Sutton Insider Needs YOU (yes you)

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SUTTON SPOTLIGHT
We Want Your Sutton Spotlight…

This week we are asking you to send us your local Sutton Spotlight. Each week we choose a local store, cafe, restaurant, community group or other local business to put in the spotlight.

As much as we get out and about across Sutton, it would be great to hear of your hidden or not so hidden gems that we haven’t featured yet.

You can either just submit the name of the place, or ideally send us your mini review and tell us why you love the place so much (along with a pic if you have one).

You’ll get full credit if you want it and we think it’s a great way to promote those incredible local businesses we haven’t discovered or been able to feature yet.

Ideally the businesses will be independents rather than large chains.

Just send your submissions to [email protected] or by reply to this email.

GET INVOLVED
Donate An Easter Egg & Make A Difference

Last year, Julie a member of the Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood Forum, distributed Easter Eggs to The Aston Hotel in Witton, St. Anne's homeless shelter in Birmingham and had enough to also spread a little happiness to 2 multi-occupancy houses on Slade Road, Erdington.

This year she is asking for people to support her appeal again so that even more homeless people can share in a little bit of joy this Easter.

She asks, “When you are shopping, please buy an Easter Egg, and a small Easter card. If you have children, ask them to make a card... colour in pictures... but more importantly write a message and sign it. Putting a name to your gift makes it personal and I promise you, this act of kindness makes all the difference! Chocolate is very low on their priority list, and to get a personal message from a real person is priceless!”

She is collecting Easter eggs up until 16th April, in order to hand them out on Easter Day, which is Sunday 20th April this year. If you can and would like to help with this appeal you can join the Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood Forum here and get in contact.

LOCAL HEROES
Local Firm Achieves Platinum Award For Sustainability

Last week our local heroes section was very much focused on the past. This week it is all about the future, and in particular, a nod to one local company that has been working hard to achieve 100% sustainability.

Ian Hazel Funerals has done just that, and in doing so has become the first company nationally to achieve the Platinum Award for Sustainability with a 100% score.

lan Hazel told us:

“Despite all our environmentally friendly features, reaching Platinum Level was not guaranteed - let alone achieve the 100% score. We have had to look very hard at a lot of our policies and practices and think "outside the box" to ensure we are running the company in the best environmentally way possible. We have now introduced our first all-electric Ambulance, and this is supported by three other hybrid vehicles.  Whilst our main funeral fleet are presently petrol/diesel based, we are looking to the future when they can become all electric, as suitable vehicle become available. 

This scheme has made us think about many things we used to take for granted. We now ensure engines are not left idling when stationery, clients are made aware of all the Eco-Friendly options that can be used, from coffins to burial grounds. Room thermostats are turned down to a more economical level.  We are more conscious about recycling items, and our impact upon the local community.“

On March 12th Brendan and Carolyn Day, founders of the Greener Globe Funeral Standards attended the Head Office of lan Hazel Funerals in Four Oaks to present the company with its Platinum Award Plaque, and Andrew Mitchell was also in attendance, to show his support.

What a fantastic effort and achievement from all involved.

Do you have a local hero to celebrate from past or present? Get in touch via reply to this email and let us know.

GET INVOLVED
Mother’s Day Activities Across Sutton Coldfield

Mother’s Day Sip & Paint at The Bracebridge from 1-3 PM. Enjoy painting your own glass, sipping on a glass of Prosecco and indulging in pizza.

Mother’s Day Baby Spa - A bonding treat for you and your baby at Banner’s Gate Community Hall Tuesday 25th March.

Mother’s Day Flowers with Jess at The Four Oaks Pub on Tuesday 25th March at 7pm.

Mother’s Day Spa with Mama Social Club at The Four Oaks Pub on Friday 28th March 11am - 1pm - celebrate YOU and motherhood, treat yourself to a guided facial by Temple Spa.

Mother’s Day Yoga & Candle Craft Workshop at The Art of Wellness, Blackbrook Barns.

Tom’s Midnight Garden at Sutton Arts Theatre on Saturday 29th March.

Mother’s Day at The Garden Room, Halls Garden Centre - You can opt for a set lunch menu or afternoon tea.

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea with live music at Moor Hall Hotel in the elegant Charter Suite with live music from Chloe Barry.

ABBA Themed Afternoon Tea at The Slug & Lettuce with FREE Chambord Royal for all mums.

Afternoon Tea at New Hall Hotel with live music.

Billy Elliot The Musical Live at the Royal Cinema at 2pm.

WHAT’S ON
Local Cinema Showings This Weekend

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

EMPLOYMENT
Local Jobs Roundup

New local employment opportunities:

Part Time Customer Service Advisor at West Bromwich Building Society - Details

Part Time Team Member at The Horse & Jockey - Details

Early Years Practitioner Apprentice at Langley Gorse Day Nursery - Details

School Cleaner at Deanery Church of England Primary School - Details

Spa Therapist at The Belfry - 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 26: A Complete Unknown

Coming up in April:

April 2: Better Man

April 9: September 5

April 23: The Brutalist

April 30: Some Like It Hot

More details and booking here

SUTTON SOLVER
Where In Sutton?

Do you know exactly where in Sutton the image below was taken? Simply hit reply and tell us for a chance to have a mention in next week’s email.

Last week’s answer: Lots of you thought the image was of New Hall, which in fact was incorrect… the correct answer came in first from Laurence Bonner who emailed to say it was ‘the aforementioned St Mary's College’ - well done Laurence.

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

TODAY:

Home Education Cooking Group  
11am at Weeford Park Cottages

Tom’s Midnight Garden
7:30pm at Sutton Arts Theatre

Amigos Open Mic
7pm at The Rhodehouse

The Dublin Legends
7:30pm at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall

Community Iftar
5:30pm at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School

An Evening with Big Ron Atkinson and Carlton Palmer
6:30pm - 11:30pm at Sutton United Football Club

FRIDAY:

Flamingo Bingo
7pm - 9pm at The Slug & Lettuce

Iconic 80s v 90s
7pm at The Rhodehouse

BBX Bhangra Ball
7pm at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall

Tom’s Midnight Garden
7:30pm at Sutton Arts Theatre

SATURDAY:

Hot 2 Trot
8pm - 11:30pm at Sutton United Football Club

The Subterreaneans
9pm at Walmley Club

The Quad Rox Band
7pm at The Rhodehouse

Drag Me To The 80s
7:30pm at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall

Tom’s Midnight Garden
2pm and 7:30pm at Sutton Arts Theatre

SUNDAY:

7 Pools Run 
11am Sutton Park

Aston Wood Golf Club Wedding Fayre
12pm - 3pm Aston Wood Golf Club