Goings On in AG

 Send us information about regular events/meetings in the area. Please let us know if this needs updating and check the activity is on before setting off.  

Fox Hollies Forum on Greenwood Avenue has regular weekly activities, including dancing and Yarn and Darn. More info HERE or phone 0121 706 0652 for more information

Monday 10-12 South Yardley Library, Swan Coffee Morning, everyone welcome.

Monday 3.15 to 4.15 Westley Vale Millennium Green Tai Chi, free, . All details HERE

Thursdays – 10am -12am -Coffee Morning @ Acocks Green Library. Everyone welcome

Thursdays 2pm to 4.30pm – Crafternoon – all needlecrafts welcome. Small charge applies. 16yrs+ only

Wednesdays – Cottesbrooke Walking Group.  Meet at 9am every  Wednesday
where? – on Cedars Avenue, Stockfield Park, Cedars Avenue.  An hour’s walk and friendly chat. Just turn up with sensible shoes!

Wednesdays – Coffee Shop Arthur Moore’s Hall. Alexander Road 10am – 12.00pm.

Thursdays 10am-11am. Westley Vale Millennium Green Tai Chi, free, . All details HERE

Thursdays (term time) Scouts – 7.30pm until 9.00pm – boys/ girls age 10 1/2 – 14,
at AG Junior School, Westley Road
Contact number is 0121-745-6125 – Karen Brinkworth – Group Scout Leader

Saturday 10-12  Nifty Needles.  Every Saturday Acocks Green Library. Bring along your sewing or knitting, work to this friendly Craft Group. Beginners Welcome.  50p entrance fee.

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. Or contact Steve Cox by email: claylaneallotments@gmail.com

 

9 Responses to Goings On in AG

  1. Nick's avatar Nick says:
    April 24, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    Is there a contact for The Film Orchestra and does it still rehearse?

    Thanks

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  2. FAYE O'CONNOR's avatar FAYE O'CONNOR says:
    March 5, 2018 at 11:34 am

    Xpress-Yourself run a Keep Dancing and a coffee at Fox Hollies Forum on a Monday (excluding bank holidays) 10:30-12:00. Thanks to funding from Ageing Better in Birmingham and the Big Lottery the class and a coffee is just £2.

    So whether you’re a beginner, haven’t danced in a while or dance regularly, Keep Dancing is the perfect class for you. You’ll learn many different dance routines from around the world and don’t even need a partner.

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  3. Pauline McCombie's avatar Pauline McCombie says:
    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.

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    • Kit Barlow's avatar gedhughes says:
      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.

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  4. Susan Hulme's avatar Susan Hulme says:
    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.

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    • Kit Barlow's avatar gedhughes says:
      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

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    • Elaine murphy's avatar Elaine murphy says:
      April 22, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Fox hollies forum 0121 706 0652 have a wide variety of activities, dancing, yarn and darn just to name a few

      Reply
  5. Age Concern Birmingham's avatar Age Concern Birmingham says:
    May 18, 2011 at 9:58 am

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