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Langley Hall Social Club Bordering on Hall Green, Acocks Green and Shirley, Langley Hall Social Club is the perfect venue for your event. All occasions catered for: weddings, christenings, anniversaries, birthdays, funerals and conferences/meetings. The Concert Room seats up to 120 people and has a small stage and dance oor. A mobile skittle alley is also available. The Lounge suits smaller functions and seats up to 60 people. We offer a full catering service with a comprehensive menu from nger buffets to formal meals. Ideal for all your corporate events, presentations, conferences, meetings and training days. Full range of accessories including wi-, drop-down screen and projector, ipcharts etc. Ample parking. Club membership is currently available. Other facilities include a member’s bar with pool table and large TV screen, plus a snooker room and beer garden. Regular teams and activities include darts, snooker, pool, dominoes, shing, keep t, dancing, bingo and family events. Please contact us for more details:
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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. CARERSTRUST – SOLIHULL Monday 26th November. Taking a fresh look and making changes to Solihull Council’s promise to young carers. Flash Climbing Centre, Vulcan Rd, B91 2JY. 5:00 – 8:30. For more info: 0121 788 1143, barrynoy@solihullcarers.org, www.solihullcarers.org_________________________ CARERSTRUST – SOLIHULL “Getting it Right for Carers”. Friday 30th November. Are you a carer? Book an appointment with a carer specialist at Solihull Community Hubs, Chelmsley Wood Library or The Core Solihull. 10 – 12:30pm. Experts available in support, assessments, employment, benefits & contingency planning. For more info: 0121 788 1143, barrynoy@solihullcarers.org, www.solihullcarers.org _______________ LIONS FESTIVE WALK. Thursday 27th December 2018, Knowle and Dorridge Lions Festive Walk from Baddesley Clinton National Trust House in aid of SoLO Life Opportunities and The UK Sepsis Trust, and local causes. Choice of 4 routes between 1.4 & 8.6 miles. Visit knowleanddorridgelions.com/walk for more details & to download the free entry form to complete and bring along on the day ________________________________ BIRMINGHAM HORROR GROUP: Friendly gatherings for Midlands horror fans, be it fiction, films, television or comics. We held our second international film festival in March, and further exciting events are planned soon. For the latest updates, check out our website at www.birmingham-horror.co.uk or follow us on Twitter at @BrumHorror _______________________________________________________________________ MIDLANDS NATURIST RAMBLING GROUP. This is a group for people who like naturist rambling in the quiet countryside around the midlands. Contact Brian on midlandsnaturist@btinternet.com for details __ ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION – We welcome anyone with connections to the Royal Navy or Merchant Navy. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month (except August) at the Royal British Legion in Knowle at 8pm. For more information call Jenny (Wren) on 0121 707 9008 _____________________ SOLIHULL INDOOR BOWLS CLUB welcomes new members of all abilities to our friendly club with function room. Coaching is available for those new to the game. Contact us on 0121 709 2233 or www.bowling@solihullindoorbowlsclub.co.uk _______________ ST. HELEN’S CAMEO GROUP meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month at St. Helen’s Church, St Helen’s Road at 2pm. Please join us for talks & social events. More information from Carole on 0121 711 1919 SOLIHULL WINE IMBIBERS GROUP Meet in St. James Church Hall at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. _ SOLIHULL AND DISTRICT CLUB OF SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Looking to make a difference with women’s and girl’s lives locally, nationally and internationally, as well as enjoying friendship and fun, then why not consider joining us. A worldwide organisation with representation at all UN offices around the world. For more info please go to info@soroptimistinternational.org or contact sisolihull@yahoo.co.uk __ OLTON RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION hold their meetings bi monthly, Sept, Nov, Jan, Mar and AGM in June at the Friary, St. Bernard’s Road, Olton please contact via the website Olton Residents’ Association or telephone David Nash Chairman on 0121 707 3302 or Jo Robinson Hon. Secretary 0121 682 4143 SILHILL BRIDGE CLUB meets at St Helen’s Church Centre three times per week (Mondays & Thursdays from 19.00 hrs and Wednesdays from 13.30hrs) and includes members from many parts of Solihull. Contact John on 01564 782232 for details or visit us at www.bridgewebs.com/silhill _________ OLTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Meet at Masons Court, Olton on 2nd Thursday evening of each month at 7.30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Further information from Pam on 0121 704 9252 ____________________ FRIENDLY FOLK DANCE CLUB. (English and American folk dancing) Live music & callers every Monday night 7:45pm – 10:15pm at Elmdon Heath Community Centre, Cornyx Lane, Solihull. Admission £3.50 ___ LODE HEATH LADIES CLUB Meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 2pm. at John Palmer Church Hall, Union Road, Solihull with a programme of light hearted quizzes, games & competitions. Visitors & new members welcome. Details 0121 707 6883 _________________________________________________ ST. HELEN’S CAMEO GROUP meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month at St. Helen’s Church, St Helen’s Road at 2pm. Please join us for talks & social events. More information from Carole on 0121 711 191 SOLIHULL MALE VOICE CHOIR Wanted tenors, baritones and basses. Rehearsals every Monday (except August) from 7.45 pm until 9.45 pm at Hobs Moat U.R.C. Faulkner Road (off Castle Lane). No auditions necessary – Just come along and enjoy singing________________________________________________
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