Only Treats (No Tricks) This Week 🎃

And more free events in and around Sutton Coldfield

Author

Jason Mills
October 31, 2024

WEATHER

Thurs - 14°C ☁ | Fri - 15°C ☁ | Sat - 13°C ☁ | Sun - 13°C ⛅

Good morning Royal Sutton Coldfield,

Welcome back to the only Sutton Coldfield newsletter that is full of treats and has no tricks.

It is of course Halloween today and with 5th November hot on its heels there will be plenty going on over the next week - much to the joy of the kids but the dismay of dog owners.

With all that’s going on, we’ve got a bumper ‘What’s On’ section this week, so I’ve tried to keep the main editorial bonfire and Halloween free.

As a valued reader of the Sutton Insider newsletter I’d also love your input. It’s time to spend more than the initial 5 minutes I spent creating our logo (if you can even call it that).

I want it to capture the spirit of our royal town and pay homage to the history and our favourite parts of Sutton Coldfield. If you have ideas or a particular talent for this, then do get in touch - and let’s see what we can create.

Right, I promised myself I would keep my intro shorter than Rachel Reeves’ pre-budget amble and I’ve achieved that just about
 let’s get in to it


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SUTTON SPOTLIGHT
The Most Wonderful Windowbox In Wylde Green

For most of our readers, the Windowbox Cafe in Wylde Green will be no hidden gem - but it is a true jewel in the crown of Sutton Coldfield all the same.

There aren’t many cafes in Sutton, let alone Wylde Green that can boast past guests such as TV’s Rylan and Alison Hammond and Hollywood’s Bob Odenkirk (best known for Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul).

When they aren’t busy taking selfies with the rich and famous they are serving up some of the best breakfast, brunch and lunch grub along with some of the finest coffees in town - they must because Laura (my wife) raves about them and she’s what I officially call a ‘coffee snob’.

For me, I just love the relaxed industrial chic vibe they have going on and their food is pure heaven - last time I visited I had the avo toast with poached eggs and added smoked salmon - delish!

If by chance you haven’t been, it’s way bigger than it looks from the outside, so despite it’s popularity you’ll most likely find a seat - just head in and weave yourself through until you find a vacant pew - and if you order a tea, just ask them to show you how to use the pot if you’re unsure 😉

LOCAL OFFERS
Still Time For Kids Half Term Meal Deals

You can still grab kids eat free or cheap deals in and around Sutton Coldfield until the end of this weekend. Here’s our fave deals:

Patty Freaks - Kids eat for ÂŁ1 (max 2xkids meals with one adult meal) - Ends Monday
Kings Arms - Kids eat free with each main meal - Ends Sunday
Sutton Park Hotel - Kids eat for ÂŁ1 - Ends Friday

GET INVOLVED
Free Accessible Community Games Tomorrow

Community Games take place at various venues across the West Midlands throughout the year, with the aim of bringing together families and local sports clubs.

They offer the opportunity to try different sporting activities regardless of age or ability. At each event, both adults and children can collect stickers for trying different activities which earns them their very own medal to take away with them.

This week the Community Games is being held at BMET College (formerly Sutton College) on Friday 1st November from 12pm - 3pm. It promises to be a fun filled afternoon with over 20 specialised activities for everyone to enjoy.

The focus of this event is to ensure that it is an inclusive afternoon for children, young people and adults, with learning, physical and sensory disabilities. There will be a variety of different accessible sports to try and best of all it is completely FREE!

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
3 Bed Bungalow Reduced This Week

This spacious 3 bedroom bungalow is situated on an exclusive gated private drive just a short stroll from Sutton Park Streetly Gate and Streetly Village. It affords 3 large bedrooms and sits on a beautiful plot with a lovely rear garden.

This property features an impressively large lounge, good size dining room, large kitchen, utility room and double garage.

10 Highgate was reduced on Tuesday and likely won’t be on the market for long at this price.

REDUCED TO OFFERS IN THE REGION OF ÂŁ825,000

LOCAL NEWS
City Council Approves Free Parking & Travel

The town centre will get a welcome boost this winter with a free parking and travel scheme being introduced - designed to drive up footfall and retail sales during the festive period.

The town council has managed to secure the go ahead from Birmingham City Council and the move means that visitors can park for free all day Saturday and Sunday and after 4pm on Thursday’s and Friday’s starting on Thursday November 14th and ending on January 5th.

The car parks included in the scheme are council owned car parks which are Duke Street, Station Street, Upper and Lower Reddicroft, Mill Street, Anchorage Road and South Parade.

More details will be available soon regarding subsidised travel on buses and should help bring additional visitors to the Christmas market and the town centre retail and hospitality.

Well done to those involved in making this happen.

LOCAL SPORT
Results & Upcoming Games

FOOTBALL:

Sutton Coldfield Town FC took on Lye Town at home last Saturday and extended their unbeaten home run to 9 games with an emphatic 3-1 victory. The Royals have failed to beat Lye Town in 14 attempts so this was no easy game - despite what league positions would tell you.

Unfortunately, the away form is still patchy and The Royals lost out 1-0 on Tuesday away at Anstey Nomads. Despite this defeat, they still sit 6th in the league.

This Saturday they face Racing Club Warwick in a tough away fixture and go in search of a valuable 3 points.

It was a tough mid-table clash between Boldmere St Michaels and AFC Rushden & Diamonds last weekend in what turned out to be a 3-1 defeat for the travelling Mikes.

This Saturday they return to the Amber Arena to face relegation threatened Grantham Town in a 3pm Saturday kickoff as the home side look to push in to the top half of the table - why not head down and lend your support?

HOCKEY:

Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club Women’s 1st Team secured their first point of the season at home to Holcombe last weekend with a 1-1 draw. Can they go one better this Saturday when they face fellow strugglers Clifton Robinsons? A win would be a vital boost to their season and be their first of the campaign.

The Men’s First Team suffered their first defeat of the season with a 4-2 defeat in the cup last weekend. They will look forward to a return to league action this weekend as they travel to University of Birmingham 3 for a 4.30pm start on Saturday.

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The theme for this workshop is bedazzled Christmas trees. We'll be using watercolour paints, shimmer paints, glitter, gemstones, and all things sparkly to create 3 Christmas cards in your chosen colour schemes.

Whether you're an experienced watercolour artist or a beginner, our team will be on hand to help you create your masterpieces. The price includes all materials, Christmas nibbles, and a festive drink of your choice.

As the venue does not have bar facilities, you are welcome to bring along additional drinks and snacks. This event is open to ages 18 and above. We can't wait to see your creativity shine!

GET INVOLVED
Mindfulness Through Music @ Cherished

The new Cherished Connection Hub at the Gracechurch Shopping Centre is in full swing now and they’ve just teamed up with Quietnote to bring Mindfulness Through Music sessions throughout November as part of Stress Awareness Month.

Whether you are a small business owner who might be in need of these sessions following yesterday’s Budget announcements, work in the town centre or someone who feels they would benefit and is interested, this looks like a great way to de-stress.

Sessions take place each Wednesday from 6pm-7pm and start on Wednesday 6th November - best of all, it’s free to take part.

For more information or to book contact [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT
Local Jobs Roundup

New local employment opportunities:

Customer & Trading Manager at Sainsbury’s Local - Details

Head Chef In Training at Browns Brasserie & Bar - Details

Spa Beauty Therapist at Bannatyne Health Club - Details

Porsche Product Expert at Stratstone - Details

Retail Assistant/Online Picker at Iceland - Details

Assistant Library Manager at Sutton Coldfield Library - Details

WHERE IN SUTTON
Where is this picture taken?

This is the last ‘Where In Sutton’ for a while as next week will see the return of Sutton Solver. Can you figure out where in Sutton this pic was taken? Hit reply and let us know first to get a mention next week.

Answer to last week: Last week the quickest person to answer was Laurence Bonner who told us the picture was of ‘Holy Trinity Parish Church taken from Church Hill’. Well done Laurence.

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


TODAY:

Hal Cruttenden at The Comedy Junction 
8pm - 11pm at Station Pub

Spooky Campfire Jacket Potatoes & Treats
4:30pm - 5:30pm at Kingsbury Water Park

Kids Halloween Party
4pm - 6pm at The Plough and Harrow

The Adams Family Musical Comedy
7:30pm at Highbury Little Theatre

Wait Until Dark
7:30pm at Sutton Arts Theatre

FRIDAY:

Accessible Community Games 
12pm - 3pm at BMET College

3s A Crowd
9pm at The Gate

The Adams Family Musical Comedy
7:30pm at Highbury Little Theatre

Dean Clinton
9:30pm - 11:30pm at The Quill & Taper

Valuation Day With Charles
2pm - 4pm at Moor Halll Hotel

Wait Until Dark
7:30pm at Sutton Arts Theatre

The Major Toms
9pm at The Rhodehouse

SATURDAY:

Cheers For Heroes Breakfast  
10am - 12pm at The Quill & Taper

The Father Teds
7pm at The Lounge Boldmere

Karaoke With Craig
9pm at The Plough & Harrow

AC30s & SKA Rocksteady Band
7pm at The Rhodehouse

The Adams Family Musical Comedy
7:30pm at Highbury Little Theatre

Take @ That
9pm at Walmley Club

Wait Until Dark
7:30pm at Sutton Arts Theatre

Let It Be Beatles UK Live 
9pm - 11:30pm at Hill Social Club, Mere Green

Tamworth Castle Grounds Firework Spectacular
7pm at Tamworth Castle Grounds

SUNDAY:

All Souls Requiem  
6:30pm at Emmanuel Church, Wylde Green

Book Ahead:

Northern Lights Watercolour Evening
14th November - 6pm - 8.30pm at Inji (includes food)

Today, Laura is off to a water colouring workshop with our youngest and then tomorrow she’s heading to Cafe Ceramica so you can look forward to full reviews of those over the next couple of weeks.

I’m also one day from finishing my 75Hard fitness challenge - so Saturday is feast day
 you’ll almost certainly be hearing about that next week - sorry in advance.

Now where to go for dinner?

See you next week 😀

Sincerely,

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