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This Week: From yoga and wellness to Sutton Coldfield Dining Club
Jason Mills
August 08, 2024
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Good morning Royal Sutton Coldfield,
With such a turbulent week in many local areas Iām happy to be here to spread the word about all the positive things going on in Sutton Coldfield.
In a bid to make this email even more positive - make sure you read right through to the end for news of how you can help raise money for charity - simply by helping us to spread more positivity to more people - and without leaving the house.
We now have over 2100 subscribers - which is incredible in just 5 weeks - so thank you so much for helping us grow.
Yet again, there is so much going on locally that Iāve struggled to fit it all in to this email - so watch this space as we may be moving to two emails per week very soon.
By the way, if you have a business youād like to promote then hit reply to this email and Iāll give you the deets - or visit this link here to find out more.
Letās see whatās happening in Sutton this weekā¦
JUST OUT OF SUTTON
Yoga & Wellness For All
Sometimes you stumble across something that just changes your life. Sometimes itās a big thing, sometimes small - this is something that has now become a part of my weekly routine and I wonder how I lived without itā¦
The Art of Wellness is at Blackbrook Barns off London Road in Weeford - just a short hop from Sutton.
You approach The Art Of Wellness through a lovely little courtyard which is home to a cafe and other independent businesses with the studio being nestled into the far corner next to the brook that runs right outside the back door (it has a patio perfect for practicing tree pose).
The studio itself is simple yet beautifully decorated giving it a relaxing vibe especially when the door is open and you can hear the sound of the babbling brook.
I sat down with the friendly and knowledgeable Llewella - the founder of The Art of Wellness - as she told me how she began her own journey with yoga 11 years ago when she trained in Florida at the well-known Heartwood Yoga Institute.
As well as being a master in the art of yoga she has also been a massage therapist for over 15 years.
She doesnāt just offer yoga classes, she has art workshops, teen confidence building workshops and grief relief amongst other mindfulness activities which compliment her yoga sessions.
Her intention, as in the name of her business, is to help you look after your all-round wellness.
Iāve tried a few different yoga classes locally and this is by far my favourite. The yoga for beginners class is a great introduction and now after quite a few sessions Iām moving on to yoga flow.
Hereās some of the upcoming workshops including some free ones for the kids:
āØSunday 11th August 1am-1pm
TEENAGE SKINCARE WORKSHOP - Ā£15
āØMonday 12th August 11am-12pm
FAMILY YOGA - Parents Ā£6 - Kids are FREE
āØThursday 15th 10:30am-11:30am
KIDS YOGA - Ages 6-11 - FREE
Booking online here or call/text Llewella on 07701 017361 for more details
SUTTON SPOTLIGHT
From Ironmongers To āProperā Bakery
Baked in Brick in the iconic Custard Factory in Digbeth has always been a favourite of mine so when they opened their Bakehouse on Holland Road in Sutton Coldfield in 2022 I was over the moon.
The cafe is set in an old ironmongersā shop over 3 floors and not only offers a selection of baked goods from their Erdington based bakery but also some delicious brunch and lunch options.
The owner Lee, who hails from Wylde Green himself and now has 5 locations - including a smaller Bakehouse in Wylde Green - is set to open his 6th store in the Jewellery Quarter.
Weāve visited the Holland Road Bakehouse many times and the staff are always friendly and the service always excellent. My kids particularly love the wide range of cakes and pastries on offer and the coffee is amazing (essential for any parent).
Recently we booked a table to sample their brunch menu which is a little bit different to your standard smashed avocado on toast. We loved the pulled harrisa lamb (as shown in the picture above) and the classic bacon butty was a hit with the kids.
Whether its just coffee and a cake, brunch or lunch - The Bakehouse doesnāt disappoint.
LOCAL SPORT FIXTURES
League Action Restarts
After the cup excitement last week, this week sees our local Sutton Coldfield football clubs restart their league action.
Fixtures below:
The Mikes Vs Racing Club Warwick - KO 3pm Saturday at Boldmere
Quorn Vs Sutton Coldfield Town - KO 3pm Saturday away
Romulus FC Vs Stone O.A. FC - KO 3pm Saturday at Coles Lane
Why not get down to a game and lend your support.
FOOD & FUN
Digbeth Dining Club Comes To Sutton
Do you remember Digbeth Dining Club? I almost had a breakdown when they closed their doors! Well, they are back on the road in 2024 and this weekend they come to Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club in Walmley - and itās BIG!
Unlike last yearās torrential weather which saw the crowds battle the elements, this weekend looks set to be a touch kinder and with over 20 street food vendors to choose from, DJs and family entertainment - it looks set to be a great event.
Some of my faves include Beef on the Block, Disco Fries, Only Jerkinā, Bournville Waffle Co and Urban Cheescake. But of course, Iāll find an excuse to try a new stall or two Iām sure.
Itās dog friendly so you can take the whole family including your furry friends and it kicks off at 12pm.
Tickets are Ā£3 for adults, Ā£1.50 for 5-18 year olds and under 5ās are free (booking fees apply but tickets will cost more on the door).
FOR THE KIDS
This Is The Coolest Collection Of Cars Anywhere
Forget the kids, Iām all in on this one myself when some of the most famous cars from my own childhood come to Sutton Coldfield Town Centre this Saturday courtesy of the BID - and the list is impressive.
Knightrider (my all time fave), The Ghostbusters Ecto-1, The 1989 Batmobile, Scooby Dooās Mystery Machine and more all descend on the town centre for Kids Carfest - donāt worry, I wonāt judge you if you leave the kids at home.
If you do decide to bring them along thereās free face paining and a free balloon artist, along with live music and a bubble-ologist.
I canāt wait for this one.
When: Saturday 10am - 4pm
Where: Sutton Coldfield Town Centre
EMPLOYMENT
Local Jobs Roundup
New local employment opportunities:
Lichfield Cathedral - Finance Manager - Details
Aston Knowles - Apprenticeship - Email [email protected] for more details
Maid2Clean - Housekeeper - Details
Starbucks - Barista - Details
Browns Sutton Park - Live In Head Chef - Details
COMMUNITY
Calling All Retired RAF and WAAF Personnel
Did you do service in the RAF or WAAFās either National Service or Regular and would like to meet up with others of similar experience on a monthly basis? NS(RAF)Association meet for lunch on the second Wednesday of each month at the Plough and Harrow on Slade Road Sutton Coldfield.
We enjoy a 2 course meal, a speaker and a good chat. We also have other events with a professional singer and singalong and occasional visits to places of interest.
We have a quarterly newsletter and many friendships have been formed. Wives, husbands and partners are also very welcome.
For further information please ring John on 0121 353 4694.
LIVE MUSIC & OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Where To Catch Your Fave Acts
Friday:
Oasiis - The Rhodehouse - Ā£8 + BF
Dan Hatton - Quill and Taper
Saturday:
Sunday:
Greyhound Trust Burton Sutton Park Walk - Details
Book Ahead:
Birmingham Heritage Week - 6th-15th Sept - Range of Events in Sutton - Details
Question Time
Sutton Solver
Each week we will have a question related to Sutton Coldfield. Letās see how well you know your town. The answer will be revealed next week.
Q: Which late Italian Mere Green restaurant owner had a no.1 hit with āSave Your Loveā in 1983 before being knocked off top spot by Phil Collinsā āYou Canāt Hurry Loveā?
Is it a) Renato Pagliari b) Rene Romantica c) RenƩe Ricci
Last weekās answerā¦
Q: In which Sutton Coldfield coffee shop is an original 1937 stone still seen today that was laid by Howard Burton, founder of Burton Menswear?
A: This was a tricky one. The answer was Coffee #1
Last week I shared with you the first tier for referral rewards - 5 referrals gives you access to the private Sutton Insider Facebook group with access to more exclusive local deals and special events.
Today Iām really pleased to announce that our second tier is live - and itās something that allows us to give back to the community.
Simply refer 10 friends/family members to us and we will donate Ā£5 cash to the local Sutton Coldfield Food Bank. So not only are you helping us spread the positive news about Sutton Coldfield, but you are helping raise money for an important local charity. Referral info can be found below.
Let me know what you think of the new referral system.
See you next Thursdayā¦
Sincerely,
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