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canal. Meet at Alvechurch railway station car park at 2.30pm.


BARNT GREEN Fishing Club manages angling on the Bittell Reservoirs complex. Trout and coarse fishing are available. For further information and application forms email the Membership Secretary at bgfc- membership@outlook.com


THE RAMBLERS, BROMSGROVE GROUP: Guided walking with our group for plea- sure, fitness and fun. Full programme of walks / events throughout the year. Why not give it a try? Further information from www.bromsgroveramblers.webs.com or Clare on 01527 821917 or Peter on 01527 558203.


SHIATSU BODYWORK: a physical therapy, can help with problems like back pain, muscle/joint tension; low energy/fatigue; menstrual pain/emotional support; relax- ation; relief of tension/stress. For sessions, contact Steff on 07861 470265.


SOCIAL TENNIS takes place at Rubery Com- munity & Leisure Centre, Holywell Lane, Rubery B45 9AD on Mondays from 1–3pm. The group would welcome a few more players – just turn up or ring Don on 01527 759 318 for further details.


MERCIAN NORDICWalking: Walking and exercise activities in Sanders Park and local walking trails. Ian Northcutt BEM provides instruction and leads fun, friendly groups for all levels of fitness. www.merciannor- dicwalking.co.uk


LONGBRIDGE LADIES Cycling Club wants lovely new members! Weekly Wednesday and Sunday rides, hotel and hostel week- ends away, cycle camping adventures, so- cial outings and much much more. Begin- ners and seasoned cyclists welcome. Call Deb on 07738982161, email debweston@ aol.com or see www.longbridgeladies.com


THE HEART of England Way Association runs country walks a couple of times a month. More info at www.heartofengland way.org


THE NEW Ravens (North East Worcester- shire Ravens Rugby League Club) play at Kings Norton Rugby Club, Hopwood Park, Ash Lane, Hopwood. This season, they have extended playing opportunities for men’s open age, juniors, women and girls. Touch rugby will also be played for those not wishing to play full contact. Further details on www.newravensrl.co.uk


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PILOXING CLASSES: fusion of Pilates/ boxing /dance. ALL levels of fitness. Tues 9.30am (Alvechurch), Tues 7pm (Barnt Green) and Sat 8.45am (Burcot). Alison: 07790 916947, alibenford@yahoo.co.uk, Facebook: ‘Exercise with Alison Benford’


BARNT GREEN Sports Club holds a Badmin- ton Social Open Evening each Thurs, 8pm to 11pm (Margesson Drive Barnt Green, B45 8LR). No membership required. Play- ers of all abilities welcome. More info from Nick Butcher on 0121 445 1978 or visit www.barntgreensportsclub.co.uk


CATSHILL FC offers youth coaching ses- sions each Saturday morning at Catshill Middle School, Meadow Road, Catshill, B61 0JW. Boys and girls from Reception age upwards are welcome. Contact Gary on 07462 118920 or see www.catshillfc.co.uk for further info.


FIVE WAYS Old Edwardians’ Cricket Club at Ash Lane, Hopwood: Junior, Men’s and Women’s teams, come and join in! Open to all. Excellent facilities. Everyone welcome. Coaching for juniors on Fri evenings May to Aug. Contact Mark Tovey on 01527 835031.


ASTWOOD BANK Angling Club has 8 lakes, including 2 just outside Alvechurch. Annual membership £57 adult, £42 conc, £10 juniors. Info at www.astwoodbankac.co.uk or contact Paul on 01527 522704 or abac.membership@virginmedia.com


BROMSGROVE & REDDITCH Badminton Club welcomes players for social and league play. Playing Sunday evenings 17.40 to 19.40. Details from Steve Whittaker 07805 051456.


ALVECHURCH CRICKET Club Pavilion (rear of 6 Birmingham Road) is available for meetings/functions/child and adult parties. Bowling alley, pool table, table football, darts, table tennis, excellent children’s entertainer and DJ. For details/availability, contact Pete Gwilliam on 07960 550884 or petergwilliam@btconnect.com


LEE-ANN’S FITNESS Classes: Zumba Fit- ness on Mondays 7.30pm (£4) and Cardio Aerobics on Wednesdays 7.30pm, both at Alvechurch Middle School. Contact Lee- Ann on 07888 841034.


HOPWOOD LADIES Cycling Club meets at Hopwood Playing Field on Tuesdays at 11.30 am and Wednesdays at 9.30 am. For more information, visit www.hopwood- ladies cyclingclub.co.uk or phone Sheila Evans on 07779 530017.


TRADITIONAL YOGA: Classes on Monday evenings at Lickey End Methodist Church. Suitable for all. Please call Sandra on 01527 835642 for more information.


TAE KWON-Do School: St Luke’s Church Hall, Braces Lane, Bromsgrove, Thurs 6.30– 7.30pm. Designed for beginners in fun, friendly environment. First lesson free. Info at www.elite-taekwondo.doodlekit.com or Jason on 07851 619454.


60+ EXERCISE Class at Alvechurch Village Hall committee room, Tuesdays 9.30am. Sessions £2.60 for the hour. No need to book, just turn up with a smile! For more details contact Hayley Gwilliam at Sports Development on 01527 881404.


TAI CHI (Qigong) sessions in Alvechurch Village Hall on Mondays 10–11am and Fridays 11am–12noon, with Bob Schofield. £2.50 per session. Qigong is an integration of physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intentions. For more details call 07926 161302.


AEROBICS CLASSES at Alvechurch School, Birmingham Rd, Tuesdays 7.30–8.30pm, Fri- days 6.30–7.30pm, and Sundays 11am–12 noon. Lapsed or new members welcome. More info from Tony on 0121 445 1819.


PILATES: ONE-TO-ONE tuition using studio Pilates equipment to improve body aware- ness, posture and fitness. An efficient mind and body workout – principles learned can be helpful in improving sports perfor- mance and functional fitness and manag- ing pain. One-to-one tuition may lead to participation in studio and mat classes. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Call or text 07759 590830, email pilates@steff affleck.co.uk or visitwww.steffaffleck.co.uk


RUBERY TAEKWON-Do at Waseley Hills High School, Rubery on Thursdays and Bournville College, Longbridge on Fridays, with Yvonne (2nd Degree Black Belt). For more info email yvonne@rubery-tkd.co.uk or visit www.rubery-tkd.co.uk


KINGS NORTON Rhinos offers contact and non-contact rugby for children from Reception to Year 12. A safe and friendly introduction to rugby – and plenty of outdoor fun and exercise! Training at KNRFC Ash Lane, Hopwood, on Sundays 10–11.30am. Contact Steve Washington on 07771 911209 or visit www.knrfc.co.uk


KARATE CLASSES take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 7–8pm at Hopwood Community Hall. First three Classes FREE.


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