Wednesday February 22 2012
Food and Drink
Cocktails and Casino
General Events
A Cocktails and Casino Evening organised by Dodford First School PTA takes place on Friday March 2 at The Nailers Arms (62 Doctors Hill, Bournheath, B61 9JE) from 7:30pm ‘til late.
Tickets £20 per person to include chips for the casino tables, a complimentary cocktail upon arrival, hot buffet and a charity auction. Dress code is smart (black tie optional).
For additional information and tickets contact Jane Hughes on 07929 837736.
Pancake Afternoon
General Events
A Pancake Afternoon takes place at Alvechurch Baptist Church hall on Tues Feb 21, from 2–4.30pm.
There will also be a cake stall and hopefully a Traidcraft stall. Come and enjoy a pancake or two and save the mess at home! Children welcome.
Beer festival in Rowney Green
Food & Drink
The Goat & Trousers at Rowney Green Village Hall hosts its “Virgin Beer Festival” on Saturday November 26, from 12.30pm onwards.
Beers & Cider - Hot Pork Rolls - Entertainment
Christmas coffee morning
General Events
A Christmas Coffee Morning, also in aid of the Bell Fund, will be held on Dec 10 from 10am to 1pm in the Alvechurch Village Hall, Bear Hill.
This is the regular Bells coffee morning for those who need some refreshments after Christmas shopping!
More info at http://www.alvechurchbells.org.uk
The Big Breakfast
General Events
The Alvechurch Big Breakfast takes place on Saturday May 14 at the Baptist Church from 8am–11.30am.
Regular Breakfast £5 (one sausage/one slice bacon etc); Super Breakfast £7 (2 sausages/2 slices bacon etc).
Tickets from Honor on 07793 917668 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). No ticket – no breakfast!
Money raised will go to various cancer charities in the hope that by contributing we can help to support people who are fighting this awful disease. Thank you for your support.
Join the Easter egg trail!
General Events
Cadbury’s and The National Trust have teamed up to offer fabulous Easter Egg Trails for kids and families at a variety of properties and parks.
Events in the Midlands area take place at Hanbury Hall, the Clent Hills, the Birmingham Back to Backs, Kinver Edge & Rock Houses, Coughton Court and Packwood House.
For full details, dates, times and costs, visit http://www.eastereggtrail.com and find your nearest event!
Breakfast with Cyrille
General Events
Midlands footie legend Cyrille Regis will be the speaker at the next Barnt Green and Lickey Churches Men’s Breakfast on Sat May 14.
Regis scored 87 goals in 238 appearances for West Bromwich Albion, was in Coventry’s FA Cup winning side in 1987, and had spells with Aston Villa and Wolves before retiring in 1996.
Cyrille became a Christian after the death of his former WBA team mate Laurie Cunningham in 1989, and will speak about his life, his career and his faith at the breakfast, which takes place at Kings Norton Golf Club.
Tickets £9 each to include full cooked breakfast – available from Terry Peate (0121 445 3482) or Ivor Anderson (0121 453 2663).
Well over 100 local men are expected, so book your place soon!
Birmingham Wine School
Food & Drink
Birmingham Wine School offers anything from an introductory session to a ten-week course – perfect for those who enjoy a tipple and would love to learn more. For more info or to book, visit www.birminghamwineschool.com or call Rob on 01295 679 313.
Kings Norton Farmer’s Market meets on the Green at Kings Norton on the second Saturday each month from 9am to 2pm, with a wide range of local produce. All profits support the local community. More info at www.kingsnortonfarmersmarket.org.uk or Terry Bowen (0121 459 9383) or John Bodycote (0121 458 2420).
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.
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