Earlswood Nurseries
Saturday 3rd May - Sunday 11th May 2008
Foreshaw Heath Road, Earlswood, Solihull
Earlswood Nurseries are celebrating the opening of their brand new retail complex with a fantastic open week from 3-11 May.  Customers can enjoy special offers in addition to the already extremely competitive prices.  There will be entertainment for all the family, a range of demonstrations, talks, competitions and raffles. Highly experienced staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide solutions to problems faced in the garden, no matter how large or small.
For further details of the open week, visit www.earlswoodnurseries.co.uk where information is constantly updated.

Ladies Night
Thursday 8th May
Monkspath School, Monkspath
8pm
Starts 8pm.  £2.50 on the door.  Various tables - jewellery, handbags, books, cards, Indian head massage, Medium readings, demo by Pampered Chef and local garden nursery.  Nibbles and drinks.  Fundraiser for Monkspath School.  ALL WELCOME.  Queries or to book a table Joanne 07976 962479

Knowle Fun Run
Sunday 11th May 2008
www.knowlefunrun.org.uk

Hot Mikado
Tuesday 13th - Saturday 17th May 2008
Solihull Arts Complex, Touchwood, Solihull
7.30pm
Following the storming success of Pajama Game in 2006, Solihull Theatre Company presents the sizzling Hot Mikado. Taking the classic masterpiece of Messrs. Gilbert & Sullivan and re-working it into a hot-footed, high-octane romp through Japan to the sounds of high jazz riffs, cool soul and classic vaudeville.
Box office: 0121 704 6962

TAKE2 THROUGH THE DECADES - Charity Production
Friday 16th & Saturday 17th May 2008
The Land Rover Social Club, Bilsmore Green (Off Rowood Drive, Solihull)
Following the success of 'THROUGH THE DECADES' in 2005 we are proud to present 'TAKE2 THROUGH THE DECADES'.
This charity production, produced and directed by Keri Underwood supports The Motor Neurone Disease Association, Parkview Day Center and Cancer Research.
The stars of the show have all given up their free time to rehearse every Tuesday evening, to produce a unique musical and comical show for the whole family.
TAKE2 is a follow on from the hugely successful 'MND on a Mission' in 2004, and 'Through the Decades' in 2005 where monies raised exceeded £7000 for the said charities.
The cast and crew of TAKE2 hope that this production will be just as successful, if not more so.
For more information, visit the website at www.throughthedecades2.co.uk or contact
Keri on 07814 430475.

Continental Market comes to Dickens Heath Village Centre
Friday 16th - Sunday 18 May 2008
The smell of freshly baked French bread will be wafting down Main Street in Dickens Heath Village Centre, when a Continental Market comes to the village on 16th, 17th and 18th May.
This unique market will be on site from Friday to Sunday bringing a selection of tasty treats for everyone.  Visitors will be able to sample and buy:  freshly cooked crepes, a selection of cheeses, olives, dried fruits and nuts, pate and chicken provencale.  A special feature of the market is the bread and pastries cooked in front of shoppers in an on-site bread oven; producing 17 different types of bread, as well as croissant, pain au chocolat and fruit filled pastries!
There will be something special for the ladies with a selection of handbags, belts and jewellery brought in from Paris. This Continental Market is one of only a handful of places selling these products in the UK, giving women the chance to treat themselves to something exclusive.
Those looking for something to dress their house will be wowed by a range of wood craft products - from hand made sculptures and bowls to teak tables - and a selection of mirrors, handmade and decorated in Morocco.
The Continental Market will be situated on Main Street, Dickens Heath Village Centre, from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th May 9am - 5.30pm.
Visit www.dickensheathvillage.com for details.

Temple Balsall
Sunday 18th May 2008
2.30pm - 6.45pm
Many events.  Free guided tour of this historic site (12th century Headquarters of the Knights Templar) 3.30pm meet at The Old Hall.
And at 5.30pm in St Mary's Church "The Good Olde Days, Songs from the Musicals" by the Hampton Singers. £6 tickets available from 01564 770989

Charity Golf Day at Copt Heath Golf Course
Monday 19th May 2008
Copt Heath Golf Course
Solihull Samaritans will once again be hosting their annual Charity Golf Day at Copt Heath Golf Course on the 19th May 2008.  
Team entry for 4 players is £300 to include bacon roll and beverage on arrival, green fees, light refreshments at halfway house, 3 course evening meal together with prizes for the top 3 winning teams.
The winning team from the Montpellier Group helped raise £8915 at the golf day last year and Solihull Samaritans are hoping to be able to raise as much money again this year as it costs over £20,000 each year to maintain the Solihull Samaritan centre and with no funding available, they rely on fundraising events such as these. 
To enter a team in the golf day please phone 0121 506 9073 and if you would like to find out more about the Solihull Samaritans with a view to perhaps becoming a volunteer please ring the Solihull Samaritan centre on 0121 704 2255 for more information.

'Allo 'Allo
St Marys Church Hall, Hobs Meadow, Solihull
Thursday 5th - Saturday 7th June 2008
The Moat Players present 'Allo 'Allo.  This play is based on the popular BBC television programme.
In the play René, the hapless café owner in war-torn occupied France, and his wife, Edith, struggle to keep for themselves a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis and kept in a sausage in their cellar.  René is hiding two British airmen and is endeavouring, with the help of the Resistance, to repatriate them.  However, communications with London through a wireless disguised as a cockatoo add to the many embarrassments he endures in the company of his patrons.  Matters come to a head with the news that the Führer is to visit the town and the café becomes filled with tricksters intending to impersonate Hitler before the event.
Tickets available from 07760 306605, priced at £7 adults and £5 concessions.
Please visit our website: http://moatplayers.co.uk/

North Solihull Community Festival
Saturday 12th July 2008
Come and have a free fun filled day at our 3rd Community Festival. Many attractions to suit all ages including, Bouncy Castles, Live Music on stage Mini Train Ride, Pro Wrestling, Mini Beach, Full Size Trampoline and much more, and all completely free!
Check out our Website  www.nscf.co.uk

 Antiques for Everyone
 Thursday 24th - Sunday 27th July 2008
NEC
With over 400 specialist dealers from around the world, Antiques for Everyone is Britain’s largest vetted and datelined antiques fair, featuring an unrivalled range of high quality authenticated antiques, fine art and objets d’art.
The event, now in its 23^rd year, is a destination for everyone from private collectors and regular trade buyers to interior design enthusiasts and fans of The BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. With objects totaling more than £20m on display, visitors can browse fine period furniture, pottery, glass, sculpture, jewellery, fashion, arts and crafts and much more.
For further information please contact Amy Kiernan at Leader
Tel: 01564 796200 or email ak@leader.co.uk

 Solihull Leisure Opportunities Autumn Fundraising Ball
Saturday 4th October 2008
A glamorous evening of dining, dancing and entertainment to raise funds for Solihull Leisure Opportunities (SoLO). SoLO is a local charity providing social and leisure opportunities to people with learning disabilities to improve their quality of life. Tickets cost £50 each or £450 for table for 10. Ideal for Corporate hospitality or just a great family night out.
Call 0121 788 3469 for details
Band Concert
Bushell Hall, Solihull School
1st November 2008
7.30.pm
Joint Concert between the band of The Parachute regiment and the AD Concert Band Bushell Hall, Solihull School. 7.30.pm

Jadis Shadows Presents...
'Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots'
The Dovehouse Theatre, Kineton Green Rd, Solihull
Thursday 27th & Friday 28th November 2008
A new adaptation by James Tudor, based on a play by Friedrich Schiller.
It was said that Elizabeth let her head rule her heart and that Mary let her heart rule her head. In this new adaptation of Shiller's classic play a fatal battle of wills is played out between two royal cousins.
Box office- 0121 7067139