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Local events This page is FREE OF CHARGE for community based activities. If you would like to place your groups events on this page then please email the details to events@looklocal.com before 15th of the month. PETERBROOK PLAYERS present the popular musical “The Sound Of Music” The Core Theatre, Solihull, 15th – 20th October, 2019. Box Office: 0121 704 6962 or www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk _______ SOLIHULL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – We meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month on 1st floor Marie Curie Hospice, Marsh Lane, Solihull, B91 2PQ See our website for full program of speakers and further details – www.solihullcancersupport.org.uk ___________________________________________________ SOLIHULL LOCAL HISTORY CIRCLE Meets 3rd Monday of every month in Methodist Hall by Solihull Station. 7:15 for 7:45, visitors welcome, refreshments provided. Online search for ‘solihull local history circle’ at sites/google/com, or call 0121 706 0204 for details______________________________________________ SOLIHULL PENSIONERS’ CONVENTION meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except August and December) from 11am to 1pm at the Solihull Methodist Church Hall, next to Solihull Railway Station. All are welcome. For further information contact Alan Thomas at 0121 705 3342 _____________________ FRIENDLY FOLK DANCE CLUB. (English and American folk dancing) every Monday night (except August) 7:45pm – 10:15pm at Elmdon Heath Community Centre, Cornyx Lane, Solihull. Admission £3.50. _______ P.A.L.S. is a small friendly Art group who meet every Thursday from 10 am until 2.45 pm at Whar Hall Rd Community Centre, Whar Hall Rd .Damson Wood, Solihull. Currently we have a number of vacancies for new members, beginners are welcome. There is ample parking space and can be accessed by local bus services. For further details please contact Yve Lewis on 0121 439 4072 ______________________________ 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 _______________ SOLIHULL CARERS CENTRE Come and join us for an informal, friendly chat and meet other carers. The group gives carers the opportunity to meet, share experiences and information or to take time out and relax. Groups run once a month around Solihull. Please call Anu on 0121 788 1143 for more details ______ AGE UK SOLIHULL Volunteers needed! Roles include: Befrienders, Welcome Desk Volunteers, Community Advice Hub at Chelmlsey Wood Library; Social Club, Knowle on Thursdays...and more roles! Please email volunteering@ageuksolihull.org.uk or call 0121 7047843 _____________________________________ SOLIHULL BLOSSOMFIELD TOWNSWOMEN GUILD We meet at Solihull British Legion, Union Road, opposite Beatties/Fraser Warwick Road entrance. Comfortable surroundings with free safe parking on the 1st Thursday of the month. We have lots to offer, and we talk a lot, laugh a lot & are very welcoming of visitors. For more information phone Ellen 0121 705 7226. ___________________________________________ SOLIHULL HOARDING SUPPORT GROUP If you are struggling with excess belongings please join us at Solihull Fire Station 7-9pm every last Tuesday of the month. Email us at help@cloudsend.org.uk or call Heather on 07939 059470 ________________________ SOLIHULL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE welcomes you. We have a very interesting and varied programme of events. We meet on the 2nd; 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 2.00pm in our W.I. hall (opposite House of Fraser). Further details from Jean Jones on 0121 703 3516 ____________________________________ 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 _________ SOLIHULL WRITERS is a friendly writing club meeting every second and fourth Wednesday at the Solihull Methodist Church, 7:30 – 9:30pm. Call Helen on 07946 075233 or see www.solihullwriters.co.uk_____ SOLIHULL SUPPORT GROUP If you would like to take up some gentle form of exercise, why not come along to one of our classes. They are particularly suitable for people with osteoporosis or arthritis. Classes on Mondays (1.30pm John Palmer Hall – for the less mobile) and Wednesdays (9.30 and 11.00 am, Solihull Methodist Church Hall) every week during school terms. Classes commence 5th September. Please just turn up or call Barbara on 07856 209567 for further details _______________________ FRIENDS IN RECREATION. Welcome one & all for bowling (indoor short mat), dancing, singing, rambling Tai-Chi, keepfit and whist/bridge. 07398 533751. www.friendsinretirement.co.uk. Also on Facebook _
Pilates Classes Whar Hall Community Centre Solihull Wednesday 9.30 - 10.30am Thursday 6.00 - 7.00pm All levels welcome. Booking essential. Classes run term time only Also available: one to one/one to two bookings Pilates for pregnancy.
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