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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(1.6mi)

via Powered By Can LtdCurated

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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(1.8mi)

via Wood Lane Community CentreLocal gem

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(4.2mi)

via Birmingham Museum and Art GalleryLocal gem

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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(4.8mi)

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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(4.8mi)

via Christ Church Birmingham

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(4.8mi)

via Thinktank Birmingham Science MuseumLocal gem

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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(4.8mi)

via Thinktank Birmingham Science MuseumLocal gem

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HOEOS A away King George V A

Found this on Dolce Desserts's radar. HOEOS A away King George V A — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Dolce Desserts(4.9mi)

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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(4.2mi)

via Birmingham Museum and Art GalleryLocal gem

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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.

Fri 24 Jul13:00Aston Hall(4.9mi)

via Aston HallLocal gem

Wellness & Wellbeing

Scripture Meditation

Scripture Meditation at St Germain's Church. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Fri 24 Jul13:30St Germain's Church(2.2mi)

via St Germain's Church

Children & Family

Around £10

Children’s Computer Classes

We have a C hildren’s computer class (6-12years) on Friday’s 3.30pm-4.30pm it is (£10 per session) where children get to explore computers so come along if interested. We are trailing sessions and laptops are provided.

Fri 24 Jul16:30Wood Lane Community Centre(1.8mi)

via Wood Lane Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Around £5

The Decade Diva

The Decade Diva The 2026 Tour Friday, 24 July 2026 at 8.00 pm Tickets £5 at the door

Fri 24 Jul20:00Springfield Social Club(2.4mi)

via Springfield Social Club

Community

Around £3

Mel Day

Mel Day Classic Soul Show- As Seen On TV Britain’s Got Talent Friday, 24 July 2026 at 8.00 pm £3 entry

Fri 24 Jul20:00Springfield Social Club(2.4mi)

via Springfield Social Club

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Girls Night Out With No Hun

This Good Friday, forget the family dinner because you’ve already got plans. NOHUN is back after his SELL OUT valentines & easter shows. GIRLS NIGHT OUT: The Resurrection is bigger, bolder, and more unholy than ever. Expect outrageous stories, unapologetic laughs, and all kinds of chaos. No sermons, no small talk, just cocktails, comedy, and a night you’ll actually want to rise again for. So ditch the hot cross buns, grab your girls, and get ready for redemption.

Fri 24 Jul20:00Actress & Bishop(4.1mi)

via Actress & Bishop

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2026-07-24 19:00 - Men's Linkup

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 19:00Details: Main siteLocation: Christ Church BirminghamPostcode: Steve Whittington's

Fri 24 Jul20:00Christ Church Birmingham(4.8mi)

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Men's Linkup

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 19:00Details: Main siteLocation: Christ Church BirminghamPostcode: Steve Whittington's

Fri 24 Jul20:00Christ Church Birmingham(4.8mi)

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Wood Lane Community Centre1.8 miles away Springfield Social Club2.4 miles away Powered By Can Ltd1.6 miles away

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West Midlands, England

Rood End 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 Rood End 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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