- Local Walk: Meriden and Corley Moor (Warws)See main event text, See main event text
Local Walk: Meriden and Corley Moor (Warws)
To enrich your Saturday, this is another nice new route in the North Warwickshire area, called Middle England due to furthest distance from the coast.
Logistics:
Meet: 10:00 for prompt 10:15 start.
Distance: Around 9 miles
Start Point: Outside Meriden Church, Church Lane, Meriden, CV7 7HX
Parking: Either on village side roads, such as Old Road near the Queens Head pub (cv7 7jp), or outside Meriden Church itself if space permits.
Terrain: Easy going local tracks and farmland, skirting Birchley Hays Wood and Elkin Wood, and a stretch of the Heart of England Way
Refreshments: Bring fluids & picnic lunch, and also a pub stop at mid distance and optionally to finish.
Map: Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 425234,281619
Satellite: Church Ln - Google Maps or Old Rd - Google Maps
Bring: Waterproofs & Refreshments & Good walking footwear, and clothing to match the weather.
Guests: Under 16s and dogs (well behaved, under control) may attend as guests.
Emergency Contact: 078.13.73.76.23 though not available while driving or once walking. Today's walk/route leader is Paul WSafety:
As with any outdoor activity, there is some inherent risk. Whilst we aim to avoid unnecessary risks, participants should take all reasonable precautions themselves. A suitable pace for the walk will be determined by the walk leader, which others must observe by keeping in visible distance, not forging ahead or lagging behind. Those attending are totally responsible for their own safety. You must be comfortable walking the specified distance in order to attend please.RSVP Commitment:
Places are not unlimited, so withdrawing in the last 24 hours is not allowed. Attendances shouldn't be compromised by ghosting (no-shows, late withdrawals, and uncommitted waitlisting) so reliable attendees will take priority at future events. - Christmas Barge trip around Birmingham starting at Gas Street basin.Needs location£1.00
Festive barge trip from Gas street basin.
There will be a bar, live music and dancing. Festive dress is compulsory.
Saturday the 30th of November from 2pm till 4pm.
Cost is £13 per head please email me if you want to come and I will send you details of how to pay. To be booked on you must have paid the £13. You cannot pay on the day.
It is first come first served. When it is full it is full.
To keep costs down we will have a sharing table so bring a food contribution for everyone to share. (basically, whatever you would like to eat with a bit extra to share cold buffet style food only)
Cheers Mark
my email is [email protected] - GO: Middle Eastern Style Coffee & BrunchSee main event text, See main event text
Middle Eastern Style Coffee & Brunch (Syrian, Moroccan)
17 Warstone Lane, Jewelry Quarter, B18 6HP (*)
Sociable late morning get together, where we can all relax and mingle over coffee or a light bite to eat, or both. This cosy and welcoming traditionally styled venue is perfect for new members and regulars alike!
We normally run this event monthly, so don't forget to RSVP to earlier and later event iterations too!
Location
Venue: Damascena
Address: 17 Warstone Lane, Jewelry Quarter, B18 6HP (*)
Website/Menu: Food Menu (damascena.co.uk)
Seating: We usually reserve a large area to the back (or side).
Food: Full meals, or a wide selection of light bites for around £5
Finding: Damascena (Temple Row) overlooks Birmingham's central cathedral square, next door to The Old Joint Stock, whilst Damascena (J-Quarter) is opposite the junction with Augusta Street.(*) General:
For variety, we interchange this monthly event between Damascena's two Birmingham branches:
(a): 5-7 Temple Row West, Birmingham, B2 5NY (*)
(b): 17 Warstone Lane, Jewelry Quarter, B18 6HP (*)
We confirm above which address applies each month.Further Information
Greeting: We will appoint an event host assuming attendance numbers justify, and will display the group logo if there are new faces. With a small attendance, guests will meet and greet each other.
Afterwards: There is the option to visit an adjacent pub/bar for something stronger if people wish
Attendance: As with all events, please RSVP courteously, which means that no-shows and withdrawals in the last 3 DAYS are not allowed. This is more than the usual 24 hours, since table bookings are tight here. Thank you for your understanding.
- GO: Roving Pub Quiz Jewellery QuarterSee main event text, See main event text
Roving Pub Quiz South Birmingham
We have a regular team quiz at THE ACTRESS AND BISHOP in St Paul's Birmingham over a relaxing drink or two. This venue also does Fine Ales, Food, and. So team up with other members, £3 entry, cash prizes.
This quiz is device based, so no pen and paper, and no cheating! We tend to visit on the 1st Monday of each month for a casual gathering, and possibly on intervening weeks if there is demand. Great Fun!
Logistics:
Location: ACTRESS AND BISHOP PUB
Address: 36 Ludgate Hill, St Paul's, Birmingham B3 1EH
Duration: Get there for 7pm, quiz runs from 8pm
Arrival: Don't be late, pre-arrange to find other members, so that you sit together.
Tickets: £3 team entry on the night, prizes are in cash
Organization: Collective, amongst those who attend; If more than 6 people, we will split into two teams (though up to 10 is allowed).
Hosting: If anyone wishes to be a contact point or team leader, please let us know, otherwise this can be decided on the night.Links
Please refer to the venue for other questions.
THE ACTRESS BIG QUIZ - The Actress and Bishop
For more information about the quiz:
Actress And Bishop | Pub Quizzers | Find a pub quiz near you, now.
Other local quizzes (if ever this event were not held)
Birmingham Pub Quizzes | Pub Quizzers | Find a pub quiz near you, now.Attendance:
This is an exclusive GO:Heart Of England event, attended by the public, but not arranged in conjunction with other groups. We have an advisory maximum attendance, but this can be increased if you wish to join us.As with all events, please RSVP courteously, which means that no-shows and withdrawals in the last 24 hours are not allowed. Thank you for your understanding.
- GO: Birdwatching for Beginners (Walk, Sandwell Valley)See main event text, See main event text
GO: Birdwatching for Beginners (Sandwell Valley)
Some suggest we should hold more midweek daytime events for those who are free then (rather than say in the evenings or weekends).
This is a short social walk around the nature reserve with plenty of stops to admire the birds and other creatures around the lake and surrounding habitat, assisted and enlightened by your RSPB volunteer tour guide. So let's combine a hobby with exercise and fresh air!
RSPB in The Midlands events
You must select this link to pre-book/pre-pay, and not leave booking until the last moment since places are limited.Logistics:
Venue: Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve Visitors Centre
Address/Parking: Tanhouse Road Entrance, Great Barr, B43 5AG
Meet: 10:00 inside the cafe, and we can finish up there too for a light lunch. Food, hot and cold drinks, ice-creams are available
Birdwatching Walk: Runs from 10:30 to 12:30
Cost: Just £5.75 (cash or card) including hire of binoculars if required, or £4.75 for RSPB members.
Prebooking: Although this was unnecessary last year, and you could just turn up at 10am to pay on the day, this is no longer the case, due to previous attendance volatility. This event must now be pre-booked online, and due to popularity, you should book well in advance.
RSPB in The Midlands events
Clothing: Suitable Outdoor Clothing/footwear, according to the weather
Hosting: The event is run by the venue, though those going should aim to find and greet each other.
Attendance: Withdrawing in the final 24 hours is extremely impolite to others, we expect members to avoid last minute decisions. - GO: Sutton Coldfield Christmas Markets 2024See main event text, See main event text
GO: Sutton Coldfield Christmas Markets 2024
The very first Christmas Markets in Sutton Coldfield, for those who've seen the Birmingham version before, or would like to try both! (we're visiting the Birmingham Xmas Markets on Nov-4th incidentally).
Meet at The Station Pub at around 6:30 (6pm to 6.45 please) and at 7pm we'll promptly head off to look around for an hour or two. We will reconvene at The Gate Pub at 8:30 or whenever we've seen enough.
We'll aim to pick up some street food snacks and warming drinks along the way, though it isn't clear yet exactly what stalls will be available. For more information see this announcement link:
Seasonal joy as Sutton Coldfield to get first Christmas market - Birmingham Live (birminghammail.co.uk)When & Where:
We will meet 18:00 to 18:45 at The Station Pub, so that we are not standing outdoors waiting, and can find each other easily! This is a very pleasant venue, being directly outside the Train Station (southbound platform) and having a huge heated rear patio garden.Address; 44 Station Street, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6AT
Festival Info:
Seasonal joy as Sutton Coldfield to get first Christmas market - Birmingham Live (birminghammail.co.uk)
Cost: None, just what you buy!Sticking Together:
To minimize organizational misery of constant text messages and losing people, please be at The Meeting Venue at the start, and keep up with the group, and join us there at the end (however briefly) to say your farewell. In order to stick with the group. See you there!
