send us information about regular events/meetings in the area.
Click on lines below for timetable of monthly activities in our area :
Mondays - Woodcraft activity club for children age 5+ (www.woodcraft.org.uk) The Leaping Flame Woodcraft group meet from 6pm – 7:30 pm during term time.
where? – Methodist Church Hall, Shirley Road, Acocks Green.
email: saoirselawlorkennedy@hotmail.co.uk for more information
Mondays - Girls’ Brigade company meets on Monday nights during term time.
Year 3 and over : 6.15-7.30pm
Where? Acocks Green Baptist Church Hall, Yardley Road.
More information about the Girls Brigade at: www.girlsb.org.uk
Mondays between 1.pm-2pm at Acocks Green Library Communisave – Credit Union, drop in to find out more or join the scheme You can also contact them on: 0121 486 2035
Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10am -12am -Coffee Morning for Retired People @ Acocks Green Library **** TEMP RELOCATION TO SCOUT HUT, SPRING ROAD, BEHIND SCANLONS*******
Wednesdays – Cottesbrooke Walking Group. Meet at 9am every Wednesday
where? – on Cedars Avenue at school gates. An hour’s walk and friendly chat. For more information contact the Health Exchange on 0800 158 3535
Wednesdays - Cottesbrooke Junior School, Girls Only 4.30 to 6pm - Sports4Life organise free Street Dance Classes for girls aged 8 to 13yrs
Wednesdays from 7pm – 8.30pm – 175th St Mary’s Guides (ages 10-15), meet at St Mary’s Church, , they enjoy crafts, badge work, going to the cinema, cooking and generally having fun! For more info contact Seal 624 0337 or Gromit 706 5515
Thursdays – 7pm Tai-Chi Beginners Class at Acocks Green Methodist Church, Botteville Rd. B27 7YE
For further information phone Martin on0775 4825584
http://www.jadebridgetaichi.co.uk email: jadebridgetaichi@hotmail.com
On the 1st Thursday of each month ~
Acocks Green Townswomen’ s Guild meet in the Hopkins Room at Acocks Green Methodist Church, Shirley Rd (except August) at 1:30pm for a 1:45pm start for talks, demonstrations and outings. They are part of a nationwide group and there is plenty of opportunities to meet with ladies from around the country.
On the 1st Friday of every month at 2pm – Acocks Green Local History Society meet in the Community Room of the library. Non members most welcome. Guest Speakers
On the 2nd Friday of every month Friends of Acocks Green Library Reading Group meet in the Community Room at 2pm
Every Saturday – Open Church at St Marys Church, Warwick Rd. Everyone welcome to drop in for a cup of tea or coffee, time to chate or time to enjoy peace and quiet.
Every Sunday – Yardley Road Allotments (down the side of cemetry, off Yardley Road), open between 10am-12 noon to find out more about renting an allotment.
Every Sunday Fox Hollies Ninestyles Allotments (just off Fox Hollies Road) open between 10am and 12 noon to find out more about renting an allotment, from just £15 per year. Tel: 0743 263 9573
June 1, 2012 at 10:06 am
Can you tell me where the Farmers Market will be? I know its the third Saturday in the month but don’t know where it’s taking place.
June 1, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Hello
The Farmers Market is going to be on the service Road on Warwick Rd, by the Natwest Bank etc. The Funday activities are on the wide pavement by Costas etc. Not sure where the stage is going to be, if anyone knows any more please let us know.
February 6, 2012 at 11:05 am
Could you tell me about luncheon clubs near Acocks Green & Day centres.
Or in Solihull. My mother is 78 and lives in Acocks Green. She can walk quite well and travel by bus.
February 8, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Hello Susan
Getting some info from some of our members and will email info as it’s received and confirmed, firstly:
Crowning Years Luncheon Club
‘Where over 55′s meet to enjoy good company, food and friendship’. We meet at St. Helen’s Church Hall, St. Helen’s Road, Solihull. 12 noon every other Thursday. Occasional after-lunch speakers and musical interludes etc. ?7 per head (includes 2 course meal & tea or coffee). For further information call Kath on 0121 705 0656. Advanced booking essential. Crowning Years Luncheon Club is organised by The King’s Church, Solihull
http://www.kingschurchsolihull.org.uk/over55.html
The Bridge, 234 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull on Tuesday afternoons. Phone 0121 733 1938 for details.
Monday lunch club
Elderlink Centre, 126 Arden Road, Acocks Green B27 6AG, Tel 0121 7079422
Also the Baptist Church Hall on Yardley Road has a coffee shop that does breakfasts and muffins, cakes etc. Friendly bunch of people on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9.30 to 12.30pm
If we find out anymore we will let you know.
Kind Regards
Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum
May 18, 2011 at 9:58 am
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