Local events
This page is FREE OF CHARGE for community based activities If you would like to place your group’s events on this page then please email the details to shirley@looklocal.com before 15th of the month.
CALLING ALL CARD PLAYERS PARTNER WHIST Mondays 1꞉30 ‑ 4꞉30pm, SOLO WHIST Fridays 1꞉30 ‑ 4꞉30pm at Shirley Community Centre, Stratford Road (next to Renault) Beginners welcome, tea supplied.
MIDLAND BONSAI SOCIETY We offer a varied programme of events each month designed to improve your bonsai skills and knowledge. Our friendly group meets at Moseley Cricket Club, Streetsbrook Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3PE at 7.30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month. All welcome. See our website at www.midlandbonsai.org or call 07803 593024.
MIDLANDS NATURIST RAMBLING GROUP. This is a group for people who like naturist rambling in the quite countryside around the midlands. For more details contact Brian꞉ midlandsnaturist@btinternet.com (Simple public nudity is not an offence in England & Wales unless there is a sexual motive or other aggravating circumstances).
HALL GREEN GARDENING SOCIETY meets at 7꞉30pm on the 1st Tuesday in the month at Fircones, 1237 Stratford Rd, Hall Green B28 9AA. For further details contact Sheena Terrace, email hggardeners@gmail.com
ODDFELLOWS CUPPA & CHAT. Looking to meet friendly people in your local area? Come and give us a try. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at Crown Stonehouse, 290 Alcester Road, Kings Heath B14 6EN from 11am ‑ 12.30pm. Book your place with Joanne 07542 802430 or email꞉ birmingham@oddfellows.co.uk
SHERWOOD PARK BOWLS CLUB B28 0YD, welcomes new members aged from 10 years old upwards. No experience required. NEW MEMBERS HALF PRICE SUBSCRIPTION IN 2024.
FIRCONE (FRIENDS IN RETIREMENT) Daytime activities for over 50s including drawing, keep fit, wood carving, line dancing, short‑mat bowls, tai chi, bridge and quilting. Pop in between 10 and 3 weekdays to see the full range of what is on offer. We meet at 1237 Stratford Road, Hall Green, B28 9AA, with two groups in Erdington. Phone 0121 777 7502 or find us on on Facebook.
BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED Are you blind or visually impaired or do you support someone who is? The Birmingham Talking Newspapers can provide you, free of charge, with recordings of local news, magazines and a History series on a USB stick and a player to play them. Contact꞉ 0300 330 1404 for more information.
BRANDWOOD CENTRE, KINGS HEATH offer a wide range of activities꞉ bingo, social days, coffee mornings, yoga, art clubs, crafternooners, Learn My Way. Accredited courses in English, Maths, IT Support, CV Support, Careers Information, advice and guidance, also Benefit & Debt support and advice. Other Training available ‑ Enquire for details 157 Allens Croft Rd, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6RP. Call 0121 443 3310 or email꞉ office@brandwoodcentre.co.uk Web ꞉ www.brandwoodcentre.co.uk.
80th BOYS’ BRIGAD AND GIRLS’ BRIGADES Offering weekly age‑group sessions for Boys and Girls. Reception age to 18 years. Learn new skills, make new friends, gain badges and awards. Take part in a variety of sports, games, crafts and cooking. Attend trips, weekends away and camps. Based at St Peter’s Church on Highfield Road, Hall Green, B26 0BT Search for @80thbbgb on Facebook or call Mary 0121 624 7829 or email Leaders@80thBBGB.co.uk
WOODLANDS BOWLING & SOCIAL CLUB Ltd Ever thought about playing Crown Green Bowls? Why not come and join us on Thursday mornings at 9.45am to give it a try. This session only costs £3.00 for a couple of hours and coaching is available for new players. It is a lovely club with one of the best greens around and a friendly, welcoming crowd. We are at 126 College Road, Moseley, B13 9LH. Contact Steve Wiseman on 07505 757223 for further information. You will be very welcome!
