In October 2025 the Minnises visited China, having previously been there in 2009. So much has changed, and that’s what the talk will be about: China past and present, with some thoughts about its possible future.

At the Warmups, you can come and go as you please between 9.30 and 12.30. Refreshments, snacks, newspapers, books to borrow, craic, and companionship. No charge!

With many thanks to the funders of the 2025-26 Wednesday Warmups, the Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund.