It's Awards Galore In Sutton This Week

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SUTTON SPOTLIGHT
More Than ‘Just’ A Farm Shop

When our children were little, Chase Farm Shop and Cafe was a favourite spot for breakfast or coffee on a Saturday morning. They loved seeing the cows and chickens in the adjacent fields, followed by a yummy treat. Now they’re a bit older, we’re too busy taking them to their many sporting fixtures, however this week we made time to pop in and treat ourselves.

The cafe seems to have grown since the last time I visited, now spreading into three different areas as well as having outside seating. As you walk through the door the irresistible smell of their award winning sizzling sausage and dry-cured bacon wafts from the kitchen.

All the ingredients for their infamous Farmers Breakfast come from the farm shop next door and are delivered straight to your table.

We managed to resist the urge to order a full English and instead opted for coffee and cake. They had a good selection of cakes on offer from classics like carrot cake to more interesting options such as cherry and almond panettone. Both were lovely, moist and absolutely delicious.

The farm shop itself has a great fresh fruit and veg selection, a butchers counter, luxury ready meals, a bakery and some exotic spice mixes and sauces. We love having a wander round and picking up something special for dinner but its also a great place to grab presents for the foodie in your life.

Whether you are looking for something tasty to take home, a Sunday roast, breakfast, brunch or lunch then Chase Farm Shop and Cafe has you covered.

View the Chase Farm Shop website here

GET INVOLVED
Wellbeing Community Choir

Every Tuesday evening The Wellbeing Community Choir comes to Walmley. They meet every Tuesday during term time 6.30pm-8.00pm at Deanery Primary School on Fox Hollies Road.

There’s no auditions and it’s free - they simply ask for a donation of £4 when you join if you can afford to give it, if not, then no problem, you can get involved at no cost - just bring along your voice.

They are currently rehearsing old favourites and some new songs for a performance next week. If you’d like to get involved then check out their Facebook page or website.

LOCAL SPORT
Results & Upcoming Games

FOOTBALL:

Sutton Coldfield Town FC take on Loughborough Students at home this Saturday at 3pm following a 1-1 draw last weekend to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. Tickets are £10 for adults, £3 for Under 18s.

Boldmere St Michaels are looking to get back to winning ways in the Northern Premier League after last weeks 1-0 home defeat to Quorn as they travel to Shepshed Dynamo on Saturday for a 3pm kickoff.

HOCKEY:

Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club Women’s 1st Team are looking for their first win of the season this weekend at home to Loughborough Students. Last Saturday they went down 3-0 to East Grinstead so why not head to Wyndley Leisure Centre at 12pm on Saturday to lend your support.

The Men’s First Team play their Premier Division season opener at Wyndley at 4.30pm on Saturday. After gaining promotion to the Premier Division are they ready to make the step up?

CELEBRATE
Acorns Mere Green Takes Top Spot For West Midlands

A few weeks ago we asked you to consider voting for Acorns Mere Green for your favourite charity shop across the whole of the West Midlands - and lots of you did.

This week we received a very excited email from volunteer Sheryl Bolden explaining they’d scooped the coveted award!

Nicky Hales, Manager for Acorns Mere Green, said: “I cannot tell you how proud the team feels. I work with a fantastic group of people and it’s their friendliness and dedication that has led to this amazing award.”

She went on to say “Thank you to everyone who has supported us, and to our loyal customers and volunteers who give their time to make sure we succeed and can fund lifeline care and support for the children and families who desperately need us.”

I’m sure you’ll agree that it is well deserved recognition for the fantastic work they do, so if you are in the area, why not pop in and see the West Midlands' favourite charity store for yourself.

CELEBRATE
More Award Winners

We’ve got more awards than politicians in Sutton this week as two of your most loved restaurants also claimed honours.

You may have noticed when you subscribed to Sutton Insider that I always ask for your top restaurant recommendation. So many of you duly inform me of yours and there’s a few that crop up more often than others. Streetly Balti is one of them, and this week they took home the prize of ‘Best Takeaway Service In The West Midlands’.

It’s a true family business that has been running for 32 years - so a huge well done from us at Sutton Insider and we’ll see you soon.

Finally, The Kings Arms on Coleshill Road has been awarded Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice award. They offer an Indian grill menu and so many of you have been telling us to go - I’ll add it to my list of must visit local eateries.

Check out The Kings Arms website and menu

Check out Streetly Balti website and menu

THINGS TO DO
Don’t Forget Senior Cinema Days

Next week is the turn of Dirty Dancing for the £5 cinema morning at the Royal on Wednesday. The ticket price includes a hot drink and biscuits and you can book online here. This is possibly the best bargain in Sutton.

GET INVOLVED
Hill Hook Residents Association 

Calling all residents of the Hill Hook area, email [email protected] to join the association and be represented in local issues with our councillor/city engineers and policing.

COMING SOON
Robin Hood Coming To Sutton This Christmas

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall is back with it’s Christmas panto this year and stars local talent Lolly (Anna Kumble) and James Bartlett (Hollyoaks and The Dumping Ground) in Robin Hood.

Expect songs, slapstick, silliness and the most dangerous archery competition you’ve ever seen. Will Robin Hood rescue Maid Marion from the clutches of the money grabbing Sheriff of Nottingham?

You’ll have to book a ticket to one of the December showings to find out.

More info and booking here

EMPLOYMENT
Local Jobs Roundup

New local employment opportunities:

Bar & Waiting Staff at The Butlers Arms - Details

Spa Beauty Therapist at Bannatyne Health Club - Details

Cleaners at Maid2Clean - Details

Part-time Nanny With Special Needs Experience - Details

WHERE IN SUTTON
Where is this picture taken?

Last week was a real tough one… is this one any easier? If you know where this is then hit reply and tell me. The fastest correct answer will get a mention next week…

Answer to last week: I didn’t think anyone would guess last week’s picture but once again Laurence Bonner was the fastest with just 55 minutes on the clock when he sent me this ‘Looking from the wheat field towards no. 26 Hillwood Road, Four Oaks’. Impressive local knowledge Laurence - now give someone else a chance this week!

LIVE MUSIC & OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
What’s Going On In Sutton This Week…

TODAY:

Craft & Chat  
10 am - 1pm at Sutton Coldfield Library

Inspire & Connect
7pm - 9pm at The Four Oaks

Open Mic
8pm - 11pm at The Boot Inn

Footloose The Musical
7:30pm at The Town Hall

FRIDAY:

Poetry Matters 
10:30am - 12:30pm at Sutton Coldfield Library

Oktoberfest
7:30pm at The Lounge at Boldmere

Live Music By Carlie Davies
8:30pm - 10:30pm at The Quill & Taper

The Madchester Experience & Oasiis
7:30pm at The Rhodehouse

Footloose The Musical
7:30pm at The Town Hall

Undercover Heroes
9pm at The Gate Inn

Yoga & Live Piano by Candlelight 
8pm at The Art Of Wellness, Blackbrook Barns

SATURDAY:

Bert & Gert’s Market (Art, Craft & Food)
9am - 4pm in Sutton Town Centre

Erasured
7pm at The Rhodehouse

3s A Crowd - Acoustic Duo
8:30pm The Royal British Legion Club

Footloose The Musical
7:30pm at The Town Hall

SUNDAY:

Sunday Sutton Park Stroll  
2pm meet at Town Gate Entrance

Comedy Junctions Improv Night
8pm - 11pm at The Station Pub

Wedding Showcase
12pm - 3pm at New Hall Hotel

TUESDAY:

Women’s Art & Gardening Group
12pm - 2pm at Eco Grow, Sunny Bank Road Allotments

BOOK AHEAD:

Foraging Event
Saturday 26th October 10am - 12pm at Sutton Park

Halloween Potion Party With Afternoon Tea
Saturday 31st October 11am at Moor Hall Hotel