwickfusiliers.co.uk

Tuesday August 12

Pride and Prejudice by Heartbreak Productions, St Johns House Museum, Warwick, 7.30pm. Tickets £15 (£13 concessions)£11 children. Call 412132 or visit www.warwickshire.govuk/heartbreak.

Escape from the Circus, Friday Family Fun, for all ages, The Sydni Centre, Cottage Square off Marlowes Walk, Sydenham, from 10am to 3pm, for ages from five to ten.

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.

Wednesday August 13

Incredible Insects!, discover fascinating facts about insects, 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.

Wednesday Workout, for ages 12 and over The Sydni Centre, Cottage Square off Marlowes Walk, Sydenham, from 1pm to 4pm,

The Big Bug Hunt in Priory Park, Warwick, sessions from 10.30am to noon and from 2pm to 3.30pm, tickets £5, meet at Priory House at the County Record Office, early booking essential,call 412501 or 738959.

Thursday August 14

Outdoor Theatre, The Sydni Centre, Cottage Square off Marlowes Walk, Sydenham, from 10am to 3pm.

Free Antiques Valuation Day with Hansons Auctioneers including coin and militaria expert Don Collins, St Francis of Assisi church, Warwick Road, Kenilworth, from 10am to 4pm, donations to the NSPCC, call 07802 839915.

Parkinson’s UK – Leamington & District Branch, a talk by Gwen Zanzothera “Going Topless in Stratford”

at the Sydni Centre, Marloes Walk, Sydenham, from 2pm to 4pm, call 853023.

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 min 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.

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.