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Issue 05| July-August

HELP FOR DEMENTIA CARERS CHALLENGING STIGMA IN MENTAL HEALTH

MUM & BABY

CHANGING SPACES LOCAL HERITAGE WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON

THE MAGAZINE REFLECTING LIFE IN NORTH SOLIHULL

TALK ABOUT NORTH SOLIHULL JULY - AUGUST 2016

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Help for Dementia Carers

12 Baby Massage 14 Loving and Living Life to the Full 16 Challenging the stigma of Mental Health Conditions

LIFESTYLE & COMMUNITY

28 Changing Spaces Transforming unused and unloved spaces

26 Interview with Simon Moss

Volunteering for the world’s largest service organisation

Walking on Hot Coals

26 Castle Bromwich Bells

52 Job Hunting Job Shops

SERVICES

40 Home Library Service

38 Licensing 24 Consultations

To contact us please email: editor@talkaboutnorthsolihull.co.uk Front Cover Photograph - Chelmund’s Day

Chelmund’s Cross was smoking in May when Three Trees held a sponsored firewalk. 25 brave locals faced the fire to walk across hot coals to raise funds to complete the refurbishment of the community centre. UKFirewalk provided the training and the fire, as well as a challenge for participants to snap an arrow using only their throat! The event also saw Nadine, of L’amour Entertainments, provide an impressive firebreathing show. The event raised over £3000 towards the rebuilding fund. The rebuilding work will provide new rooms at the centre, as well as refurbish the main hall. The total cost of the project is around £560,000 and Three Trees has raised just under £550,000 so far, Including a grant from the BIG Lottery for £499,000. Neil says, “We’d like to thank everyone who has supported us, we can’t believe how everyone has worked together to raise funds to finish the building work at Three Trees.” It is planned to complete the refurbishment by Christmas.

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE WALKING ON HOT COALS

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How does it work? In some cultures fire walking is part of a religious ritual associated with mystic powers. In America, fire walking often forms part of self motivation and development sessions, demonstrating how to turn fear into power; and showing people how to overcome limiting beliefs and phobias. If like us you’re wonder ing how people can walk across hot coals without getting burnt, here’s the scientific explanation.

We had an absolutely fantastic time. None of us had ever done anything like it before and to face the challenge of walking on fire was really something. . NEIL ROBERTS

People are able to walk across a bed of hot coals because they are lousy conductors of heat. There’s three ways that heat can be transmitted, conduction, convection and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat from one substance to another by direct contact. This is the way that heat is transmitted during a fire walk. In fire walking people’s feet, which are also poor conductors of heat, touch the ash covered coals. Since they are walking, the time in contact with the coals is too short for the feet to get burnt or charred. 5

Memories of Castle Bromwich Carnivals

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I became aware very early on as a carer for my father with dementia, that the support for carers locally was very restricted, you had to be able to go to the support, which was impossible for me and many other carers. I have wanted to offer this kind of service to carers for 7 years. We are more mobile and flexible, we offer specialist support around caring and dementia. It’s peer support, we understand because we go through what they go through.

Early in my caring role I realized how difficult it is to care for someone with dementia. There was little support, no information, and very little advice. What help was available was segmented and in different places. None of the professionals talked to each other, so I spent exhausting days chasing them down to get an answer, some equipment or a visit. Trying to care for someone and fight battles with health and social care is stressful, demoralizing and aggravating. Add that to the depression, isolation, and feeling out of your depth caring for someone 24/7, and you can maybe just touch the tip of how carers’ feel. But the most upsetting thing 8

WARM WELCOME FOR DEMENTIA CARERS AT

CAFE TEMPO

Christine Logan has lived and cared for her father with dementia for 10 years. Together with volunteers Janet Brown, Jean Henser, and Lynne Roberts, all carers of people with dementia, she runs Café Tempo where they offer advice, information, support, tea, a listening ear, and a big hug, with practical help around the role of caring for someone with dementia.

for me was that no professional listened when I spoke, I was made to feel like a nuisance, or I was just ignored, I felt invisible, unseen and unheard. Virtually over night you lose your income, your freedom, your lifestyle, your friends, your holidays. Things change for the person with dementia, but also for the carer. I don’t ever want a carer to feel lost and alone like I did, I want them to know there is someone who is there for them, who understands completely, because they do it every day. The expectation is that carers can go to a support organisation, but you need to understand how difficult that is for a carer.

That’s why I started Act on Dementia CIC, and within that Café Tempo was born. Café Tempo has café destinations within other buildings such as churches, libraries, community centres, where we offer carers emotional and peer support. We can connect carers with each other. Coming for a chat is fine by us; we hope to rebuild their confidence and reduce their isolation, help them to see there is a life outside of their caring role. We talk about looking after their own health and well-being. And there comes a time when they need to stand back and accept some help, we help them to then put that in place. I would really like to help carers to understand more about

TALK ABOUT NORTH SOLIHULL Jane Barnett

Lynne Roberts

As a carer for 16yrs for my mom, I had very little support. Through Café Tempo I’m able to share my experiences and knowledge. This really helps carers to relieve some stress, and feel less alone. I really wish there had been a Café Tempo when I needed it.

I wish the help that Act on Dementia can provide had been available when I was caring for my mum. Being able to talk and gain knowledge from others who truly understand the impact of living and coping as a carer is a truly invaluable resource

I cared for my mother with dementia for 8 years, so I feel I can identify with other carers, by helping them understand more about dementia and supporting them through difficult times. I can hopefully help them and their cared for to have a better quality of life.

dementia, about diagnosis, how to cope with changing behaviours and personalities, changes to tastes in food and drink, how important hydration is, but also communication. How to navigate the system, about funding, where to find what you need and who can

help you. The list goes on, but we take it as close as we can to carers, and under one roof, or I will meet them somewhere neutral like a café at a time that suits them, or give help via phone text or email.

carers to be calmer, and to know how best to give support. Knowledge, understanding, nutrition, hydration and communication are improved. Stress levels, loneliness and depression reduced …. a better quality of life for both carer and cared for.

Learning about dementia helps

Jean Henser

CAFE TEMPO meets every 2nd Monday of the month at Three Trees Community Centre , Chelmsley Wood from 1 pm - 4 pm. Stay as long as you like. Christine is also avalaible to speak to at the Age UK stand in Chelmsley Wood library, every other Monday 10 -12.

Books on What is Reading Well Books on Prescription? Reading Well Books on Prescription helps you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using self-help reading. The scheme is endorsed by health professionals and supported by public libraries. As well as Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia, there is a reading list for common mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia recommends books you might find helpful if you have dementia, are caring for someone with dementia, or want to find out more about the condition. The books include information and advice, help after diagnosis, practical support for carers and personal stories.

How does it work? The books are available for anyone to borrow from the local library. Your GP or another health professional may also have recommended one of the titles.

Joining the library It is easy to join your local library. In most libraries the book recommendation form will act as suitable ID if it has been signed by a health professional and includes your name and address. Library book loans and borrower details are treated as strictly confidential.

reading-well.org.uk

What do I do now? ■■ Go to your local library, where you can borrow the book for free. ■■

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If the book is not available, you can reserve it. Free reservations are available in most libraries. You might choose to read the whole book or focus on the parts that seem most relevant to you.

How are the books chosen? The books have all been recommended by health professionals and have been tried and tested by people with experience of dementia. They have been selected using guidelines and quality standards for dementia care from NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) and other professional organisations.

Reading Well Books on Prescription is supported by Alzheimer’s Society, British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, The British Psychological Society, Carers UK, Dementia UK, NHS England (IAPT), Innovations in Dementia, National Association of Primary Care, Royal College of General Practitioners, Royal College of Nursing, Royal College of Psychiatrists.

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Recommended reading

Please tick the book you would like to recommend and make sure you add your details at the end of the booklist. You can do this electronically or by printing the form and completing it by hand.

Title

Author

Publisher

Anger Overcoming Anger and Irritability

William Davies

Constable & Robinson

Anxiety Overcoming Anxiety

Helen Kennerley

Constable & Robinson

Chris Williams

CRC Press

Susan Jeffers

Vermilion

Christopher G. Fairburn

Guilford Press

Ulrike Schmidt and Janet Treasure Peter J. Cooper

Routledge

Overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Panic: A Five Areas Approach Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway Binge eating/Bulimia Nervosa Overcoming Binge Eating Getting Better Bit(e) by Bit(e): A Survival Kit for Sufferers of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorders Overcoming Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Chronic fatigue Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (second edition) Overcoming Chronic Fatigue Chronic pain Overcoming Chronic Pain

Depression Overcoming Depression and Low Mood: A Five Areas Approach (third edition) Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think Overcoming Depression

Frankie Campling and Michael Sharpe Mary Burgess with Trudie Chalder

Constable & Robinson Oxford University Press Constable & Robinson

Frances Cole, Catherine Carus, Constable & Robinson Hazel Howden-Leach and Helen Macdonald Chris Williams

CRC Press

Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky Paul Gilbert

Guilford Press Constable & Robinson

David Veale and Rob Willson

Constable & Robinson

Brenda Hogan and Charles Young

Constable & Robinson

David Veale and Rob Willson

Constable & Robinson

Understanding Obsessions and Compulsions

Frank Tallis

Sheldon Press

Break Free from OCD: Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with CBT

Fiona Challacombe, Victoria Bream Oldfield and Paul M. Salkovskis

Vermilion

Derrick Silove and Vijaya Manicavasagar Christine Ingham

Constable & Robinson

Brenda Hogan

Constable & Robinson

Michael Crowe

Constable & Robinson

Health anxiety Overcoming Health Anxiety An Introduction to Coping with Health Anxiety Obsessions and compulsions Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Panic Overcoming Panic and Agoraphobia Panic Attacks: What They Are, Why They Happen and What You Can Do About Them Phobias An Introduction to Coping with Phobias Relationship problems Overcoming Relationship Problems

HarperCollins

WE SPEAK WITH SIMON MOSS ABOUT HIS ROLE AS A LION Simon Moss is an IT Consultant who took a year out to Chair Lions Clubs International in the UK and Ireland during 2015-16. He has lived in Castle Bromwich for 25 years and is married to Christine who is also a Lion. He has two grown up daughters and six grandchildren. How did you first become involved with Lions? I joined Marston Green and District Lions Club in 1992 when I happened to ask a work colleague what the badge he wore meant. When he explained I wanted to get involved partly because I wanted to do something that helped others and partly because I was relatively new to the area and Lions seemed an excellent way to meet people and make friends. I was not disappointed and now have several very close friendships with other members. Tell us about Marston Green Lions? Marston Green Lions was formed in 1977 and originally met at the maternity hospital in Marston Green. It was formed to serve Marston Green, Chelmsley Wood, Kingshurst and Castle Bromwich but in 1989 we sponsored the creation of a new club to cover Castle Bromwich and Kingshurst.

Marston Green Lions support the community in a variety of ways from providing nights out for local senior citizens to running litter picks to keep the environment clean with much more in between including recycling spectacles (around 5,000 pairs a year) and encouraging young people to get involved in their communities through

our Young Leaders in Service Programme. There is too much to describe all we do in this article but more information is available on our web page www. marstongreenlions.org.uk or our Facebook page.

TALK ABOUT NORTH SOLIHULL What is Chair of Council and what’s involved? The Chair of Council is effectively the chairman of the board of directors (the Council of Governors) for Lions in the UK and Ireland. Between us we manage the administration and policies of nearly 800 clubs with 15,500 members. There is also an ambassadorial element to the role with the Chair representing Lions Clubs in meetings with Government and other organisations. The position is an elected one and I held it for one year from July 2015 to June 2016. It proved to be a nearly full time job but is entirely voluntary attracting no salary and only a contribution towards expenses. What do you consider your biggest achievement as a Lion? Being a Lion is less about personal achievement and more about working together to help others. At club level I play a big part in organising our Christmas activities and am proud of the improvements we have made over the years to ensure that as many children as possible get to see Santa. In the wider organisation I played a leading role in helping Clubs in the Midlands to modernise and increase their online presence and have implemented changes to the way the Council operates. As a leader within

Lions I hope that I have inspired others to greater efforts but all of this just supports the amazing things that Lions do throughout the country and I am glad to be a part of it.

stopped there though and two of our recent candidates are now members of the Club most recently Gemma who became our youngest member, at eighteen years old, at the beginning of April.

What about young people?

What would you say to encourage somebody to join Lions?

Lions Clubs have always been supporters of young people and have several projects designed to encourage and develop young people. Marston Green Lions work closely with Kingshurst CTC Academy who now have our Young Leaders in Service programme as part of their curriculum. This programme encourages young people to take part in community service activities by giving awards for the number of hours of activity, 50 hours for a Silver Award and 100 hours for a Gold. Only a few weeks ago we held a presentation night where 50 awards were presented as a result of over 4,000 hours of service provided by students at the CTC. One of our other Youth Projects is an Europe wide competition to find Young Ambassadors for the 21st Century. This competition aims to identify and reward those young people who have gone way beyond what is expected in terms of their community and charitable activities. In Marston Green Lions we have put forward candidates every year for several years. It hasn’t

There is, in my opinion, no better way to serve your community than to join your local Lions Club. Lions carry out such a vast range of projects that there is something for everyone to get involved in. In addition, you will get the satisfaction from helping others, can make lifelong friendships around the world as well as having opportunities for personal development in areas such as organisation, leadership and communication. As with any organisation of this type the more you put in the more you can get out but, from a personal point of view, Lions changed my life for the better and I’d love for it to change your life too.

Let’s Get Izzy Walking Isabelle Massey is a 10 year old girl who suffers from cerebral palsy and, as a consequence, has great difficulty walking.

She has been seen by a consultant at Nottingham University Hospital who has recommended a selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) which is an operation used to improve spasticity (muscle stiffness) in cerebral palsy. The expectation is that a successful operation of this type would significantly improve Izzy’s walking. Unfortunately, the family have also been told that the operation would not be available on the NHS and would cost in the region of £10,000. 22

Following a request for help from Izzy’s grandmother, who lives in Kitt’s Green, Marston Green Lions have decided to support this campaign in any way they can and will be running events to raise funds.

The family are also fund raising and already have over £1,000 towards the total.

They have already raised over £400 from donations via eBay and a further £400 from senior citizens at a recent night of entertainment.

www.tinyurl.com/ letsgetizzywalking

More details about the campaign and how you can help can be found at

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Over the past year Marston Green Lions have

Over the past year Marston Green Lions have: • Recycled 5000 pairs of spectacles • Cleared 10 miles of footpaths and pavements of rubbish • Helped the homeless through donations of clothes and essentials • Helped young people provide over 6000 hours of voluntary service • Provided two nights of entertainment for local senior citizens And much more ..... Would you like to help them do more of the same next year? Then visit their website to find out how:

www.marstongreenlions.org.uk

Consultations

Have your say about Solihull Libraries

Let Solihull Council know how you use libraries so that it can continue to offer a modern, value for money service that best meets the needs of local residents. Complete the online questionnaire to have your say. Anyone without access to the internet can use a library computer free of charge or ask their local library to print a copy. Complete the questionnaire at http://bit.ly/2aC5L4U

Deadline September 5th 2016

SMBC consults on Council tax reduction scheme

Solihull Council is proposing to make some changes to its Council Tax Reduction scheme with effect from April 2017, which, if agreed, will mean all people of working age paying something towards their bill. The Council will be writing to residents who currently receive Council Tax Reduction to ask for their views on the consultation. Residents who are not affected are also invited to share their views on the scheme. The scheme for people of pensionable age is set by the Government and is not affected by any of the proposed changes. Respond to the consultation at http://bit.ly/2adf1rE

Deadline October 2nd 2016

Have your say on support for parents Solihull Council is asking people what they think of a draft Parenting Strategy. Parents are the single most significant influence on childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wellbeing and development. The strategy aims to support all parents and carers from the antenatal period through to adolescence and also provide extra support when it is needed. The focus is on preventing problems and promoting peer support between parents and carers in our communities. Solihull Council would like people to answer a short survey to help shape the strategy so that it meets the needs of all parents and carers. Complete the questionnaire at http://bit.ly/2alOA92

Deadline August 8th 2016

BELL RINGERS RECEIVE BOOST FROM HERITAGE Castle Bromwich Bell Ringers have received Â£34,500 from the Heritage Lottery fund. The money will enable them to have a purpose built new frame along with two new bells.

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Changing Spaces Recent research has shown growing evidence of a link between good quality green space and well being. People living in greener urban areas experience less anxiety and depression, and were generally less stressed. People with lower stress levels tend to make more rational decisions and communicate better. Unlike getting a pay rise or promotion which temporarily make us feel better, the research shows that green spaces make us happier for longer. We look at how people in North Solihull are transforming the landscape to create oases of calm and tranquillity.

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Think North Solihull

is all high rise and houses? Babbs Mill must surely count as one of the finest assests that North Solihull has to offer. Surrounded by high density building, it provides an oasis of calm and tranquility. We were fortunate to experience it at its best, the sun was shining and there was a wealth of wildlife to observe ranging from small insects to larger birds such as Herons. The flora and fauna was also abundant with masses of daisies carpeting the ground and graceful trees punctuating the landscape.

TALK ABOUT NORTH SOLIHULL Some of the walkers had dressed in their finery for the day, so it was perhaps fitting to observe the Great Crested Grebes whose plumes became fashionable for ladies’ hats during Victorian times. To counter the barbarous trade in plumes for women’s hats, the RSPB was formed. In its earliest days the Society consisted entirely of women who were moved by the emotional appeal of the plight of young birds left to starve in the nest after their parents had been shot for their plumes. The rules of the Society stated that members should discourage the wanton destruction of birds, and refrain from

wearing the feathers of any bird not killed for the purposes of food, the Ostrich excepted. The walk around Babbs Mill formed part of the IMAGE Fest activities that highlight the assets of North Solihull including its natural spaces, built environment, services, community groups, businesses and people. The day was a reminder of how privileged we are to be relatively fit and healthy and to be able to enjoy walking. Th egroup felt that they would like to support the Marston Green Lions’ “Let’s Get Izzy Walking” appeal and made a donation.

Transforming Community Buildings

Three Trees has been awarded the Veolia Environmental Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transforming Community Buildings award for their refurbishment work. This involved creating a new community room and replacing the original 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toilets with, what are reputedly, the finest toilets in the northern hemisphere. Ruth Mackay and Neil Roberts were invited to a reception at the House of Lords to receive the award on behalf of Three Trees. Three Trees was chosen out of 84 community buildings that received a grant in 2015 from the Veolia Environmental Trust.

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We were honoured to receive the award and it acknowledges all the hard wok that our community has put into Three Trees to make it the centre of the community that it is. We are now on the last phase this year, to refurbish the main hall and build 4 more community rooms. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank Veolia Environmental Trust for their support to get us this far. RUTH MACKAY

Location: 100 Chapelhouse Road Fordbridge

The Sanctuary

Located close to high rise flats at the Junction, Fordbridge, formerly known as the Chapelhouse Boys’ Club, the Sanctuary provides a safe outdoor space for all the community to access and use. The garden has been designed with a “Woodlands” theme which incorporates 3 areas representing Yorks Wood, Smith’s Wood and Chelmsley Wood.

The Mayor of Solihull at the opening of the Sanctuary Garden.

There is also a sensory area that forms part of the garden along with picnic benches, a tepee and a bug hotel to attract wildlife. A decking space is also available with an amphitheatre, so the decking can double up as a stage for outdoor events such as cooking demos. Apple trees and a “jam hedge” have been planted, which once grown will provide a mixture of berries and fruits to

make jams and for the community to pick and eat. Community members and groups are welcome to access the garden and use the space for play, picnics, or quiet space as they see fit. Anyone interested in utilising the space for community activities should phone the Junction team on: 0121 448 0720

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Free Room Hire at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre is sponsoring a new scheme for local community groups, to win a free hire (ÂŁ140) of the Loft venue in the Bluebell Centre to trial their exercise classes, clubs, group meetings or dance shows.

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Local Chelmsley Wood groups can apply to win the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hire by sending an A4 page explaining why they need the space and what they are going to use it for to bleonard@ solihull.gov.uk by 19th August 2016. The four most deserving and interesting ideas will be picked by the Shopping Centre Management team and support provided to promote their activity, if open to the general public. The loft is a purpose built space with kitchen, modern chairs and tables and presentation equipment with free parking available also. Capacity is 6080 people and has air conditioning and sound equipment/lighting. More information is available at http://www.solihull.gov. uk/Resident/Leisure-parks/ venues/the-loft Image Fest Art Exhibition The Loft Chelmsley Wood

The overall aim is to breathe some life into this modern facility within the busiest area of Chelmsley Wood. So take the challenge and tell us more about why you would benefit from this prize?

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Licensing This year the Institute of Licensing celebrated its 20th anniversary. With the theme - Licensing is Everywhere - the occasion was marked with the first ever National Licensing Week. It focused on different aspects of licensing to raise awareness of what it involves and highlight the important role it plays in daily life. Casinos, Raffles

BETTING SHOPS Did you know that as well as licensing Casinos and Betting Shops, Solihull Council is also responsible for registering raffles that are promoted for a non-commercial society? A registration certifcate is required if the organisation wishes to sell the tickets to raise money over a period of time. The registration needs to be renewed annually. The total value of tickets put on sale must be £20,000 or less or the aggregate value of tickets sold in a year must not exceed £250,000.

Animal Breeders

PET SHOPS A pet shop is any building from which pets are sold including a home. However, you don’t need a license to sell animals that are an offspring of your own pet. You would need to ensure that the building is suitable for animals, that they will be feed and watered regularly and systems are in place to stop the spread of disease. 38

We took a look at the scale of licensing in Solihull, and just what is involved. In total there are 632 licensed premises in Solihull that all have a duty to uphold four licensing objectives: preventing crime and disorder, public safety, preventing public nuisance, and protecting children from harm. Piercingf, Electrolysis, Permanent Make-up

TATTOO ARTISTS Businesses that carry out acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, semi-permanent skin colouring and electrolysis are all licensed by Solihull Council. The Inspector examines the equipment and hygiene facilities and assess the cleanliness of the premises. The

operating procedures are also scrutinised before the license is issued. Once issued, registration certificates must be displayed on the premises in the vicinity of the treatment room.

Restaurants, Late Night Takeaways

ALCOHOL Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only pubs, and restaurants that need a license. Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clubs must also apply for a license to sell alcohol and regulated entertainment. Strict rules apply to membership; there must be a 2 day interval between the application for membership and the granting of membership privileges; the club must have at least 25 members; alcohol is only served to members on the premises of the club and the club must have been established in good faith.

Private Hire

TAXIS Did you know that there are currently 2,209 private hire and 185 Hackney Carriage drivers licensed in Solihull who are all medically and criminally checked to keep the travelling public safe?

HOME LIBRARY SERVICE The home library service operated by “The Core” library in Solihull delivers books right across the borough directly into your own home. It’s a fantastic service fir anyone who is elderly or unable to leave their home due to illness or disabilty.

Our aim is to provide better access to libraries for all sections of the community and improve the health and wellbeing of Solihull residents. To apply for the service you should ring 0121 704 6947 or visit our libraries webpage:

http://www.solihull. gov.uk/Resident/Libraries/homeandmobilelibraryservices After making an enquiry, a member of the library team will then arrange a visit you in your home and assess your individual needs and

circumstances. They will explain how the service works and answer any questions you may have. They will also find out what sort of books you enjoy – this will help staff to choose items for you. A brief overview of who the home library service is for: People who are unable to leave their home and do not have anyone to visit their local library. Carers of people who are unable to leave their home. The service is free of charge and offers a wide range of books, many in large print. We also offer books on CD, cassette and MP3. We will visit you every 4 weeks and there is no limit on how many items you can borrow between visits.

Talking about death isn’t something that comes naturally to most people but it seems like every time you open a newspaper or turn on the TV these days there is a story about someone who has died. People from all walks of life, celebrities we admired but never knew or people we did know whose lives were tragically cut short in their prime.

own mortality because it brings home the reality that death is the one event in life we can be certain of, we just don’t know when it is going to happen. I have seen people of all ages and from all walks of life pass through our doors as we care for them on their final journey so I know first-hand that death doesn’t discriminate.

A few years ago if someone had asked me to put money away I talk about death and dying for my funeral I would have every day and by doing so it has most likely agreed thinking somehow made me less fearful it sounded like something I about the end and actually should be saving for, but life wanting to talk about my got in the way and the ‘Funeral wishes to family and friends. Fund’ never amounted to Such is my desire to share anything. positive messages I created a seminar which I now deliver to There is no set age at which it’s care workers designed to dispel the right time to start thinking myths because there are quite about funeral planning. If a few misconceptions about financially you are not in a death and the funeral industry. position to set up a funeral It is only by encouraging plan one way you can ensure positive conversations will your wishes are carried out we be able to deal with these is by completing a “Funeral misconceptions and overcome Wishes” form. Use this form the taboo. to document your choice of music, flowers, even the type of A lot of the people I come into service you would like and the contact with through my work funeral director you would like don’t like to talk about their your family to instruct to help 44

make the arrangements. Nobody knows you like you know yourself so why shouldn’t your funeral be all about you? I want my friends and family to feel as if I am present in some way and part of the service. Funerals have come a long way and now there are so many choices available to people especially when it comes to personalising a funeral. Funerals today are as unique as the individual they represent. “A Life Well Remembered Lives on” and just as the day itself is unique and special there are also lots of ways in which you can honour the memory of your loved one from memorial masonry to online tribute pages. Here at William H Painter we are on hand to answer any questions you may have. If you would like to talk more about funerals, funeral planning or to see our facilities please call Gemma Freeman on 0121 706 1291 or email gemma. freeman@funeralpartners.co.uk

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A life well remembered lives on.

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WHAT IS THE WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY? By Dave Pinwell

What is the West Midlands Combined Authority?

which will reduce costs or improve services.

Firstly, what it is not. It is not being formed to take powers about from local Councils. Solihull Council will retain all of its existing powers and responsibilities.

So, what will the WMCA do?

The work of the new Combined Authority will be limited to: Exercising powers and fulfilling responsibilities previously handled by Government departments, in order to bring decision making nearer to the communities involved and enable local solutions to local issues, in place of policies determined and imposed nationally. Optionally, doing work on behalf the local Councils, when they have made common decisions and there are economies of scale 48

Transport, where it will take over the running of Centro and seek to improve the provision of bus and train services and make them a better match to peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, especially for things like getting to work and accessing health services, and providing new rapid transit links between major centres. Roads infrastructure, working directly with the Highways Agency to improve the primary routes and reduce congestion. Business and innovation, supporting greater investment into the areas and developing enterprise centres to generate more jobs in the region and

boost the local economy. Skills and training, helping people to get on and step up the ladder of employment by providing higher quality of courses better matched to the needs of employers. Housing, using devolved powers to make better use of available land, including reclamation schemes, to relieve the regional shortage of homes. Mental Health, with an already launched Commission, under the leadership of Norman Lamb, seeking to address the level of mental health problems in the region and pilot new ways of working. Public services, identifying and implementing improved approaches to the delivery of public services to reduce the cost of provision.

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And what is the ‘region’ covered by the WMCA? Firstly, there is a core area, the ‘constituent members’, who have ultimate voting rights and can only be signed up to one combined authority - Birmingham City

Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, Coventry City Council, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Walsall Council

Then there are the nonconstituent authorities, who can sign up to more than one combined authority and have less voting rights than constituent members - Cannock Chase District Council, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, Redditch Borough Council, Stratford-on-Avon

District Council, Tamworth Borough Council, Telford and Wrekin Council, although Warwickshire and Shropshire County Councils may also be joining this list.

Finally, who is in charge? Representatives of each Council and Local Economic Partnership in the core region chaired by Councillor Bob Sleigh, Solihull Council. This Board is expected to continue until the election of a West Midlands Mayor. The Mayor will have executive responsibilities for some of the devolved power, but the majority of the work will still be driven by the Board, ensuring that the Council retain decision making powers.

Job Shop

Every Thursday 12.00 - 4.00pm Chelmsley Wood Library, Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, B37 5TN Drop in to speak to our Employment Officers to find out how they could help you to find work or training. They provide free, impartial advice to suit your needs and career goals. 0121 704 8076

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Work Club

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 1.00 - 3.00pm Elmwood Place, Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Way, Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wood, B36 0UG Drop in to speak to our Employment Officers to find out how they could help you to find work or training. They provide free, impartial advice to suit your needs and career goals.

0121 704 6253

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Knowledge is Power - Live Life Be Online An estimated 7 million people in the UK arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t online and 11 million donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the skills or confidence to make the most of the opportunities that the internet offers. People across North Solihull are being challenged to get online and develop their digital skills and employment opportunities.

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Aaron Stancliffe is the Centre Manager at the Digital Engagement Hub at Chelmund’s Cross. He says, “If you need support with seeking employment, building networks and getting to grips with email, Skype and Linkedin, we’re on hand to help and support you and show you how getting online could help you improve your digital skills and employment opportunities. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never touched a computer before or already know a bit, this is your chance to give computers and the internet a go. It’s fun, it’s free and it could change the way that you manage your employment opportunities and job seeking. Come along to one of our free sessions and what you could do with digital technology and what digital technology could do for you.”

The Digital Engagement Hub offers free and paid sessions supporting employment, IT classes for over 50s, HMRC website classes, access to broadband, IT equipment and hot desking facilities.

With a little help from the lovely people at the Digital Engagement Group who guided me around the Universal Jobs Match site and various other job advertising websites, I easily found really “I have to confess that I was useful information about how to scared of computers when I start- seek more employment opportued out. But you’ve got to be able nities and build my professional to use the internet to do anything profile with employers. I’d defithese days, and I felt that I need- nitely recommend anyone else to ed to know more about how to get online and give it a go.” live healthily and what services might be available locally to help If you want to follow in Janet’s me. Now I couldn’t live without it. footsteps, get in touch with the It’s brilliant! Digital Engagement Group by calling 0121 704 9648. One person who has already got online with help from the Digital Engagement Hub is 39 year old Janet Ali. She explains:

WHAT’S ON? Think there’s nothing going on in North Solihull? Think again, here’s a small selection of what’s available for you to enjoy. All activities may be subject to change, .

STREET DANCE

FREE Street Dance session on a Tuesday at CTC Academy Kingshurst 7-8pm FOOTBALL

FREE weekly Football session with Solihull Moors on a Thursday at Smith’s Wood Sports College 4:30 -6:30pm BOXING Box Clever on a Monday and Wednesday at St Andrews Church 4:305:30pm 8-12yrs, 5:306:30pm 13+ yrs - £1 per person per session

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CASTLE BROMWICH HALL GARDENS 10 acres of beautiful formal walks, period planting, a holly maze, orchards, ponds and wild areas. Rescued by volunteers 30 years ago. A rare example of an 17th and 18th century walled garden.

EVENTS JU JULY

AROU IN 80

Saturda

Café, shop, events and activities – for every age and every season.

GARDENS, CAFÉ & SHOP: OPENING TIMES Monday - Friday ........................................................11 - 4 pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays ..................................12.30 - 4.30 pm (café closed Mondays and Fridays)

WINTER OPENING OCT 31ST – APRIL 1ST Monday - Friday ........................................................10 - 4 pm Café open for special events only

PRICES Adult .....................................................................................£5 Seniors .............................................................................£4.50 Children 5-15 ........................................................................£1 Under 5s ..........................................................................FREE Family Activities Season Pass ...........................................£40 (see elsewhere for details)

All prices include a 10% Gift Aid donation

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Cresce perform £10

FRUIT TREE PRUNING WO Wednesday 27th July

Hands on workshop. £15 Book in advance

RARE PLANTS FAIR

Sunday 7th August, 11 - 4

Specialist plant fair with the op interesting and unusual plants nurseries. Normal entrance fees RHS/Garden members £3.50

UNPLUG AND PLAY, FAMI

26th July -1st September Tuesda every week, 11 - 4

AUGUST

UNPLU DROPJUNIO

26th Jul Wednes week, 1

Woodland play, wildlife activit gardening (Wednesdays). A different theme each week. Free to Season Pass holders Otherwise £2 per person

ULY - OCTOBER 2016

UND THE WORLD DAYS

ay 9th and Sunday 10th July

ent Theatre Open Air mance, 3pm

ORKSHOP

FAMILY FUNDAY

Thursday 18th, 11-4 In conjunction with University of the 3rd Age, Castle Bromwich

Traditional games on the lawn: sack races, hook a duck.. all good family fun £2.50 each, £8 family ticket (Garden members free)

BEE THERE - INSECT DAY Sunday 21st, 12.30-4.30

Another chance to get up close to bees and insects on site with leading expert Steven Falk. Fun for all ages. Normal entry

SEPTEMBER CAR BOOT

pportunity to buy s from a dozen small

Sunday 11th September 8.30am -12.30

£6 per car £8 trailer+car or other vehicle

ILY DROP-IN ACTIVITIES:

ay, Wednesday and Thursdays:

UG AND PLAY, FAMILY -IN ACTIVITIES AND OR GARDENING CLUB:

ly -1st September Tuesday, sday and Thursdays: every 11 - 4

ties, craft and junior

HERITAGE WEEKEND - 3 SITE TOURS Sunday 18th September, 12.30 – 4.30

A chance for guided tours to all 3 of the historic parts of the Bradford Estate. Church, Hall and Gardens. 3 separate tours- take your pick. Normal entry to the Gardens. Tours Free

OCTOBER APPLE WEEKEND

Saturday 15th/ Sunday 16th October 12.30 -4.30

Orchard produce sales, family activities, apple exhibitions. Find out about our 63 varieties of heritage fruit. HALF TERM FAMILY DROP IN ACTIVITIES

Monday 24th - Friday 28th October, 11-3

Autumn and Bat themed activities; outdoors and undercover for young children and their grown ups.

Arden Hall, Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich B36 9PB

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Castle Bromwich Theatre Group MS Dance WEDNESDAY Rhythm Time U3A Castle Bromwich W.I. Ceroc MS Dance 60

10.00 – 11.00 10.00 – 11.00 11.30 – 12.30

Gentle Exercise

Pavilion Windsor Room

10.00 – 11.30 11.30 – 13.00

Intermediate Beginners and Intermediate

Spencer Hall

19.30 – 22.30 Every 3rd Tuesday of the month 19.30 – 22.00 September ‐ May 16.00 – 20.00

Windsor Room

Spencer Hall

Dance Studio

9.30 – 10.00 10.10 – 10/40 10.50 – 11.20 13.00 – 15.00 4th Wednesday of every month 14.00 – 16.00 Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly 20.00 – 23.00 16.00 – 20.00

Todd/Pre‐school Toddler Baby

Pavilion

Spencer Hall

Windsor Room

Spencer Hall Dance Studio

13.00 – 15.45

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THURSDAY Friends in Retirement – Indoor bowling Dress making Fit for Life Weight Watchers Whist Self Defence North Arden Local History Society Jaguar Sequence Dance Castle Bromwich Theatre Group MS Dance FRIDAY Age Concern

SATURDAY MS Dance

9.30 – 12.00 Oct – April

Spencer Hall

10.00 – 12.00 9.30 – 10.30 13.30 17.00 18.00 13.30 – 16.00 17.00 – 19.00 19.30 – 22.00 Every 2nd Thursday of the month 19.30 – 22.30

Lounge Windsor Room Windsor Room

19.30 – 22.00 Sept ‐ May 16.00 – 20.00

Children

Committee Room Spencer Hall Windsor Room

Spencer Hall

Dance Studio

13.30 – 16.00 1st and 3rd Friday monthly

Windsor Room

9.30 – 13.30

Dance Studio

0121 747 7150

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St Clements Church, Green Lane, Castle Bromwich B36 0BX

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9.30 – 11.15 am (Term time only) 19.00

Parent and Toddlers

Dawn Bartlett

07847 093070

19.00 – 20.00

Dot Scattergood

0182763589

WEDNESDAY Slimming World

Afternoon Afternoon Evening

Pat Finneran

0781 200507

THURSDAY Dazzlers Dance

17.30

Nicola Steele

07974 929601

9.00 – 15.00

All ages

18.30

5 years upwards

10.00 – 11.30

All ages

Ballroom and Latin Adult Tap Class

FRIDAY Oasis Community Cafe 1st Castle Bromwich Boys Brigade and Girls Association SUNDAY Sunday Service 62

120 Station Gym Unlimited Classes Free Personalised Gym Induction Free Personalised Fitness Programme 33 Metre Swimming Pool Sauna, Steam and Jacuzzi 6 Court Sports Hall ALL FOR JUST Â£38.50 PER MONTH North Solihull Sports Centre Tel: 0121 770 3822 getting fit with us

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MONDAY Stay & Play for Saplings

9.30am – 11.00am

3 Trees: 0121 770 8590

Health Trainers

1.00pm – 3.00pm

3 Trees: 0121 770 8590

Move & Mingle (seated exercise) Guitar Club (beginners)

1.15pm – 2.15pm

Age UK: 0121 705 9128

7.00pm – 9.00pm

3 Trees: 0121 770 8590

Dog Training

7.00pm – 9.00pm

3 Trees: 0121 770 8590

TUESDAY Stitch & Knit

1.30pm – 3.00pm

N/Star 0121 788 3402

Northern Star Ukulele Band Northern Star Singers

6.45pm – 7.30pm

N/Star 0121 788 3402

7.45pm – 10.00pm

N/Star 0121 788 3402

Guitar Club (Fortnightly)

7.45pm – 10.00pm

N/Star 0121 788 3402

10.00am – 11.00am

Reza:07541 395656

Coffee & Games (meet & chat) St!Art (Art group) Art + Kids’ Club

10.30am – 1.30 pm

CWBC: 0121 770 8590

1.30pm – 4.00pm

Waiting list please contact:

3.15pm – 4.30pm

N/Star 0121 788 3402 N/Star 0121 788 3402

Dramaniacs

6.00pm – 9.00pm

N/Star 0121 788 3402

7.30pm – 9.30pm

Andrew: 07929 989720

8.00pm – 9.00pm

CW Baptist Church 0121 770 8590 3 Trees: 0121 770 8590

WEDNESDAY Fitsteps

THURSDAY Karate CW Baptist Church Communion (monthly) FRIDAY Art Classes (with Ronnie) Ladies Fellowship (monthly) Aikido

SATURDAY Various Community

Events SUNDAY Chelmsley Wood Baptist Church MON-FRI Olive Branch Kitchen

11.00am – 1.00pm 6.30pm – 9.00pm 7.30pm Table Top. Music Events. Fayres. Fun Days and More.

11.00am – 12.00pm 8.00am – 3.00pm

CW Baptist Church: 0121 770 8590 3 Trees: 0121 770 8590 CW Baptist Church: 0121 770 8590 CW Baptist Church: 0121 770 8590 Serving good food

Unless stated, these are weekly groups. If you’re coming along for the first time, please check beforehand. Some groups have a waiting list and occasionally have a week off or go out for a trip.

Activities for people with disabilities in North Solihull      

Chair yoga, Bosworth Community Centre Bhangra Burnoff, Bosworth Community Centre Multi-Sports, North Solihull Sports Centre Racketball, Onward Club, Chelmsley Wood Boccia, Bacon’s End Day Centre Archery (FREE), Bacon’s End Day Centre

For more session information, visit our website or call 0121 704 8207.

Fordbridge Centre, Nineacres Drive, Fordbridge B37 5DD

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Friends in Retirement Sequence Dancing Dancing with Stechford Solo WEDNESDAY Alcoholics Anonymous THURSDAY Pilates Friends in Retirement Exercise Class Slimming World FRIDAY Slimming World Sequence Dancing Bingo SUNDAY Church Service Church Service 70

Morning

0121 770 0001

Afternoon

Anyone experiencing mental health problems

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Evening

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Morning Afternoon

Over 50s

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Evening

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Classes for all abilities commencing 26 September 2016

Patchwork & Quilting Every Monday 9.30-11.30 am ÂŁ50 for 10 weeks

Learn a new skill and delight your friends and family by making a variety of things you can use as gifts such as: placement mats, table runners, hangings, bags, quilts and novelty gifts!

Create *Soft Furnishings Every Monday 12 noon -2pm ÂŁ50 for 10 weeks

Learn to make curtains, cushions, blinds, pelmets and bed furnishings for your home!

The Community Hub at Fordbridge Primary School, Crabtree Drive, Chelmsley Wood, B37 7PY. Please note with the help of the tutor you will have to provide your own Materials.

To book or enquire please contact: Sue Watson Tel: 07920 161 408 or Email: swatson@unitytrustsolihull.org.uk

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Kingshurst Arts Space, 91 The Parade, Kinghurst B37 6BB

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TUESDAY Stitch n Knit Arts for Wellbeing Colouring Group Art Club WEDNESDAY Art Community Gardening THURSDAY Camera Club

FRIDAY Art

10.30 – 12.30 13.00 – 14.30 From September

Helen Lane

15.30 – 17.00

Children 6+

Marie Prestleton

13.00 – 15.30 10.30 – 12.30

Beginners

Terry Head Mark Frampton

Glynis Harrison

Terry Head

18.30 – 19.30 From September

10.30 – 15.00

Over 50s

07821 555714 Email: kingshurstartsspace@ymail.com

Monday: BARNYS BABS Mom, Dad, Carer Toddler Group 9.30am—11.30am Call: Kerry—07719928225 FRIENDS IN RETIREMENT

Sequence Dancing (Over 50s) 1,30pm—3.30pm Call: Pauline—0121 258 4135 GIRLS BRIGADE Uniformed Organisation for Girls Age 4 and a half years (Reception) and over. 6.00pm onwards Call: Jean—0121 788 3399

Tuesday: THE TUESDAY GROUP

If you are a stroke victim or health problems And you want to join our club, for company Friendship, mild exercises, come along All welcome 9.30am—1.00pm Call: Jean 0121 788 3399 MOVEMENT TO MUSIC Exercise Move to Music

1.30—2.30pm £2.50 (with tea & biscuits) Call Jean 0121 788 3399 SLIMMERS WORLD Join a warm and friendly group 5.30pm and 7.30pm Call: Diane—07432123206

Wednesday MIDWEEK MINGLERS Tea & Toast 9.30am—11.30am Call: Cyndy: 0121 770 6152

GILSON LADIES Speakers, Theme/Quiz/Fun Nights 8.00pm—10.00pm Call: Val—0121 770 9947

CRAFT CLUB 4 ADULTS Come along and make craft items From 10.00am Call: Janet-01217709427 07766152572 Thursday: PHOENIX DANCE WORKS Ballet, Modern Dance Age 5 years and over 4.30pm onwards Call: Mandy—07908244378 I.T. COMPUTER CLUB Come along to our Computer Club any question about IT we have a tutor on hand to help you with any queries you have. Any age group From 1.30pm till 3.30pm Call Jean 0121 788 3399 Friday: YOUNG @ HEART Sequence Dancing (Over 50s) 11.00am—1.00pm (Except 1st Friday in the month) Call: Ann—0121 770 5140 FRIENDS IN RETIREMENT Keep Fat/Fit Keep Fit for the Over 50s) 1.30pm—3.30pm (Except 1st Friday in the month) Call: Maureen: 0121 770 7979 POPERCISE Kids Fitness Class 7-15 years old Visit facebook : To Book Popercise All-Stars North Solihull & Sheldon Text: 07815447045 4.15—515

TALK ABOUT NORTH SOLIHULL Saturday: GKR KARATE All ages welcome 10.15am—12.15pm Call: 07768241111 OTHER EVENTS STRIDERS & STROLLERS Walking your way to health Registration: 10.15am for 10.30am start. Walk & Talk and cuppa afterwards. Every other Thursday Next Walk— 4th August 2016 Call: 0121 704 8075—for more information. ALL DAY BREAKFAST/LUNCH

First Friday in the Month Low Budget Healthy Living Meal Good Food, Good Atmosphere. Open for Breakfast @10.00am Lunch from: 12.00 Breakfast £3.50—Lunch £4.50 Next Lunch: 5th August 2016 Call: Jean—0121 788 3399 T DANCES We hold a T Dance every quarter of the year Ploughman's Lunch Tea & Cakes Sequence, Line Dancing, Barn Dancing Saturday afternoon 2.00 till 5.00pm £5.00 per person Call Jean 0121 7883399 Our next dance is: Saturday Watch this space

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THE SEEDS OF HOPE PROJECT St Barnabas Community Hub Overgreen Drive Kingshurst SERVING THE COMMUNITY Website: Seeds of Hope—Solihull Email—SOH@BTConnect .com

SEEDS OF HOPE PROJECT Serving the Community TELE: 0121 788 3399 MOBILE: 07903018591 EMAIL: SOH@BTConnect.com

Jean Johnson Project Worker

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MARSTON GREEN PARISH HALL EVENTS

Sing Along with John and Ray Saturday 27th August 2016 7:30pm-11:00pm.

Join John and Ray as they belt out hits from the 50's, 60's and 70's! This event will take place in the Elmdon Lounge and our fully licensed bar will be open. Bring some friends along and enjoy some good old singing and laughter as Joh and Ray take you back in time. All proceeds will go towards funds for St. Leonard's Church. Call Ray on 0121 779 2308 mobile 07956430062 for more details. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased online at www.marstongreenparishhall.co.uk . Online bookings will incur a 44p booking fee.

Bingo Night

Saturday 10th September 2016 6:30pm

Enjoy a night of bingo and food in the Elmdon Lounge at Marston Green Parish Hall. Saturday 10th September 2016. Doors open at 6:30pm. Fish & chips served at 7pm. Tickets include a FREE book of flyers and your food. Option to purchase more flyers available on the night. Tickets £7.50. and can be purchased online at www.marstongreenparishhall.co.uk . Online bookings will incur a 44p booking fee. Come along and have some fun! You might win big! (Spaces are limited. Only 60 tickets available so don't miss out)!

(If you would prefer a vegetable pie & chips instead please call or txt Lisa on 07908211576 or email mgparishhallbookings@yahoo.co.uk) 82

Short Walks in North Solihull Taking place fortnightly at 10.30am at:     

North Solihull Sports Centre, Chelmsley Wood Castle Bromwich Library, Castle Bromwich Marston Green Library, Marston Green St. Andrew’s Church, Chelmund’s Cross St Barnabas Hall, Kingshurst

All walks are free of charge and last no more than one hour. For dates and information, visit our website or call 0121 704 8207.

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DANCE EXPRESS

KEEP DANCING Marston Green Village Hall

Most Thursdays 12.45-13.45 £3 per session Low impact dance exercise class that explores a range of world dance styles. and musical eras.

• No need to bring a partner. • Great way to keep minds and bodies alive. • Great way to meet new friends. • No prior dance experience needed. • Not your traditional ballroom or sequence dance.

Tai Chi Qi Gong Marston Green Parish Hall Friday mornings 11am - 12 pm

Tai Chi is a slow gentle meditation in motion exercise. The body benefits from increased muscle tone and flexibility. The mind benefits from calm slow movements. The powerful Qigong and Tai Chi movements integrate mind and body. Tai Chi brings balance to mind, body and spirit which you take into your every day life. The Relaxation Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Been Waiting For The Movements are slow, gentle and flowing so can be done by anyone, regardless of age. Slow, gentle meditation in motion exercise - enjoy Contact: Jan Wilson, Tel: 0121 779 5279 Jan has been teaching Sun Style Tai Chi since 2000, and attends regular updates.

If you are interested in experiencing a Tai Chi class, why not come along and try it out, you will benefit from the very gentle movements as well as meeting a friendly group of people also exploring the benefits and depths of Tai Chi for Health.

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Auckland Hall, Sunbeam Close, Smith’s Wood, B36 9JR

MONDAY

Beavers

17:15 – 18:30

6 – 8 year olds

0781 509 0036

Cubs

18:45 – 20:15

8 – 10 year olds

0781 509 0036

07534 404 515

Paul Webb

TUESDAY Kingfisher food bank

12:30 – 14:30

WBC Fit Club

17:00

6 – 10 year olds

18:00

11 – 16 years old

Busy Hands

10:30 – 12:30

All ages

0121 788 3402

Debbie or Helen

Wizzleworld Dramatics

15:30 – 17:00

5 – 11 year olds

0781 440 6066 / 0781 619 7601

Kerry or Alison

Inclusive Sports

17:45 – 18: 45

6 – 13 year olds

0788 627 1974

Andy Warmington

Aspired Education

19:00 – 20:00

10 – 16 year olds

0745 510 0118

Wesley Thomas

Big Local Events group meeting

9:30 – 11:00 (every other Wednesday)

16 years and older!!

0782 541 7141

Aimée Mallinson

The Cars, Big Local drop in!

14:00 – 16:00

All ages

07825 417 141

Aimée Mallinson

M.A.D House

18:30 – 20:30

11 – 18 year olds

0752 601 8954

Nicola Brady

WEDNESDAY

(term time only)

THURSDAY

FRIDAY Kingfisher food bank

12:30 – 14:30

All these groups happen every week unless stated. Please call the number to check they are running and that you can just come along and join in. 86

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