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Talks are held on the last Friday afternoon of the month in January, February, March, September, October and November at the Methodist Church Hall, Station Approach, Solihull starting at 2.00pm.

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Admission is £4.00 for Solihull Centre Members and £5.50 for visitors or guests of members including tea or coffee in the interval.

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Parking is limited at the hall, but three hours free parking is available at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre - a valid ticket must be displayed.

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Friday 31 January, 2025

My Trip to The End of the World

John Butterworth MBE

 

John was a journalist for 44 years, 28 years as an editor.


His illustrated talk with tell us of journeys he has made to Antarctica, Argentina and the Falklands. His illustrated talk will show the landscape of these remote places together with their wildlife, history and remote locations.

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Friday 28 February, 2025
The National Trust’s Blossom Project

Katy Wade

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Birmingham was once described as 'a town ringed by blossom' thanks to the lush orchards and gardens encircling it. Today, there are still signs of the city’s botanical past for those who look. Hear how the National Trust is working with residents, schools and community groups to create a new ring of blossom around the city as part of the Trust’s commitment to plant 20 million trees across Britain, 4 million of these blossoming trees.

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Friday 28 March, 2025
A Glass and a Half

David and Pam Humphries

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A look at the village of Bournville and the Cadbury chocolate-making family who created it. This is set against the background of numerous other chocolate manufacturers on both sides of the Atlantic and gives us a brief history of chocolate.

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