EVENTS
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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 | |
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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 |