Family events in July 2016

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1 Family events in July 2016 As well as the events below, don t forget to check out further activities and things to do on July 2016 Events North Solihull (and surrounding areas) Bishop Wilson School Chelmunds Cross, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull B37 7TR Website: Sat 16th July Chelmund's Day 2016 Held every year in July, Chelmund s Day celebrates the community and herit of Chelmsley Wood. Based on myths and stories about a Saxon Warrior called Chelmund (Ceolmund) who made a clearing in the wood in which he settled. Chelmund s Day offers a host of fun activities for all s including: stalls, music, dancing, stories, crafts and food. 11am - 3pm All s Libraries... Castle Bromwich Library Hurst Lane North, Castle Bromwich, Solihull B36 0EY Tel: Storytime. Term time only on Fridays. 2:15pm - 2:45pm Rhyme time on Mondays. Alternating between either a morning or afternoon session. 10:45am - 11:05am or 2:30pm - 2:50pm Chelmsley Wood Library 10 West Mall, Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, Solihull B37 5TN Tel: Story and Rhyme for under 5s. Term time only on Fridays. 10am - 10:30am Kingshurst Library Marston Drive, Kingshurst, Solihull B37 6BD Tel: Story Time on Fridays, term time only 10:45am

2 Rhyme time A short interactive session for babies and very young children that includes finger & action rhymes and songs. Also a chance to meet other mums and carers. Once a fortnight on Tuesdays. 10:45am Marston Green Library Land Lane, Solihull B37 7DQ Call: Story Time - Stories, rhymes, songs and colouring on Mondays. 2:30pm - 3pm South Solihull (and surrounding areas) Solihull Touchwood Shopping Centre Homer Rd, Solihull B91 3GJ Website: Story Time with Ben & Holly at Touchwood Guests are invited to gather round and take a seat to enjoy a fully interactive storytelling session. Sat 2nd July Ben and Holly will be joined by a narrator to help guide younger guests through stories of Ben and Holly in their enchanted Little Kingdom. Story time sessions will take place outside Cineworld at intervals. Intervals between 11am - 4pm Preschool children Ben & Holly are real pre-school favourites and incredibly popular with children and mums alike. To have the chance to see them for free is so exciting! We encour all families to join us at Touchwood this summer and get involved in the fun! Libraries Balsall Common Library 283 Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common CV7 3EL Tel: Sat 30 July Talented Teens Cut-up flash fiction and poetry. 11am - 12:30pm 11 + Storytime on Mondays. 2:15pm - 2:45pm Rhyme time - Baby songs and rhymes on Tuesdays. 2:15pm - 2:45pm Dickens Heath Library Old Dickens Heath Road, Dickens Heath, Solihull B90 1SD Tel: Rhymetimes on Mondays, term time only. A fun session of action rhymes and songs. Children's Board Games Club - second Saturday of the month 2pm - 3pm 5-10

3 Lego Club - Last Saturday of the month. See you for lots of creative fun! 2pm - 3pm 5-9 Tea & Tots - Fourth Thursday of the month A chance for mums, dads, grans and carers to meet for a cuppa and a chat whilst the toddlers play. Occasional guest speakers may also attend. 2pm - 3pm Hampton in Arden Library 39 Fentham Road, Hampton in Arden, Solihull B92 0AY Tel: Storytimes - Stories and crafts for all pre-school children. Fortnightly sessions on Tuesdays. 1:45pm - 2:15pm Hobs Moat Library Ulleries Road, Solihull B92 8EB Tel: s Story Session 'Little Hobbits - Thursdays, term time only. Join the 'Little Hobbits' and listen to stories and enjoy colouring with your pre school child. 10am - 10:45am Daddy Rhyme Time - This is a special time of enjoyment and bonding for you and your child. Come along and meet with other fathers and male carers for a chat. Refreshments are provided. Monthly on Saturdays. Please contact for more details. 10:30am - 11am Knowle Library Chester House, High Street, Knowle, Solihull B93 0LL Tel: Thur 7 July Jellybeans Special Teddy Bears Picnic Bring along your favourite bear to enjoy some fun rhymes and stories followed by a teddy bears picnic! 10:45am - 11:30am Alphabet Club - Activity and story-time session. Alternate Mondays. 1 per child Rhyme Time - Every Friday afternoon, term time only. Come and join our weekly sessions for babies and toddlers. Meriden Library Arden Cott, The Green, Meriden CV7 7LN Tel: Storytimes on Mondays. Term time only. 2:45pm - 3:15pm Olton Library 169A Warwick Road, Olton, Solihull B92 7AR Tel: Storytime sessions. Come along and enjoy listening to stories for your pre-school child in the company of other children and their families on Fridays (term time only). 2:30pm - 3pm Shirley Library 22 Parkgate, Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 3GG Tel: Storytime on Fridays. Term time only.

4 Rhyme Time - For babies and toddlers on Tuesdays (term time only). 10:30am - 11am Rhyme Time - For babies and toddlers on Wednesdays (term time only). The Core Library Theatre Square, Touchwood, Homer Road, Solihull B91 3RG Tel: Wed 27 July Booktivity Are you interested in all things about books, art and craft, quizzing and games? Then come along to our activity group. 4.30pm pm 10 + Homework Club - with designated staff to support children on Tuesdays, term time only. 3:45pm - 5:15pm 8 and Over Story Times on Mondays. Term time only. Rhyme Time - Wednesdays (term time only). A short interactive session that includes finger & action rhymes and songs. Come along and meet up with other parents/carers and discover what the library can offer your child. 10:30am 0-2 Rhyme Time 2 - Fridays (term time only). A second session of finger and action rhymes and songs, plus more networking for parents and carers. 10:30am 0-2 Thurs 21 July Parks Twins Plus Storytime Thursdays - monthly (term time only) storytime for twins and multiples. Enjoy stories and rhymes followed by time to chat and share experiences with others. No booking required, just turn up on the day. Shirley Park Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 3AL Website: Sat 9 July Shirley Carnival The Wild West comes to Shirley Park, with this themed, action-packed event, featuring entertainment guaranteed to make it fun for all the family! Come and support this popular event as all proceeds go to a good cause. 1 per person 12pm - 4:30pm All s As well as encouraging all stallholders to dress up for the occasion there will be the usual Fancy Dress competition for the children.

5 Other areas Botanical Gardens Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR Tel: Website: 07-Jul Eid - Dance, Music & Food Celebration Please contact venue or see website for further details. Call for details 11am - 3pm All s Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2JF Website: Sat 9 & Sun 10 July Wimbledon finals on The Big Screen Watch the finals of Wimbledon unfold on The Big Screen in Central Square. The ladies, men s and doubles finals will be broadcast live from the Brindleyplace Bump completely free! Can Andy Murray rekindle some of the magic of his win in 2013? Exact timings TBC (see website) All s Brindleyplace Film Festival 2016 It s back folks! The popular (and completely free) Brindleyplace Film Festival returns to Birmingham. 12th - 21st July Now in its 5th year, the outdoor festival will see our big screen arrive back in Central Square, showcasing a wide selection of fantastic movies. Plus, as per previous years you, the lovely public, have chosen the film lineup (thank you to over 2300 of you who sent in your votes)! See website for film schedule All s This year, the festival theme is Best of British to celebrate everything that s brilliant about our home nations, and now we are excited to reveal the final nine films that made the cut, including: spy capers from 007 in Spectre, the nation s favourite English bear, Paddington and the mega-blockbuster, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Symphony Hall Birmingham Symphony Hall Café Bar, 32 Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EA Tel: (Box Office) Website: Sat 16th July Musical Picnic: July 2016 Tuck into a morning of musical entertainment with the family. Watch and join in with performers as they introduce children to a world of music, song, storytelling and dance. Free From 10.30am Up to 7 Venue: Symphony Hall Café Bar

6 War Memorial Park Kenilworth Road, Coventry CV3 6PT Website: 1st - 3rd July 2016 Coventry Godiva Festival Coventry Godiva Festival is billed as the UK s biggest free family music festival and is now in its 18th year. Based in the city s historic War Memorial Park, the three-day event offers great live music, family entertainment, international food and drink, craft vill and children s fun fair! and ticketless Friday (6pm pm) Saturday (12noon pm) All s Organised by Coventry City Council with the support of partners, the festival prides itself on offering the best of Coventry and Warwickshire backed up by top national artists and performers. See you there in July! Sunday (12noon - 7pm) Lichfield Festival Website: Sat 2nd July Florette Festival Market Featuring artists and craftspeople from across the region, the popular Festival Market is a great day out for all the family. Choose from around 150 craft stalls or sample a variety of local food and drink. You can also watch demonstrations of traditional crafts or take a tour of the Cathedral, while younger visitors have their faces painted or take their turn at a number of charity game stalls. With entertainment from local performers throughout the day, this is a perfect day out for all the family. Location: Cathedral Close, Dam Street & Minster Walk 10am - 4pm All s Sat 2nd July Luxmuralis - Festival Light Show Join us to celebrate the Festival's opening weekend with a light projection show blending period film foot with the latest digital techniques. Luxmuralis present a light installation on the concept of "The Somme", providing a contemporary and moving response to this pivotal moment in history of WW1. The artwork lasts for around 20 minutes and is repeated until 11pm. Luxmuralis is a national and international artistic collaboration led by Cathedral Aritist in Residence Peter Walker. Location: Lichfield Cathedral. 10pm All s Sat 9th July Festival Fete Join us for a day of traditional games, sweet treats, craft activities and music in the Cathedral Close. With live entertainment, the chance to get involved in singing and dance activities through the day or to try your luck at winning a prize from our stalls, this is the perfect day out for all the family. Location: Cathedral Close 11am - 4pm All s