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Sports & Fitness

Social Table Tennis

Spotted Social Table Tennis on Stirchley Baths's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Thu 23 Jul20:30Stirchley Baths(3.7mi)

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Community

Emerging Artists Showcase 6 + Pretty Bleed + Amara Starrr + Seafront

Emerging Artists Showcase 6 + Pretty Bleed + Amara Starrr + Seafront The Sunflower Lounge, BirminghamThursday 23 July 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Thu 23 Jul20:30Sunflower Lounge(3.9mi)

via Sunflower Lounge

Community

Around £1

General knowledge quiz

Join us for our General Knowledge Quiz Night. Whether you're a history buff, a pop culture pro, or just love a good random fact, there’s a seat for you. £1 per person, starts at 8pm. Good fun and great regular teams!

Thu 23 Jul21:00Green Man(1.9mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Coal & Concrete (Sandwell)

Skateboard & Rollerskate and express yourself! Join Black Country skate coaches and street artists to build skills, boost confidence and turn creativity into action through skate culture and street art.

Fri 24 JulPowered By Can Ltd(3.7mi)

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Markets & Fairs

Stratford Upon Avon Rother Street Market

This Charter market dates back to 1553 when it was granted Charter status by King Edward IV The Stratford Upon Avon market on Rother Street takes place every Friday throughout the year and brings together traditional fresh food retailers like fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Bakery, Pies, Fresh fish, Coffee, Sauces, and obviously the legendary Queso Fine Cheese. There is also a plethora of other traders including caterers, artisan jewellery, clothing, artists, household goods. curios depending on the season

Fri 24 JulQueso Fine Artisan Cheese(4.4mi)

via Queso Fine Artisan CheeseLocal gem

Thursday Trivia – Pirates of the Caribbean

Community

Around $5.00

Thursday Trivia – Pirates of the Caribbean

Do you know the square root of an isosceles triangle? Or how many pigs fit in a blanket? Or how many cow farts it takes to fuel a combustion engine? Well, we don’t either, but if you know some actual general knowledge trivial things and/or some cool and nerdy themed trivial things, then The Forge…

Fri 24 JulForge Tavern(4.6mi)

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Children & Family

Holiday Club

Join our Holiday Super Club for a week of games, songs, craft activities, Bible Stories and plenty of fun! For kids ages 4-11. Sign up each child below. If you are signing up multiple children please note you can press 'add additional ticket' at the bottom of the sign up form. You only need to sign up once for the whole week!

Fri 24 Jul10:00Grace Church Stirchley(4.1mi)

via Grace Church Stirchley

Arts & CultureHistory & Heritage

Around £3.50

Art Club: Summer Fun at the Museum

Join us for some creative crafts during the school holidays. Led by our museum learning team, each workshop will follow a different activity every week throughout the school holidays.Week 1 - Clay SculptingWeek 2 - Felt Flower BouquetsWeek 3 - Fabric WeavingWeek 4 - Tile DecoratingWeek 5 - Pattern PrintingWeek 6 - Clay Coil PotsEvent Information:Workshops will take place each week on Mondays, Wednesdays and FridaysSessions run at 10:30am, 12pm and 1:30pm and last for approximately 1 hourTickets cost £3.50 per child (Member tickets cost £3)Accompanying adult tickets are freeUnder 3s can attend for free, however activity is aimed at older childrenAll children must be accompanied by an adultMuseum entry is freeSpace is accessible via a liftThis event will take place in The Studio, which can be found next to the Pre-Raphaelite Galleries. To reach The Studio from the Main Entrance, walk up the stairs into the Round Room, continuing straight ahead through the Bridge Gallery, which currently holds our Ozzy Osbourne Exhibition. Then, turn right then quickly left past the Toilets, into the Wild City Gallery. Once you walk through the double doors and pass into the Pre-Raphaelite Galleries, The Studio is on the left. See our floor plan for details.Pre-booking is advised.

Fri 24 Jul10:30Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery(3.7mi)

via Birmingham Museum and Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Adults

Every Friday at 9.30am-11am we provide a free computer sessions for Adults to learn a new skill on how to use a computer, so come along if you are passionate about learning.

Fri 24 Jul10:30Wood Lane Community Centre(3.9mi)

via Wood Lane Community CentreLocal gem

Community

2026-07-24 09:30 - English Language Lessons

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Main siteLocation: Christ Church BirminghamPostcode: South Aston URC

Fri 24 Jul10:30Christ Church Birmingham(4.9mi)

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Community

English Language Lessons

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Main siteLocation: Christ Church BirminghamPostcode: South Aston URC

Fri 24 Jul10:30Christ Church Birmingham(4.9mi)

via Christ Church Birmingham

Children & Family

GBNFC Children’s Centre – Stay and Play

Right then — GBNFC Children’s Centre – Stay and Play at Stirchley Baths. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Fri 24 Jul10:45Stirchley Baths(3.7mi)

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Community

HOEOS A away King George V A

HOEOS A away King George V A is happening at Dolce Desserts. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Dolce Desserts(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.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum(4.5mi)

via Thinktank Birmingham Science MuseumLocal gem

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 cosy Den space in MiniBrum. 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 Den on Level 3 of Thinktank inside MiniBrum.Two sessions (11am and 1pm) every Friday during the summer holidays (Monday 20th July to Monday 31st August).Sessions last approximately 20 minutes.Included in the admission price.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum(4.5mi)

via Thinktank Birmingham Science MuseumLocal gem

Live Music

An afternoon of classical guitar with Nigel Modern

Enjoy an afternoon of classical guitar within the beautiful Pre-Raphaelite galleries.Experience the expressive sound of Nigel Modern, a classical guitarist specialising in Spanish and acoustic repertoire. Having balanced distinguished careers in both medicine and music, Nigel has performed in prestigious venues such as London’s Purcell Room. Today, he is dedicated to bringing the richness of classical guitar to community settings, sharing its warmth and beauty with audiences who may not otherwise encounter this remarkable instrument and its captivating repertoire.

Fri 24 Jul13:00Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery(3.7mi)

via Birmingham Museum and Art GalleryLocal gem

Wellness & Wellbeing

Scripture Meditation

The full scoop on Scripture Meditation lives over on St Germain's Church's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Fri 24 Jul13:30St Germain's Church(1.7mi)

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Venues with events near Oldbury (Sandwell)

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St Germain's Church1.7 miles away Green Man1.9 miles away

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West Midlands, England

Oldbury has nearby local names including Quinborne Community Centre, Warley Woods Golf Course and Bearwood Community Hub. We keep the dates around them together so local plans are easier to find across Sandwell. Near Here brings event details around Oldbury in Sandwell together so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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