Village What’s On
BURCOT GARDENING Club meets on the first Weds each month at Burcot Village Hall. Meetings start at 7.30pm. New mem- bers and visitors very welcome. For more info call Jenny or Brian on 01527 522109.
SOLIHULL & District Orchid Society meets on the 1st Sat each month at St George & St Teresa’s Parish Centre, Station Road, Dorridge B39 8EZ. New members and visi- tors welcome, and members are always willing to offer help or advice. For more info or advice call Malcolm Moodie on 01295 788159 or see
www.solihullorchid-
society.org
FUN FLORISTRY/Flower Arranging classes run each month at The Ark, Alvechurch. Ring Claire for more information, and to book, on 07564 339157.
BROMSGROVE FLOWER Club meets on the 3rd Thurs each month at 2.15pm (except Jan) in All Saints Church Hall, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove B61 1AA. New members and visitors are warmly welcomed to spend a lovely afternoon of flowers and fun, watching a professional produce several arrangements which are then raffled, followed by refreshments. There is also an optional flower arranging competition, a bring and buy stall and often other stalls including plants, crafts, clothing. Further info at
www.bromsgroveflowerclub.org.uk or ‘Bromsgrove Flower Club’ on Facebook, or from Wendy on 01905 480571.
THE NORTH Worcestershire Fuchsia Soci- ety meets on the 2nd Weds each month at Bromsgrove Sports & Social Club, 7.45pm. Info from Stewart on 01527 877662.
GAMES & COMPETITIONS
SHIRLEY ANDWythall Chess Club meets at Wythall Community Association in Silver Street, Wythall, B47 6LZ, every Thurs from 7.30pm. The club has four teams playing in competitive leagues. Friendly atmosphere. New players are most wel- come, either just turn up or contact Barry Knee on 01564 826250 for details.
THE ALVECHURCH Templars Wargames Club meets most Monday evenings from 6.30pm at the Alvechurch Sports & Social Club. Visit (or join) the ‘Alvechurch Tem- plars’ Facebook page for details or e-mail Karl Farrell at
bluenostrils@outlook.com
A WHIST DRIVE takes place every Weds from 7.15–9.30pm at Buckley’s Green Community Centre, Alvechurch (B48 7NG). The friendly group welcomes new
members. £2 entry, includes raffle ticket and prizes.
BROMSGROVE BRIDGE Club meets at the Life After Stroke Centre, Church Lane, Bromsgrove each Tues – play commences 7.30pm; doors close at 7.25pm. Table money (to include coffee/tea and biscuits) £3 for members, £4 for visitors, who are always welcome. The club operates a host system, which means a partner is guaran- teed. Contact the Secretary, Sally Flood on 01527 832468.
SPADESBOURNE BRIDGE Club plays at the Life After Stroke Centre in Church Lane, Bromsgrove. Join the group for friendly bridge in a pleasant venue on Thurs evenings, 7pm for a 7.15 start. They aim to finish by 10pm. Table money for visitors is £3. Phone Jan on 01905 772256 for more details.
BROMSGROVE BRIDGE Clubs: The Am- phlett and Crown Bridge Clubs meet at the Stroke Centre in Church Lane, Bro- msgrove, on Mon and Fri evenings. Both clubs are friendly and sociable. New mem- bers welcome, helpful guidance available and parking is excellent. Contact Alistair on 07814 393416 or Val on 01527 875041.
MONDAY BRIDGE Club at Barnt Green Friends Meeting House would like to wel- come a few new members – contact the organiser, Des Clarke, on 0121 453 3034.
A “TEXAS HOLD EM” POKER TOURNA- MENT will be held on the first Saturday each month in the lounge at Alvechurch Sports & Social Club. Registration from 7pm for an 8pm start. Further info from Karl Farrell on 0121 445 4616 or
bluenostrils@outlook.com
BROMSGROVE BOARD Gamers is a friendly group which meets at 7.30pm each Weds at the Ladybird Inn, Aston Fields. More info on Facebook ‘Broms- grove Board Gamers’.
THE FRIDAY Bridge Club plays friendly, competitive, duplicate bridge at the com- fortable Burcot Village Hall. New members and visitors are very welcome. Play starts at the new time of 7pm. For further details phone Gill on 01527 401019.
“MANAGED”DUPLICATE bridge sessions are run by Anne Glendenning and Eugene Elijah every Tues (1pm prompt start) at Burcot Village Hall, Alcester Road (B4096) – perfect for emerging players. Entry £3.50 covers session, some tuition and
refreshments. Info from Anne on 01527 882169 or Eugene on 01527 871255 or
1944@hotmail.co.uk
BINGO EVERY Wednesday and Sunday evening at the Alvechurch Sports & Social Club. First games start at 8.30pm in the lounge. Non-members welcome, phone 0121 445 2121 for more info.
A QUIZ takes place every Thursday from 8.30–10.30 pm at Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club, Bridley Moor Road, Batchley B97 6HS. £1 to enter; all money to the winning team. There is also stand-up bingo with a prize. For more info call quiz- master Dave on 07815 456178.
RUMMIKUB CLUB meets in the Social Room at Rowney Green Peace Hall fort- nightly on Tuesdays from 2–4pm. Entry £2 to include tea and biscuits. You will be made very welcome! Info from Betty Oakley on 01527 63725.
A POPULAR weekly quiz takes place each Thursday at Alvechurch Sports & Social Club and follows the normal format. Doors open at 8pm. Organise a team, or just turn up and join a team. All welcome.
BARNT GREEN Duplicate Bridge Club meets at St Andrew’s Church Hall each Weds afternoon and would like new members – contact Liz on 0121 445 0704.
HALESOWEN BRIDGE Club offers Chicago Bridge on Thursdays at 2pm in the United Church Hall, Hagley Road, Halesowen B63 4PX and is seeking new members. All are welcome. Within easy reach of Broms- grove; parking is available. For info ring Ann Gittins on 0121 550 5246 or see www.
halesowenbridgeclub.org.uk
ART & LITERATURE
ALL ABOUT The Sew is holding four fun and sociable sewing workshops on Friday mornings in November at Alvechurch Village Hall. For more details call Lorna on 07963 734756 or visit
www.allabout-
thesew.com
ART & SOUL Creative – artist and potter offering tutored art and pottery activities in Alvechurch. All abilities welcome. Call Marina on 0121 445 0655, email artand
soulcreative.org@
gmail.com or visit www.
artandsoulcreative.org
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