Village What’s On


THE REDDITCH Society holds a series of talks at Trinity High School, Grove Street, Redditch on two Fridays each month. All welcome – annual subs £20, visitors £3. On Feb 10, Max Keen presents The History of Dudley Castle 1071–1933, and on Feb 24 it’s Bugs and Weeds with Guy Farmer. More info at www.redditchsociety.webs.com


THE LICKEY Geo-Champions are holding a Site Clearance and Geo-conservation event on Sat Feb 4, 10.30am–2pm, at Rubery Cutting (LNR) in conjunction with the Black Country Geology Society. Bring hard hats if you have them, gloves and a packed lunch. Some hard hats available. Wear old clothes and boots or strong shoes. Tools provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, B45 8ER.


BROMSGROVE PHOTOGRAPHIC Society is a friendly, active and mutually supportive club for those interested in photography and digital imaging. The growing mem- bership includes those with interests in both film and digital techniques, wide- ranging subjects and from highly-skilled photographers to novices. The club meets on Tuesday nights, 8–10pm at the Avoncroft Arts Centre. New members and visitors welcome. For more information, please visit www.bromsgroveps.co.uk


BURCOT NIDDIE Noddies spinning group meets on the 3rd Sat each month, 10am– 1pm at Burcot Garden Centre, B60 1PW. Open to all crafters, not just spinners. Bring your own chair. Phone Kim Neale on 0121 445 1677, or drop by, for more de- tails. Cost £3 to include a drink and cake.


ALVECHURCH SPORTS & Social Club has a large Function Room available for hire. It has a bar, choice of two stages, plenty of seating, a dance floor and a capacity of 140. CHARITY fund raising events enjoy FREE room hire. Please book early; for more details contact the Club on 0121 445 2121, visit the Facebook page and leave a message, or email alve- churchssc2015@hotmail.com


THE BROMSGROVE Society Local History Group’s next talk is on Tues Feb 21 at the Methodist Centre, Bromsgrove, at 7.45pm, when Pam Craven gives an illustrated talk on The Burne Jones Stained Glass Windows at Wilden Church. More about the Society on www.bsoc.co.uk


THE BIRMINGHAM branch of the International Plastic Modelling Society ca- ters to scale modellers interested in a vari- ety of subjects including Aircraft, Vehicles,


THE MIDLAND Sinfonia presents A Love Story Through Music on Sat March 4 in St Laurence Church, Alvechurch, 7pm for 7.30pm. The Tedesca resident string quartet and pianist Charles Matthews (below), will perform music by Schumann and Brahms. Tickets £14.50 on the door or £13 in advance from The Village Green Grocer, Al- vechurch or online at www. midlandsinfonia.co.uk (free for FT students and school- children accompanying an adult).


Strings, piano and young musicians Then on Sun March 19 at 3pm it’s the


10th Young Musicians’ Showcase, also in St Laurence Church. The Sinfonia is- sues an annual invitation to all young musicians, up to 18 years old, to perform before an appreciative audience, in a concert environment to assist con- fidence. No charge – dona- tions appreciated. For further details of


both events, email midland sinfonia@gmail.com, call 0121 447 7040, or visit www.midlandsinfonia.co.uk


Ships, Science Fiction and Figures. All ages and abilities welcome, building anything from basic kits to complicated scratch-built models. Meetings take place at Longbridge Methodist Church in the Reception/Cafe area (1654/8 Bristol Road South, B45 9TY) usually on the 3rd Sun each month (sometimes the date is changed to avoid clashing with model shows or holiday periods). More info at: www.ipmsbirmingham.blogspot.co.uk


ALVECHURCH VILLAGE Society has a talk on the work and success of the West Midlands Air Ambulance on Weds Feb 22 at 7.45pm in Alvechurch Village Hall. More info from Chairman Grace Hampson on 0121 445 1683.


ROTARY CLUB OF BROMSGROVE meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday every month at 7pm for 7.30pm at Rosado’s Restaurant, 2 Finstall Road, Bromsgrove, B60 2DZ. New members welcome. For more information visit www.bromsgroverotary.org.uk or contact Ron Pearce on 07703 567982.


ALVECHURCH EX-Services Association meets on the second Weds each month (except January) at Alvechurch Social Club at 12.30pm. They are looking for new members, so if you have ever served in any branch of the forces and are free at lunchtime, please go along and join in.


MONDAY CLUB meets on TUESDAYS 11am–4pm at Catshill Baptist Church, Milton Road, Catshill. It provides a con- vivial atmosphere where anyone with an interest in mental health and distress as casualty, carer or well-wisher can ex- change and share strategies and ideas for healthy living over tea, coffee and op- tional low-cost lunch. Sub-groups include poetry writers and readers and music. All


day’s national newspapers provided for free perusal. 50p buys tea, squash, coffee and biscuits. Persons of any faith or none equally welcomed.


HEART OF England Speakers is a small, friendly, public speaking club, based in Knowle near Solihull. It is affiliated to Toastmaster’s International, and meets on the 1st and 3rd Tues every month, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at the Greswolde Hotel, Knowle. More information at www. heartspeakers.org.uk


LICKEY VALLEY Trefoil Guild, as a branch of the Guide Association, is open to anyone over the age of 18. Make new friends, travel, explore, serve the com- munity and help Guiding and Scouting in your area. The Guild meets at Barnt Green Scout & Guide Centre (off Blackwell Road, Barnt Green, B45 8BT) every second Weds 7.30–9.30pm. For more info call 0121 445 3907 or 0121 445 2813 or visit www. trefoilguild.co.uk


COMMON THREAD is a friendly group of women who enjoy crafts including sew- ing, knitting, crochet and more, together with tea, cake and chat. For more info contact Maggie on 0121 439 9324 or Jayne on 0121 445 1113.


BROMSGROVE (1982) Probus Club provides regular opportunities for retired professionals and businessmen to meet socially and share common interests. A members’ meeting is held at Avoncroft Arts Centre on the 3rd Weds each month, 10am–12noon, including refreshments and an entertaining talk by a guest speaker. For more info visit www. bromsgroveprobus.co.uk or contact Jim on 01527 833531.


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