From the archives - Drumming up support for Harborne's Martineau Centre in 2010

 

The Unknown Boy - an article from the Harborne and Edgbaston Gazette 2010

 

Would you like to begin a balance training programme?

 

Would you like to begin a balance training programme?

Volunteers aged over 65 who have had two or more falls in the last year.

More information from:

Prema Mathur on 07436231211

Or email p.s.mathur@bham.ac.uk

Stratford Literary Festival 8th - 11th May 2025

We're delighted to release the complete line-up for this May's festival - a brilliant mix of well-known names,leading experts, bestselling novelists, workshops, fun for families and some of the most exciting emerging writers today.

On general sale 21st February!

 See the Full Programme here!

 

Cray Cray Cabaret at The Glee Birmingham

 

CRAY CRAY CABARET

Join us for an afternoon of top headliners, a world-class house band, the hottest comedy talent, and brilliant musical guests. Hosted by Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Phil Nichol & featuring Ian Smith, Ada Campe, Gwen & Frankie Monroe!

Get 50% off by using the code B50CRAYCRAY at checkout.

SAT 15 FEB 2025

MORE INFO & TICKETS

Fifty+ Festival Launch - Tuesday 8th October 2024

The Fifty+ Festival - discover a healthier, happier you

The Fifty+ Festival will be a fortnight of health and wellbeing activities taking place across Sutton Coldfield during 7th – 20th October 2024. 

The Festival is being organised in partnership between Age Concern Birmingham, Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council and Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme. 

Aimed at all local citizens over the age of 50, the Fifty+ Festival is designed to raise awareness amongst local residents about health issues they may encounter in later life, reduce the risk of things like falls in older age, manage or even avoid long-term health conditions and provide support so that people can feel healthier and happier, for longer.                                                                                                        

Event Launch Tuesday 8 October 2024

Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall on Tuesday 8th October from 10.20am – 2.30pm.

Join us for exciting activity sessions led by top health professionals and connect with wellbeing experts at Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall. With over 50 exhibitors, there’s plenty to explore and discover to boost your health and fitness!

The event is free to attend and open to all, particularly older adults and those supporting them.

E: nns@ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk 

Brum Rocks project comes to Sutton Coldfield

 

Do you play a rock band instrument or sing? Would you like the opportunity for a free workshop where you can learn tunes and make music together? If so, come to the Brum Rocks workshops at the Trinity Centre Sutton Coldfield on Thursday 13th & 27th of June, 7:00-8:30pm. These sessions will be run by a professional rock music leader who will lead you through a range of classic rock songs from the past 50 years. 

Expect Electric Light Orchestra, the Beatles, and Status Quo, as well as much more! Please be assured that there is no minimum playing or singing ability at these workshops and that we accept and encourage beginners to take part - there will be plenty of guidance and help!

For more information and to sign-up, head to: 

https://misfitsmusic.org.uk/brum-rocks-workshops#workshop.

o you play a rock band instrument or sing? Would you like the opportunity for a free