Would all groups please ensure their details are correct.
Blackwell and Burcot WI
Burcot Village Hall • 2pm every second Wednesday
An interesting programme of talks, visits, national campaigns, craft and sports events.
Details: Barbara Knight 0121 4453456 | website link
Blackwell Concert Band
New members always welcome – band available for hire.
Details: email – blackwellconcertband98@gmail
www.blackwellconcertband.co.uk
Blackwell Festival
Annual themed community event
Lead by Pete Hobbs
Details: www.blackwellvillage.org.uk
Blackwell Club
Linthurst Newtown, Blackwell
Recent CAMRA Club of the Year, this popular venue is available for hire for parties, meetings and other events.
Details: 445 2134 | Facebook page
Blackwell Scout Group (1st Bromsgrove)
1st Blackwell Scout group and the Lickey groups meet at the Hut, St Catherine’s Rd, Blackwell. Open to boys and girls of all interests and abilities.
• Beaver Scout Colony 6-8 years Thurs 6-7pm.
• Cub Scouts Pack 8-10 years Weds 6:45-8:15pm
• Scouts Troop 10-14 years Thurs 7:15-9pm details: website link
• 1st Lickey Scout Group runs three sections on Tuesdays
details email: info@1stLickey.org.uk
• Explorer Scouts is organised at the District level and 1st Blackwell Scouts feed into
Bonington Explorer Unit based at Sanders Park
Blackwell Table Tennis Club
Blackwell Methodist Hall, Greenhill • 7.30pm every Thursday
Home of the The Blackwell Bears. Three Tables & all equipment supplied Adults £1 and children 50p – just turn-up!
Details: Janet King janet@kingfamily.mail1.co.uk
Bromsgrove Town Events
Annual Elizabethan Street Fair, Bromsgrove Carnival and Street Theatre
Bromsgrove and District Twinning Association
Open to anyone who wishes to strengthen local links between bromsgrove and our twinned towns in europe. Regular visits to stay with our German, French and Italian friends and welcoming them into our homes. Fund raising events.
Details: roger.westbury3@btinternet.com
Burcot Gardening Club
Burcot Village Hall • 7.30pm first Wednesday
Speakers and visits – the 2015 programme available
Details: Brian & Jenny Adams 01527 522 109
Friday Bridge Club
Burcot Village Hall • 7pm every Friday
Friendly competition, beginners & visitors welcome
Details: Gill Croft 01527 401 019
Lickey and Blackwell Churches
• Holy Trinity Church, Old Birmingham Road, Lickey
• St Catherine’s Church, Blackwell every last Friday each month for coffee, cake and chat in The Wheel Information
Details: Alison Rushton 445 6170 | email: alisonjr59@hotmail.com
Lickey Church Wednesday Fellowship
Trinity Centre, Lickey • 2.15 – 3.45pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Speakers, craft activities and quizzes support the Missions to Seafares and Charities.
Details: Sandra Smith 445 1425
Lickey Community Group
Established in 2000 by local residents to improve the Lickey & Marlbrook area and community. Instrumental in stopping the illegal tipping on Marlbrook Tip and represented on the enquiry group. Speeding & parking are regular concerns
Details: Keith Woolford: keith@arch-media.co.uk
| www.lickeycommunitygroup.btck.co.uk
Lickey Hills Art Society
Longbridge Methodist Hall, Bristol Road, Rednal • 7.30pm every 1st Saturday
Visitors welcome.
Details: Graham Wilson 463 7097 | enquiries@lickeyhillsartsociety.co.uk
Lickey Hills Country Park
Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Lickey B45 8ER
Many activities throughout the year.
Details: 445 603 | www.birmingham.gov.uk/lickeyhills
Also includes –
Habitat Heroes, every Tuesday 10-2pm join the conservation volunteer team and learn new skills. Tools and training provided.
Details: 445 6036
Keeping Fit for Free
Tai Chi – Sundays 10-11am Monument Lane, Beacon Hill and Tuesdays 10.30-11.30am at Cofton Park – just turn-up.
Lickey Hills Geo-Champions
Details: Jill Harvey 453 5838
Lickey Hills Local History Society
Trinity Centre, Lickey • 7.30pm every 3rd Tuesday
Details: George Gascoyne 453 6320 | info@ihlhs.org.uk | www.lhlhs.org.uk
The Lickey Hills Society
Trinity Centre, Lickey • Meet 7.30pm
Influential conservation group celebrating 25 years. talks, litter picks and works with the rangers to care for the flora, fauna & habitat of the Lickey Hills Country Park.
Baden Carlson 624 9464 | info@ihs.org.uk | www.lickey.plus.com/lhs/
Lickey PHAB Club
Trinity Centre, Lickey • 7.30-9.30pm every Monday
To build confidence, socialise and have fun for the disabled and bay-bodied alike.
Details: Louise Edgell 07814 122 990 | Facebook page
Lickey WI
Trinity Centre, Old Birmingham Road • 7.30pm first Tuesday
Theatre/cinema visits, skittles & bowling matches 2015 celebrates 100 years of the Women’s Institute.
Details: Janet Ratcliffe 0121 4450163 | website link
Lickey Wine and Social Circle
Burcot Village Hall • 8pm last Thursday each month
Talks, games, quizzes, themed evenings and making wine!
Details: Sheila 445 5436
The Midland Sinfonia
Based at St Laurenes Church, Alevchurch
Programme of classical music (Reg.Charity) download copy here
Details: Marian Barwell 447 7040 | www.midlandsinfonia.co.uk
Blackwell Baby and Toddlers
Blackwell Methodist Hall, Greenhill • 10 – 11.20am Wednesdays
Details: Carrie 07985 539983
Rosehill Flower Arrangement Society
Trinity Centre, Lickey • 2pm 2nd Monday of the month
Demonstrations and refreshments, visitors welcome.
Details: Belinda Winroope 447 7477
St Catherines WI
The Wheel, Blackwell • 7.30pm 3rd Thursday of the month
A varied programme of talks, visits and craft activities throughout the year.
Details: Sue Barratt 01527 596092 | Facebook page
Yoga and Meditation Classes
Mondays – Yoga 7pm & Meditation 8.30pm at Blackwell First School
Wednesdays – Yoga 12.45 & Meditation 2.15pm & 7pm at The Ark, Alvechurch Wednesday – Yoga 9.30am at Rowney Green Village Hall
Details: Sally Wall 07903 663 085 | www.MyYogaMind.co.uk