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Baptist Church Hall. Everyone welcome. Come and play traditional folk music, or try morris dancing. For more details call Pam on 07961 830 831.


TEA Dances run by Bromsgrove District Council now take place in the new council building at Parkside Hall (Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 8DA) on the last Tues of the month, 2–4pm, dancing to Brian’s super sounds! £4 entry includes tea/coffee and biscuits. For further info contact Jan on 01527 881478.


NO LONGER able to dance? Try Wheel- chair Dancing instead! Wheels and Toes meets in Harborne each Thurs, 6.15-8pm. Wide variety of dances. More info: Barbara on 0121 458 3686 or mar- shall8558@hotmail.com


SEQUENCE BALLROOMand Latin danc- ing every Monday evening at 8pm at the Longbridge Social Club, 1012 Bristol Road South, Northfield. Occasional free tuition. All welcome to a friendly fun-filled dance. More details from Kalvin on 07725 265024.


DANCE SESSIONS take place every Tues- day from 11am–12noon at the Where Next Hub (Unit 2a, Millsborough House, Ipsley Street, Redditch B98 7AL). Designed for people with special needs, but all are welcome – join Nikki and the team and learn some new moves! £7 per session. Book now on 01527 69330 or nickylevy5@ btconnect.com. All proceeds to the Where Next Association.


ALVECHURCH MORRIS Men are on the look out for new dancers and musicians. They practise on Mondays at Alvechurch Baptist Church Hall, 8.30–10pm, followed by a “debrief” at a local hostelry. They dance in local towns and at various local and national events, and perform a world- famous (sort of) mummers play in the village every New Year’s Day. No ability, fitness or co-ordination required – if you are male, 18+ and prepared to spend more time than is probably good for you in pub- lic houses, pop along to meet the group! Drop in to any practice or contact Chris on 07984 570763 or email chris.alvechurchbagman@gmail.com


THE PHOENIX Dance Club has now moved to the new Bromsgrove Council build- ing at Parkside Hall, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove B61 8DA. The club holds Ball- room and Sequence Dancing to live music twice a month on Sat nights. No member- ship required. No bar facilities – please


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bring your own refreshments. The Tuesday dances have been discontinued – sorry! More info from Mick or Thelma on 01527 872634.


THE CIRCASSIAN Circle Barndancing Club runs on the first Saturday each month at Rowney Green Village Hall. £5 per person to include sandwich, tea and cake! More info on 01527 545002.


BJ’S BUSY Boots Line Dancing Classes: Tues 2–3pm Bromsgrove Leisure Centre; 7–10pm Stoke Prior Sports/Country Club. Thurs 12–2.15pm Bromsgrove Method- ist Church Centre. Social Dance 1st Sat in month at All Saints Church Hall, Burcot Lane. It’s a fun way to exercise. For more details phone Brenda on 01517 870151.


THEATRE


BLACKWELL & Barnt Green Theatre Group has been in existence for over 40 years and only of late has any vacancies for new members. The group makes five or six vis- its a year, usually to Malvern or Symphony Hall in Birmingham. Membership includes reduced ticket fees and coach travel to the selected venue from the crossroads at Blackwell Post Office. More details on 0791 273 3226 or 0797 100 7604.


RUBERY DRAMA Group usually meets every Wednesday at the Beacon Church Centre, Whetty Lane, Rubery, 7.30 for 7.45pm.


CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES


THE BROMSGROVE SOCIETY’S next talk is on Tues Oct 16 at The Methodist Centre, Bromsgrove, at 7.45pm and is entitled Stourbridge Glass Making. The talk will be given by Dr Kate Round who will explain the history of glass making in the locality of Stourbridge. More info at www.bsoc. co.uk


MERCIAN MILITARY History Society meets monthly in St Luke’s Church Hall (Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 4JX), 7 for 7.30pm. The next meeting is on Weds Oct 17, when Richard Porteous presents The Royal Navy – From Sail to Steam & Wood to Iron: the story of technical and scientific improve- ments and the people who made them happen. More info from Ron on 01527 545450 or ronnieg33b@hotmail.co.uk


BROMSGROVE U3A. Retired/semi-retired? Meetings with guest speakers 1st and 3rd Tuesdays most months at Artrix plus a va- riety of activities and outings: something


for everyone. Curious? Call 01527 870449 or see www.u3asites.org.uk/bromsgrove/ home


CATSHILL CARERS Group is a group set up specifically to offer one afternoon a month of respite, socialising and occasional speakers to carers in the area. It meets on the last Tues each month in the coffee bar area of Catshill Methodist Church Centre in Golden Cross Lane from 2.30pm for about 1.5 hrs. All carers welcome, as well as those who used to care for someone who may have passed away or is now in a care facility. Tea and biscuits or cake pro- vided – no charge. Contact Sheila (0121 445 2813) or Di (0121 445 3595) for details and encouragement.


BROMSGROVE SPEAKERS Club meets at The Barn at The Bell at Belbroughton every other Tues, 7.45–10pm. Everyone who wants to gain confidence in public speak- ing is welcome, but please tell the group that you are coming by using the ‘Visit Us’ page at www.bromsgrovespeakers.org.uk, which also contains full details of events.


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 de- tails. Cost £3 to include a drink and cake.


CENTRAL RADIO Car Club meets every Friday 6.30–10pm (racing starts 7pm) at Woodrush Community High School, Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, B47 5JW. Members race electric cars LMP & GT12 indoors on carpet. There is a club GT12 loan car if you would like to try your hand at racing. For more information visit www. centralcarclub.co.uk, search ‘CentralRadio- CarClub’ on Facebook or call Bob Jones on 01527 870463.


THE NORTH Worcestershire Association of the National Trust Supporters’ Group (cov- ering members resident in Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch), meets at 7.30pm on the 3rd Thursday each month in Tarde- bigge Community Hall, behind St Bartho- 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


REDDITCH ROTARY Club meets Monday lunchtimes at the Abbey Hotel, Hither Green Lane, Redditch, B98 9BE. You would


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