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lomew’s Church. Selection of interesting talks, plus coach outings, rambles, an annual holiday and fundraising activities, with emphasis on FUN! New members al- ways welcome; annual subscription £7.50. More details from membership secretary Betty Millward on 01527 523805 or email bettymilllward36@hotmail.co.uk


RENDEZVOUS RACING: Join our horse rac- ing club. Info at www.rendezvousracing. co.uk or info@rendezvousracing.co.uk


CONTACT THE Elderly aims to help iso- lated elderly people in the village area by offering monthly tea parties where they can reconnect or make new friends in their own community. If you know of an elderly person who could benefit, please get in touch on 07539 276054. Guests need to be aged over 75 and living alone, and must be mobile enough to walk to a driver’s car with assistance. You can find general information at www.contact-the-elderly. org.uk and details of the local group by searching for ‘Contact the Elderly Redditch’ on Facebook.


BURCOT KNIT & Natter meets weekly on Mondays from 1–3pm at Burcot Garden Centre, B60 1PW. Phone Kim Neale on 0121 445 1677, or drop by, for more details. Cost £3 to include a drink and cake.


BROMSGROVE PHOTOGRAPHIC Society is a friendly, active and mutually supportive club for those interested in photography and digital imaging. The growing member- ship includes those with interests in both film and digital techniques, wide-ranging subjects and from highly-skilled photog- raphers 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 details. 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


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a message, or email alvechurchssc2015@ hotmail.com


COFFEE BREAK meets every Friday morning from 10.30am–12noon, in the Parish Centre behind St Andrew’s Church, Sandhills Road, Barnt Green. You will find a friendly and warm welcome – see you soon! For enquiries ring 0121 445 4278.


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


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 con- tact 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 lunch- time, please go along and join in.


MONDAY CLUB meets on TUESDAYS 11am–4pm at Catshill Baptist Church, Milton Road, Catshill. Convivial atmos- phere where anyone with an interest in mental health and distress as casualty, carer or well-wisher can exchange and share strategies and ideas for healthy liv- ing over tea, coffee and optional low-cost lunch. Sub-groups include poetry writers and readers and music. All day’s national newspapers 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 Toastmasters 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.heart- speakers.org.uk


LICKEY VALLEY Trefoil Guild, as a branch of the Guide Association, is open to any- one over the age of 18. Make new friends, travel, explore, serve the community 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 sewing, 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.


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. Tea and coffee available. More info at www.bromsgrove bmsgh.co.uk


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 or Anita on 445 3770.


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 a talk by a guest speaker. For more info visit www.bromsgroveprobus.co.uk or contact Jim on 01527 833531.


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


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