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THE BIRMINGHAMand Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry – Bromsgrove Branch – meets monthly at 7.45pm at Bromsgrove Methodist Centre, 19 Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, B60 1AS. On Tues Feb 14, Ray Aspden presents Age of Penda: with possible links to the Staffordshire Hoard – learn all about King Penda of Mercia. Tea and coffee available. More info at www. bromsgrove bmsgh.co.uk


ALVECHURCH BUDDIES provides a forum for communication between members to promote a sense of caring, good neighbourliness, kindness and sociability. Ann Overs has set up a private Face- book group for senior residents of the parish of Alvechurch (including Rowney Green, parts of Beoley and Bordesley and Hopwood) who wish to link up and share common interests. It is also for those who are housebound or otherwise isolated. To learn more, email Ann at alvechurchbud- dies@gmail.com, or join by searching for ‘Alvechurch Buddies’ on Facebook.


AVAILABLE FOR hire: The Wheel commu- nity room by St Catherine’s Church, Black- well. Suitable for groups. Quiet, enclosed garden adjacent. For details contact the church office on 0121 445 1425.


BEACON LADIES CLUB meets at 8pm on alternate Wednesday evenings at The Hawthorns Social Club, Rednal Hill Lane, Rednal. There is a varied programme of speakers and outings, including occasional visits to the theatre. New members of all ages welcome. £10 annual membership, plus £1.50 fortnightly. Please ring Barbara on 0121 445 3456, Wendy on 445 3574 or Anita on 445 3770.


COFFEE, CAKE and Chat meets from 10.30am to 12noon on the fourth Friday of the month (not August) in The Wheel at St Catherine’s Church, Blackwell. All welcome. If you would like a lift please call Rodney on 0121 445 2070.


TARDEBIGGE COMMUNITY Hall for hire: large, bright facility for functions, clubs, so- cieties and all activities. To book call 07763 446902 or email tchbookings@gmail.com


LICKEY PHAB Club is a social club where people aged 14 and over, with and without disabilities, can come together each week to have fun! It is affiliated to national charity Phab (Physically Disabled and Able Bodied), The club meets every Mon from 7.30–9.30pm at The Trinity Centre, Lickey Parish Hall to have fun, play games, do


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crafts or just chat – there’s also a tuck shop! More info from Louise Edgell on 07814 122990 or lickeyphabclub@hotmail.com


BROMSGROVE ASTRONOMICAL Society usually meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at Bromsgrove Rugby Club (Finstall Road, B60 3DH). Doors open 7.30pm, speakers begin 7.45pm. Admission free on your first visit; refreshments available. On Feb 20, Dr Steve Barrett gives a presenta- tion entitled Fiat Lux. More info on 01527 908331 or www.broms-astro.org.uk


THE WORCESTER-Birmingham & Droitwich Canals Society meets at the Alvechurch Boat Centre, Scarfield Hill (just a few steps behind The Weighbridge pub) on an “al- most monthly” basis. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7.45pm for 8pm start. There is usually a guest speaker and a raffle. Non-members are very welcome to come along. Please visit the website: www.wbdcs.org.uk.


THE WEDNESDAY Club meets on the sec- ond Weds of each month at Alvechurch Cricket Club at 1.30pm, and offers the chance to make new friends, meet old ones and enjoy talks, demos and visits. Visitors £4 including tea. On Feb 8 it’s Beds, Bugs and Bedpans with Meg Farmer.More info from Janet on 0121 447 7870.


THE FRIENDSHIP Club of Barnt Green has a talk on The 40s and 50s from Alan Thornton on Feb 21. Meetings take place at 2.15pm at the Friends Meeting House, Barnt Green. For more details call Roz Tyler on 0121 445 0598.


BEOLEY GOOD Companions, a group for retired people, meets on the 1st Mon monthly at Beoley Village Hall to socialise and enjoy an entertainer or speaker. Membership only £7 per year plus £2 entry charge, which includes a free raffle ticket. If you are interested in joining the group, contact Secretary Ken Hawkesford on 01527 61130 or email kenhawkesford@ yahoo.co.uk or beoleygood.companions@ yahoo.co.uk for an application form.


HOPWOOD VILLAGE Hall is available for hire: ideal for parties and gatherings. Contact Ann on 0121 447 7668 or visit www.hopwoodvillagehall.co.uk


LICKEY HILLS Local History Society meets monthly at 7.30pm in the Trinity Centre, Old Birmingham Road, Lickey B45 8ES. On Feb 21, Gil Gillis presents The Quaker Trail of Birmingham, a journey through the places of the city’s Quaker community. Annual


subscription: £15. Non members: £3 per meeting. More info from George Gascoyne, Hon Secretary on 0121 453 6320, or at ccgi. lickey.plus.com


SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL of Bromsgrove and Redditch meets monthly at the Southcrest Manor Hotel, Pool Bank, Redditch B97 4JS. New members welcome. For further information contact Hazel on 07799 482444.


BROMSGROVE LADIES Probus meets monthly for a light lunch with a speaker, networking and occasional outings. If you are a professional or business woman and are recently retired, or coming up to retire- ment and would like further info, please email bromsgroveladiesprobus@gmail. com


BROMSGROVE RAILWAY Club usually holds monthly meetings at St Godwald’s Church Hall in Finstall, 7.15pm for 7.45 start. There are always refreshments and a book stall, and new members are welcome. On Feb 8, Karl Jauncey and David Richards present Preserved Steam on Video. More details from Dave on 01527 873800 or Gordon on 01527 873609.


ALVECHURCH BAPTIST Church Hall has regular Monday to Thursday morning and afternoon booking vacancies. Next to the car park, and available at reasonable rates for regular bookings, with “special rates” for local community organisations, the two halls can accommodate up to 60 per- sons at a time. More details on the church website: www.alvechurchbaptist.org.uk To discuss ABC hall bookings, please call Mrs Joyce Pimm on 0121 445 4635.


ROTARY CLUB OF LICKEY HILLS meets on Monday evenings, 7.15 for 7.30pm, at Hillscourt Conference Centre (NASUWT headquarters) on Rose Hill (B45 8RS). For details please contact Graham Wiseman on 0121 460 1402.


ALVECHURCH HISTORICAL Society meets on the first Monday of the month (except Jan) at 7.45pm at the Society’s Museum in School Lane, Alvechurch. On Feb 6 it’s the AGM and memorabilia evening. More details from Anne Humphries on 0121 445 5955. New members welcome.


WOODRUSH RUGBY Club (50th anniver- sary year) “Old Dogs” meet on the first Thursday in the month at the Club. Open to all former players, members and old friends, who meet for a social chat and the odd reminisce over a glass of beer. Come and join us: call Mike Betts on 07960


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