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required. Players of all abilities wel- come. More info from Nick Butcher on 0121 445 1978 or visit www.barntgreen sportsclub.co.uk


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


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. An- nual 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 Whit- taker 07805 051456.


ALVECHURCH CRICKET Club Pavilion (rear of 6 Birmingham Road) is available for meetings/functions/child and adult par- ties.Bowling alley, pool table, table foot- ball, 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.


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.


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


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07462 118920 or see www.catshillfc.co.uk for further info.


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.


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 and Fridays 6.30–7.30pm. Lapsed or new members welcome. More info from Tony on 0121 445 1819.


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


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


KARATE CLASSES take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 7–8pm at Hopwood Community Hall. First three Classes FREE. Call Colin on 01527 578880 or 07738 674023 or colin.abbott@homecall.co.uk


HELP & ADVICE


BARNT GREEN Day Care: Thursdays 10am– 2.45pm at St Andrew’s Parish Centre. Offer- ing a day out with care and lunch for older people in the local area. For more info on attending or helping ring Christine Davis on 0121 445 0125.


DIVORCED/SEPARATED and having trouble seeing your children? Being ex- cluded from their lives? The Association for Shared Parenting has been helping mums and dads to deal with the family court system and problems over contact and residence for over 20 years. Walk-in support workshops run on the first Thurs each month at 7.30pm in Selly Oak (serving the Bromsgrove/Redditch area). Details at www.associationforsharedparenting.org.uk


REDDITCH & BROMSGROVE Advanced Motorist Group are a local charity commit- ted to helping drivers of all ages improve their driving skills. They meet on the third Wednesday of the month in Beoley Village Hall. For more information contact Geoff Poole on 07707 054757 or secretary@ redditcham.org.uk


ALVECHURCH LIBRARY hosts one-to-one Computer Sessions for people wanting to learn the basics. If you need help with your emails or advice on surfing online then why not pop into the Library to arrange for free tuition? Tuition is provided by tal- ented volunteers on Tuesdays mornings. For more information please call The Hub on 01905 822722 or pop into Alvechurch Library.


THE LIBRARY Service at Home provides free delivery of books to people in their own homes. If you are housebound or unable to visit the library then please call Alvechurch Library on 01905 822722 to find out how they can provide you with brilliant reads.


GAMES & COMPETITIONS


THE ALVECHURCH Templars Wargames Club meets most Monday evenings from 6:30pm at the Alvechurch Sports & Social Club. Please visit (or join) the ‘Alvechurch Templars’ Facebook page for details or e-mail Karl Farrell at bluenostrils@outlook. com


BROMSGROVE BRIDGE Clubs: The Am- phlett and Crown Bridge Clubs meet at the Stroke Centre in Church Lane, Bromsgrove, on Monday and Friday evenings. Both clubs are friendly and sociable. New mem- bers will be welcome, helpful guidance


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