Friendly Faces of Warwickshire

Take full advantage of this opportunity to get out and meet new people with this fantastic looping route around Kenilworth, and experience its highly-acclaimed reputation on the walkers grapevine

Starting and ending at Abbey End Car Park (CV8 1QJ) we'll cover a looping route that strings together the best parts of a few other tried and tested routes, soaking up all the outstanding beauty in the area.
Add in an outdoorsy group of super-social Friendly Faces (both first-timers and regulars) to make some new connections with along the way, and it'll be a cracking day out for all.

When we reach the end, we'll top it off with a well earned sit down in Lil Greens (right next to the car park) for a refreshing drink (and if anyone is hungry - a bite to eat from the Wetherspoons-style menu) and chill out over a bit more chatter with our new-found connections.

Hit the 'Attend' button now so you don't forget.

Getting there...
If you aren't a driver and would like a lift, leave a message here on the event page (as soon as you sign up) asking if anyone is kind enough to offer. Leaving that question until the day before the event is probably too late. Don't forget to offer a few pounds to your driver towards petrol money.
If you are a driver, Kenilworth is x minutes drive away...
Warwick 11; Leamington 15; Coventry 15; Stratford 25; Rugby 30; Central Birmingham 35.

Other things to note...
- Dogs are allowed, kids must be 18 or over.
- Anyone bringing dogs, keep them on a lead and remember that some people can be fearful of dogs and be hiding it well, so be respectful of that.
- Bring a homemade sandwich and a drink / snacks and we'll pick a suitable spot along the route to post up for a quick break and a munch.
- Compared to other walks of late, the terrain is very easy-going, however there is the odd spot that will be muddy at this time of year where rain has lingered, so ditch the trainers and don your waterproof walking boots anyway.

Oh and parking...
I strongly suggest that all drivers install the RingGo app on your phone before the day, and use it to pay £4 for four hours in the car park when you get there. This should be comfortably enough time to complete the walk, but just in case (or if you want to hang out in the pub for a bit) you can always add an hour or more remotely from your phone if needed. Or you could just pay £7 for 24 hours and not worry about it.

If you know how to hold a pool cue, and you're either (a) a beginner (b)
a have-a-go hero when it comes to cue sports, or (c) you've potted a few balls in your time.. then this event is a perfect way to mix a fun Saturday evening activity with getting out of the house and meeting like-minded people.

So act now, and nab one of the highly sought after spots for this special event taking place at the very impressive 'Frames' on the Parade in Leamington where we'll play 9-ball pool.
As people arrive I'll randomly pair you up for a best-of-three session against another random pair, and keep swapping the pairs around as the evening goes on, so you should get a chance to have a game with just about everyone who comes along.

We'll have a handful of pool tables booked from 7.30 thru 9.30 that we'll use for our evening of entertainment, and you can rest assured you'll be very surprised when I come back round to tell you that our time on the tables is up, because you will have had so much fun that you'll feel like the time has flown by!
But not to worry, for those who want to - we'll continue the socialising with our new pool buddies and move to a nearby bar for a sit down, drink and chat for an hour or so more to round off the evenings entertainment.

This Friendly Faces event is tried-and-tested and has taken place many times in the past. As always it attracts first-timers and regulars alike - hardly any of whom consider themselves to be particularly good at pool. Sure, some balls get potted, but countless other shots get missed. The fun of having a go is what gets us all involved, laughing at what we're doing, and enjoying the atmosphere in this pleasant and laid back setting. The feedback afterwards is always good.

As with all Friendly Faces events, it's absolutely fine to come alone as that's what most people do. You'll be made to feel very welcome and this being a fun activity event - you're sure to go away having enjoyed the experience and feeling glad you made the decision to attend.

Cost to join is a bargain £5-per-head contribution in advance towards the pool-table hire. The attendee limit is reached quite quickly for this event when people see it, so if you want to come, don't hesitate - get your name down early. If you have only just seen this event and it is already full, you can always add yourself to the waiting list on the off-chance that someone drops out nearer the date.
Note: Due to the high demand for the places on this event - any guests you want to bring must log in and add themselves on to the event as individuals.

Your £5 payment can be made on PayPal using the following link..
Important Note: Be sure to select the "Friends and Family" option when making your payment. If you choose the other option (which incurs a PayPal commission) you will be refunded and your place at the event rescinded.
https://PayPal.me/deanccino

For those who haven't been to Frames before, you should know the following:

- Cue's (straight ones!) are provided, all of which are superb quality.

- The tables are in amazing condition, and so much fun to play on compared to your average tatty pool table in a pub.

- The tables aren't coin operated, meaning all balls fall straight back out when they are potted.

- The bar has a good selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Note: Dont drink and drive, kids!

- They have a giant telly, and a jukebox which has an excellent selection of your favourite tunes to choose from!

- The staff are very cool, and are understandably very caring of the equipment. They might politely ask you to be careful, even if (like I did) you unintentionally hold a drink over a table.

If you've read this far.. the natural next step is to click that magical 'Attend' button, and then you can sit back and relax and look forward to it. 🙂

Please note that should you need to drop out - while deposits are traditionally not refundable when they have been paid - your £5 deposit for this event can be refunded if another attendee signs up and pays £5 to take your place.