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UKULELE CENTRAL is a friendly community group. We meet two evenings a month in Shirley to have fun playing the mighty Ukulele. We play an eclectic mix Many of songs, from Rock n Roll to the modern day. For more information email ukulelecentral14@gmail.com You can find us on Facebook or text still may 07940 423127 _______________________________________________________________________________ not open du be SOLIHULL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – We meet every 2nd and 4th e to C ovid 19 Thursday of the month on 1st Floor Marie Curie Hospice, Marsh Lane, restrict ions.

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For further details contact Dawn Dawson on 01564 772265 __________________________________ SILHILL W.I. We are a friendly institute with a range of speakers and social gatherings at our monthly meetings. Come and visit us at the John Palmer Hall, Union Road, Solihull, where we meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 10.00 a.m. For more info please phone Heather Lewis on 0121 705 4327 SOLIHULL TWINNING ASSOCIATION – Varied programme of monthly social events. Optional annual visits to and from France and Germany - no need to be able to speak French or German. New members very welcome. Contact Liz 01564 774618 __________________________________________________________

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