Look Local Monkspath December 2019

MONKSPATH & HILLFIELD

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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 events@looklocal.com before 15th of the month.

27th LIONS FESTIVE WALK Friday 27 December 2019. Knowle and Dorridge Lions Festive Walk from Baddesley Clinton National Trust House in aid of Solihull Hospital Charity, Clic Sargent and local causes. A choice of 4 sign-posted routes of between 1.4 & 9.1 miles. For more details & to download the free entry form to complete and bring along on the day visit knowleanddorridgelions.com/walk_____________________ SHIRLEY SOLO CLUB. Single, widowed, divorced, separated. We meet every Monday night at Shirley Community Centre from 7.45 – 10.30 to enjoy live music, dancing, fun and friendship. To find out more please contact Val 01564 795635 ____________________________________________________________________ REGISTERED CHILDMINDERS Weekly meeting at the LAYCA Centre, Stretton Road, Shirley. Every Monday morning, term time, between 09:00 hrs and 11:00 hrs. Welcomes all Registered Childminders and their own and minded children. Contact Annette Mackenzie Tel: 0121 705 7202___________________ ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION – SOLIHULL BRANCH. Ex members of the RAF and Armed Forces are welcome to join us every first Thursday of the month at the Royal British Legion Club, Parkgate, Shirley at 1400 hours. Contact Mike Pidgeon 0121 707 1248 ____________________________________________ SOLIHULL PENSIONERS’ CONVENTION meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month (except August and December) from 11.00 until 13.00 at the Solihull Methodist Church Hall next to Solihull Railway Station. All welcome. For further information please telephone Alan Thomas at 0121 705 3342 _____________________ SOLIHULL HEALERS. We provide FREE 1-TO-1 Energy Healing sessions for relaxation and to counter stress. Drop in to see us on alternate Saturdays in the Hub, Touchwood between 10.00am and 12.00am.

Donations accepted to cover the cost of the rooms. Please call Paul on 0121 704 3735 for details ___ MONKSPATH & HILLFIELD RESIDENTS GROUP ON FACEBOOK A local community group discussing areas i.e. planning applications, noise issues & community services, we help with local problems, big or small.

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Groups run once a month around Solihull. Please call Anu on 0121 788 1143 for more details.______ ROUND THE CORNER QUILTERS. Meeting in Solihull/Shirley Area. Contact Maureen 07982 447081 “FULL OF BEANS” is a free meet up held the first Tuesday of every month supporting people with low mood, stress and anxiety. An upbeat morning which takes place at a coffee house in Shirley, Solihull. Don’t feel isolated, get in touch for full details. tina@galinitherapies.co.uk or call 07957 881437 ______________

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