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Busy Bee Garden Trail , at Blakesley Hall

Nature & Outdoors

Around £3.50

Busy Bee Garden Trail , at Blakesley Hall

Join us at Blakesley Hall for our exciting Busy Bee Garden Trail! Follow the trail around our bee-autiful grounds and learn all about bees and their busy l

Wed 22 JulBlakesley Hall(2.8mi)

via Blakesley HallLocal gem

Community

The Garrett Art Club

The Garrett Art Club provides a relaxed atmosphere for people to work at their own pace for 2 hours a week. membership is £35 per term. Please bring your own artist materials. Refreshments are provided. All abilities are welcome. Beginners are supported with advice and instruction but generally members are self-motivated and choose their own images to paint or art projects to work on. The group meets the needs of those who like to work in company with others and to share skills and ideas.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Thomas Church and Community Project(2mi)

via St Thomas Church and Community ProjectLocal gem

Community

FOODBANK

Staffed by volunteers our foodbank offers emergency support for people in need. Our clients are able to visit once every two weeks. We ask for proof of address and proof of benefits that the client receives. We are supported with donations of money and food from members of the community, the church and other local churches, local schools, local allotments, members of various groups that use our premises for a variety of activities. We also additionally receive grant funding. If you would like to donate, even a small amount please use the file attachment which will open a QR code. Donations of non-perishable food are welcome and can be left in the Church Hall foyer. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering your precious time. Thank you.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Thomas Church and Community Project(2mi)

via St Thomas Church and Community ProjectLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Drop-in Session

A drop-in session to answer questions and provide support for re-registration

Wed 22 Jul11:00The Sanctuary(3mi)

via The SanctuaryCurated

Community

Re-Registration Drop-In Session

Drop-in session to answer questions and provide support for re-registration

Wed 22 Jul11:00The Sanctuary(3mi)

via The SanctuaryCurated

Community

Teddy Bear Zip Wire , at Blakesley Hall

Have your teddy bear zip wire from the top of Blakesley Hall into the gardens.

Wed 22 Jul11:30Blakesley Hall(2.8mi)

via Blakesley HallLocal gem

Community

2026-07-22 12:00 - Mid-Week Meeting

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 12:00Details: An informal gathering in the church building. Each week is different! A time to share with each other, look at the Bible together and pray with and for one another. A time to be aware of God in our day-to-day.Location: Church BuildingPostcode: B34 7EH

Wed 22 Jul13:00Baptist Church Timberley Lane(1.5mi)

via Baptist Church Timberley Lane

Community

Mid-Week Meeting

Wed 22 Jul13:00Baptist Church Timberley Lane(1.5mi)

via Baptist Church Timberley Lane

Community

Teddy Bears

Something's afoot at St Giles and it goes by the name of Teddy Bears. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 22 Jul13:30St Giles(2.2mi)

via St GilesLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Around £4

50 Plus Group / Thursday Club

Thursday mornings begin at 9.30am for an hour with floor yoga delivered by an experienced and professionally qualified yoga teacher. Yoga with Chris currently costs £4 per session and there is no need to book. Yoga with Chris follows this with Chair yoga at 11am for half an hour aimed at local people with reduced mobility who would benefit from gentle stretching. The cost for this is £2 and is followed by tea and biscuits for those who want to stay and chat. For further info Chris can be contacted on . Afternoon activities begin at 1pm for two hours with Tea and Chat. We welcome everyone over the age of 50 (or thereabouts) to an afternoon of good conversation, tea and biscuits of course! Soup and bread in the winter months. This work is delivered in partnership with Thrive Together Birmingham and their Body Mind Spirit Partnership to offer opportunities for people to come together and make friends, to feel less lonely and isolated and to learn new skills if they want to. Or just join in the chat. We don't charge a fee but a donation of £2 is appreciated. We also host social workers once a month for drop in advice and support. A short act of informal Christian worship happens at 1pm on the 4th Thursday of the month.

Thu 23 Jul09:30St Thomas Church and Community Project(2mi)

via St Thomas Church and Community ProjectLocal gem

Community

Synod Officers on the Road day

Our next Synod Officers’ on the Road Day is on 23 July, 10:30-3:30pm at Longton URC.

Thu 23 Jul11:30West Midlands Synod URC(2.6mi)

via West Midlands Synod URC

Community

Summer Party

Join us at Rivermere Care Home for a glamorous 1920s-themed Summer Party. Step back into the Roaring Twenties and enjoy an afternoon of music, entertainment, delicious refreshments, and community spirit in a wonderfully vintage setting. Dress to impress in your finest 1920s-inspired attire and join us for an elegant summer celebration filled with fun, laughter, and timeless charm.

Fri 24 JulSt Giles(2.2mi)

via St GilesLocal gem

Tudor Day at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall

Community

Around Varies

Tudor Day at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall

Ever wondered what life was like for the Tudors? Well come and find out at this family friendly event suitable for all ages at Blakesley Hall!Meet our Tudo

Fri 24 JulBlakesley Hall(2.8mi)

via Blakesley HallLocal gem

Community

The Selecter

The full scoop on The Selecter lives over on Roadmender Northampton's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Fri 24 JulRoadmender Northampton(3.8mi)

via Roadmender NorthamptonLocal gem

Community

Tea and Toast

Join us for free tea and toast, informal conversation and friendship open between 9 and 11 in the School Room of the church hall complex

Fri 24 Jul09:00St Giles(2.2mi)

via St GilesLocal gem

Community

Parish Office

For enquiries about any of our activities or services here at St Giles, including Baptisms, weddings, or hall bookings

Fri 24 Jul09:00St Giles(2.2mi)

via St GilesLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Around £2

Friday Craft and Knitting Group

A very informal gathering of over 50s who want to knit or crochet with other fellow knitters and to natter at the same time and enjoy bottomless tea and coffee and a slice of hot buttered toast. Bring your own craft to do or join in with one of the group projects. This is for complete beginners as well as though with more skill and knowledge. Why not come along and have some fun. £2 donations are welcome.

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Thomas Church and Community Project(2mi)

via St Thomas Church and Community ProjectLocal gem

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Venues with events near Fordbridge

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

St Thomas Church and Community Project2.0 miles away St Giles2.2 miles away Blakesley Hall2.8 miles away

More about Fordbridge

West Midlands, England

Fordbridge is in West Midlands, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Fordbridge 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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