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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(3mi)

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(1mi)

via Blakesley HallLocal gem

Planetarium Summer Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank

Community

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Planetarium Summer Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank

Step inside our Planetarium and join us for one of our planetarium shows.We have several different shows running every weekday during the Birmingham Summer

Wed 22 JulThinktank Birmingham Science Museum(3.4mi)

via Thinktank Birmingham Science MuseumLocal 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(1.4mi)

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(1.4mi)

via St Thomas Church and Community ProjectLocal gem

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Wed 22 Jul10:00Fellows & Sons(4.5mi)

via Fellows & SonsLocal 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(2.3mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

Arts & CultureHistory & Heritage

Around £3.50

Art Club: Summer Fun at the Museum

Wed 22 Jul10:30Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery(4mi)

via Birmingham Museum and Art GalleryLocal gem

Children & Family

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.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(2.3mi)

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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(2.3mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

Nature & Outdoors

Around £3.50

Busy Bee Garden Trail

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 lives.Each child will receive a certificate at the end of the trail!£3.50 per child and the trail can be completed at anytime between 11.00am and 4.00pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(2.3mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

Community

Around £3.50

Crafty Wednesdays: Summer Holidays

Join us in the Barn for Crafty Wednesdays at Blakesley Hall! A fun craft activity suitable for all children.Booking Information£3.50 per child. Booking advised as our craft activities are popular with families.Spaces are limited, pre-booking is essential. Your ticket includes the craft activity and access to the gardens. Admission to the Hall is not included in this ticket. Tickets are non-refundable.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(2.3mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Drop-in Session

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

Wed 22 Jul11:00The Sanctuary(4.1mi)

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(4.1mi)

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(1mi)

via Blakesley HallLocal gem

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Teddy Bear Zip Wire

Join in the fun at Blakesley Hall! Have your teddy bear zip wire from the top of Blakesley Hall down to the gardens.Get a certificate to mark their achievement, follow our garden trail and meet the teddy bear nurse.Why not make a day of it and bring a picnic too? We have plenty of indoor and outdoor furniture for enjoying picnics.The event is from 11.30am-3.30pm. Ticket holders can arrive at anytime within that time period. All children taking part in the event need to have a ticket. Accompanying adults do not require a ticket.The Hall will be open from 11.00am-4.00pm and usual admission charges apply.Birmingham Museums Trust is a registered charity and money raised through events help us care for beautiful buildings like Blakesley Hall.

Wed 22 Jul11:30Sarehole Mill(2.3mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

Community

Dinosaur Junk Modelling with Tat Vision

Wed 22 Jul12:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum(3.4mi)

via Thinktank Birmingham Science MuseumLocal gem

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Venues with events near South Yardley

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Sarehole Mill2.3 miles away Blakesley Hall1.0 mile away St Thomas Church and Community Project1.4 miles away

More about South Yardley

West Midlands, England

South Yardley 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 South Yardley 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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Boogie Tuesday (Student and Industry Club Night)

Busy Bee Garden Trail , at Blakesley Hall