Activities

Daytime Activities for Adults in and around Frankley

Monday

Physiotherapy led Pilates Classes for All 09:30 – 12:30 09:30 – Strength and Evolve: Intermediate Class
10:30 – Align & Revive: Mixed Ability Class
11:30 – Mother & Baby Pilates Class

Venue – Cofton Village Hall, Cofton Hackett B45 8PD
Contact – info@coftonvillagehall.org or see Cofton Village Hall Facebook Group

Lunch Club for Over 60’s and People with a Disability 10:00 – 13:00. Support, toast and a hotdrink on arrival, then social activities before a 2 course hot lunch at 12:00. For over 60’s andpeople with a disability. We can arrange pick-up and drop-off through Shencare and cost for the day is £10. For those making their own way there the cost is £5.00. Lunch club is a non-profit organisation, costs cover food and activities only.

Venue – Main Hall, Allen’s Cross Community Association, 24 Tinkers Farm Road, NorthfieldB31 1RH
Contact – 0121 478 3310 info@allenscrosscommunity.co.uk www.allenscrosscommunity.co.uk

Monday Club for Over 50’s 10:00 – 14:00
Venue – Reaside Community Centre, 17 Ormond Road, Frankley B45 0JDContact – 07944 537515

Monday Over 50’s Club 10:00 – 16:00. Our church hall is open to the community as well as parishioners. Indoor Bowls from 10am and then the club is open to all for activities such as bingo, quizzes, interesting talks, a raffle and tea or coffee.
Venue – Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Leach Heath Lane, Rednal B45 9BQ

Contact – 0121 453 3452 or email ol.rednal.bham@rcaob.org.uk

Steady and Strong – Fall Prevention Exercise Class 11:00 All Active Seniors classes £3.50 per session unless otherwise stated (price correct February 2022)
Venue – Father’s Barn, rear of 186-210 New Road, Rubery, B45 9JA
Ask your GP for a referral or call the team to book your place.

Contact – 01527 881289 or email sdbookings@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Active Seniors 12:15 – 13:15 All Active Seniors classes £3.50 per session unless otherwise stated (price correct February 2022)
This class will help you stay independently living by targeting your strength and balance as well as working on flexibility. Chairs are available to help with balance and there is a seated option for all the exercises.
Venue – Father’s Barn, rear of 186-210 New Road, Rubery, B45 9JA
Contact – 01527 881289 or email sdbookings@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

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Water Colour Group at 14:00
Venue – The Beacon Church Centre, Whetty Lane, Rubery, B45 9DL

Boogie Bounce 17:30
Venue – Reaside Community Centre, 17 Ormond Road, Frankley B45 0JDContact – 07833 493444

Boogie Bounce 18:30
Venue – Reaside Community Centre, 17 Ormond Road, Frankley B45 0JDContact – 07833 493444

FreeCycle Community Dining – free vegetarian meal at 19:30 – All welcome, no voucher or referral needed.
Venue – Longbridge Methodist Church, 1654-1658 Bristol Road South, Rednal B45 9TY (opposite McDonalds).

Tuesday

Yoga with Holly 09:30 Suitable for all levels
Venue – Cofton Village Hall, Cofton Hackett B45 8PDContact – holly@hltherapy.com

Pilates with Holly 10:30 Suitable for all levels
Venue – Cofton Village Hall, Cofton Hackett B45 8PDContact – holly@hltherapy.com

Free Tai Chi & Qi Gong 10:30 – 11:30
Venue – Cofton Park near the car park, entrance on Lowhill Lane, Rednal B45 8UN

Walking for Health – with guidance on using park gym equipment correctly 10:00 Venue – Lickey End Recreation Ground, Alcester Road, Lickey End B60 1JHContact – Hayley Gwilliams on 01527 881404

Digital Champion Available every Tuesday between 10:00 am and 12 noon. Venue – Rubery Library, 7 Library Way, Rubery, B45 9JS
Tel – 01905 822722 to book a session

Coffee @ the Beacon 10:00 – 12:00
Venue – The Beacon Church Centre, Whetty Lane, Rubery B45 9DL

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Lunch Club 10:00 – 13:00 Support, toast and a hot drink on arrival, then social activities before a 2 course hot lunch at 12:00. For over 60’s and people with a disability. We can arrange pick- up and drop-off through Shencare and cost for the day is £10. For those making their own way there the cost is £5.00. Lunch club is a non-profit organisation, costs cover food and activities only.

Venue – Main Hall, Allen’s Cross Community Association, 24 Tinkers Farm Road, NorthfieldB31 1RH
Contact – 0121 478 3310 info@allenscrosscommunity.co.uk www.allenscrosscommunity.co.uk

Knit and Natter 11:00 – 13:00 Bring along any craft. £3 a session includes refreshments (price correct February 2022)
Venue – Reaside Community Centre, 17 Ormond Road, Frankley B45 0JD
Contact – 07944 537515

Job Club 11:00 – 14:00
Venue – Deelands Hall, Deelands Road, Rubery, B45 9RRContact – zoebrown@tridentreach.org.uk

Zumba with Gemma 11:30 – 12:30 All levels, low intensity, can be done seated, Latin Rhythms. Class by Gemma Ronan.
Venue – Cofton Village Hall, Cofton Hackett B45 8PD
Contact – Gemma to book in advance Gemmaronan@hotmail.com or telephone 07786 045199

South Birmingham Guild of Silk Painters 13:00 – 15:00 3rd Tuesday afternoon of month. Venue – The Beacon Church Centre, Whetty Lane, Rubery, B45 9DL
Contact – kaymo@talktalk.net

Creative Afternoons at St Chad’s … whatever your craft you’re welcome 13:00 – 15:00 £2 includes a drink and biscuits. Price correct 2022.
Venue – St Chad’s Church, 160A New Road, Rubery, B45 9JA
Contact – 0121 238 3168

Book Chatter! First Tuesday of the month at 14:00. Come along and have a chat with a Library Customer Advisor and others in the group to discuss your favorite books and discover what you want to read next.
Venue – Rubery Library, 7 Library Way, Rubery, B45 9JS

Wednesday

Stroke Club 10:00 – 12:00
Venue – Reaside Community Centre, 17 Ormond Road, Frankley B45 0JDContact – 07944 537515

Rubery Craft Club 10:00 – 12:00
Venue – The Beacon Church Centre, Whetty Lane, Rubery, B45 9DL

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Over 50’s Luncheon Club 11.00 – 14:00
Venue – Deelands Hall, Deelands Road, Rubery, B45 9RR
For further details contact Bernie McFall on 07734 882237 or berniem@tridentreach.org.uk

Lunch Club at 12:00 (monthly)
Venue – The Beacon Church Centre, Whetty Lane, Rubery, B45 9DL

Gentle Exercise Class for Adults 13:30 – 14:30
Venue – Edgewood Hall, Edgewood Road, Rednal, B45 8SN

Mark Fernell Senior Citizen’s Club at 14:00
Venue – The Beacon Church Centre, Whetty Lane, Rubery, B45 9DL

Bingo at St Chads 14:00 – 16:00 £4, raffle ticket £1, bingo starts 14:30. Cake and refreshments halfway through
Venue – St Chad’s Church, 160A New Road, Rubery, B45 9JA

Thursday

Chill and Chat 09:00 – 11:00
Venue – No. 4 Arden Road, Rubery B45 0JAContact –

Walkers Group 10:00 Meet at the Library and go on walks around Rubery. Walks are roughly an hour long and all skill levels are welcome.
Meet – Rubery Library, 7 Library Way, Rubery, B45 9JS

Nordic Walking 11:00 – 12:00 FREE
Venue – meet by Frankley Health Centre, 125 New Street, Frankley B45 0EU

Lunch Club from 11:30 Lunch is served at 12:00 for reasonable prices, this is open to everyone but is mostly attended by pensioners.
Venue – Edgewood Hall, Edgewood Road, Rednal, B45 8SN

Active Seniors Zumba 13:00 £3.50 per session (price correct February 2022) Venue – Catshill Village Hall, Golden Cross Lane, Catshill, B61 0LZ
Contact – 01527 881404 or email sdbookings@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Active Seniors Pilates 14:15 £3.50 per session (price correct February 2022) Venue – Catshill Village Hall, Golden Cross Lane, Catshill, B61 0LZ
Contact – 01527 881404 or email sdbookings@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

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Tai Chi Group 14:00 – 15:00
Venue – Reaside Community Centre, 17 Ormond Road, Frankley B45 0JDContact – 07944 537515

Rubery Adult School 14:00 (fortnightly)
Venue – The Beacon Church Centre, Whetty Lane, Rubery, B45 9DL

Weekly Games Drop-in 15:15 – 17:00
Venue – Rubery Library, 7 Library Way, Rubery, B45 9JS

Rubery Readers Group at 17:45 18:45 meets fourth Thursday in the month. Venue – Rubery Library, 7 Library Way, Rubery B45 9JS

Boogie Bounce 17:30
Venue – Reaside Community Centre, 17 Ormond Road, Frankley B45 0JDContact – 07833 493444

Boogie Bounce 18:30
Venue – Reaside Community Centre, 17 Ormond Road, Frankley B45 0JDContact – 07833 493444

Friday

Boogie Bounce 09:30
Venue – Reaside Community Centre, 17 Ormond Road, Frankley B45 0JDContact – 07833 493444

Yoga with Holly 09:30 – 11:30
For further details contact – holly@hitherapy.comVenue – Cofton Village Hall, Cofton Hackett B45 8PDContact – info@coftonvillagehall.org

Rubery Arts and Craft Club at 09:30
Venue – The Beacon Church Centre, Whetty Lane, Rubery, B45 9DL

Place of Welcome 10:00 – 12:00 a free cuppa and friendly faces if you’d like a chat. This now includes free arts and crafts for all adults, by Birmingham Centre for Art Therapies BCAT 10:15– 11:45
Venue – St Chad’s Church, 160A New Road, Rubery, B45 9JA

Rubery Diabetes Group 13:30 – 15:00 the group meets on 1st and 3rd Fridays each month, cost £2 includes refreshments (price correct February 2022)
Venue – St Chad’s Church, 160A New Road, Rubery, B45 9JA
Contact – 07758158120

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Rubery Stitchers 10:30 – 11:30 a group for those that enjoy stitching, crochet or knitting and meeting new people. We welcome all skill levels and love to share our current projects with each other. Please ask a member of staff for membership availability.
Venue – Rubery Library, 7 Library Way, Rubery, B45 9JS

Contact – 01905 822722

Yoga with Katie 17:30 – 18:30 suitable for all levels including beginners, Venue – Richardz Studio, 98 New Road, Rubery B 45 9HY
Contact – Message on Facebook to reserve a spot or http://YogawithKatie.uk/

Saturday

Cofton Health and Fitness Circuits 08:00 – 09:00Cofton Village Hall, Cofton Hackett B45 8PDContact – info@coftonvillagehall.org

Boogie Bounce 09:00
Venue – Reaside Community Centre, 17 Ormond Road, Frankley B45 0JDContact – 07833 493444

Coffee Morning 10:00 – 12:00 third Saturday of the month. From May there will also be a Table Top Sale during Coffee Morning – book a table for £5 to sell your items.
Venue – St Chad’s Church, 160A New Road, Rubery, B45 9JA

Repair Café Bromsgrove – launching Saturday 5th March 14:00 – 17:00, the service runs every first Saturday of the month, their aim is to keep household appliances out of landfill and is in need of volunteer repairers.
Venue – All Saints Church, 6 Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove B60 1AD

Contact – Ros on 07804 251731 or repaircafebromsgrove@gmail.comSunday Church Services

Morning Worship at 10:00
St Chad’s Church, 160A New Road, Rubery, Birmingham B45 9JATelephone 0121 238 3168

Sunday Mass at 11:00 (They ask that you PLEASE CHECK WITH CHURCH)
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Leach Green Lane, Rednal, Birmingham B45 9BQTelephone 0121 453 3452

Morning Worship at 11:00 (Communion on 1st Sunday of each month)Café Church 18:00 – 20:00 (Normally 4th Sunday of the month)Beacon Church, Whetty Lane, Rubery B45 9DL
Telephone 07526 250645

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Sunday Worship at 10:00
St Stephen’s Church, Edgewood Road, Rednal, Birmingham B45 8SGTelephone 0121 243 4634

Sunday Worship at 11:00
Longbridge Methodist Church, 1654/8 Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham B45 9TYTelephone 0121 475 9546

Holy Communion Service at 11:15 (Refreshments are served after this service except on the day of the Sunday Lunch)
Evening Praise 17:00 (Holy Communion every 3rd Sunday)
St Leonards Church, Church Hill, Birmingham B32 4BL

Contact – Revd Jane 07748 693408

Cock Hill Café Church 16:30 – 18:00 Friendship, prayer and a free meal for anyone of any age. Venue – Deelands Hall, Deelands Road, Rubery, B45 9RX
Contact – Rev Claire on 0121 238 3168 for more information

Private Prayer Group 17:00 – 18:00
Venue – Reaside Community Centre, 17 Ormond Road, Frankley B45 0JDContact – 07944 537515

Sunday Activities

Heart to Sole Yoga 10:30
Venue – Reaside Community Centre, 17 Ormond Road, Frankley B45 0JDContact – call or text 07595260285 booking is essential

Activities & Events for Adults in Rubery without set days

RSJC crown green bowls club – Various days and times. Season starts March/April. Anyone that is interested please get in touch, spectators are also welcome.
Venue – St Chads Park Rubery, access via carpark to the rear of Co-op supermarket on New Road, Rubery B45 9JA

Contact from March – 07817 526072 or Rsjcbowls@gmail.com also on Facebook.

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Rubery Silver Swans 60+
Formerly known as ‘The Rubery Old Folks Entertainment Fund’, Rubery Silver Swans have been organising events for older people in Rubery since 1945.
Throughout the year, they organise subsidised daybreaks in partnership with Swan Street Coaches and Royal Motorways.
During December they host a Christmas Afternoon Tea Party for just £1.00. Raffle tickets can be bought during the tea party.
Other events might be added in the future. Cost per coach trip is £13.00 per head.
Pick-ups are 9:15 by the Windmill shop on Windmill Avenue, Rubery B45 9TA and 9:30 by Rubery Police Station, New Road, Rubery B45 9JA
Contact – To book coach trips please call Kerry on 01527 376098 (or 0121 453 1896)

Community Volunteer Outdoor Activity Groups

Local Litter Picking Groups in B45 area – each hold events monthly.
Events usually start at 10:00. Equipment can be provided if you advise us you’re coming. Wesuggest you wear sturdy footwear and gloves.
Please see Facebook or email janeybeth2@btinternet.com for more information.

Rubery Wombles – Litter picking in a group is a wonderful way to get some gentle exercise, fresh air and to meet new friends.
We regularly litter pick around several different areas of Rubery, including busier paved routes and local lanes. You are welcome to bring children to litter picks in Rubery’s parks and three play areas. We can provide litter pickers, bag hoops, hi-vis vests and bags.

For information please see our Facebook group, or contact Jane on 07754 888393 or Frances on 07762 445689

Rednal Litter Busters – Please see our Facebook group for details of upcoming Events. We have litter pickers, bag rings and hi-vis vests for volunteers to borrow but please let us know in advance, via the comments so that we know what to bring with us.

Frankley Litter Pickers – Please see our Facebook group for details of upcoming Events. We have litter pickers, bag rings and hi-vis vests for volunteers to borrow but please let us know in advance via the comments so that we know what to bring with us.

Great Park Community Litter Pick – Great Park Community litter pick group was set up during the first lockdown in 2020. This was a direct result of many years of fly tipping across the B31 5 area. Over a period of 3 weeks 160 black bags were filled with litter and a number of fly tipped items were reported to the council for collection.

A monthly group came together on Sunday mornings at 08:30 – 10:00 to maintain the cleaner area we had achieved. More recently, people litter pick in smaller groups or individually, as we no longer litter pick on Sunday mornings due to other commitments. However we might be able to form a larger group again if we have more volunteers. Most of our equipment is loaned out but we do have a few spares.

The best way to get involved is to look at our Facebook Group.
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Friends of Groups for Local Gardening and Woodland Improvements

The Friends of Balaam’s Wood LNR 10:30 – 12:30. Meet on Mondays, a voluntary group that helps to care for and improve this local woodland.
Contact – For details message or call 07902 903558.

Friends of Callowbrook Park and Wood 10:00 – 12:00.
A new group active from January 2022, meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, we aim to care for and improve this local wood.
For details please see our Facebook group, or ring or text Jane on 07754 888393 or Frances on 07762 445689

Friends of Deelands Road Community Garden (Commonwealth Games Legacy Garden if we get funding on 8/3/22) everyone is very welcome to help create this garden or just stop by for a friendly chat. The garden will be taking shape where the containers used to stand.

For details please ring or text Jane on 07754 888393 or Frances on 07762 445689

All above details are correct to the best of my ability as of March 2022. Please send any amendments to janeybeth2@btinternet.com for inclusion in the March 2023 version.

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