Prices Like The 1990's In Sutton This Weekend

WEATHER

Thurs - 20°C ⛅️ | Fri - 21°C ☀️ | Sat - 21°C ⛅️ | Sun - 22°C ⛅️

ENTERTAINMENT
Snag £4 Cinema Tickets This Saturday All Day!

This Saturday is National Cinema Day and hundreds of cinemas are taking part - including the newly re-opened Royal Cinema in Sutton Coldfield.

What this means for you is that you can bag cinema tickets for just £4 - yes you read that right - £4 all day long!

You can browse and book your favourite flicks over on the Royal Cinema’s website and at the time of writing there’s still plenty of availability.

With movies such as Alien: Romulus, Blink Twice, Deadpool & Wolverine, Despicable Me 4 and more available to watch, there’s something for everyone.

When: All Day Saturday

Where: Royal Cinema

View times and book here

NEW OPENING
Montreal Bagels & Coffee On Your Commute

It’s been a while since Sutton Coldfield Train Station could be called exciting. But with news of Folklore opening on Monday and serving up Montreal inspired bagels and freshly brewed coffee - your commute just got a whole lot more interesting.

This is not a drill and this is no ordinary pit stop, so if you love coffee or bagels and love supporting local independents go and give these lovely folks a follow over on Instagram here, and look out for them on Platform 2 next time you are near by.

I can’t wait ☕️☕️☕️ 

COMMUNITY
Acorns In Mere Green Needs Your Vote

A huge congratulations to the team and volunteers at Mere Green’s Acorns Children’s Hospice retail shop who have been shortlisted for the UK’s Best Charity Shop, having overcome stiff competition they made the West Midlands top six and need your vote to go all the way and win!

Shop manager Nicky Hales says she is so proud of her team of volunteers who generously give up their time and expertise to ensure the shop is welcoming, friendly and full of items people want to buy.

This community-based shop sells everything from designer fashion pieces to household essentials with a fantastic assortment of children’s clothes and toys, there really is something for everyone! The team are so grateful for each and every donation, purchase and encouraging feedback, their goal is to raise as much money as they can for the families that Acorns support. 

All the money raised via the 47 Acorns shops across Birmingham and the West Midlands goes directly to supporting the hundreds of local babies, children and young people who rely on the three Acorns Children’s Hospices for specialist 24-hour care and support.

Please vote here to help Acorns Mere Green win this coveted award

SUTTON SPOTLIGHT
The Best Homemade Pub Food In Sutton?

As a child of the 80’s and 90’s I remember when good old fashioned home made pub food consisted of a cheese cob (or bap, barm, roll, bun etc…) on the bar.

Even though there are a few places where you can still get them, pub cuisine has moved on a bit since then - but I’m still a sucker for quality ‘home cooked’ pub food.

Which is why The Butlers Arms, just outside Mere Green, is one of my favourite places to head to in Sutton when I want ‘proper’ food.

It’s family run, has one of the most interesting interior decors of any pub I’ve seen and offers lunch and dinner menus as well as an early week offer that is simply unbeatable. They also regularly have live music and special events.

The food is supplied by local and seasonal suppliers and is simply delish. My personal faves are the Korean Fried Chicken Burger and Beer Battered Fish and Chips from the lunch menu - you know you can’t go wrong there.

It’s hardly a hidden gem, but if you have been living under a rock and not tried it I can highly recommend you give it a go.

Browse their menus and book here

PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Putting Your Business In Front Of Your Ideal Audience

Our audience is made up of over 2,500 Sutton Coldfield residents or people who are often in Sutton Coldfield - and we are growing fast. If you'd like to find out more about putting your business in front of your ideal local audience, you can find out details of our editorial and advertorial options here.

Have a question? Hit reply to this email and ask.

HAVE YOUR SAY
Vote On West Midlands Police Priorities

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is looking for your thoughts on crime and policing priorities moving forwards. With the upcoming closure of Sutton Coldfield police station and recent events in the area, this is a topic of concern for many.

Have your say here

EMPLOYMENT
Local Jobs Roundup

New local employment opportunities:

Female Care Assistant - Cera - Details

Family Solicitor - Sutton Coldfield - Details

Spa Beauty Therapist - Bannatyne’s - Details

Chefs, Bakers, Pastry Chefs - Silver Tree Bakery - CV to [email protected]

Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover) - Details

WHERE IN SUTTON
Where is this picture taken?

A new feature this week to replace the Sutton Solver, can you identify where this picture was taken?

Hint: This featured in our Sutton Solver question a few weeks back. Were you paying attention?

Hit us with your replies via email or on any of our social posts.

LIVE MUSIC & OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
What’s Going On…

Today:

• Krav Maga Trial Class - Harvest Fields Centre - 7:45pm

• Nostalgic Music Group - Sutton Coldfield Town Hall - 1pm - Details

Friday:

• System Eighties - The Rhodehouse - From £7.50 + BF

• Soul for Real - 90 Boldmere - 8pm

Saturday:

• Loz Rabone Live - The Fox Walmley - 8pm 

• Trigger - The Stadium Rock Experience - The Rhodehouse - From £7 + BF

• Players Rehearsed Reading - Highbury Theatre - 7.30pm - £5 (includes a complimentary glass of wine) 

Sunday:

• Country Chris - The Lounge at Boldmere - 4.30pm

• Old Skool Brunch - Patty Freaks - £15 (includes burger, fries, alcoholic or soft drink) 

• Baked In Boldmere at Court Lane Allotments Fayre - 11am-3pm

Book Ahead:

• Tam-Mirth Comedy Festival (throughout September) - Details

Question Time
Sutton Solver

We are taking a break from the Sutton Solver this week - see last week’s answer below and our ‘Where In Sutton’ pic above for this week’s brain teaser.

Last week’s answer…

Q: Sutton Coldfield Town Hall was built in 1852, but how much did it cost to build?

A: The Moot Hall, or Town Hall, was built for the sum of £4,400 around 1852