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Community

Care Networking

Join our thriving breakfast networking session tailored for professionals, businesses, and communities. This event features casual networking, informative talks from service providers and essential industry updates. We aim to foster a supportive community within the care sector by offering educational discussions and collaborative relationships. What to expect: 60 Second Introductions – Share who you are & what you do? 1st 10 Minute Care Speaker Opportunity 10 Minute Refreshment Break – Chat & Mingle! 2nd 10 Minute Care Speaker Opportunity Conclusion of meeting – Sharing upcoming local events

Tue 21 JulSt Giles(0.4mi)

via St GilesLocal gem

Community

INDX Woman Show | INDX Shows

Discover the INDX difference at the INDX Woman Show, presenting trends, insight, and leading brands across fashion, accessories, and footwear. Register for tickets here.

Tue 21 JulINDX Shows(3.9mi)

via INDX ShowsLocal gem

Community

Open Cafe in the Robert Lloyd Room

Church open for Food Bank

Tue 21 JulSt Peter and St Paul's Church(4.7mi)

via St Peter and St Paul's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Care Networking

Date: Tuesday 21 July, 2026 Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am Join our thriving breakfast networking session tailored for professionals, businesses, and communities. This event features casual networking, informative talks from service providers and essential industry updates. We aim to foster a supportive community within the care sector by offering educational discussions and collaborative relationships. What to expect: 60 Second Introductions – Share who you are & what you do? 1st 10 Minute Care Speaker Opportunity 10 Minute Refreshment Break – Chat & Mingle! 2nd 10 Minute Care Speaker Opportunity Conclusion of meeting – Sharing upcoming local events RSVP to this event 122 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham, B33 0LT

Tue 21 Jul09:00St Giles(0.4mi)

via St GilesLocal gem

Community

Around £1

Brothers' Union

Brothers' Union meets every Tuesday from10am – 1pm and as its name suggests is for men only. Limitless topics of conversation – from car mechanics to trains and planes, to politics, film and TV and the UK in general. It’s a weekly group that seeks to put the world to rights with fun and laughter. Newcomers are always welcome to join for £1 a week which includes a hot drink, cakes or biscuits. We are celebrating our tenth anniversary in 2026!

Tue 21 Jul10:00St Thomas Church and Community Project(1.1mi)

via St Thomas Church and Community ProjectLocal gem

History & Heritage

My First Museum Tour - Summer

Join us at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery where we are giving families the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, child friendly tour of the museum.We'll discuss what makes a museum, discover some of the history of the museum, examine the exhibits and most importantly, show you how to make the most of your visit!Our Museum & Art Gallery has many opportunities for families to enjoy themselves, including reading corners to spaces for drawing.To start the tour, we will meet at the top of the stairs by the main entrance. From there, we will explore most of the museum. The museum is accessible via a lift on Edmund Street or steps on Chamberlain Square.

Tue 21 Jul10:30Sarehole Mill(3.4mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

Community

Life Hub

Time: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: B34 7EH

Tue 21 Jul11:00Baptist Church Timberley Lane(3.3mi)

via Baptist Church Timberley Lane

Community

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.

Tue 21 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(3.4mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

Community

Talking About 2026

Talking About 2026 is a series of online gatherings which covers a variety of topics for children and youth leaders to discuss throughout the year. To find out more information and to book your place click on this link.

Tue 21 Jul20:00West Midlands Synod URC(1.3mi)

via West Midlands Synod URC

Live Music

Digbeth Jazz

A weekly night of incredible live Jazz music cultivated by Digbeth Jazz! 7:30 – late Donations on the door

Tue 21 Jul20:30The Night Owl(4.6mi)

via The Night Owl

Community

Boogie Tuesday (Student and Industry Club Night)

Boogie Tuesday (Student and Industry Club Night) Join us on Tuesday every week for a post-work / post-uni boogie with DJs spinning disco, funk, pop, boogie & all the best floorfillers 12am start – see you there!

Wed 22 Jul00:30The Night Owl(4.6mi)

via The Night Owl

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(1.9mi)

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(1.1mi)

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(1.1mi)

via St Thomas Church and Community ProjectLocal gem

History & 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.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Sarehole Mill(3.4mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

Community

Dino Dig

Wed 22 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(3.4mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

Community

Dinosaur Junk Modelling with Tat Vision

This May Half-term and Summer holidays, join Birmingham artist Tat Vision at Thinktank Science Museum for a dinosaur-themed junk modelling workshop.Using recycled materials, design and build your very own dinosaur sculpture - from towering T. rexes to spiky stegosaurs. Let your imagination run wild as you transform everyday materials into prehistoric creations.Drop in activity 11am - 3pm in our Find Your Future Gallery on Level 2.Included in Thinktank admission price - book your tickets below.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(3.4mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

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Venues with events near Sheldon

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

St Thomas Church and Community Project1.1 miles away St Giles0.4 miles away West Midlands Synod URC1.3 miles away

More about Sheldon

West Midlands, England

Sheldon is in West Midlands, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as St Giles, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Sheldon 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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Care Networking

INDX Woman Show | INDX Shows

Open Cafe in the Robert Lloyd Room

Care Networking

Brothers' Union

My First Museum Tour - Summer

Life Hub

Dino Dig

Talking About 2026

Digbeth Jazz

Boogie Tuesday (Student and Industry Club Night)

Busy Bee Garden Trail , at Blakesley Hall

The Garrett Art Club

FOODBANK

Art Club: Summer Fun at the Museum

Dino Dig

Dinosaur Junk Modelling with Tat Vision

Venues with events near Sheldon

More about Sheldon

Enjoyed the look of Sheldon?

What's on near Sheldon, in your inbox

Care Networking

INDX Woman Show | INDX Shows

Open Cafe in the Robert Lloyd Room

Care Networking

Brothers' Union

My First Museum Tour - Summer

Life Hub

Dino Dig

Talking About 2026

Digbeth Jazz

Boogie Tuesday (Student and Industry Club Night)

Busy Bee Garden Trail , at Blakesley Hall

The Garrett Art Club

FOODBANK

Art Club: Summer Fun at the Museum

Dino Dig

Dinosaur Junk Modelling with Tat Vision