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Join our Craft Group

Clubs & Societies

A Craft Group meets every Monday morning in Alvechurch library from 11am–1pm.

Knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting etc. An informal and self running group that uses shared library space.

Please call 01905 822722 for any further information required.

Room for hire

General Events

ROOM FOR HIRE: Barnt Green Sailing Club

Hire it for club meetings, weddings and other parties. Outlook over the lake.

Tel: 07875 650960

Monday Bridge Club

Clubs & Societies

Monday Bridge Club at Barnt Green Friends Meeting House would like to welcome a few new members – contact the organiser, Des Clarke on 0121 453 3034.

Worcester Birmingham & Droitwich Canals Society

Clubs & Societies

The Worcester Birmingham & Droitwich Canals Society meets at the Alvechurch Boat Centre (just a few steps away from the Weighbridge pub) on an “almost monthly” basis.

Meetings start at 8pm, are open to non-members and a warm welcome is assured.

Forget Me Not

General Events

The Forget-Me-Not group is having mince pies and mulled wine on Monday December 17 from 1.30 pm – ALL WELCOME.

Forget-Me-Not is a group for people who have been bereaved, whether recently or at some point in the past, and would like to meet with others in a similar situation.

The group would like to invite anyone who wants to find out more about the group, who they are and what sorts of things they do, to join them for mince pies and mulled wine (or a cuppa if you’d prefer).

Members meet twice a month in the upper room of the ARK at St Laurence Church, Alvechurch, and new members are always welcome!

To find out more call Sue Phillips 0121445 3620.

Redditch Organ & Keyboard Society

Music

Redditch Organ & Keyboard Society holds a concert on the 3rd Monday each month at the Mettis Aerospace (formally H.D.A.) sports and social club, Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley, Redditch. starting at 7.45pm.

The concerts are given by the best organ and keyboard players in the country and produce a really good night’s entertainment of popular music from show tunes, big band through to light classics.

Admission £5 for members, £6 for non-members. Annual membership runs from January; visitors always welcome.

Details can be obtained from Chairman Reg Caseley on 01527 873032.

See the stars

Clubs & Societies

Bromsgrove Astronomical Society holds an Astronomy Open Evening on Monday October 15 from 7pm.

Held at Bromsgrove Rugby Club (Finstall), this is a free exhibition, with short talks aimed at beginners to astronomy.

If skies are clear, there will also be an opportunity to look through a powerful telescope. For more info call 01527 908331 or visit http://www.broms-astro.org.uk

The Society meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the same venue from 7.45pm to 10pm, with talks, presentations, astronomy displays and observing the night sky (weather permitting).

Members vary from absolute beginners to serious advanced amateur astronomers, and visitors are always welcome.

Admission is free on your first visit; refreshments available.

Hire The Wheel

General Events

Available for hire: The Wheel community room by St Catherine’s Church, Blackwell.

Suitable for groups. Quiet, enclosed garden adjacent.

For details contact the church office on 0121 445 1425.

Join the Choral Society

Music

Barnt Green Choral Society will be commencing rehearsals on Sept 10 for the 2012/13 season.

The main concert this Spring will include Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Rutter’s Requiem.

There will also be Christmas and Summer concerts. If you are interested in taking part, come along to rehearsals at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Sandhills Road, Barnt Green on Mondays at 7.45pm.

Please contact Secretary Fiona Brown for further details on 0121 445 5513.

Easter Coffee Morning

General Events

An Easter Monday Coffee Morning takes place on April 9 at Rowney Green Village Hall, organised by Rowney Green Flower Club.

Between 10.30am to 12 noon there will be bring and buy tables, a raffle to include flower arrangements, and cakes for sale.

Entrance £2 to include coffee and biscuits. Everyone is welcome.

Coffee, Cake and Chat

Clubs & Societies

Coffee, Cake and Chat meets from 10.30am to 12noon on the fourth Friday of the month (not August) in The Wheel at St Catherine’s Church, Blackwell.

All welcome. If you would like a lift please call Rodney on 0121 445 2070.

Mayflower Over 60s Club

Clubs & Societies

Are you over 60 and have Tuesday afternoons free? If so, come and spend a couple of hours in excellent company with Mayflower Over 60s Club.

The group meets at the Community Hall in Tanyard Close every Tuesday afternoon from 2pm for chat, bingo, free raffle (bring a small prize someone else might like to win) and a nice cup of tea with biscuits.

Join on your own or as a couple – it’s only £1 subscription and the members look forward to meeting you.

Watch the skies

General Events

Skywatch, an evening hosted by Birmingham Astronomical Society, takes place on March 16 at the Lickey Hills Visitor Centre, 7.30–10pm.

Explore the night sky using powerful telescopes (weather permitting). There will be a series of slide shows and a chance to meet society members, plus indoor stargazing in the Planetarium (tickets for this are strictly limited and go on sale at 7.30pm – no advance booking).

Refreshments available. For further info call 0121 447 7106.

The Wednesday Club

Clubs & Societies

The Wednesday Club meets on the second Weds of each month at Tanyard Community Centre (Tanyard Close, Tanyard Lane, Alvechurch) from 2.15–4.15pm, and offers the chance to make new friends, meet old ones and enjoy an afternoon of talks, demos and visits.

On March 14 it’s “Life of an Auctioneer” – bring a curio for valuation. Visitors £3 including tea and free raffle.

More info from Janet on 0121 447 7870.

Circassian Circle Barndancing Club

Dancing

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.

Town’s new Scout group

Children & Families

A brand new Scout Group has opened in Bromsgrove, promising plenty of fun and adventure. The 9th Bromsgrove Scout Group is the first new group to open in the town since 1969 and will initially be for boys and girls in the Beaver Scout and Cub Scout age groups (six to ten and a half), with plans for a Scout Troop in the future.

The group will meet fortnightly on Saturday lunchtimes Scout Hut on Charford Road. Young people are often busy with after-school clubs on weeknights, so the Saturday timing offers a chance for boys and girls to experience the fun and adventure of Scouting.

County Commissioner Derek Barnes opened the first meeting by inviting the new Group Scout Leader Arif Ali to make his Scout Promise and investing him as a leader in front of the young people. Derek also invested four other new leaders into the Scout Group. The youngsters then enjoyed activities including cooking pancakes on a tin can, volcano science, Morse code and blindfold tasting.

Every Scout Group in Bromsgrove and Droitwich currently has boys and girls waiting to join – a few more adults helping would enable existing leaders to open more Beaver Colonies and Cub Packs and allow more young people to experience the fun and adventure of Scouting. If you could spare a few hours to help your local group, please call Val on 01527 837060 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Alvechurch Library Needlework Group

Clubs & Societies

Alvechurch Library Needlework Group meets in the library on the first Friday and third Tuesday of the month from 1.30–3.30pm.

For further details contact Alyson Williams at the Library on 01905 822722.

Free computer courses

Clubs & Societies

Free computer courses for beginners are offered at Alvechurch Library – for further details contact Alyson Williams at Alvechurch Library on 01905 822722.

Burcot Woodturning Club

Clubs & Societies

Burcot Woodturning Club was formed in 1997 and has a current membership of 60. The club offers a friendly meeting place for woodturners of all abilities and experience.

A varied annual programme includes demonstrations by professional woodturners, talks, hands-on practical evenings and visits to exhibitions. Technical and reference facilities are available through a book and video library, and there are experienced turners available to offer advice on all aspects of the craft of woodturning.

The club also participates in craft fairs and exhibitions, and has a selection of tools and equipment for use and loan by members.

The group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 7.15–9.30pm at Burcot Village Hall. Anyone over the age of 14 can apply for membership.

If you would like further information, look on our website: http://www.burcotwoodturners.org.uk or contact the secretary John Smith on 0121 458 5884.

Rubery Drama Group

Theatre

Rubery Drama Group meets every Wednesday, 7.30 for 7.45pm, at Beacon Church Centre in Rubery.

Further details on 0121 445 2323.

Walk around the meadow

Health & Fitness

On Sun June 5, The Village’s nature diarist Mary Green (0121 445 5957) will lead the monthly Avlechurch Village Society walk.

This will be centred on the ancient Eades Meadow with its wonderful orchids and other wild flowers.

As not everyone can park nearby, please meet at the Jinney Ring Centre (Hanbury) and a few people will be asked to ferry some walkers to the meadow end.

Those who prefer a shorter and easier walk than usual can then take a guided walk around the meadow while others do the usual longer walk, not spending much time in the meadow – and some can do an in-between walk.

Meet at the Jinney Ring car park for a 2.30pm start.

Springtime ramble

Health & Fitness

Alvechurch Village Society’s next walk is on Sun May 8, when Steve Thompson (0121 445 1733) will lead a Springtime Ramble around Alvechurch, starting at 2.30pm in Tanyard Lane car park (please note that this is the second Sunday in May, as the first is the Bank Holiday weekend).

Meet Marina Lewycka

Art & Literature

Meet acclaimed author Marina Lewycka at Avoncroft Arts Association, courtesy of literary interest group ‘Words’.

Marina took the literary world by storm with her award winning first novel, A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian. This engaging and witty book was quickly followed by Two Caravans (short listed for the Orwell Prize) and We Are All Made of Glue. Marina deals with serious profound issues in an infectiously humorous way.

The even takes place at 8pm on Friday March 18, at Avoncroft Arts Centre, Redditch Road, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove B60 4JS.

Tickets cost £8, and are available from Words on 01527 873335, the Bromsgrove branch of Waterstones, or on the door, subject to availability.

More information about Words at http://www.bromsgrovewords.com

Lickey Wine Circle

Food & Drink

Lickey Wine Circle meets on the last Thursday of each month at Cofton Hackett Village Hall. Meetings start at 8pm – the varied programme includes talks, games, quizzes and themed evenings. More details from Sheila on 0121 445 5436.

Halesowen Bridge Club

Games& Competitions

Halesowen Bridge Club meets Mondays at 7pm in the United Church Hall, Hagley Road, Halesowen B63 4PX and is seeking new members. All are welcome. The club is within easy reach of Bromsgrove and parking is available. For info ring Frank on 01527 872799 or see www.waltonwestmids.org.uk

Friday Bridge Club

Games& Competitions

The Friday Bridge Club plays competitive but friendly duplicate bridge at Burcot Village Hall. New members and visitors are always welcome. Please arrive by 7.10pm to enable play to start promptly at 7.15. For further details, please call Jan on 01527 857796.

Lickey Hills Art Society

Art & Literature

Lickey Hills Art Society, a friendly bunch of artists and those interested in art, meet at Longbridge Methodist Church, Bristol Rd, B45 9TY, on the first Sat each month at
7.30pm. Open to artists and non-artists alike. For more info call Graham on 0121 453 7097 or come to a meeting – we’d love to see you.

Alvechurch Art Group

Art & Literature

Alvechurch Art Group meets at the Baptist Hall (rear of church) every Tues, 12.45 –3.30pm, using all mediums except oil. All welcome, especially beginners. Friendly tuition. Call Paul on 0121 445 5437 or drop in.

Alvechurch Library Readers Group

Art & Literature

Alvechurch Library Readers Group meet in the library one Monday a month from 6.30–7.45pm. New members are always welcome. Further details from Alyson Williams on 01905 822722. The creative writing group “writerworkshops@alvechurchlib” also meets in the library on the last Friday of the month from 11–12.30pm. Details as above.

Wythall Writers

Art & Literature

Wythall Writers meet at Wythall Library, May Lane, Hollywood on the second Thursday of the month. New members always welcome. More info from Helen on 01564 824517, Eileen on 01564 822214, Louise on 0121 430 4992 or by logging on to www.wythallwriters.com

Burcot Art Circle

Art & Literature

Burcot Art Circle meets on the first Friday of the month from 10am-12pm at Burcot Village Hall. It is a small self-help group which organises its own monthly programme, including time for critiques of previously-set “homework”, often followed by a practical lesson.
Professional artists are also invited to demonstrate a particular subject such as collage or pastels. The group tries to include an outdoor painting session during the year and also a gallery visit if possible – last year members held a successful exhibition at Birmingham Botanical Gardens and hopes to repeat this in two years’ time.
If this sounds like the sort of art circle that would provide you with the stimulus you’ve been looking for, or you wish to rekindle a previous involvement with art either as a career or a hobby, please call Ken on 0121 445 1424 or Doug on 445 1780.

Bromsgrove Art Society

Art & Literature

Bromsgrove Art Society meets every third Tuesday at 7.45pm at St John Ambulance Centre, Barnsley Hall Drive, Lickey End, B61 0EX. Visitors are most welcome, admission £2, including refreshments. For more information please contact Tony Turpin on 01527 876659 or see www.bromsgroveartsociety.org.uk

Rowney Green Flower Club

Gardens & Flowers

Rowney Green Flower Club meets on the fourth Thursday each month at The Peace Hall. More info from Annette on 01527 64814.

Bromsgrove & District Flower Arrangement Society

Theatre

Bromsgrove & District Flower Arrangement Society meets on the third Thursday each month at 2.30pm (2pm in Dec) in All Saints Church Hall. Visitors welcome. Info from Beryl on 01527 833287 or at http://www.bromsgroveflowerclub.org.uk

You can also see us now on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bromsgrove-Flower-Club/455435194504031. If you have already have a Facebook account just search for Bromsgrove Flower Club.

Rosehill Flower Arrangement Society

Gardens & Flowers

Rosehill Flower Arrangement Society meets on the second Monday of each month at Lickey Parish Hall – for details call Belinda on 0121 447 7477 or Diana on 01527 870549.

Burcot Gardening Club

Gardens & Flowers

Burcot Gardening Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Burcot Village Hall. Meetings start at 7.45pm. New members and visitors very welcome. For more info please call 01527 458801.

North Worcestershire Fuchsia Society

Gardens & Flowers

The North Worcestershire Fuchsia Society meets on the second Wednesday each month at Aston Fields Social Club, with speakers, exhibitions and advice – 7.30 for 7.45pm. Info from Stewart: 01527 877662.

Rowney Green Horticultural Society

Gardens & Flowers

Rowney Green Horticultural Society meets ar the Peace Hall on the second Thursday each month at 7.30pm – why not make a new circle of friends? More info from Elaine on 0121 445 2759.

Macular Disease Society

Clubs & Societies

The Barnt Green Group of the Macular Disease Society meets on the last Friday of the month (except December) from 2–4pm at The Friends Meeting House, Sandhills Road, Barnt Green. It is a self help group, which proves that there is more to life than this devastating eye condition. New members always welcome. Contact Wendy 0121 445 1585 or Denny 01527 404518.

Can You Hear Me?

Clubs & Societies

Can You Hear Me? is a growing community of Hearing Aid users who want information and knowledge to enhance their daily living and independence. Whether you’re a hearing aid user; someone struggling to catch words, or simply wanting information for a family member, work colleague or friend, why not join? You are sure of a warm and understanding welcome if you pop along on the third Wednesday each month at Tanyard Community Centre at 10.30am. More info from Pat Booth (Chairperson) on 0121 445 1985.

Kingfisher Probus

Clubs & Societies

Retiring – but not shy? Kingfisher Probus is an activities-oriented group of retired and semi-retired professional and businessmen from the areas served by this magazine. Lunchtime meetings, with a speaker, are held at The Moat House in Coughton. Other activities (partners welcome) are held during the year. See www.kingfisherprobusredditch.co.uk or contact Hugh Evans on 0121 445 2902 for more details or to sample one of our monthly meetings.

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Clubs & Societies

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust’s Redditch Group has a Wildlife Christmas Quiz on Dec 15 (no knowledge needed, just a sense of humour!). On Jan 19 Andrew Purcell gives An Introduction to the Wildlife of Sandwell Valley. The group meets at 7.30pm at Rowney Green Peace Memorial Hall. Non-members are very welcome. Admission £2. For more info on indoor and outdoor meetings call 01527 520659.

Lickey Hills Local History Society

Clubs & Societies

Lickey Hills Local History Society‘s meetings are now held at the Trinity Centre (Lickey Parish Hall) at the top of Rose Hill, Lickey, at 7.45pm. The next meeting is on Annual subscription £8. Visitors £2.50 per meetings. For members with travel difficulties, transport may be arranged. More info from Hon Secretary George Gascoyne on 0121 453 6320.

The Friendship Club of Barnt Green

Clubs & Societies

The Friendship Club of Barnt Green’s next meeting is on Dec 14, when Neil Cook (NT) will discuss Recreation of the Gardens at Hanbury. Then on Jan 19, Ed Shore will talk about Vietnam & Thailand. Meetings take place at 2.15pm at the Friends Meeting House in Barnt Green. For details call Linda Fuller on 0121 445 4950.

Alvechurch Historical Society

Clubs & Societies

Alvechurch Historical Society has a talk on William Murdoch and the Intelligent Pig on Dec 6, courtesy of Mr Glyn Thomas. Meetings are 7.45pm on the first Monday each month at the Society’s Museum in School Lane, Alvechurch. New members welcome – enquiries to Mrs M Gardner on 0121 445 1649.

Bromsgrove Phoenix NCDS

Clubs & Societies

Bromsgrove Phoenix NCDS (National Council for the Divorced, Separated & Widowed) Club meets at the Crown pub in Catshill every Thurs from 8-11pm. For more info call Jenny on 0121 608 9530, or Barbara & Les on 457 7174.

Woodrush RFC “Old Dogs”

Clubs & Societies

Woodrush RFC “Old Dogs” meet on the second Thursday in the month at the Club. Former players and members meet and chat over a glass of beer. For more information call Mike Betts on 0121 445 1105 or visit www.woodrushrfc.co.uk

Bromsgrove Ladies Circle

Clubs & Societies

The Bromsgrove Ladies Circle is part of a national organisation for women aged between 18–45, who enjoy lots of fun activities as well as raising money for national and local charities. The group is always looking for new members, so if you would like more info, contact Chairman Suzanne Green at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit www.freewebs.com/bromsgrovecircle

Bromsgrove Scrapbooking Club

Clubs & Societies

Bromsgrove Scrapbooking Club meets twice monthly at Fairfield Village Hall, where we get together to scrapbook or make cards together. We do not run regular classes, but we welcome all levels of experience. Come and make some new friends, learn new techniques and share your ideas. For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), visit alifetimeofchances.blogspot.com, or phone 01527 875613.

The Monday Fellowship Group

Clubs & Societies

The Monday Fellowship Group meets at the Parish Centre behind St Andrew’s Church in Barnt Green at 2.30pm on the second Monday of each month. £1 per talk, to include tea and biscuits. For more information, come along or ring Pam Bridgewater on 0121 445 4764.

Silver Threads

Clubs & Societies

Silver Threads, the Alvechurch club, meets on the first Wednesday each month at 2pm. You’ll be sure of a welcome in this friendly atmosphere, where members can chat over a cup of tea. There are regular bingo sessions, and occasional days out. New members welcome. Info from Pat on 0121 447 8630.

Citizens’ Advice sessions

Clubs & Societies

Churches Together in Alvechurch and Rowney Green are pleased to announce that the Citizens’ Advice Bureau will hold advice sessions at Alvechurch Library on the first Tuesday each month from 2pm–4pm. An adviser from CAB will be available to discuss debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, employment, immigration and legal matters. All enquiries are strictly confidential.

Transition Town Bromsgrove

Clubs & Societies

Transition Town Bromsgrove, part of the national Transition Movement, is a newly formed action group which encourages local people to live more sustainable lives. Meetings take place every first Wednesday of the month from 7–9pm at the Dolphin Centre, School Drive. Contact Janet King at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for details or just come along! For more information see www.transitiontownbromsgrove.org.uk

Rowney Green Friendship Club

Clubs & Societies

Rowney Green Friendship Club meets on Wednesdays at 2.30pm in the Peace Memorial Hall. Visitors and new friends are always welcome. More info from Sandra White on 0121 445 3922.

Bromsgrove Railway Club

Clubs & Societies

Bromsgrove Railway Club holds regular meetings at St Godwalds church hall in Aston Fields; doors open 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. There is always a book stall and refreshments. Further details from Dave on 01527 873800 or Gordon on 01527 873609.

Alvechurch Village Walk

Health & Fitness

Alvechurch Village Society’s next walk is on Boxing Day, meeting at the Lickey Hills Visitor Centre at 10.30am (note earlier time!). Led by a volunteer ranger, this is a figure of eight route for those who want a slightly shorter route. Contact Joanne Morton on 0121 445 0116. Then on Jan 2, join a New Year stroll around Alvechurch – meet at Tanyard Lane car park for a 2.30pm start. More info from leader Charlie Simmonds on 0121 445 3447. See www.alvechurch-village-society.org.uk for more info.

Bromsgrove Society Local History Group

Clubs & Societies

Bromsgrove Society Local History Group meets in the Methodist Centre, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove at 7.45pm. Admission £1.50 for Bromsgrove Society members, £2 for non-members. Enquiries to Connie on 01527 875225.

Bromsgrove Astronomical Society

Clubs & Societies

Bromsgrove Astronomical Society meets on the third Monday of the month at Bromsgrove Rugby Club at 8 pm. From time to time, extra meetings are arranged, and details can be found on the Society website www.broms-astro.org.uk or tel. 01527 908331. The Society is particularly keen to attract beginners as well as experienced members.

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