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Crossroads Cafe 9-3

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 09:00Details: Location: Chester Road Baptist ChurchPostcode: B73 5HU

Thu 23 Jul10:00Crossroads Cafe(0.8mi)

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Arts & Culture

The Social Care Project Community Gardening and Craft Group, Thursday 10am

The SCP Community Gardening and Craft Group meets Thursday 10 -1pm (except 1st in month). An opportunity to get out and do some gentle exercise in the fresh air with friends or have a go at doing crafts inside. The SCP Work Shed is open on both Tuesday 10am till 1pm and Thursday 10am till 1pm

Thu 23 Jul10:00St Martin's(1.3mi)

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Community

2026-07-23 09:30 - Pantry

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Main siteLocation: Christ Church BirminghamPostcode: South Aston URC

Thu 23 Jul10:30Christ Church Birmingham(3.8mi)

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Community

Pantry

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Main siteLocation: Christ Church BirminghamPostcode: South Aston URC

Thu 23 Jul10:30Christ Church Birmingham(3.8mi)

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Community

Job Club

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: Chester Road Baptist ChurchPostcode: B73 5HU

Thu 23 Jul11:00Crossroads Cafe(0.8mi)

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Likely freeChildren & Family

Family Summer Holiday Club - Pirate Day Theme

A pirate-themed session as part of the summer holiday club

Thu 23 Jul11:00Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church(1.3mi)

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Children & Family

Pirate day theme

A pirate-themed activity session for families.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church(1.3mi)

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Kids Jewellery Workshop

Have a go at making your own piece of jewellery with the help of our friendly learning team in this special children’s jewellery workshop activity.Design and create either a bracelet or pendant, learn and use real jewellers’ techniques like texturing metal, hammering, stamping and enamelling to make something unique and personal to take home with you.Pre-booking is essential as places are limited.Recommended for ages 8 and up. For safety reasons we cannot accommodate under-5s.Children must be accompanied by one adult. Due to limitations on space, strictly only one adult per booking.Workshop lasts 2 hours.Please be advised the workshop can be noisy. Ear defenders can be provided or bring your own.Child tickets only. Adults not accompanied by a child are not permitted on this workshop. Visitor Reviews:"It was great, 100 stars.""I've done jewellery making at the MAC with Vanessa and really appreciated the opportunity to share jewellery making with my son today.""I liked the fact that we had something to take away and keep."

Thu 23 Jul11:00Aston Hall(3.4mi)

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Community

DinoSTORY time

Join us for a fun reading of Am I Yours? by Alex Latimer (published by Oxford University Press), a heartwarming story about a little dinosaur egg trying to find where they belong. Get involved as we bring this story to life in our amazing theatre space. Expect lots of interactive moments for little explorers as we go on a journey through the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Stamp your feet, laugh along, and get ready to give your best dinosaur ROAR! This session is perfect for young dino fans and their grown-ups!Event InformationRecommended for children aged 8 years old and below. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Join us in The Theatre on Level 3 of Thinktank.Two sessions (10:45am and 11:45am) on Thursday 28 May and then every Thursday during and the summer holidays (Monday 20th July to Monday 31st August).Sessions last approximately 20 minutes.Included in the admission price.

Thu 23 Jul11:45Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum(4.9mi)

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Arts & CultureCommunity

Book club

A group discussion session focusing on the book 'Twelve Ordinary Men' by John Macarthur.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church(1.3mi)

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Community

Hidden Spaces Roof and Basement Tours

Step beyond the gallery walls and into the hidden heart of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Our 'Hidden Spaces Tours' offer a rare opportunity to explore areas of the building that are usually closed to the public — including storerooms, tucked-away corridors, and architectural gems often overlooked.Join our expert guides as you:Wander through off-limits spacesSoak in the incredible Victorian architecture from a new perspectiveHear about recent and upcoming renovation projectsEncounter a few collection superstars along the wayEnjoy quirky tales from Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery's colourful past, from mysterious goings-on to hidden passagewaysThe building itself is one of our most fascinating artefacts, come and experience it in a whole new light.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Aston Hall(3.4mi)

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Children & FamilyCommunity

Dino Dig

Step into the Science Garden and travel back millions of years at our exciting Dino Dig experience!Become a fossil hunter as you create your very own dinosaur fossil rubbings. Using dinosaur footprints and fossils, you’ll discover how scientists interpret the clues left behind by dinosaurs long ago.Get hands-on with our fossil handling collection and have a go at digging for fossils in our sand pit.Messy. Creative. Educational.Roars of fun for the whole family.Perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike — come and dig into the past with us!Event InformationTwo drop-in sessions at 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm.Activity runs Monday to Friday and select weekend days during the Summer holidays (Mon 20st July to Fri 28th Aug).Location: Thinktank Science Garden (subject to weather).Included in the admission price.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum(4.9mi)

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Social Care Project activities, Thursdays at 1pm

Community

Around £10

Social Care Project activities, Thursdays at 1pm

Our monthly programme continues on Thursday afternoon with: SCP Day Trip - £10. contact Debbie to book (No afternoon activity) SCP Tea Dance on 2nd Thursday 1-4pm £3.00 SCP Film Afternoon on 3rd Thursday 1-4pm £3.00 SCP Fun Afternoon on 4th Thursday 1-4pm £3.00 All sorts of games from carpet bowls to Connect 4.

Thu 23 Jul13:00St Martin's(1.3mi)

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Community

Discovery Tour of Blakesley Hall

Join us for Discovery Tours at Blakesley Hall!A guided tour of this fascinating Tudor building. With a changing schedule, each tour offers new stories and a fresh perspective on the Hall’s rich history. Don’t miss the chance to uncover something new! Guided tour starts at 12.00pm and lasts 45 minutes. Tour included in your admission ticket.Pre-booking is recommended to guarantee your place on the tour. When you book your admission tickets, you'll have the option to book a tour ticket on the next webpage.

Thu 23 Jul13:00Aston Hall(3.4mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Fabulous Fossils Workshop

Led by our friendly Learning team, in this workshop you'll find out how fossils are formed, and get the chance to make a fizzy exploding dinosaur fossil of your own to take home! Event Information:This is a ticketed event.Workshops run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during May Half Term and Summer holidays at 1pm and 2:45pm.Workshops will be held in The Studio, Level 2.Workshops run for 45 minutesPre-booking is strongly advised: tickets are available online as an add-on activity when you purchase your admission tickets.

Thu 23 Jul14:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum(4.9mi)

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Community

Board Games Evening

Join this fun and friendly group to play board games. Bring along your favourite game or choose from the large collection. A mix of games from easy to strategic, 10 minutes to over an hour. Refreshments available. [Contact us for more information](https://www.scbc.org.uk/contact/)

Thu 23 Jul20:00Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church(1.3mi)

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Community

2026-07-23 19:00 - Food & Bible

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 19:00Details: Main siteLocation: Christ Church BirminghamPostcode: Dan & Falon's

Thu 23 Jul20:00Christ Church Birmingham(3.8mi)

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Venues with events near Boldmere

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church1.3 miles away Crossroads Cafe0.8 miles away St Martin's1.3 miles away

More about Boldmere

West Midlands, England

Boldmere is in West Midlands, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Boldmere St Michaels Football Club and Holy Trinity C of E Church, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Boldmere events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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