Mother Goose (pantomime) Dec.18th - 22nd at Artrix, Bromsgrove. continued from previous page


11.20am at the Ark in Alvechurch. All are welcome, no charge; tea and coffee avail- able for parents and grandparents. Come and join in!


BLACKWELL BABY & Toddler Group runs from 10–11.30am every Weds (term-time only) at Blackwell Methodist Church Hall, Greenhill, Blackwell B60 1BL. Small group run by local mums, all welcome. Great chance to meet local families and for your child to make new friends. Any questions please call Carrie on 07985 539983 or find the group on Facebook.


BROMSGROVE NCT Bumps and Babies Group now meets every Thursday, 10–11.30am at David Lloyd Fitness Centre, Slideslow Drive, B60 1GJ. The group is free and anyone is welcome, including tod- dler siblings. Contact Claire and Karen at bromsgrove@nct.org.uk


ROWNEY GREEN Pre-school offers learn- ing through play for children from two years to school age, Tues–Thurs 9am– 2pm, term-time only. More info from Rosemary: 07836 770468 or Geraldine: 07725 553894.


MENTOR LINK is seeking volunteer men- tors to support children and young peo- ple in local schools – full training given. The charity is particularly seeking male mentors to work with boys for an hour a week, although female volunteers are also welcome. Anyone interested should be a good listener, patient and enjoy working with children and young people. If you can spare an hour or two a week, and you


are able to commit to a minimum of six months volunteering, call Claire on 07973 572768, email Claire.Quinn@mentorlink. org.uk or see www.mentorlink.org.uk


LICKEY BABY & Toddler Group meets on Mon and Thurs mornings 9.30–11.30am, term time only. Have a hot drink while your children play in Lickey Trinity Centre (Parish Hall), Old Birmingham Road. For more information call Caroline on 07511 660727, email caroline_rebecca@hotmail. co.uk or find ‘Lickey Baby & Toddler Group’ on Facebook.


THE NATIONAL Childbirth Trust is now running antenatal courses in Alvechurch. These are designed to help parents pre- pare for labour, birth and early parent- hood and run over a number of weekday evenings and/or weekends. For info please call 0844 243 6873 or email book- ings6d@nct.org.uk or visit www.nct.org. uk/confidence


BARNT GREEN Toddlers – Come and Play! Every Thursday 10am-11.30am (term time only) for 0-3s at The Parish Centre, San- dhills Road (behind St Andrews Church). Run by a qualified childminder with lovely new toys and the emphasis on fun. A great place to make friends before school. Sibling discount and biscuits for parents too! Call Hannah on 07740 673894.


NEW ROAD Parents Support for parents of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans chil- dren meets monthly in Aston Fields. A confidential, voluntary, small support group for parents by parents. Individual meetings can be arranged with another


Flower Society enjoys success


ROSEHILL FLOWER Arrangement Society (RFAS) has enjoyed a great history of successful flower arrange- ment demonstration programmes – having celebrated its 50th Golden Anniversary last year. The annual programme includes beautiful and entertaining flower arrangement demonstrations by well-known National Registered flower arrangers, together with social fun events, raffles, outings and opportuni- ties to meet new friends. In July a great summer luncheon


was enjoyed at the Trinity Centre in Lickey by a large number of members and visitors, followed by a “Magic Mo- ments” floral demonstration.


64 The Village October 2018 At the recent National Association


of Flower Arranging Societies’ Area meeting in Evesham, Rosehill FAS was delighted when one of its members, Elaine Edgar, was congratulated upon her imaginative floral arrangement, winning second prize in the Novice Category “Midsummer Night’s Dream” and simultaneously picking up the award for “Best use of Garden Plant Material” in the show. Rosehill FAS meets on the second


Monday of the month (except January) at 2pm at the Trinity Centre, Lickey. New visitors are warmly welcome to go along. For more info, contact Belinda on 0121 447 7477 or Diana on 01527 870549.


parent if preferred. Close links with FFLAG. Visit www.newroad parents.org, email evansmargar@gmail.com or call Maggie on 01527 832492 for details.


LICKEY END Playgroup runs Toddlers, Pre- School and Rising Stars sessions at Lickey End Methodist Church, B60 1JX. More information on 07791 851382 or at www.lickeyendplaygroup.co.uk


FINSTALL PRE-SCHOOL in Finstall Village Hall, Mon–Thur 9.30am–1.15pm (term- time only). Led by qualified lower primary teacher. Visits welcome; call 07903 560787 or email Finstallpreschool@hotmail.com


GARDENS & FLOWERS


WYCHBOLD FLOWER Club meets nearly every 2nd Tues of the month (unless there’s an outing) at 7.30pm in the Royal British Legion Hall, De Wyche Road, Wych- bold WR9 7PN. The varied and interesting programme includes demos, workshops, garden visits and garden party, and there’s also a plant stall and raffle. Visitors wel- come – just £4 to include refreshments. More info from Barbara on 01299 851282.


ROWNEY GREEN Flower Club usually meets on the 4th Thurs of the month at Rowney Green Village Hall at 7.45pm. Small, friendly informal club – new mem- bers/visitors very welcome. More info from Clare on 01527 66071.


ROWNEY GREEN Horticultural Society meets at the Village Hall on the 2nd Thurs each month at 7.30pm. Guests always welcome: £3.50 including refreshments. On Oct 11 the speaker is Pauline Thomas, a volunteer at Westonbirt Arboretum. Her subject will be The Wonders of Westonbirt. For more info contact Lindsay Smith on 01527 592874.


DODFORD GARDENING Club meets on the 2nd Monday each month (except August) usually in Dodford Village Hall at 7.45pm. New members and visitors welcome. More info at www.dodford gardeningclub.co.uk or call Penny on 07706 153618.


ROSEHILL FLOWER Arrangement Society meets at The Trinity Centre (Lickey Parish Hall) Old Birmingham Road, B45 8EU, on the second Monday each month (except January). Refreshments served before each meeting. Meetings start at 2pm. For further info please call Diana on 01527 870549 or Belinda on 0121 447 7477, or visit www.tcandsw.org.uk/rosehill/html


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