Sudden Closure of Sutton Coldfield Shop Leaves Locals and Business Leaders Puzzled Saturday, May 30, 2026 suttoncoldfield fabrik closure retail gracechurchcentre bid community business events local A women’s clothing retailer in Sutton Coldfield’s town centre has once again closed its doors unexpectedly, leaving locals and business leaders perplexed. Fabrik, which had been operating out of the former Topshop and Topman … Read More
Grade II Listed Knowle Hall to Transform into Wedding and Events Venue Saturday, May 23, 2026 knowle knowlehall events weddingvenue heritage conservation solihull historicbuilding restoration listedbuilding Owners of the Grade II listed Knowle Hall, a distinguished country house in the Solihull village of Knowle, have submitted plans to convert the property into a venue for weddings and events. Dating back to the 1820s, Knowle … Read More
First Look at NEC Lakeside: Free Outdoor Cinema, Play Area, and Summer Fun Monday, May 11, 2026 nec lakeside outdoor family activities cinema summer children free events The NEC campus has unveiled its exciting new summer attraction, NEC Lakeside, offering families a refreshing outdoor space to enjoy free entertainment and activities. Officially opened on Saturday, May 9, the venue welcomed … Read More
Olton Golf Club Receives Licence to Serve Alcohol to Public for Special Events Sunday, May 10, 2026 olton golf solihull licence alcohol events hospitality neighbours noise licensing sport Olton Golf Club in Solihull has successfully obtained a premises licence that allows it to sell alcohol to the general public during specific events. Previously, the club operated under a ‘Club Premises Certificate’ dating … Read More
'I'm Thinking of Quitting parkrun – Frustrated by the Rise of Competitive Attitudes' Saturday, May 2, 2026 parkrun community running competition inclusivity socialrunning pb racism events sportsmanship sport A woman has voiced her frustration over the increasing competitiveness at her local parkrun, to the point where she is considering quitting. According to her, a group of newcomers transformed the event atmosphere by pushing … Read More
Family Raves in Birmingham Raise Funds to Fight Food Poverty Tuesday, April 21, 2026 rave family birmingham charity foodpoverty community workshops events volunteering healthyeating Bangers N' Mashups is a unique series of family-friendly raves in Birmingham that combine nostalgic music with community support. Open to all ages, these events feature classic old school tunes, balloons, glitter tattoos, … Read More