July 2008 Archive What's on and Local Events in Streetly

You are very welcome to contact Alan with your "what's on" or "events" information about Streetly, in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, to be added to Streetly website.

Local Streetly News, announcements and articles are on the Streetly News page

You may also check the local News and information and Events on the website for Aldridge

July 2008 events week commencing Tuesday 1st

Every Tuesday...Organised Walks in Blackwood Park, Streetly
walks will be taking place at Blackwood Park off Blackwood Road, Streetly every Tuesday afternoon. Walkers need to meet at the Park Pavillion at 2.00pm for a 2.15pm start. The walk will last about 30 minutes covering a distance of approximately a mile which makes it ideal for beginners and people new to activity.Streetly Walks in Blackwood Park

Volunteer walk leaders are desparately needed. Perhaps you or a group of friends would be able to help?

Wednesdays Yoga with Gill Nock at 7.30-9.00pm
Increase your strength, flexibility and sense of well being.
Improve your body, mind and senses
St Annes RC Primary School
Blackwood Road
Streetly
All levels welcome. Hatha Yoga consists of asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), meditation and relaxation.
Please bring a non-slip-mat and wear loose comfortable clothing
Enquiries: Jill Nock (BWY Dip.) on 0121 353 1153
or e-mail: Email enquiries are very welcome

Wednesday Line Dancing class for intermediates and advanced 2pm - 4pm. at Streetly Community Centre

Thursday Taekwondo club at Streetly School (Every Thursday) Kids Class 6.00 - 6.45pm and Beginners class 7.00 - 8.00pm
very competitive rates, with family discounts available, please call Instructor - Rob Bayliss (4th Dan) for further information, Phone no. 07866-869157. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere, all ages and abilities are most welcome to come along to any Thursday class. Email Enquiries are welcome

July 2008 events: week commencing Monday 7th

Monday Line Dancing class for absolute beginners 1pm - 2pm, improvers/intermediates 2pm - 4pm, at Streetly Community Centre

Volunteer walk leaders are desparately needed. Perhaps you or a group of friends would be able to help?

Wednesday coffee morning at St. Annes Church on Bridle Lane.
A regular event held on the second Wednesday of each month from 10 - 12. Everyone is welcome regardless of religious denomination. Come and have a chat and find out what is going on in your neighbourhood.

Wednesday Line Dancing class for intermediates and advanced 2pm - 4pm. at Streetly Community Centre

Saturday 12th July 2008 "Race for Life" at 11am Streetly Gate, Sutton Park
Race Event Information, the 2008 Cancer Research UK, Race for Life event at Sutton Park, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield,raises money to help save lives, so please come along and take part and help us smash our fundraising target of Ł256000 - and have a great time with family and friends too!
Enter the Race for life here
The event starts at 11:00, but please make sure you arrive an hour before so that you can take part in the pre-race event warm-up. Our 5km course will take you round Sutton Park , and the surrounding areas. It's a fantastic location, and this year we are hoping to see 4000 women run, jog or walk the course to help more people survive cancer.

To prevent congestion we strongly recommend you use public transport or car share to get to the venue. You may find the following websites and phone numbers useful for travel information:

Wheelchair users please call our hotline on 0871 641 2282 for more information about wheelchair accessibility for this event.

Parking information and travel advice
Parking is available off the Streetly Gate entrance on Thornhill Road.

A drop off point for all participants is at the Boldmere gate entrance off Monmouth Drive.

Don’t forget Donation Station
Help keep our Cancer Research UK charity shops well stocked by dropping off unwanted clothes, CDs, DVDs and books at the Donation Station marquee at your event. It could be worth an extra £30 towards our life saving work.
Enter the Race for life here

Saturday July 12 at 8pm, The New Streetly Youth Orchestra will be performing a collection of music from popular movies and musicals, at Holy Trinity (C of E) Parish Church. Highlights will include selections from The Phantom of the Opera, Harry Potter, High School Musical, Hairspray and the latest West End sensation Wicked!
The orchestra offers the opportunity for young musicians to learn new skills and boost their confidence through regular performances.
The concert will be conducted by Ed Harrison, Ian Myatt and Richard Commander and will feature a number of pieces arranged exclusively for the orchestra by local musician Claire Peplow.
Tickets are Ł5 (children Ł3) on 0121 321 1144 or via s_thebridge@yahoo.com
Visit www.nsyo.org.uk

July 2008 events: week commencing Monday 14th

Monday Line Dancing class for absolute beginners 1pm - 2pm, improvers/intermediates 2pm - 4pm, at Streetly Community Centre

Volunteer walk leaders are desparately needed. Perhaps you or a group of friends would be able to help?

Wednesday 16 th July meeting of Streetly Local History Group from 10 a.m. - 12.00 noon at Blackwood Church Hall and we will be discussing Memorabilia, which we hope members will bring to the meeting. see more information on Local History Society page

In an bid to reduce isolation amongst elderly residents and to promote community spirit for all local residents, Health watch is helping expand what is already a flourishing local history group. Our meetings are well attended and so please come along and join us..

Streetly will also be setting up its very pages with your personal recollections, stories and snippets of local social history, which may include pictures or even the facilty to record your words with an oral historian.

Streetly website attracts visitors from every part of the world including people who once lived in the local area and now live far away including overseas, but wish to leave messages and memories for friends on new pages being prepared for Streetly website, contact us if you wish to be included.

Wednesday Line Dancing class for intermediates and advanced 2pm - 4pm. at Streetly Community Centre

July 2008 events: week commencing Monday 21

Monday Line Dancing class for absolute beginners 1pm - 2pm, improvers/intermediates 2pm - 4pm, at Streetly Community Centre

Tuesday 22 nd July Streetly Health Watch meeting starts at 7.00pm All Saints Church Hall, Foley Road East, Streetly.

Volunteer walk leaders are desparately needed. Perhaps you or a group of friends would be able to help?

Wednesday Line Dancing class for intermediates and advanced 2pm - 4pm. at Streetly Community Centre

CAG Meetings are held on a regular basis....community Action Group meeting, where South Aldridge and Streetly residents get to ask questions and find answers to local issues:
phone 01922 654701 for details

Do you have local issues or a complaint, and want real results ? well.....NOW YOU CAN....Its official...complaints get noticed when you take a moment to write it down on a NEW "One off Issue Form" Down load it , fill the essential parts of the form, then choose, take it to your next CAG meeting or Local Neighbourhood Parnership Meeting, post it, or even save it on your pc then email back. The aim of this form is to report details regarding any "one-off issue" that a resident of Aldridge South or Streetly may choose. This information will be logged with a unique reference number. Once the completed form has been actioned you can obtain the latest status of your issue by contacting LNP officer John Morris (01922 652029).

What is Streetly LNP, how does it help me, what does the LNP do ?.....See the Neighbourhood Meetings page and also read more on Walsall Councils website about Streetly LNP details

Want to grumble, complain, and get results ? well.....NOW YOU CAN....Its official...complaints get noticed when you take a moment to write it down on a NEW "One off Issue" FORM. Down load it , fill the essential parts of the form, then choose, take it to your next CAG meeting or Local Neighbourhood Parnership Meeting, post it, or even save it on your pc then email back. The aim of this form is to report details regarding a "one-off issue" that any resident of Aldridge South or Streetly may choose. This information will be logged with a unique reference number. Once the completed form has been actioned you can obtain the latest status of your issue by contacting LNP officers Aliyaah Baines (01922 652284) or John Morris (01922 652029).