Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

At Parakeet, we are thrilled to announce our new art and nature playgroup for 5 and under, designed to spark creativity and foster a deep connection with nature for children and their grown-ups.

Hosted in St. Hilda’s community room, our playgroup is a place to play, connect with your child and be creative.

The playgroup is free flow and children can engage with whatever takes their attention. Our creative activities are set up inside the hall and and outside in the garden, so please wear clothes suitable for the weather, and be prepared to get stuck in!

BOOK NOW

Make colourful pieces of felt, pictures and 3D shapes using natural wool, silk and other fibres.

Suitable for all adults, and children aged 10 and over. Children must be with an adult.

Younger children are welcome to come along with adult supervision.  

Things to know: 

Everything will be provided and it’s all free - you don’t need to bring anything

You don’t need to book a place, just come along on the day

We will be using real sheep wool and silk in this workshop - unfortunately artificial fibres don’t felt, so we can’t offer an animal-free alternative. 

We will be using mild soap and hot water - gloves will be available.

We aim to make an inclusive, anxiety-friendly and neurodivergence-positive space - please let us know if we can make it easier for you to take part. 

Would you like to meet new people, socialise and enjoy stories?  We believe EVERYONE should be able to experience the magic of books, regardless of their abilities or income.  But we know some people find it more difficult than others.

This club is for people who find it difficult to read books for any reason - you might have a disability, language barriers, Dyslexia or low literacy levels.  We don't need to know your specific situation, we won't ask you any probing questions or tell anyone else, and we won't judge you. This club is an inclusive, safe and welcoming space for people of all abilities to come together and enjoy stories, meet new people, have a cuppa and take part in lively discussions.  

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

BOOK NOW

Join us to celebrate Smethwick Arts!

Come and enjoy some free activities, workshops and performances and hear more about what we have in store for arts in Smethwick

Date: Saturday 21st September 2024

Time: drop in anytime from 2-6pm

Venue: Dorothy Parkes Centre, Church Road, Smethwick B67 6EH

No need to book, just turn up!

Would you like to meet new friends, read some brilliant books and grow your skills and confidence?  Then join our new book club for children aged 8 - 12!  This group is for kids who like to read, or who would like to read more, and we welcome people of all abilities - this group is all about having fun and enjoying books, it's not about being the best or the fastest reader!  

We welcome children with additional needs - please book onto the group and then contact us to discuss your child's needs so we are able to best support them.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

BOOK NOW

Art based sessions that focus on community, gardening, art and poetry.  The sessions look at nature, explore new skills with a local artist and horticulturalists.  Some sessions are based at our award winning allotment.

Sessions are free, no need to book.

This event is at an associate venue.

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Free art workshops for anyone aged 18-25

Handmade books, 35mm photography, print techniques, collage and mixed media

5 sessions every Monday from 16th September- 14th October 2024

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

BOOK NOW

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

If you've always wanted to try getting crafty, but didn't know where to start, this is the group for you! 

Try out crafts like mosaic making, stone decorating, printing or weaving.

Spectra artists will be there to guide you at each step and help build your creative confidence.

A chance to meet people whilst learning new skills.

Expect a warm welcome!

Free to attend.

To book a place or find out more email: hayley@wearespectra.co.uk

Join us for a fun and inclusive taster session at St Hildas! Get ready to unleash your creativity, play games, create art and make some new friends. Each week there will be various activities on offer, including arts and crafts, movement play, sensory activities and collaborative creations.

All ages and abilities welcome. 

Come as a family, come on your own, or bring a friend. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The first two sessions are free to attend. After then, we'll be asking for contributions towards running the session, on a pay as you can basis.

See you there!

To book or find out more email: hayley@wearespectra.co.uk

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Yarn crafts for wellbeing- crotchety, knit, weave and stitch!

Free workshop for over 18s.

All materials provided.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

At Parakeet, we are thrilled to announce our new art and nature playgroup for 5 and under, designed to spark creativity and foster a deep connection with nature for children and their grown-ups.

Hosted in St. Hilda’s community room, our playgroup is a place to play, connect with your child and be creative.

The playgroup is free flow and children can engage with whatever takes their attention. Our creative activities are set up inside the hall and and outside in the garden, so please wear clothes suitable for the weather, and be prepared to get stuck in!

BOOK NOW

AFTER ALL is a celebration of our vulnerable and courageous existence. Solène melds dance, comedy, storytelling, and theatre to ask - what happens in the end?

Through a series of comedic re-enactments of the funerals of those she’s loved - as well as imagining her own - Solène attempts to conjure a better space, to be with death, dying and loss.

AFTER ALL is a heartfelt exploration of the death rituals we have; the ones lost and those that need to be invented. Solène joyously brings us together to explore the role that dancing might play in healing.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

BOOKING COMING SOON

Uptight and unlucky in love, Felix is the ‘mate of honour’ for his best friend’s wedding. It’s going to be perfect… as long as there aren’t any distractions.

Confetti follows Felix, from surprise hen night to wedding reception, as he embarks on a romance of his own – and you’re invited!

BOOK NOW

Art based sessions that focus on community, gardening, art and poetry.  The sessions look at nature, explore new skills with a local artist and horticulturalists.  Some sessions are based at our award winning allotment.

Sessions are free, no need to book.

This event is at an associate venue.

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Free art workshops for anyone aged 18-25

Handmade books, 35mm photography, print techniques, collage and mixed media

5 sessions every Monday from 16th September- 14th October 2024

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

BOOK NOW

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

If you've always wanted to try getting crafty, but didn't know where to start, this is the group for you! 

Try out crafts like mosaic making, stone decorating, printing or weaving.

Spectra artists will be there to guide you at each step and help build your creative confidence.

A chance to meet people whilst learning new skills.

Expect a warm welcome!

Free to attend.

To book a place or find out more email: hayley@wearespectra.co.uk

Join us for a fun and inclusive taster session at St Hildas! Get ready to unleash your creativity, play games, create art and make some new friends. Each week there will be various activities on offer, including arts and crafts, movement play, sensory activities and collaborative creations.

All ages and abilities welcome. 

Come as a family, come on your own, or bring a friend. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The first two sessions are free to attend. After then, we'll be asking for contributions towards running the session, on a pay as you can basis.

See you there!

To book or find out more email: hayley@wearespectra.co.uk

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Yarn crafts for wellbeing- crotchety, knit, weave and stitch!

Free workshop for over 18s.

All materials provided.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

At Parakeet, we are thrilled to announce our new art and nature playgroup for 5 and under, designed to spark creativity and foster a deep connection with nature for children and their grown-ups.

Hosted in St. Hilda’s community room, our playgroup is a place to play, connect with your child and be creative.

The playgroup is free flow and children can engage with whatever takes their attention. Our creative activities are set up inside the hall and and outside in the garden, so please wear clothes suitable for the weather, and be prepared to get stuck in!

BOOK NOW

Join us for CREATIVE STORY CLUB at Bear Bookshop.  This month's theme is Black History Month!

We will read a themed story and do some crafts and activities related to the theme.
Each child will be given a book to take home.

Please book one ticket per child.  There is no need to book tickets for adults.

This activity is aimed at primary school aged children.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

These sessions are completely FREE, but if you can afford to, please consider making a small donation for your place which helps us to fund more activities like this one.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

BOOK NOW

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Free art workshops for anyone aged 18-25

Handmade books, 35mm photography, print techniques, collage and mixed media

5 sessions every Monday from 16th September- 14th October 2024

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

BOOK NOW

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

If you've always wanted to try getting crafty, but didn't know where to start, this is the group for you! 

Try out crafts like mosaic making, stone decorating, printing or weaving.

Spectra artists will be there to guide you at each step and help build your creative confidence.

A chance to meet people whilst learning new skills.

Expect a warm welcome!

Free to attend.

To book a place or find out more email: hayley@wearespectra.co.uk

Join us for a fun and inclusive workshop at St Hildas! Get ready to unleash your creativity, play games, create art and make some new friends. Each week there will be various activities on offer, including arts and crafts, movement play, sensory activities and collaborative creations.

All ages and abilities welcome. 

Come as a family, come on your own, or bring a friend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

We'll be asking for contributions towards running the session, on a pay as you can basis.

BOOK NOW

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

At Parakeet, we are thrilled to announce our new art and nature playgroup for 5 and under, designed to spark creativity and foster a deep connection with nature for children and their grown-ups.

Hosted in St. Hilda’s community room, our playgroup is a place to play, connect with your child and be creative.

The playgroup is free flow and children can engage with whatever takes their attention. Our creative activities are set up inside the hall and and outside in the garden, so please wear clothes suitable for the weather, and be prepared to get stuck in!

BOOK NOW

Let’s make bread - the Syrian way.

We’ll mix the dry ingredients, in a bowl bought in a Souk from Idlib, then we add water… then wait for it to rise. And when the bread is ready, and the room is filled with the smell of freshly-baked bread, we will share it with our friends and neighbours – and enjoy it with Syrian Meze.

When he was in Turkey, writer Kevin Dyer was told by a Syrian refugee, ‘Do not forget Syria’. This is our attempt, with baking, and a thrilling piece of drama, to keep the proud people of that country in our minds – with food and a story of hope.

BOOK NOW

A drop in drumming and percussion workshop, with a side of arts and craft! Come along to Smethwick Heritage Centre to have a go at drumming and creative activities, with Spectra's welcoming and inlcusive team. No previous experience necessary.

To book, email hayley@wearespectra.co.uk

Beautiful free lunchtime concerts by students from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. There is no need to book, just come along and enjoy the music. Refreshments are available after the concert.

On October 11th, Beth Taylor will be giving a vocal performance.

St Hilda's Music Hub in partnership with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Book by email: sthildasconcerts@gmail.com

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Free art workshops for anyone aged 18-25

Handmade books, 35mm photography, print techniques, collage and mixed media

5 sessions every Monday from 16th September- 14th October 2024

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

BOOK NOW

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

If you've always wanted to try getting crafty, but didn't know where to start, this is the group for you! 

Try out crafts like mosaic making, stone decorating, printing or weaving.

Spectra artists will be there to guide you at each step and help build your creative confidence.

A chance to meet people whilst learning new skills.

Expect a warm welcome!

Free to attend.

BOOK NOW

Join us for a fun and inclusive workshop at St Hildas! Get ready to unleash your creativity, play games, create art and make some new friends. Each week there will be various activities on offer, including arts and crafts, movement play, sensory activities and collaborative creations.

All ages and abilities welcome. 

Come as a family, come on your own, or bring a friend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

We'll be asking for contributions towards running the session, on a pay as you can basis.

To book or find out more email: hayley@wearespectra.co.uk

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

At Parakeet, we are thrilled to announce our new art and nature playgroup for 5 and under, designed to spark creativity and foster a deep connection with nature for children and their grown-ups.

Hosted in St. Hilda’s community room, our playgroup is a place to play, connect with your child and be creative.

The playgroup is free flow and children can engage with whatever takes their attention. Our creative activities are set up inside the hall and and outside in the garden, so please wear clothes suitable for the weather, and be prepared to get stuck in!

BOOK NOW

A drop in drumming and percussion workshop, with a side of arts and craft! Come along to Smethwick Heritage Centre to have a go at drumming and creative activities, with Spectra's welcoming and inlcusive team. No previous experience necessary.

To book, email hayley@wearespectra.co.uk

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Join us for a fun and inclusive workshop at St Hildas! Get ready to unleash your creativity, play games, create art and make some new friends. Each week there will be various activities on offer, including arts and crafts, movement play, sensory activities and collaborative creations.

All ages and abilities welcome. 

Come as a family, come on your own, or bring a friend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

We'll be asking for contributions towards running the session, on a pay as you can basis.

BOOK NOW

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Elly runs the best farm ever, but the carrots have been trampled, the apples have vanished and there’s hay everywhere! Come and help Elly and Bob the Pheasant save the harvest, and discover the mystery animal hiding in the hay- stack.

Nature Elly is a puppetry show created especially for 2-5 year olds, full of interactive fun, beautifully written original music and a cast of stunning and adorable animal puppets for little ones to meet.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

BOOK NOW

Elly runs the best farm ever, but the carrots have been trampled, the apples have vanished and there’s hay everywhere! Come and help Elly and Bob the Pheasant save the harvest, and discover the mystery animal hiding in the hay- stack.

Nature Elly is a puppetry show created especially for 2-5 year olds, full of interactive fun, beautifully written original music and a cast of stunning and adorable animal puppets for little ones to meet.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

BOOK NOW

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Six year old Dawn is very excited to be going on a big ship with her Auntie Lin to England from her home in Jamaica. Soon she’ll be at a new school, make some new friends, and see her mum again!

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

BOOK NOW

Learn folded, tied and freehand fabric dyeing skills to make beautiful, colourful artworks.  

Suitable for all adults, and children aged 10 and over. Children must be with an adult.

Younger children are welcome to come along with adult supervision.  

Things to know: 

Everything will be provided and it’s all free - you don’t need to bring anything

You don’t need to book a place, just come along on the day

We will be using dyes which will stain clothing - please wear old clothes or dark colours. Gloves will be provided.

We aim to make an inclusive, anxiety-friendly and neurodivergence-positive space - please let us know if we can make it easier for you to take part. 

Would you like to meet new people, socialise and enjoy stories?  We believe EVERYONE should be able to experience the magic of books, regardless of their abilities or income.  But we know some people find it more difficult than others.

This club is for people who find it difficult to read books for any reason - you might have a disability, language barriers, Dyslexia or low literacy levels.  We don't need to know your specific situation, we won't ask you any probing questions or tell anyone else, and we won't judge you. This club is an inclusive, safe and welcoming space for people of all abilities to come together and enjoy stories, meet new people, have a cuppa and take part in lively discussions.  

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

BOOK NOW

Two travellers journey across the barren and dusty world. They make up songs and tell stories, inspired by the treasures from a time gone by.

With live music, puppetry and clowning, Stories In The Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful post apocalyptic family show that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything and a mighty lion holds its secrets in an old clay pot.

Join two intrepid explorers who are full of stories, full of hope but dangerously low on baked beans.

BOOK NOW

Would you like to meet new friends, read some brilliant books and grow your skills and confidence?  Then join our new book club for children aged 8 - 12!  This group is for kids who like to read, or who would like to read more, and we welcome people of all abilities - this group is all about having fun and enjoying books, it's not about being the best or the fastest reader!  

We welcome children with additional needs - please book onto the group and then contact us to discuss your child's needs so we are able to best support them.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

BOOK NOW

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Join us for a fun and inclusive workshop at St Hildas! Get ready to unleash your creativity, play games, create art and make some new friends. Each week there will be various activities on offer, including arts and crafts, movement play, sensory activities and collaborative creations.

All ages and abilities welcome. 

Come as a family, come on your own, or bring a friend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

We'll be asking for contributions towards running the session, on a pay as you can basis.

BOOK NOW

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

At Parakeet, we are thrilled to announce our new art and nature playgroup for 5 and under, designed to spark creativity and foster a deep connection with nature for children and their grown-ups.

Hosted in St. Hilda’s community room, our playgroup is a place to play, connect with your child and be creative.

The playgroup is free flow and children can engage with whatever takes their attention. Our creative activities are set up inside the hall and and outside in the garden, so please wear clothes suitable for the weather, and be prepared to get stuck in!

BOOK NOW

Beautiful free lunchtime concerts by students from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. There is no need to book, just come along and enjoy the music. Refreshments are available after the concert.

On November 8th, Charlotte Hand will be giving a piano recital.

St Hilda's Music Hub in partnership with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Book by email: sthildasconcerts@gmail.com

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Join us for a fun and inclusive workshop at St Hildas! Get ready to unleash your creativity, play games, create art and make some new friends. Each week there will be various activities on offer, including arts and crafts, movement play, sensory activities and collaborative creations.

All ages and abilities welcome. 

Come as a family, come on your own, or bring a friend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

We'll be asking for contributions towards running the session, on a pay as you can basis.

BOOK NOW

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

At Parakeet, we are thrilled to announce our new art and nature playgroup for 5 and under, designed to spark creativity and foster a deep connection with nature for children and their grown-ups.

Hosted in St. Hilda’s community room, our playgroup is a place to play, connect with your child and be creative.

The playgroup is free flow and children can engage with whatever takes their attention. Our creative activities are set up inside the hall and and outside in the garden, so please wear clothes suitable for the weather, and be prepared to get stuck in!

BOOK NOW

Weave your own fabric artworks using colourful yarns and fabric scraps.  

Suitable for all adults, and children aged 10 and over. Children must be with an adult.

Younger children are welcome to come along with adult supervision.  

Things to know: 

Everything will be provided and it’s all free - you don’t need to bring anything

We aim to make an inclusive, anxiety-friendly and neurodivergence-positive space - please let us know if we can make it easier for you to take part. 

BOOKING COMING SOON

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Join us for a fun and inclusive workshop at St Hildas! Get ready to unleash your creativity, play games, create art and make some new friends. Each week there will be various activities on offer, including arts and crafts, movement play, sensory activities and collaborative creations.

All ages and abilities welcome. 

Come as a family, come on your own, or bring a friend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

We'll be asking for contributions towards running the session, on a pay as you can basis.

BOOK NOW

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

At Parakeet, we are thrilled to announce our new art and nature playgroup for 5 and under, designed to spark creativity and foster a deep connection with nature for children and their grown-ups.

Hosted in St. Hilda’s community room, our playgroup is a place to play, connect with your child and be creative.

The playgroup is free flow and children can engage with whatever takes their attention. Our creative activities are set up inside the hall and and outside in the garden, so please wear clothes suitable for the weather, and be prepared to get stuck in!

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Fabric printing 

Create your own easy to make printing blocks and design your own fabrics. 

Suitable for all adults, and children aged 10 and over. Children must be with an adult.

Younger children are welcome to come along with adult supervision.  

Things to know: 

Everything will be provided and it’s all free - you don’t need to bring anything

We will be using paints that will stain clothing - please wear old clothes!

We aim to make an inclusive, anxiety-friendly and neurodivergence-positive space - please let us know if we can make it easier for you to take part. 

BOOKING COMING SOON

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Join us for a fun and inclusive workshop at St Hildas! Get ready to unleash your creativity, play games, create art and make some new friends. Each week there will be various activities on offer, including arts and crafts, movement play, sensory activities and collaborative creations.

All ages and abilities welcome. 

Come as a family, come on your own, or bring a friend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

We'll be asking for contributions towards running the session, on a pay as you can basis.

BOOK NOW

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

At Parakeet, we are thrilled to announce our new art and nature playgroup for 5 and under, designed to spark creativity and foster a deep connection with nature for children and their grown-ups.

Hosted in St. Hilda’s community room, our playgroup is a place to play, connect with your child and be creative.

The playgroup is free flow and children can engage with whatever takes their attention. Our creative activities are set up inside the hall and and outside in the garden, so please wear clothes suitable for the weather, and be prepared to get stuck in!

BOOK NOW

Over twenty years a silent tragedy has unfolded in the heart of our communities. Entirely innocent sub-postmasters had their lives torn apart and faced bankruptcy, isolation, and jail for crimes that were never committed, for debts that never existed.

Directly informed by conversations with affected sub-postmasters, Make Good dives into this most local of stories, capturing the raw emotions, the bewilderment and the unbreakable bond of faith and family that were put to the test. Experience the astonishing resilience of entire communities as lives were destroyed in a scandal that isn’t over yet...

A new musical three years in the making that tells the story of the Post Office Scandal, now recognised as one of the gravest miscarriages of justice in British history.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

BOOKING COMING SOON

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Join us for a fun and inclusive workshop at St Hildas! Get ready to unleash your creativity, play games, create art and make some new friends. Each week there will be various activities on offer, including arts and crafts, movement play, sensory activities and collaborative creations.

All ages and abilities welcome. 

Come as a family, come on your own, or bring a friend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

We'll be asking for contributions towards running the session, on a pay as you can basis.

BOOK NOW

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

At Parakeet, we are thrilled to announce our new art and nature playgroup for 5 and under, designed to spark creativity and foster a deep connection with nature for children and their grown-ups.

Hosted in St. Hilda’s community room, our playgroup is a place to play, connect with your child and be creative.

The playgroup is free flow and children can engage with whatever takes their attention. Our creative activities are set up inside the hall and and outside in the garden, so please wear clothes suitable for the weather, and be prepared to get stuck in!

BOOK NOW

A family festive show inspired by various traditional stories from around the world. Visit the Toymaker in his workshop as he prepares to go out on his deliveries. A storytelling performance, performed by one actor who skilfully animates various puppets and props to weave together all the differing stories to create a funny, anarchic, moving and beautiful journey through various cultures and makes for visually stunning theatre.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

BOOK NOW

A family festive show inspired by various traditional stories from around the world. Visit the Toymaker in his workshop as he prepares to go out on his deliveries. A storytelling performance, performed by one actor who skilfully animates various puppets and props to weave together all the differing stories to create a funny, anarchic, moving and beautiful journey through various cultures and makes for visually stunning theatre.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

BOOK NOW

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Join us for a fun and inclusive workshop at St Hildas! Get ready to unleash your creativity, play games, create art and make some new friends. Each week there will be various activities on offer, including arts and crafts, movement play, sensory activities and collaborative creations.

All ages and abilities welcome. 

Come as a family, come on your own, or bring a friend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

We'll be asking for contributions towards running the session, on a pay as you can basis.

BOOK NOW

The snow is falling and the solstice is approaching. Ratty is getting ready. She wants everything to be really rat-tastic! But will her friends make it through the snow to the winter woodland revels?

Can you help them on their journey? There’ll be excitement, adventure, play-acting, games, music, a splattering of silliness and lots of snow!

Led by Sidney & Tristan from The Last Baguette, A Winter’s Tail is a fun, relaxed play-along theatre adventure. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.

A Winter’s Tail is a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement and lots of imaginative play. It is an invitation for children and grown ups to play together. An accessible, gentle & fun performance where everyone can relax, be creative & enjoy themselves through theatre.

BOOK NOW

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

The snow is falling and the solstice is approaching. Ratty is getting ready. She wants everything to be really rat-tastic! But will her friends make it through the snow to the winter woodland revels?

Can you help them on their journey? There’ll be excitement, adventure, play-acting, games, music, a splattering of silliness and lots of snow!

Led by Sidney & Tristan from The Last Baguette, A Winter’s Tail is a fun, relaxed play-along theatre adventure. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.

A Winter’s Tail is a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement and lots of imaginative play. It is an invitation for children and grown ups to play together. An accessible, gentle & fun performance where everyone can relax, be creative & enjoy themselves through theatre.

BOOK NOW

Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

At Parakeet, we are thrilled to announce our new art and nature playgroup for 5 and under, designed to spark creativity and foster a deep connection with nature for children and their grown-ups.

Hosted in St. Hilda’s community room, our playgroup is a place to play, connect with your child and be creative.

The playgroup is free flow and children can engage with whatever takes their attention. Our creative activities are set up inside the hall and and outside in the garden, so please wear clothes suitable for the weather, and be prepared to get stuck in!

BOOK NOW

Beautiful free lunchtime concerts by students from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. There is no need to book, just come along and enjoy the music. Refreshments are available after the concert.

On December 13th, the Seth Evarts Brass Quintet will be performing.

St Hilda's Music Hub in partnership with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Book by email: sthildasconcerts@gmail.com

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

"The Christmas countdown has started, everywhere elves are busy preparing and wrapping presents.

Will Gerald and Wallace manage to get their presents ready in time, or will they get distracted by all the Circus equipment they have been asked to wrap?

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Social sewing and mending for everyone!

Bring your project or start something new.

All equipment provided, beginners welcome.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Would you like to meet new people, socialise and enjoy stories?  We believe EVERYONE should be able to experience the magic of books, regardless of their abilities or income.  But we know some people find it more difficult than others.

This club is for people who find it difficult to read books for any reason - you might have a disability, language barriers, Dyslexia or low literacy levels.  We don't need to know your specific situation, we won't ask you any probing questions or tell anyone else, and we won't judge you. This club is an inclusive, safe and welcoming space for people of all abilities to come together and enjoy stories, meet new people, have a cuppa and take part in lively discussions.  

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

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Would you like to meet new friends, read some brilliant books and grow your skills and confidence?  Then join our new book club for children aged 8 - 12!  This group is for kids who like to read, or who would like to read more, and we welcome people of all abilities - this group is all about having fun and enjoying books, it's not about being the best or the fastest reader!  

We welcome children with additional needs - please book onto the group and then contact us to discuss your child's needs so we are able to best support them.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

BOOK NOW

A friendly group of experienced knitters and crocheters.  Join us to knit and natter, share and learn new skills.  Also suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Do you love being creative but don't have the space or equipment to do it justice?  Why not come along to our FREE and friendly group where you can do just that.

This event has been organised by an associate venue.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998

Jewellery making with fellow creatives, all abilities welcome.  Informal session to create items of jewellery to take home.  Support on hand to offer advise and share skills.  Suitable for beginners.

This event has been organised by an associate venue and may have priced tickets.

Booking: contact the centre on 0121 558 2998