Pavarotti & Millennials Assemble In Sutton Coldfield

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(NOT QUITE IN SUTTON) SUTTON SPOTLIGHT
Eat Like Pavarotti At Pane & Vino

‘Pane & Vino’ translated to Bread & Wine - is there anything better than those two things?

This is foodie heaven - and although it’s just out of Sutton (by about 1km) it’s well worth a visit.

It’s headed up by the ex personal chef to Pavarotti, Shawky, and Matteo - and with images of a younger chef Shawky and Pavarotti adorning the walls, this intimate and unassuming restaurant on Gravelly Lane in Erdington serves up possibly the most authentic home made Italian food in Birmingham, possibly the UK.

And that’s no small claim, when you consider we are blessed in Sutton for good quality Italian restaurants across Mere Green, Boldmere and the town centre.

Pane & Vino has been so successful, they’ve already opened a second restaurant in the city centre - and that’s probably the second best Italian in Birmingham for home cooked traditional Italian food.

Think homemade bread and pasta, pizza, slow cooked meats, delicious desserts and great vino.

I highly recommend their home made focaccia and always keep an eye out on their specials as they have some real authentic Italian treats like porchetta. Bellissimo!!!

Right, that’s it… I’ve talked myself in to it and will be booking to go back soon.

Read more and check out their menu on the website here. You might be shocked by the prices!

GET INVOLVED
Millennials Assemble In Sutton

Laura has taken great pleasure this week in telling me I’m just outside of being a ‘Millennial’ - a phrase used for people born from 1981 to 1996 so those who are currently 29 to 43 (or there about).

Why is this important?

A Sutton Coldfield resident called John has created a new group with the aim of bringing people together to make new friendships in and around Sutton by holding free themed event nights.

The first night is taking place this Saturday and the theme is Yellowstone, so get ready for a Wild West night filled with great vibes, new friendships and a lot of fun.

If you’re interested then dust off your stetson and get ready to join the Millennials Assemble at The Bishop Vesey in Boldmere at 7pm.

And if you are a month or few out of the Millennial bracket I don’t think anyone will notice so why not get involved.

Click here to find out more details and add your name to the list of growing attendees.

GET INVOLVED
Young Traders Market Coming To Sutton Coldfield

As you can probably tell, I’m a bit of entrepreneur at heart and I’ll never forget my first foray in to it when I was a kid - doing Young Enterprise. Which is why I was thrilled to see Sutton BID are bringing a Young Traders Market to Sutton Coldfield.

If you are or know someone who is a school, college, or university student with a side hustle, they’d love to hear from you/them. They will cover your insurance, provide a gazebo and table, and there will be plenty of advertising to ensure a successful day.

Email to register your interest [email protected]

Dates are to be confirmed.

WHAT’S ON
Local Cinema Showings This Weekend

Here’s what’s on this weekend at your local cinema. View times and book here

LOCAL
Harvest Fields Hut Reopens For Spring

A sign of spring... Harvest Fields Centre has re-opened its fantastic hut.

They are now open Tuesday to Saturday from 8:45am until 3pm and are back serving hot and cold drinks and a selection of mouthwatering cakes and pastries, from the amazing Silver Tree Bakery (typing whilst stuffing Silver Tree chocolate brownie in to my mouth 😋).

In addition, they are now also selling freshly baked sourdough and homemade soup. Why not pop down and grab yourself a tasty treat? 

Check them out on Instagram here 

EMPLOYMENT
Local Jobs Roundup

New local employment opportunities:

Restaurant Crew Member at Burger King - Details

Golf Retail Assistant at The Belfry - Details

Front End Web Developer - Details

Retail Travel Advisor at TUI - Details

Part Time Kitchen Lead at Harvester - Details

LOCAL DEALS
Senior Cinema Films For March

Don’t forget you can enjoy a movie, hot drink and biscuits for just £5 on Wednesday’s at 11am at the Royal Cinema.

Coming up in March: 

March 5: A Real Pain

March 12: The Apprentice

March 19: Anora

March 26: A Complete Unknown

More details and booking here

SUTTON SOLVER
Test Your Local Knowledge With Sutton Solver

For this week’s Sutton Solver do you know the answer to the question below? If you do, hit reply and let us know for a chance to feature next week.

Q - How many trees are there in Sutton Coldfield?

Is it: a) 100,000 b) 500,000 c) 800,000

Answer to last week’s question: Last week’s correct answer was 9 - the number of train stations (including departure and arrival stations) between Chester Road and Lichfield Trent Valley.The first person with the correct answer was Peter Drake - well done Peter.

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

TODAY:

Krav Maga Trial Class  
7:45pm at Harvest Fields Centre

Amigos Open Mic
7pm at The Rhodehouse

February At The Comedy Junction
8pm - 11pm at The Station Pub

The Father
7:30pm at Highbury Theatre Centre

FRIDAY:

Rock For Heroes 
7:30pm at Sutton Town Hall

Northern Soul
8pm at Sutton Golf Club

Glam 45  
7pm at The Rhodehouse

DJ Elliot
8pm - 2am at The Station Pub

The Father
7:30pm at Highbury Theatre Centre

SATURDAY:

Yellowstone Night hosted by Millennials Assemble
7pm at The Bishop Vesey

ELO Beatles & Beyond
9pm at Walmley Club

Karaoke With Craig
9pm at The Plough & Harrow

Rock The 80s  
8pm at Sutton United Football Club

Signing Off UB40
7pm at The Rhodehouse

The Father
7:30pm at Highbury Theatre Centre

SUNDAY:

Beautiful Winter Walks 
10am Sutton Park Visitor Centre

Spring Wedding Showcase
11am - 3pm at Blackbrook Barns

Girls Take Over 3
4pm - 10pm at The Lounge Boldmere

The Colour Purple (Film)
7pm - 9pm at Highbury Theatre Centre