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KNOWLE FUN RUN – SUNDAY 20th MAY. Entries are open for next May’s 35th Knowle Fun Run. Now with a choice of 5k or 10k runners have no excuse not to get fit for Solihull’s longest running Fun Run with a great community atmosphere on traffic-free streets and help raise funds Breast Cancer Haven in Solihull, the brain injuries charity Headway with half of all proceeds being retained for local causes; or run for your own cause. Enter online at: www.knowlefunrun.org.uk ____________________________________________ ARDEN ACADEMY PTFA are holding a Bingo and Balti Night on Saturday 5th May 2018 at Arden Academy, Station Rd, Knowle B93 0PT. 7.00-11.00pm. £10.00pp (includes entry, Bingo card, delicious chicken or veg Balti). Professional bingo caller, fun prizes and fully stocked bar. Payment by cheque (payable to Arden PTFA) or online at www.jumblebee.co.uk/ardenbingo or adminptfa@arden.solihull.sch.uk _____________ HEART OF ENGLAND BIKE RIDE – Sunday 8 July Knowle and Dorridge Lions bike ride from Packwood NT House. Gear up, get your friends and family together and enjoy a day in the Warwickshire countryside.

Choose a 12 or 18 mile leisure ride, or a 50 mile sportive, teams welcome. Help raise funds for Headway, Breast Cancer Haven in Solihull and local causes. www.knowleanddorridgelions.com/bikeride_______ PACKWOOD AND BENTLEY HEATH WI meet on the third Thursday at Bentley Heath Community Hall stating at 7.30. ________________________________________________________________________________ DORRIDGE AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB – meets at 7:30pm on the second Thursday evening of each month at Bentley Heath Community Centre for interesting and enjoyable talks on varied garden topics.

Annual membership only £10. For more info contact David on 01564 777445 _____________________ DORRIDGE STRIDERS AND STROLLERS meet on Thursdays fortnightly at St. George and St. Teresa Church Centre, Station Road, Dorridge for a sociable local walk. New members welcome.

Contact Anne 01564 776711. ________________________________________________________________ BADMINTON OVER 50? FIRS GROUP. Beginners and experienced players welcome. We meet at the King George VI Memorial Hall, Hockley Heath, Mondays 1-3pm and/or Tuesdays 1-4pm. £1.50 per session, refreshments included. Contact: Doug Brown on 0121 745 8066. ________________________________ SOLIHULL AGE UK – Volunteers needed. Age UK Solihull are looking for volunteer drivers to join our Postural Stability Instruction Service to transport our clients who have been at risk of falls to various classes throughout the Solihull borough. Please contact Sue Webb on 0121 704 7843 (Tuesdays & Thursdays only) or email sue.webb@ageuksolihull.org.uk or Angela Liatis on 0121 704 7845 _ GO EASY! SINGERS Alan Pianosmith has started a singing group in addition to his Go Easy! Trio & Go Easy!

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Please phone Alison on 07712 063172 _______________________________________________________ DORRIDGE AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB – meet at Bentley Heath Village Hall on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. We are a friendly group, having talks/demoS on all aspects of gardening.

Visitors £2. For further info please contact David Noble 01564 777445/daivdnoble@blueyonder.co.uk BENTLEY HEATH COMMUNITY CENTRE new groups: Line Dancing on Thursday afternoons 2.00 – 3.30 pm. £3 per session. An Extend Gentle Exercise Class on Tuesdays 11:30 – 12.30. £3 per session. Seated exercise to music for both male and female. Contact Jenny on 01564 772268 ______________________

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