Friday, 1st October for 3 months, An exhibition of photos of the Walsall Corporation trolleybus network in the 1950s and 60s by Jack Haddock, marking the 40th anniversary of the end of trolleybus transport in Walsall. Walsall Local History Centre, Essex Street, Walsall, WS2 7AS. Tel. 01922 721 305. Admission free.

Friday, October 1st, Sutton Coldfield Archaeological Society starts its lecture programme for 2010/11 - 'New Horizons on the way our Ancestors Lived'. Two terms of 11 sessions plus the AGM, to be held from 7.30 - 9.30pm at Trinity Centre, Mill Street, Sutton Coldfield - 01/10, 08/10, 22/10, 12/11, 26/11, 10/12, 14/01, 28/01, 11/02, 25/02, 11/03, 25/03. Cost £40.00 Call 0121 357 1117 or come along to the first meeting on 1st October. More details about lectures can be found in the 'Clubs and Societies' green folder in Streetly Library, Blackwood Road, Streetly.

Friday, 1st October BBQ in Blackwood Park from 6.00 - 8.00pm. Organised by Walsall Council and Neighbourhood Watch - a local youth event.

Saturday, 2nd October, Diabetes UK Abseil Event at the New Art Gallery, Walsall. Contact 01922 614 500.

Saturday and Sunday, 2nd and 3rd October, Annual Sale of Winter Flowering Pansies at Wheats Florist and Garden Centre, Chester Road, WS9 0PU ( in between the Hardwick Arms and the Irish Harp pubs). Hanging Basket demonstrations 11.00am - 2.30pm and 2.30 - 3.30pm with hints and tips from Brian Wheat. Extra special offer - winter flowering pansies £2.25 for pack of six - usually £3.25. Offer ends Sunday, October 10th. Lots more special offers on compost, lawn food, bulbs, etc. For more details call 0121 353 7123/4090. Visit on Sunday morning, have your car cleaned and help raise funds for Parkside Playgroup which meets in the youth club building at Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East.

Sunday, 3rd October, Parkside Pre-School Playgroup is holding a Car Wash at Wheats Garden Centre, Chester Road (in between the Hardwick Arms and the Irish Harp pubs), from 10.00am - 1.00pm. Proceeds to Parkside which is based in the Youth Club building at Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East.

Monday, 4th October from 9am -11.00am, Walsall Council’s “First Stop Express” bus is coming to Streetly. It will be parked up between 1-3pm on the car park of the Streetly Community Association, please come along and see us. Find out how we are bringing the Council House to the residents of Streetly. You can learn more about disabled parking permits, waste disposal, recycling, pest control, general council enquiries, museums and galleries, sports and activities, places to visit, event and planning enquiries. Please call your Area Manager, John Morris on 01922 652029 for more details.

Tuesday, 5th October, Demonstration and Open Evening, 5.00 - 9.00pm, at Body and Sole Treatment Clinic, 9 Belwell Lane, Mere Green, B74 4AA. Come along and watch demonstrations of our very latest treatments and speak to our friendly experts during this relaxed open evening. Take advantage of our special offers and the opportunity to pick up some Christmas gifts at great prices. Call 0121 323 3990 or visit website

Tuesday, 5th October visit Birmingham Assay Office to view its private silver collection and listen to curator, Dr Sally Baggott, talk about the history of hallmarking. Visits are at 10.30am or 2.00pm. Places are £7.00 each. To book a place call 0871 871 6020.

Tuesday, 5th October meeting of Streetly Horticultural Society at Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East at 7.45pm. Peter Johnson will talk about 'Butterflies'.

Tuesday, 5th October, meeting of Streetly Philatelic Society at Blackwood Road Methodist Church Hall, Streetly, at 7.45pm. Display entitled RNLI by Roy Summers and one entitled Safety at Sea by Paul Horton.

Thursday, 7th October, author Lesley Pearse will be at Pheasey Library from 2.30 - 3.30pm. Contact 01922 659555.

Saturday, 9th October Photography Day at Birmingham Museum Collections Centre, 25 Dollman Street, Nechells, Birmingham B7 4RQ. Experts will be on hand to advise you on technique, lighting, materials etc. Admission £5.00. Call 0121 303 2834 or visit www.bmag.org.uk

Sunday, 10th October Car boot sale at Streetly Youth Club, Foley Road East. Cost £7.00 per table payable in advance. To book a table call 0121 353 8630 on Monday to Fridays between 9 - 5.

Monday,11th - Saturday,16th October, FREE Electric Blanket Safety Testing. For an appointment call Walsall Trading Standards on 01922 652 246.

Tuesday, 12th October, meeting of the Blackwood Health Centre Patient Participation Group, at the surgery at 2.00pm. All patients welcome.

Tuesday, 12th October, meeting of the Streetly Philatelic Society at South Parade Methodist Church, Suton Coldfield at 10.30am. Speaker Rosalind Ragg with a display entitled 'Horses'.

Tuesday, 12th October, Streetly Flower Arrangers Annual Show 'Wedding Anniversaries' from 3.00 - 7.30pm at Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East, B74 3HR. Refreshments, sales tables, tombola raffle. Visitors welcome, Admission £2.00.

Tuesday October 12 Blackwood Acappella Singers Group meet 7.30pm - 9pm at Blackwood Road Methodist Church, Streetly B74 3PL.

Wednesday 13 October, Walsall PCT Feeling Good drop in session, promoting the well being message: "connect, be active, keep learning, take notice and give." Streetly Library between 10am - 4pm.

Wednesday 13 October, Streetly Library: In celebration of National Poetry Day,the Lichfield Poets will be performing a mixture of poems and readings from their anthology "Battlelines" Also performing will be Poetic Intervention, a 4 piece poetry jazz/funk band, between 10.30am - 12noon

Thursday 14th October, Parkside Pre-School Playgroup are holding an Open Morning from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Youth Club building at Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East. Everyone is welcome. For details phone 07890 455 709.

Saturday, 16th October, 2nd Streetly Scouts Jumble Sale at Scout Hut, Blackwood Road, Streetly from 10.00am - 1.00pm. Admission 50p.

Sunday, 17th October Car boot sale at Streetly Youth Club, Foley Road East. Cost £7.00 per table payable in advance. To book a table call 0121 353 8630 on Monday to Fridays between 9 - 5.

Tuesday, 19th October, meeting of Streetly Philatelic Society at Blackwood Road Methodist Church Hall, Streetly at 7.45pm. Display entitled Mistakes and Mishaps by the members of the group.

Friday, October 22nd, astrology event 'A Beginners Guide to the Night Sky', at Barr Beacon, lead by senior Walsall Council countryside ranger Morgan Bowers. To book a place call 01922 459 813.

Friday, 22nd October. Walsal Council Drop-In Session at Streetly Library, Blackwood Road from 2.00 - 3.00pm. Your chance to chat to area manager John Morris about any local concerns such as litter or carparking or anything that worries you.

Saturday, 23rd October, Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East, celebrates its 50th Birthday. Come and join us between 2.00 - 6.00pm, for tea and cakes, and a reminder of how the community hall was used over those 50 years. The celebrations will also be marked by the official opening of the new Children's Play Area.

Tuesday October 26 Blackwood Acappella Singers Group meet 7.30pm - 9pm at Blackwood Road Methodist Church, Streetly B74 3PL.

Wednesday, 27th October, meeting of Streetly Local History Group at All Saints Church Hall, Foley Road East, from 7.00 - 9.00pm. Chris Wiliams will be talking about the work of the Woodlands Adventure and Outdoor Learning Centre located at Bourne Vale off Little Hardwick Road on the Streetly/Aldridge border. Admission to meeting £2.00 including tea and coffee. Disabled facilities, and parking, available.

Wednesday, 27th October, author Bonnie Greer will be at Walsall Central Library from 4.45 - 6.30pm

Wednesday, 27th October, Streetly Local History Group meets at All Saints Church Hall, Foley Road East, from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. The speaker will be Chris Williams from Woodlands Adventure and Outdoor Learning Centre located at at Bourne Vale on the Streetly/Aldridge border. The centre is funded by the Birmingham Boys' and Girls' Union, a registered charity founded over 100 years ago, and provides outdoor activities for young people of all ages and backgrounds.

REGULAR Streetly area events, listed by day of week

Monday

Mondays, Zumba Dance Fitness Class with Becks, at Streetly Community Centre Foley Road East, from 7.45 - 8.45pm. Party yourself into shape. Latin inspired, easy to follow, calorie burning dance fitness. Feel the music and let loose! £5.00 per session. Call 0121 353 8630.

Every Monday until October 25th, £5.00 full site entry to Shugborough Hall, Milford, Staffs, available for pensioners. Also 20% discount in the tea shop. Call 01889 881 388 or visit www.shugborough.org.uk

Mondays TinyTalk baby signing classes with Lisa Mathias at Banners Gate Community Hall at 10-11 and again at 11.15-12.15. These are open to carers and their babies from 0-2 years. This class teaches babies sign language to provide communication before effective speech is developed and was initially only used by the deaf but proved so successful and valuable it has become accepted and adopted by parents everywhere. for more information call Lisa Mathias on 07851 627 651 or Email Lisa see more on Tiny Talk website

Mondays, term time only, the 1st Streetly Beaver Scout Colony mets at the Scout Hut, Blackwood Road (between the Methodist Church and the Park entrance) at 5.15pm. For boys and girls age 6 - 8 years. Come and make new friends, listen to stories, join in games and activities, do badge work - and have lots of fun. Contact Hilary Stratford on 0121 353 9092.

Monday evenings, term time only. 'Teen Dream Youth Club' at Streetly Evangelical Church, Egerton Road, 7.30 - 7.00pm. Suitable 11 - 16 year olds. Admission 50p. All leaders CRB checked. All sorts of activities - snooker, table tennis, Nintendo Wii, quizzes, chat, music, refreshments. Tel. 07816 358 673 or send an Email

Monday Streetly Youth Club, Foley Road East. Offers Duke of Edinburgh awards, sports facilities, dance, netball, youth activities. Times vary. Contact Jenny Henney on 0121 353 8630

Monday 50+ Club Streetly Sports Hall, Foley Road East, 1.40 - 3.40pm. Short mat bowls, badminton and table tennis. Contact 0121 353 8630

Mondays Family Shotokan karate at Main Hall, Streetly Communty Centre, Foley Road East, from 6.30 - 7.30pm. Female Instructor. Contact Kelly on 0121 353 2551

Mondays, Bliss, Yoga for Pregnancy Class with Michelle, 6.15pm - 7.15pm St. Michael's Parish Church Hall, Leigh Road off Mellish Road,, Walsall WS4 2DS. Call Michelle on 07910 158 275, Email Michelle or visit Bliss Yoga website

Monday Bliss Yoga classes with Michelle suitable for all levels at St Michaels parish church, leigh Road, walsall, WS4 2DS 7.30 till 9 all welcome £5 paid weekly. For more information call 0791 015 8275 or check the website Bliss Yoga

Monday morning SIMPLY PILATES with Diane Harrold Streetly Community centre 10-11am mixed abilities Phone: 01922 454705

Monday Evening Body Control Pilates with Jo at Streetly Sports Centre, Foley Road East 6.00 - 7.00pm and 7.30 - 8.30pm. Call Jo on 07522 394 869.

Monday Line Dancing class for Absolute Beginners from 1pm-2pm and Improvers 2pm - 4pm, at Streetly Community Centre, J P LINEDANCING. Pat Harris 0121 308 5192 Email Enquiries welcome

Mondays, loan of medical equipment from the Red Cross, Red Cross Hall (in between Blackwood Methodist Church and Blackwood School), Blackwood Road between 2.00 - 3.00pm. Call 352 0692 or 353 1691.

Mondays Poker Night Fun, 8.00pm at the Hardwick Arms. Why not join in and be part of the Hardwick Arms tournament. Contact 0121 580 9631

1st Monday, Streetly Disabled and Senior Citizens Association afternoon meeting at All Saints Church Hall, Foley Road East, from 2.30 - 4.00pm.

1st Monday Streetly Circle of the Catenians, a social, non-politcal organisation for Catholic men, meets at Lea Marston Hotel at 7.15pm. For more details see the Streetly Clubs page

Tuesday

Tuesdays, Aquacise swimming excercise class, at Streetly School, Queslett Road East, Streetly, B74 2EX, 7.30 - 8.30pm. Burn 400-500 calories per hour, tones every part of the body, exercises your heart, suitable for non-swimmers. No joining fee. To book a space call neil Burns on 07793 324 325.

Tuesdays (term time only) Ladies Class at Streetly Evangelical Church, Egerton Road, at 2.30pm. Talks and activities each week.

Tuesdays, 3rd Streetly Rainbows at Blackwood Methodist Church between 5.15 - 6.15pm. Enjoy making things, playing games, and learning new things. Places available from September, 2010. Contact Nora on 07886 277 839 or Frances on 07814 287 563.

Tuesday Lisayne Ballet School at Streetly Methodist Church junction of Thornhill and Hardwick Roads, Streetly. Contact Lisa on 0121 353 7321

Tuesday evening childrens swimming lessons at Cardinal Wiseman School, Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding. 5.30pm, 6.00pm and 6.30pm. Adults 7.00pm. Phone Val 0121 353 6616. Term time only. More information about Streetly swimming classes here

Tuesday Watercolour Painting for Beginners at Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East from 1.30 to 3.30pm Call Colin Clifton on 0121 353 6290

Tuesday Streetly Arts Workshop meets from 1 – 4pm at Blackwood Methodist Church Hall, Blackwood Road every week except bank holiday weeks. Contact Will Hooley on 0121 353 8208.

Tuesday Streetly Art Society, Meet: every Tuesday 1.00pm - 4.00pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Blackwood Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield. The Group consists of 15 members who meet to exchange tips and techniques on their work . The standard of work is mixed in ability and all are welcome. contact John & Pauline Mutton 214 Aldridge Rd Streetly Tel 0121 353 3289

Tuesday West Midlands Barbershop Harmony Club meets at 7.30pm at Grove Vale School, Monksfield Avenue. Contact Don Melbourne on 0121 353 154 or log on to Anvil chorus website

Tuesday Blackwood Youth Club meets at Blackwood Road, next door to the library from 7 – 9pm. Project bases work and IT facility. Contact Maggie Bowles on 0121 353 0005.

Tuesday Streetly Youth Club meets at the Community Centre, Foley Road East. Offers Duke of Edinburgh awards, sports facilities, dance, netball and youth activities. Times vary. Contact Jenny Henny on 0121 353 8630.

Tuesday "Yoga for Pregnancy" with Jill Nock
7.30 – 9.00pm Blackwood Methodist Church, Blackwood Road Streetly B74 3PL. Physical, emotional and spiritual benefits. Postures and exercises that alleviate common conditions such as backache, Encourages your baby into the best position, Positions and postures for labour, Pelvic floor exercises, Breathing practices that induce relaxation, General advice about pregnancy and labour with reference to NCT, Massage and Relaxation. Classes provide an opportunity for expectant mums to prepare for birth and share experiences with other pregnant women. No previous experience of yoga is required.Contact Jill Nock on 0121 353 1153 or email Jill Nock for further information.

Tuesday SIMPLY PILATES with Diane Harrold Streetly Community centre, in the Sports Hall 6pm 7pm mixed ablities and again 7-8pm for intermed. Phone: 01922 454705

Tuesday Sport Karate Kickboxing and Self Defence. Beginners and advanced classes available for men, women, and children of all ages. Friendly and relaxed environment. Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East 5.00 and 7.00pm. Phone Darren 0786 628 4143 or Tracey on 0776 535 8174

Tuesdays Tamworth and Streetly Ju-Jutsu club meets at Streetly School. Contact Ray on 01827 63356 or 0781 698 6405.

Tuesday North Birmingham Cyclists Touring Club meet in the Club House at Shenstone. Contact John Bedford on 0121 353 5136 or Val Jones on 0121 353 9142.

Tuesday afternoon walk Joins us in the local area to take in some lovely scenery and refreshing gentle exercise. These walks are very informal, with a range of carefully selected routes to suit everybody, see the full details and range of walks and start points on the Streetly Tuesday Afternoon Walks Page

Tuesday Slimming World. 10.00am and 5.30 and 7.00pm at the Veseyans Sports and Social Club, Little Hardwick Road. Tel Tracy 0121 308 0463

Tuesday "Eye Clinic" between 10am and 2pm at the Walsall Centre for Independent Living in Bridge Street, Walsall, Janet Porter, Eye Clinic liaison officer, will be on hand to offer emotional support, information on various visual impairments such as macular degeneration, diabetes and cataracts and advice on equipment and other services to help people experiencing sight loss to stay independent. call 01922 627683 or 01922 650790 for more info or an appointment time.

1st Tuesday each month Streetly Horticultural Society meets at Streetly Community Centre Foley Road East, at 7.45 pm. All visitors are made welcome and the contact number is 0121 353 1437.

2nd & 4th Tuesday each month Blackwood Accappella Singers meet from 7.30 - 9.00pm at Blackwood Road Methodist Church, Streetly. new members very welcome to join for fun !

2nd Tuesday of month regular meeting of Streetly Flower Arrangers Club at Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East at 7.30pm. (Except January)

3rd Tuesday each month regular meeting of The WI Womens Institute at 7.30pm at the Streetly Community Centre on Foley Road East.

3rd Tuesday of month Streetly Wood Ladies meet from 10.00am - 12.00noon at All Saints Church, Foley Road East.

Wednesday

Wednesday, part of 6 week 'SlimDance' classes, 11.30am - 12.30pm at All Saints Church Hall, Foley Road East, Streetly, B74 3JL. Join our SlimDance Latin Solo Classes and dance the weight away. Have fun, learn to dance, drop a dress size. You don't need a partner and all ages are welcome. Special introductory offer just £30.00 for 6 weeks. Numbers limited so call Sarah on 0121 357 8808 or 07840 031 928. Email Sarah

Wednesday Streetly Youth Club meets at the Sports Hall at the Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East. Duke of Edinburgh awards, sports facilities, dance, netball and youth activities. Times vary. Contact Jenny Henney on 353 8630.

Wednesday Parents and Toddlers meet, term time only, at Streetly Library, Blackwood Road from 2.30 – 3.15pm. 50p er child including refreshments. Contact 01922 654864.

Wednesday Over 20 Club meets at the Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East, in term time only from 8.00 - 10.30pm. Contact Alan Rowney 0121 353 4022.

Wednesday, Over Twenty Club meets at the Streetly Community Association, Foley Road East, from September through to end of May, from 8.00pm - 10.30pm. For further details contact Ken or Barbara on 0121 580 8102.

Wednesday 50+ Club, Streetly Sports Hall, Foley Road East. Ladies Badminton 9.00 - 10.00am. contact 0121 353 8630.

Wednesdays Quiz Night featuring 'Open the Box'. 9.00pm at the Hardwick Arms.

Wednesdays, loan of medical euipment from the Red Cross, Red Cross Hall, Blackwood Road located in between Blackwood Methodist Church and Blackwood School, between 6.00 - 7.00pm. Call 352 0692 or 353 1691.

Wednesday Streetly Stage School at Blackwood Road Methodist Church, Streetly 5.00 - 7.30pm and 8.00 - 10.00pm

Wednesday Erdington Operatic Society meet at Blackwood Road Methodist Church, Streetly from 8.00 - 10.00pm

Wednesday evening swimming lessons for children at The Streetly School, Queslett Road East. 5.30pm and 6.00pm. Phone Val 0121 353 6616. Term time only. More information about Streetly swimming classes here

Wednesday Water Colour class at All Saints Church, Foley Road East from 2.00 - 4.00pm. Phone Dave on 0121 353 5338 or log on to Art class website

Wednesday Life Art Class, 8.00 - 10.00pm at Park Hall Community Association. Phone Graham Benton, tutor, on 01922 720 866 or log onto parkhall website

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

Wednesday Body Control Pilates 9.15am - 10.15am at Streetly Sports Centre, Foley Road East. Call Jo on 07522 394869.

Wednesday SIMPLY PILATES with Diane Harrold Blackwood Rd methodist Hall 9.30-10.30am mixed and again at 10.45am-11.45 for beginners. Phone Diane: 01922 454705 Cost 4.50 per session. Pilates is a slow form of exercise, done both standing and lying down, which can help with back problems, posture and balance.

Wednesday 8.30 - 9.30 pm. TAI CHI at Little Aston Centre, Little Aston Lane Sutton Coldfield, B74 3UF (A-Z Ref 42 7B)
FOR HEALTH, RELAXATION, STRESS RELIEF HELP IMPROVE POSTURE, BALANCE AND ALIGNMENT Low Impact Gentle form of exercise suitable for all. Slow graceful movements encourage Relaxation, Deep Breathing, Balance, Coordination and a Meditative state of Mind; the result being a Calmer, Healthier, Stronger and more Confidant individual. Tai Chi Chuan has many benefits to ones health and wellbeing regardless of your age or present fitness levels. Fully Qualified Instructor Regulated by Kai Ming Association for Tai Chi Chuan Affiliated to the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain BCCMA and Recognised by the Sports Council
For further details, please ring Neil on 01543 480151 or 07721 670913

Wednesday Morning Tai Chi at Streetly Sports Hall, Foley Road East from 10 - 12 Contact Steve on 078459 81677.
Tai Chi website

Wednesday Afternoon Tai Chi from 1.15 - 2.45pm. at Aldridge Community Centre, Anchor Meadow, Aldridge Contact Steve on 078459 816 677.

Wednesday Line Dancing class for intermediates 2pm - 4pm. at Streetly Community Centre, J P LINEDANCING. Pat Harris 0121 308 5192 Email Enquiries welcome

Wednesday Streetly Solitaire Club meets at Veseyans Sports and Social Club, Little Hardwick Road at 8.00pm. It is open to single adults of all ages and status, however most members are around 50 but are very happy to welcome everyone. Members can chat over a drink then take part in a game or quiz in a relaxed environment, and can also join in regular days out, theatre trips, holidays, walks and meals out. Contact Pat Tanner on 0121 748 2992

1st Wednesday of each month, Age Concern Walsall, Advocacy Service, holds a surgery at the Walsall Centre for Independent Living in Bridge Street, Walsall to help residents aged 18 or more with physical, sensory impairment or a mental health issues gain access to information and services, write letters, or attend meetings plus a range of other assistance. To get more information or to talk in confidence to a trained advocate, call Kerry on 01922 638835 or Roy on 01922 650790.

2nd Wednesday Every Month, Streetly Poetry Group monthly meeting at Streetly Library at 10.30am 11.30am. Please telephone Streetly Library for more details. 01922 654864.

2nd Wednesday of month, regular coffee morning at St. Annes Church on Bridle Lane. 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.

3rd Wednesday, Streetly Disabled and Senior Citizens Association evening meeting at All Saints Church Hall, Foley Road East from 7.30 - 9.00pm.

3rd Wednesday Friends of Blackwood Park meet at 7.30pm. Ring 0121 353 8116 for details of meeting place or see notices in Blackwood Road shops.

4th Wednesday of the month the Lynn & Stonnall Conservation & Historical Society meet at 7.30 p.m. in the wooden Youth and Community Centre in Main Street, Stonnall, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS9 9DX, next door to st Peters, the village school. Contact name: Mr Peter Terry Tel: 01543 372410

Thursday

Thursday nights, The Tudor Musical Comedy Society meet at 7.30pm at the Streetly Community Centre, in Foley Road East. For more information on the show contact Nigel Gaunt on 07944 776831 or 0121 354 3498

Thursday Belly Dance Class at Streetly Methodist Church, corner Thornhill and Hardwick Roads, at 8.15pm. Excellent way to trim waists, reduce bums and tums, gain core strength and flexibility, and have fun. Contact Ruth on 07949 696574 or visit Ruth's Belly Dancing website

Thursday Streetly Stage School at Blackwood Road Methodist Church, Streetly. 5.30 - 7.00pm and 7.30 - 8.30pm.

Thursday afternoon Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Club, Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East. 1pm - 2.30pm. Each class is 90 minutes and includes a weigh-in, a motivational and informative talk as well as a 45 minute safe, fun and effective exercise to music session – making it the only club that combine both diet and exercise in the same class. For more details call Claire on 0121 313 0102 or Email Claire more info on: Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Club website

Thursday evening Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Club, Blackwood School, Blackwood Road Streetly from 6pm - 7.30pm. The class is 90 minutes and includes a weigh-in, a motivational and informative talk as well as a 45 minute safe, fun and effective exercise to music session – making it the only club that combine both diet and exercise in the same class.For more details call Claire on 0121 313 0102 or email Claire

Thursdays Extend gentle exercise class for anyone aged 60 plus or younger people suffering from a health condition. Veseyans Rugby Club, Little Hardwick Road from 2.15 to 3.30pm. Cost £1.00 including tea/coffee and biscuits. Tel. Pat on 0121 748 2992

Thursday Body Control Pilates 11.00am - 12.00pm at Streetly Sports Centre, Foley Road East. Call Jo 07522 394869.

Thursday Walsall Walk On Health Walk. Meet at Aldridge Manor House, off Little Aston Road. 10.15am for a 10.30 am start. Duration 2 hours. 5 - 8 km (3 5 miles). Moderate intensity walk with stiles, gradients, and hard and soft surfaces. Walk lead by trained leaders and free of charge.

Thursday Tai Chi & Chi-kung class 10.30am Beginners - Banners Gate Community Church, Westwood Street, Sutton Coldfield B73 6UH. see Kaiming website

Thursday evenings Tamworth & Streetly Ju Jutsu club, at Mere Green Community Centre Contact Ray Owen Mobile - 07816 986405 Home 01827 63357 or Email Ray

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.

Thursday Aerobics Class for beginners and intermediates held at Streetly Sports Centre, Foley Road East from 8.15 – 9.15pm. £3. Bring a towel, a mat and a drink. Contact Lisa on 07854 687492.

Thursday Streetly Mens ACC Keep Fit Club meets at 8pm at Blackwood Methodist Church Hall, Blackwood Road.

Thursday Blackwood Youth Club meets next to the library on Blackwood Road from 7 – 9pm. Project based work and IT facility. Contact Maggie Bowles on 353 0005.

Thursday Streetly Youth Club meets at the Sports Hall, Foley Road East. Times vary. Contact Jenny Henney on 353 8630.

1st Thursday Streetly Ladies Club meeting ( see Streetly Ladies Club page ) at All Saints Church Hall, Foley Road East at 2.30pm. Contact 0121 353 3527

1st Thursday Walsall Consumer Group for Blind and Partilly Sighted People meets from 7.00 - 9.00pm at Walsall Disability Centre, 114 Lichfield Street, Walsall.

2nd Thursday Walsall Writers Circle meets at Park Hall Community Centre, Park Hall Road. WS5 3HF. Phone Alison Reed 01922 458595. Email Enquiries welcome or log on to Walsall Writers Circle website

2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, September to May only, Sutton Coldfield Movie Makers meet at Wylde Green Community Hall, Emscote Drive, B73 5NE at 7.45 for 8.00pm. Email Trevor Mall or log on to Sutton coldfield Movie makers website

Friday

Friday, 6 week course 'SlimDance' classes, 6PM - 7pm at Blackwood Methodist Church Hall, Blackwood Road, Streetly, B74 3PL. Join our SlimDance Latin Solo Classes and dance the weight away. Have fun, learn to dance, drop a dress size. You don't need a partner and all ages are welcome. Special introductory offer just £30.00 for 6 weeks. Numbers limited so call Sarah on 0121 357 8808 or 07840 031 928. Email Sarah

Fridays Judo and Jujitsu class for adults at Streetly Youth and Sports Centre, Foley Road East, B74 3HR from 7.30 - 9.30pm. £3.50 per class. Call 07817 666 964 or visit www.birminghamjudo.com

Friday evenings Half Circle Singers rehearse at Streetly Methodist Church from 8-10pm. We are currently looking for new recruits in all parts. No audition required ! We are a long-standing small chamber choir needing to replace some retired members. We sing a varied repertoire of church music and secular works, from madrigals to twentieth century music. We have two to three main concerts a year, including a carol concert, plus occasional church services and after-dinner engagements by invitation. For more details please contact our secretary, Michael on 01543 480527 or Email Michael

Thursday, Socatots will start after the october half term, in mornings at at St.Chad's Parish Church. Socatots is the worlds first soccer specific physical play programme for pre-school children, aimed to develop physical skills of agility, balance and coordination. contact Olivia West 0785 0125333 or 0121 353 4051 Email Enquiries are very welcome

Fridays Socatots, at streetly community centre from at 10am contact Olivia West 0785 0125333 or 0121 353 4051 Email Enquiries are very welcome

Friday Lisayne Ballet School at Streetly Methodist Church junction of Thornhill and Hardwick Roads, Streetly. Contact Lisa on 0121 353 7321

Fridays, loan facility of living aids and medical equipment from the Red Cross, Red Cross Hall located in between Blackwood Methodist Church and Blackwood School, Blackwood Road, Streetly between 2.00 - 3.00pm. Call 352 0692 or 353 1691.

Friday evening swimming lessons for children at The Streetly School, Queslett Road East. 5.00pm,5.30pm,and 6.00pm. Phone Val 0121 353 6616. Term time only. More information about Streetly swimming classes here

Friday 50+ Club at the Streetly Sports Hall, Foley Road East. Compact Tennis 9.00 - 11.00am. Contact 0121 353 8630.

Friday Line Dancing Social night with a little tuition Fee £3.007.15pm - 10.30pm. at Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East, J P LINEDANCING. Pat Harris 0121 308 5192 Email Enquiries welcome

Friday Yoga for all abilities. 1.30 - 3.30p.m. Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East. Tel. 0121 353 8630.

Friday Birchfield Cycling Club. Evening meeting 9 to 10pm at All Saints Church. Foley rd East. Call Colin on 0121 358 6768

Friday Water Colour Classes for Beginners. from 2.00 - 4.00pm at All Saints Church Hall, Foley Road East. Come and Join two hours of relaxation in a nice friendly atmosphere. Learn different water colour techniques, make new friends. Ring Dave on 0121 353 5338.

Saturday

Saturdays, Dance in Beats, Dance Club meets in the dance studio at Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East. Learn a variety of dance styles including musicals, disco, jazz, contemporary. Five to nine year olds meet between 2.00 - 3.00pm and ten to fourteen year olds meet between 1.00 - 2.00pm.

Saturday Lisayne Ballet School at Streetly Methodist Church junction of Thornhill and Hardwick Roads, Streetly. Contact Lisa on 0121 353 7321.

Saturday 'Learn to Swim' from 10.00am at Streetly School. Call 0121 311 0889 Monday - Friday after 6.00pm or all weekend.

Saturday Life Art Class from 10.00am - 12.00pm at Park Hall Community Association. Phone Graham Benton, tutor, on 01922 720 866 or parkhall website

Saturday morning North Birmingham Cyclists Touring Club introductory rides for beginners and returners to cycling. Contact John Bedford on 353 5136 or Val Jones on 353 9142 or log on to North Birmingham CTC website

Saturday a chance to talk to one of your local councillors between 11 – 12pm at Streetly Library, Blackwood Road.

1st Saturday each month Walsall Adult Writers Group meets at Walsall Central Library from 1.45 - 3.45pm. Join writers of all abilities and interests and develop your writing skills.

1st and 3rd Saturday of the month Institute of Ramblers walks. Distance between 5 - 10 miles and within an hours drive of Birmingham. Keep fit, make friends and enjoy the countryside. Subscription £8.00pa. Call 0121 453 9583 or visit Institute of Ramblers website

Sunday

Sundays Judo and Jujitsu classes for adults and children at Streetly Youth and Sports Centre, Foley Road East, B74 3HR. 11.00am - 12.30pm children 6 - 15 years and 12.30 - 2.00pm adults. £3.50 per class. Call 07817 666 964 or visit www.birminghamjudo.com Admission £2.00 including tea/coffee. Disabled facilities, and parking, available.

Sunday, ABSOLUTE TAE KWON-DO beginners classes Clifton Road Youth Centre, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6EB, from 6-7pm for all ages 5+ with John McNally 3rd Degree Black Belt Also Intermediate and Advanced Students 7pm-8pm. In depth CRB checked instructors, also Safechild certified and course qualified level 2 ABSOLUTE TAE KWON-DO website

Sundays Socatots, at streetly community centre from 10am and 11am. contact Olivia West 0785 0125333 or 0121 353 4051 Email Enquiries are very welcome

Sunday mornings, North Birmingham Cyclists' Touring Club will be holding Sunday morning family bike rides. The routes will all be off road on local trails and canal towpaths. Rides start at 10.00am and will be no more than 10 miles. Contact club secretary John Bedford on 0121 353 5136.

Sunday Birchfield Cycling Club in Streetly We meet at the Hardwick Pub on the Chester rd at 9.00am on most Sundays, but a phone call is advisable to Colin 0121 358 6768 or 07814416118. Our Sunday morning cycle ride is usually 50 miles to a number of cycle friendly cafe's and maybe a refreshing pint of bitter on the way back, we can cater for all ages starting from 14, however, 5o miles is a lot for younger children but we can do shorter rides for any youngster who seems very keen ! Further details available from Colin Willetts via email:
All Email Enquiries are very welcome Join us for a excellent and fun way to exercise!

Sunday Dance Classes at Streetly Youth Centre, Foley Road East. Salsa, Ballroom and Latin for adults at 7pm. Crazy Kids Classes in Ballroom, Latin, disco and Street dance. Call Warren or Jane at the Zig Zag Dance Factory on 01902 897900 or log on to zigzag dance website

Sunday night quiz. 7.00pm weekly at the Hardwick Arms Pub

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Individual dates for additional events and venues below....

Blood Donor Sessions in Streetly are held at The Streetly Association and Streetly Youth Club. To book appointments call 0845 7 711 711. to see more details of times and dates Check blood donor sessions here

NOVEMBER 2010

A new counselling service is starting at Banners Gate Community Hall on Monday, 1st November. This is a voluntary initiative provided by the New Horizons Counselling Service and their fully qualified counsellors Val and Kellyanne who specialise in bereavement, and domestic abuse. The service will be free of charge and Val and Kellyanne hope to get funding to continue to provide this very necessary community service. Daytime and evening appointments are available. Call Val on 07964 213 229. Calls handled in complete confidence.

Tuesday, 2nd November, meeting of Streetly Horticultural Society at Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East at 7.45pm. AGM and American Supper. Photographic Competition.

Tuesday, 2nd November - Friday, 5th November Erdington Operatic Society performing 'Orpheus in the Underworld', a comic musical, at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall from 7.30pm. For more details and tickets call 0121 360 6627.

Tuesday, 2nd November, meeting of Streetly Philatelic Society at Blackwood Road Methodist Church Hall at 7.45pm. Colin Searle will be talking about the Philatelic History of Malta.

Sunday, 7th November Car boot sale at Streetly Youth Club, Foley Road East. Cost £7.00 per table payable in advance. To book a table call 0121 353 8630 on Monday to Fridays between 9 - 5.

Monday, 8th November, meeting of Aldridge Local History Society at Aldridge Parish Church starting at 7.30pm. Steve Melia will be discussing 'Black Country Dialects'.

Tuesday November 9 Blackwood Acappella Singers Group meet 7.30pm - 9pm at Blackwood Road Methodist Church, Streetly B74 3PL.

Tuesday, 9th November, Streetly Flower Arrangers meet at Streetly Community Hall, Foley Road East, B74 3HR at 7.30pm. Craig Bullock, international floral designer, national demonstrator, and teacher, will be giving the demonstration 'Rubescence'. Tickets £8.50 available from Diane Everton on 0121 308 2286.

Tuesday, 9th November, meeting of Streetly Philatelic Society at Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church, South Parade, at 10.30am. Peter Fernbank will be talking about the Bahamas.

Sunday, 14th November Car boot sale at Streetly Youth Club, Foley Road East. Cost £7.00 per table payable in advance. To book a table call 0121 353 8630 on Monday to Fridays between 9 - 5.

Tuesday, 16th November, meeting of Streetly WI at Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East at 7.30pm. Simon Topman will be talking about the 'History of Whistles'.

Tuesday, 16th November, meeting of Streetly Philatelic Society at Blackwood Road Methodist Church Hall, Streetly at 7.45pm. Channel Islands (general) by Richard Flemming.

Friday, November 19th, as part of Meteorwatch 2010, watch the Leonid meteor shower with senior Walsall Council countryside ranger Morgan Bowers. To book a place call 01922 459 813.

Tuesday November 23 Blackwood Acappella Singers Group meet 7.30pm - 9pm at Blackwood Road Methodist Church, Streetly B74 3PL.

Sunday, 21st November, Parkside Pre-School Playgroup Christmas Fair in the Youth Club building at Streetly Community Centre, Foley Road East, from 1.00 - 4.00pm. Adult admission 50p, children free.

Wednesday, 24th November, Streetly Local History Group meeting at All Saints Church Hall, Foley Road East from 7.00 - 9.00pm. Richard Brown's talk 'Heads and Tales' will be recounting the amusing events in his career as a teacher and headmaster. Admission £2.00 including refreshments. Parking, and disabled facilities available.

Friday, 26th November. Walsall Council Drop-In Session at Streetly Library from 2.00 - 3.00pm. Your chance to have a chat to area manager John Morris about any local issue that may concern you.

Sunday, 28th November Car boot sale at Streetly Youth Club, Foley Road East. Cost £7.00 per table payable in advance. To book a table call 0121 353 8630 on Monday to Fridays between 9 - 5.

Monday, 29th November to Sunday, 19th December, Xmas Lunch at Two Jays Restaurant in Cookes Furniture Store, Goosemoor Lane, Erdington, B23 5PN. Main course, pudding, tea or coffee and a mince pie. £14.00 per head. Reserve your place now by calling 0121 384 1145. For more details about eating at Two Jays visit Two Jays Restaurant website

Tuesday, 30th November, meeting of Streetly Philatelic Society at Blackwood Road Methodist Church Hall, Streetly, at 7.45pm. A sSpanish Paella by Shirley Smith.