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Grange Blinds
Many of you already know Russ Fryer of Grange Blinds who, until 2006, worked for a well known national blinds company. Russ saw an opening to provide
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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. 37TH KNOWLE FUN RUN – Sunday 17 May 2020 – Arden School Knowle. Now with a choice of 5k or 10k. Raising funds for Solihull Hospital Charity and CLIC Sargent with half of all proceeds being retained for local causes; or run for your own cause. Enter online at www.knowlefunrun.org.uk _____________________ SPRINGTIME QUIZ NIGHT - is being held at 7.30p.m at Knowle Village Hall on Thursday, 26th March. This will be a lively fun evening so book your team in now -(up to 6 people). This is a Knowle Village Hall fundraising event. Tickets £6 per person, available from Stephen Yeomans 01564 778163; Carolyn Abbott 01564779898; or visit the Friday Coffee Club at the Hall for tickets (10a.m - noon) ___________ SPRING SING! A DECADE OF SONG. Saturday 25th April 2020 at 7.30pm. The Core Theatre, Touchwood, Solihull. Raising funds for the Macular Society and the Alzheimer’s Society. Tickets in advance £9.50 from The Core Box Office tel 0121 704 6962 or online www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk ______________ KNOWLE VILLAGE HALL FRIDAY COFFEE MORNING. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes served from 10 am until 12 noon. Tea and coffee 50p a cup – home made cakes 40p a slice, probably the cheapest prices in the borough! Contact June Williams 01564 779445 __________________________________________ KNOWLE FLOWER CLUB. You don’t have to be a flower arranger to join a flower club. We meet first and third Thursday of each month at Knowle Village Hall, Knowle at 2pm. First Thursday you can watch a Demonstrator, have a cup of tea and chat – third Thursday you can come to Practice class, watch and learn how to arrange flowers with teacher. Further information contact 0121 704 2211/01564 777588___ KNOWLE CAMERA CLUB We are a friendly club who meet about once a fortnight on a Thursday evening at 7.45 pm at the Dorridge Methodist Church, Mill Lane, Dorridge. The first two meetings will be free. Contact Tony Albutt on 01546 782175 or visit our website www.knowlecamerclub.co.uk _____ GO EASY! SINGERS Alan Pianosmith has started a singing group in addition to his Go Easy! Trio & Go Easy! Brass. A kind of Sing-Something-Simple flavour rather Alan 01564 777421. alan@pianosmith.co.uk __ “BIG BREW” COFFEE MORNING at Knowle United Reformed Church, Station Rd, Tuesdays 10.00am till noon. Everyone welcome for a cuppa and a chat ______________________________________________ LAPWORTH RIDING FOR DISABLED GROUP are looking to recruit some additional volunteers. We provide valuable horse riding therapy for children from Springfield House Community School. Wednesdays in term time between 12.45pm and 2.45pm at Lowlands Farm, Shrewley Warwickshire. Horse knowledge is helpful but not essential as full training is provided. If you feel able to help in any capacity... Please phone Alison on 07712 063172 _______________________________________________________ DORRIDGE FLOWER CLUB Inspired by flowers? Like to learn more about flower arranging? Why not join the friendly bunch at Dorridge Flower Club. We meet at St George & St Teresa Parish Centre, Station Road, Dorridge at 7.45 pm on the 3rd Tuesday every month. Please contact Linda on 01926 484598._______ DORRIDGE AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB – meet at Bentley Heath Village Hall on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. We are a friendly group, having talks/demoS on all aspects of gardening. Visitors £2. For further info please contact David Noble 01564 777445/daivdnoble@blueyonder.co.uk PACKWOOD AND BENTLEY HEATH WI meet on the third Thursday at Bentley Heath Community Hall stating at 7.30. ________________________________________________________________________________ ARDEN FITNESS 4 SPORT (non-profit making) provides men and women with an excellent opportunity to combine fitness with fun, motivation, and enjoyment of training with friends. At Arden School, Station Rd, Knowle, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. For further details call John on 07774 932706 _________________ BIG, BIG MID-WEEK MUSIC NIGHT 3rd Wednesday in the month. Knowle British Legion. Go Easy! Trio + guests. Swing, pops, rock n roll. Newly refurbished dance floor and lounge. Sing with us. Join us. Voluntary donation under no obligation. Alan 01564 777421. alan@pianosmith.co.uk________________________ THE BOARD ROOM meets every Tuesday at 1o’clock at the Wharf Tavern in Hockley Heath. Bring your own favourite games or join us in playing Scrabble ,Rummikub Pass the Pigs, Bananagrams etc. You can be sure of a warm welcome. Contact Diane on 01564 783073 or Carla on 07741 243208 __________________ DORRIDGE AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB – meets at 7:30pm on the second Thursday evening of each month at Bentley Heath Community Centre for interesting and enjoyable talks on varied garden topics. Annual membership only £10. For more info contact David on 01564 777445 _____________________
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The Rotary Club of Knowle & Dorridge present
36th Annual Pro-Am Charity Golf Competiton Monday 15th June 2020 – Copt Heath Golf Club For the 36th year The Rotary Club of Knowle and Dorridge is hosting the annual Charity Pro-Am Golf Competition at Copt Heath Golf Club on Monday 15th June 2020. Held in conjunction with the PGA Midlands, this year’s charities are Prostate Cancer UK and Age UK Solihull, both supporting people in the local community. If you would like to enter a team, sponsor a hole, donate a raffle prize or auction lot, please contact: Colin Winstone on 07800 121274 or email: colin.winstone@blueyonder.co.uk
Club of Knowle and Dorridge
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Whitestone Lawn Mowing And General Gardening
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Knowle, Solihull
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07787 130 110 01564 784284 (evenings)
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Solihull Door & Gate Suppliers, installers and repairers of Garage Doors
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We are a family run business that have been trading for over 25 years who specialise in garage doors and external doors from leading manufacturers offering a fast and efficient service. If you do not need a new garage door, our experienced fitters can provide a repair service from £60.00 including VAT. Free quotations. All makes and styles. Roller doors, sectional and electrically operated
SPECIAL OFFER: Vertical or horizontal lined garage door with a white maintenance free finish, supplied and fitted to existing frame from £450 inc VAT. (Sizes 7' x 7' or 7' 6'6" only)
Tel: 07956 481602 or 01676 535881
Hampton Gardening & Landscaping Ltd
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E14 Holly Court, Holly Farm Business Park, Honiley, CV8 1NP
HERONFIELD LANDSCAPING & TREE SURGERY 4 PATIOS, TURFING & PLANTING 4 DECKING & FENCING, PONDS 4 DRIVEWAYS & BLOCK PAVING 4 GROUNDWORKS & FOOTINGS 4 ALL ASPECTS OF TREE SURGERY 4 HEDGE CUTTING ETC.
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LOCKSMITH Fast, friendly service Family run business Lock fitting service Emergency lock opening UPVC lock specialist Window/patio door locks Insurance work
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JH SECURITY & ELECTRICAL SERVICES For a reliable friendly service call Jonathan on
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For a free, no obligation quotation, contact: 11 St. Lawrence Close, Rowington, Warwickshire CV35 7AG
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ARDEN VALLEY
ROOFING Here at Arden Valley Roofing we’re committed to providing quality workmanship and first class customer service. For all your roofing and fascia requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us for free, friendly advice and if necessary a no obligation quotation. We specialise in providing solutions to virtually all roofing issues both domestic and commercial.
Our services include: General Roofing Repairs. Complete Re-Roofs. Felt, Rubber & GRP Flat Roofs. Fascias, Soffits & Guttering. Lead Work. Chimney Pointing & Rebuilding. Emergency Roofing Work amongst others.
Please call us on – 01926 680032 or visit us at – www.ardenvalleyroofing.co.uk
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07791 102056 0121 244 9845 17 Lansdale Avenue, Solihull B92 0PP
FENCING NO JOB TOO SMALL TURFING TREE SURGERY SLABBING GOOD DISCOUNTS WALLING FOR O.A.P’S EXCAVATIONS DIGGER & DRIVER ETC... Phone Fred: 01564 642035 Mobile: 07904 875387
D.A. MANDER & SON Ltd. A family run business since 1986
Professional fitter & supplier of quality carpets EASIER – Than walking round lots of shops ACCURATE – See colours in their true light CONVENIENT – View in the comfort of your own home We can uplift and remove existing carpets and move furniture
or 0121 647 3598 Mobile: 07976 778694 FREE ESTIMATES 91 Longdon Road, Knowle, B93 9HT
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LOCKSMITH Tel: 07548 989 151 SERVICE@CRAFTLOCK.CO.UK WWW.CRAFTLOCK.CO.UK
QUALITY LOCK FITTING FOR WOODEN OR PLASTIC DOORS UPVC DOOR REPAIR HOME ACCESS / LOCKED OUT A LOCAL & INDEPENDENT COMPANY 46 Kew Gardens, Yardley, B33 8UU Qualified Master Locksmith DBS/CRB Checked Fully Insured
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WINDOW CLEANING Gutters cleared UPVC cleaned Est. since 2003 Based in Dorridge Local, Friendly & Reliable Service Call Neil
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Castle Garage Doors • • • • • • • •
All makes and models of garage doors supplied and fitted Up and over, sectional, roller and side hinged doors Free no obligation quote Repair and automation specialist No call out fees Rapid response to repairs 15 years’ experience Find us on yell.com
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INSTALLERS AND SUPPLIERS OF PVCu WINDOWS: Internal Glazed Shootbolt Locking DOORS: Secure by Design Locks PORCHES & CONSERVATORIES A Knowle family business for over 25 years. High quality products carefully installed, meeting individual needs of advice and design. Single window to a full house.
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