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Sutton in for a sunny week

By CarlyBaldwin at 12:31 on 21/05/12

Signs of summer are finally set to emerge in Sutton and elsewhere across the Midlands this week. After what seems like months of rain and cool temperatures, we will be enjoying some sunshine over the next few days. Despite today's slightly overcast conditions, temperatures for the rest of the week will be in the twenties. Currently, Wednesday is looking like the best day, with highs of 24 degrees forecast. That temperature will drop...
What's going on for the Diamond Jubilee?

By CarlyBaldwin at 09:31 on 14/05/12

Preparations are in full swing up and down the country for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, and the West Midlands is no different. June 4 is the day which will officially mark Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on the throne, and that day, along with June 5, are both Bank Holidays, with events planned in our region throughout the weekend. In Birmingham city centre, celebrations will take place throughout the day on the 4th, including the Lord...
Surrogate grandparents wanted...

By Sarah_99 at 17:55 on 12/05/12

Are you an older person in Sutton/Four Oaks who would like the company of some younger children? I live here with my two lovely children and my parents live in another country, so they never have any contact with older people and I am desperately sad for them. It occured to me there are a lot of older people in the borough who may feel that they are missing out on grandchildren. Not sure if this is the forum for this but...
Trinity Players take to the stage tonight

By CarlyBaldwin at 14:53 on 08/05/12

Award-winning local drama group the Trinity Players take to the stage at the Town Hall this evening for the opening night of their performance of 'Half a Sixpence'. The show will run through until Saturday, with a charity gala performance also scheduled for tomorrow. The story is based around Arthur Kipps, a poor orphan who inherits a fortune and chases the good life, only to lose his wealth and fall for his childhood sweetheart. ...
teen queen

By monaccount at 21:37 on 01/05/12

hello, im in teen queen uk beauty pageant and to get to the next round i need people to vote for me. i need to get at least 500 votes by looking at what the winners from last month got. teen queen gives girls the chance to get into the world of modelling and encourages the importance of fundraising by supporting the the mad foundation. to vote text TQ35 TO 81319 this is also helping my fundraising towards my kenya trip...

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How should Sutton Coldfield mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee?

By hoorahharriet

HEAR HEAR!!!!! BCC will do nothing for Sutton. Thank God for the chaps at the Kings Arms doing...

By CarlyBaldwin at 12:22 on 07/03/12

As summer comes into view, plans are in full swing for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, which will take place in June. Local councils and community groups are setting the wheels in motion for street parties, concerts and carnivals, but how do you think Sutton should celebrate the jubilee? Should the national celebration command a big local budget, or, in the current climate, do you think that public money would be better...
Olympics: Turn on or turn off?

By The Kings Arms

We feel it is fantastic to be holding 2012 Olympics here in the UK and we are very enthusiastic...

By CarlyBaldwin at 09:19 on 17/04/12

Tomorrow will mark 100 days until the start of the biggest sporting show ever to be staged in the UK. But, as the 2012 Olympics approach, are you getting more enthusiastic about London's Games? Up here in the Midlands, we having our leg of the Torch relay on June 30, plus Coventry is set to host some of the Olympic football fixtures. Also, the superstars of the Jamaican sprint team will be based at the University of Birmingham for...
Christmas shopping - where do you do yours?

By kthomasx

I think everyone does the big shopping online now dont they? As for little stocking fillers, I love...

By CarlyBaldwin at 14:56 on 10/11/11

As we know, last week saw Sutton Coldfield businesses approve the Business Improvement District (BID) proposal. This means that, in time, the town centre will benefit from more than £1 million worth of extra funding, to be spent on promoting central businesses and making the town centre 'greener' and a more pleasant environment. However, with the town centre as it is now, where will you be buying your Christmas presents this...
Firework fun this weekend

By localmum2606

more detail please about the cricket club show like times and cost??

By CarlyBaldwin at 12:22 on 04/11/11

This evening marks the start of what promises to be a spectacular weekend of firework displays in and around Sutton. If you're anywhere near Streetly, Veseyans Rugby Club are holding their bonfire night bash tonight, with two firework displays, getting underway at around 7.30pm, then again at 8.30pm. Admission will cost £6 for adults and £3 for children and OAPs. Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club are also hosting a display...
What's happening in Sutton this bonfire night?

By arturogrande

Just a quick correction. Entry to the firework display in Tamworth Castle Grounds is free of charge....

By CarlyBaldwin at 09:53 on 24/10/11

Remember remember, the 5th of November. But where can you go for a memorable fireworks display this year? There are plenty of options in and around Sutton. Getting the ball rolling on Friday, November 4 is Sutton Rugby Club, on Walmley Road, while the following evening - bonfire night itself - Four Oaks Saints CC are also hosting a display. On the same night - November 5 - Birmingham City Council's flagship event will take place at...