Olton & District

EVENTS

PLEASE SEE BELOW - BUSINESS SECRETARY INFORMATION UPDATE
It is shown here as an EVENT and is displayed to let you know what has happened and will be updated as things progress. N.B. the date shown is to keep it displayed

C O R O N A V I R U S

We have procedures in place to ensure we keep all of our members safe and follow the latest Government guidance.

Some indoor groups such as line dancing can meet where this is permitted as an indoor exercise group and to ensure all the guidance is followed.
Risk assessments are carried out for all meetings whether outdoor or indoor setting out the activity risks and required outcomes. A copy of these assessments is sent before the meeting to every member who has registered to attend. We have procedures in place to ensure we keep all of our members safe and follow the latest Government guidance.

Core Meetings are held on 2nd Tuesday of the month These are at 1.45pm and are currently limited to 100 members and require pre-registration with the Membership Secretary.

Car Parking at Olton Friary When entering the car park please only enter the one with the raised barrier, there are plenty of parking spaces to the rear so please continue to the end. If you have things to carry please take them into the hall and then re-park your car. The parking at the front is reserved for parents of children in nearby schools. Thank you for your co-operation

1:45 -3:30 Doors open at 1.30 Volunteers are always welcome to set out chairs prior to the opening time.

tea ~~ coffee ~~ biscuits

We have a varied programme of visiting guest speakers. The meetings are aimed at bringing all members together, updating on events and activities. Visitors are more than welcome to attend twice before making the decision to join or not to join.

Looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting.

Will all Group Facilitators please forward items for the Events Diary to the Events Diary Co-ordinator

PLEASE NOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED WE CAN ONLY RUN TRIPS AND OUTINGS WITH A MINIMUM OF 30 MEMBERS.


Dates for your Diary
Meetings
Tue May 14th Core Meeting - 1.45pm Doors open 1.30pm Speaker Jill Kashi Servants of Baddesley Clinton. Focus group - Quiz
Tue Jun 11th Core Meeting - 1.45pm Doors open 1.30pm Speaker Nick Martin British Mammals. Focus Group Poetry
Tue Jul 9th AGM and Core Meeting - 1.45pm Doors open 1.30pm
Tue Aug 13th No Meeting
Tue Sep 10th Core Meeting - 1.45pm Doors open 1.30pm Speaker Jane Colbourne Canal River Trust. Focus Group Tai Chi
Tue Oct 8th Core Meeting - 1.45pm Doors open 1.30pm David & Pat Humphries St Chads, Snow Hill and Sterra. Focus Group Poetry
Tue Nov 12th Core Meeting - 1.45pm Doors open 1.30pm t.b.a Focus Group Swimming
Tue Dec 10th Core Meeting - 1.45pm Doors open 1.30pm
Book Group
Thu May 2nd Member’s Home - 2pm
Mon May 6th Member’s Home - 2pm
Coffee Club
Sun May 5th Notcutts Garden Centre - 10.30am
Computer Courses
Mon Apr 22nd Computer Course 1/10 via Zoom 2pm
Tue Apr 23rd Computer Course 1/10 via Zoom 10am
Mon Apr 29th Computer Course 2/10 via Zoom 2pm
Tue Apr 30th Computer Course 2/10 via Zoom 10am
Mon May 6th Computer Course 3/10 via Zoom 2pm
Tue May 7th Computer Course 3/10 via Zoom 10am
Mon May 13th Computer Course 4/10 via Zoom 2pm
Tue May 14th Computer Course 4/10 via Zoom 10am
Cookery Group
Thu May 2nd Olton Library, Upstairs Room - 2pm
Craft and Chat
Thu Apr 25th Olton Library upstairs room - 10.30am
Creative Writing
Wed Apr 24th Core Theatre Café - 2pm
Cycling
Wed May 15th Draycote Water Colin/Pauline T.B.C
Family History
Fri Apr 19th IT Room at Solihull Library - 2pm
Fri May 17th IT Room at Solihull Library - 2pm
French
Wed Apr 24th Member’s house - TBC
Wed May 8th Member’s house - TBC
French Language and Culture
Fri Apr 26th Member’s house - TBC
Fri May 10th Member’s house - TBC
Gardening
Fri May 3rd Birmingham Botanical Garden - 12.30pm
Line Dancing
Tue Apr 23rd St Margaret's Hall, Olton - 10.15am and 11.15am
Tue Apr 30th St Margaret's Hall, Olton - 10.15am and 11.15am
Tue May 7th St Margaret's Hall, Olton - 10.15am and 11.15am
Tue May 14th St Margaret's Hall, Olton - 10.15am and 11.15am
Photography
Thu Apr 25th Balsall Common U3A Village Hall, 112 Station Road CV7 7FF - 1.45pm
Poetry
Mon May 13th Hobs Moat Library - 10am
Quiz Group
Thu May 9th Olton Friary 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Sailing
Fri Apr 26th Olton Mere Sailing Club - 2pm t.b.c.
Singing for Pleasure
Tue May 7th Church Hall, Solihull Methodist Church 2pm
Spanish
Fri Apr 19th Beginners - 11am
Tue Apr 23rd Intermediate/Advanced - 11am
Fri May 3rd Beginners - 11am
Tue May 14th Intermediate/Advanced 11am
Fri May 17th Beginners - 11am
Strolling
Wed Apr 24th Henley in Arden. Further details from Tony Dry - 10.45 for 11am start
Wed May 15th T.b.a.
Swimming
Wed May 1st Fox Hollies Leisure Centre - 10am
Tai Chi
Wed May 1st 2pm at The Olton Project
Wed May 8th 2pm at The Olton Project
Wed May 15th 2pm at The Olton Project
Ukulele
Thu Apr 25th Solihull Methodist Church 10am
Thu Apr 25th Ukulele Group for Beginners - Solihull Methodist Church 10am
Thu May 2nd Solihull Methodist Church 10am
Thu May 2nd Ukulele Group for Beginners - Solihull Methodist Church 10am
Thu May 9th Solihull Methodist Church 10am
Thu May 9th Ukulele Group for Beginners - Solihull Methodist Church 10am
Thu May 16th Solihull Methodist Church 10am
Thu May 16th Ukulele Group for Beginners - Solihull Methodist Church 10am
Walking
Mon May 20th Lickeys 4.4 miles
Mon Jun 17th Meer End 4.6 miles
Mon Jul 15th Studley 5 miles
Mon Aug 19th Upton House 2.3, 5.5 or 7 miles
Mon Sep 16th Tiddington/Alveston 5 miles
Mon Oct 21st Shrewley 5 Miles
Mon Nov 11th Planning meeting at St Margaret's
Mon Nov 18th Dickens Heath 4.5 miles
Mon Dec 16th TBC