r/LEAMINGTONSPA

Looking for some new forest walks that wouldn’t be too hard to get to without a car, any recommendations? Decently long if possible

I have two tickets to an Edinburgh preview comedy show tomorrow night at Temperance. I’m not able to go. Does anyway want the tickets? No money required. I’d rather someone enjoyed it. It’s sold out.

The comedians are Eric Rushton and Hasan Al-Habib.

If anyone hasn’t been to Temperance it’s a great venue as well.

Doors 7pm

7:30 Eric Rushton
8:30 Interval
8:45 Hasan Al-Habib
9:45 Close (bar open until 11)

Hi all, we are a group of 3 guys (21-28) looking to make a few more friends. We met from Reddit a few months ago and have managed to consistently meet up for 2 months but looking for a few more to join us! :) We usually meet up every weekend in the afternoon to chat at the pub, we are all interested in traveling the world, cars/motorbikes, video-games, nature and peer reviewing CV's. We are all friendly chill guys just looking to make some mates nearby. Anyone is welcome, but we have decided to pass on any reform voters. Thanks! :)

We have a gc on discord, we have decided to not do a server as they get dead pretty quickly. If you are interested please comment and send me your discord. Have a nice week.

A plea for folks who care about Leamington's unique heritage (which seems to be under constant ongoing threat) to comment on the Listed Building consent app. Details below from the Leamington Society.

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THE MYSTERY OF LEAMINGTON STATION'S MISSING GWR DOORS

Leamington Spa Station is one of Warwickshire's finest Art Deco railway buildings and is Grade II listed.

Yet several original oak doors have disappeared and been replaced with modern plain brown doors. (See Leamington Society objection for more images]

https://preview.redd.it/n8ecrxnmpu9h1.png?width=1308&format=png&auto=webp&s=151d29f9af25f1cc85e54eba5e65e3e4ee269f7b

The original doors can still be seen in historic photos and videos of the station. But despite enquiries, Environmental Information Requests, and even an Information Commissioner's Office ruling requiring information to be released, there is still no explanation of:

• Why the original doors were removed
• What happened to them
• Whether they were repaired, stored or discarded
• Whether they can still be recovered

The current listed building planning application does propose replacement "heritage-style" doors. However, the original doors have already been removed and the application does not provide sufficient evidence to show that the proposed replacements would accurately replicate the original Great Western Railway doors in their materials, craftsmanship, fittings and appearance.

In short, the question is not simply whether new doors should be installed, but whether the loss of original historic fabric has been properly justified and whether the proposed replacements genuinely preserve the character of this Grade II listed station.

The Leamington Society has submitted a detailed objection to the current Listed Building Consent application because we believe important questions remain unanswered.

Compare the photos and judge for yourself.

This isn't about stopping improvements to the station. We recognise and appreciate the investment Chiltern Railways has made in Leamington Spa over many years, including award-winning restoration projects and support for station improvements.

It is precisely because Leamington Station is such a well-loved and important heritage asset that we believe the loss of original historic fabric deserves proper explanation.

The application to install "heritage-style" doors (and not to reinstate the original doors) is expected to be decided very shortly (next week).

If you care about Leamington's railway heritage, please take a look and submit your own comments on what you think should be happening, while there is still time.

W/26/0514/LB | Reinstatement of 4no. oak platform doors to WC's & baby change rooms. Doors to be suitably constructed and finished replicas of the original oak doors and ironmongery. Removal of additional lining timbers and painted finish to original doors frames and finishing of new replica doors to match the original varnish finish. Installation of wall mounted waste bins & divider adjacent to baby changing room. | Leamington Spa Railway Station, Old Warwick Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 3NS

https://planningdocuments.warwickdc.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=_WARWI_DCAPR_99819 

Does anyone know what pubs in Leamington have aircon? Or cafes open past 5pm?

Hi all, as the title says , I'm on the lookout for a good windown cleaner. Our current one does not use hand squeegie and Chamoix , just a brush with water squirting out and leaves water spots all over our windows.

Secondly, I also need a house cleaner!

If anybody has tried and tested recommendations then please let me know!

Thank you!

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i need to spend the entirety of the heatwave in a body of water.