The Big Sutton Coldfield Christmas

And escaping the festivities in Little Italy...

Author

Jason Mills
December 05, 2024

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Good morning Royal Sutton Coldfield,

Welcome back to the only Sutton Coldfield newsletter that’s on the naughty list.

It’s all starting to feel very Christmassy as we hurtle in to December, and I make no apology for the fact that this edition is pretty Christmas heavy. On that theme, have you visited the Sutton Coldfield Christmas market yet? My 13 year old visited at the weekend with her friends followed by a trip to the Cinema and they loved it.

Don’t miss our What’s On section this week for even more festive events and some interesting non-festive ones too - remember, most of the titles of those events are clickable so you can find more details if you see something that takes your fancy.

Let’s find out what’s happening in the Royal Town this week…

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SUTTON SPOTLIGHT
Verona Delights Once Again

One of the issues with having a birthday in December is that everywhere is booked up in advance and there’s Christmas party’s everywhere! Call me Scrooge if you like, but I like to keep it Christmas free on my birthday.

So this year instead of heading in to Birmingham to the likes of Opheem or Purnells (which I know is sadly no more) I opted for Verona in Boldmere - and what a great decision it was.

It was fully booked - no surprise there as it’s a great local Italian. But the atmosphere was spot on, the service exceptional and the food was sublime.

We ate like kings and queens and were fit to burst come the end - and I have to say, all very reasonably priced food and drink.

If you haven’t yet tried Verona (or big sister Romantica in Mere Green) then you’re missing out.

Now my Birthday is over I am going all in on Christmas so I’ll quite possibly be back soon to check out their Festive lunch menu that’s available Monday-Saturday 12-3pm right up until 23rd December.

LOCAL NEWS
Thousands Flock To Sutton Christmas Market

It’s been a week since the Christmas market hit Sutton Coldfield Town Centre and it’s already being hailed as a massive success. The market that runs each week from Tuesday to Sunday up until and including Sunday 22nd December has seen a large turnout already - and if you haven’t visited yet, there’s still plenty of time.

There’s definitely a different vibe to the busyness of the City Centre German Market and you’ll find different traders each time you visit - with a variety of stalls to choose from for baked goods, food and unique gifts.

There’s also entertainment. See below for the times for this weekend:

SATURDAY:

Gliding Toy Soldiers

11.30am-12pm
12.45pm-1.15pm
2.30pm-3pm

King Brassards Band

11.00am-11.20am
12.00pm-12.20pm
1pm-1.20pm
2.30pm-2.50pm
3.30pm-3.50pm

SUNDAY:

Christmas Sloths

11.30am-12.10pm
12.45pm-1.25pm
2.30pm-3.10pm

The Grinch

1pm-1.45pm
2pm-2.45pm
3.15pm-4pm

If you haven’t visited yet then why not head down and get in the Christmas spirit while supporting local independent businesses. Don’t forget you can take advantage of the free parking at council run sites too.

LOCAL NEWS
Take Action To Prevent Sutton Park Car Park Charges

Birmingham City Council are proposing car parking charges in Sutton Park. There is currently a public consultation which you can add your thoughts to.

You can have your say in the consultation here.

WHAT’S ON
Local Cinema Showings This Weekend

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

Film Title

Friday Showtimes

Saturday Showtimes

Sunday Showtimes

Gladiator II (15)

19:20

19:30

Moana 2 (PG) 

11:00, 13:30, 16:15, 17:30, 19:30

9:45, 12:15, 14:45, 17:15, 19:50

10:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:30, 15:30, 18:00, 20:20

Autism Friendly 09:50

Paddington In Peru (PG)

11:50, 15:00

10:00, 14:00

10:30, 12:15, 17:00

Wicked (PG)

11:30, 13:00, 17:00, 19:00, 20:00

10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 15:15, 16:15, 19:45

13:00, 16:30, 20:00

Conclave (12A)

14:15, 20:20

20:30

Andre Rieus 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold & Silver (PG)

19:00

15:00

Red One (12A)

17:50

GET INVOLVED
Catch Santa On His Sleigh Through Sutton

If you always seem to miss Santa on his way around Sutton Coldfield (courtesy of Wylde Green Rotary Club) then make a note of the timetable below. He kicks things off tomorrow on Sir Alfred’s Way at 6.15pm.

If you do miss him, there’s also some Supermarket visits listed too…

See below for full route times:

GET INVOLVED
Support Your Local Christmas Fayre

Looking for more local Christmas Fayres? Here’s a round up of where they’re happening and when:

5th December
Falcon Lodge Methodist Church 5 - 8pm

7th December
St James Church Centre 10am - 2pm
Sutton Park Grange Care Home  2pm - 4pm

15th December 
Court Lane Allotments 11am - 3pm

EMPLOYMENT
Local Jobs Roundup

New local employment opportunities:

Inclusive Support Co-ordinator at BMET - Details

Care Assistant at Home Instead - Details

Estate Agency Property Valuer - Details

Associate Dentist at Bupa Dental Care Practice - Details

Rock & Pop Music Teacher at Rock Steady - Details 

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 small independent businesses are located in the Sutton Coldfield Indoor Market?

Is it: a) 15 b) 17 c) 21

Answer to last week: We had plenty of correct answers to last week’s question which was of course Mark & Jason - the Sutton Coldfield duo behind Berts and Gerts. Congratulations to Tracey Kenny who was the first to email in with the correct answer.

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

TODAY:

Open Mic
8pm - 10pm at The Boot Inn

Sleeping Beauty The Pantomime
7:30pm at Streetly Community Centre

Meditation On Twin Hearts
7:45pm - 8:45pm at Four Oaks Methodist Church

Notes From A Small Island
7:30pm at Highbury Theatre Centre

The Ultimate Ladies Night
7pm at The Rhodehouse

FRIDAY:

City Of Birmingham Brass Band Festive Favourites
7:30pm - 10pm at Wylde Green United Reformed Church

Live Music By Davy Thom 
9:30pm at The Quill & Taper

Christmas Fair  
3:30pm - 5pm at Hollyfield Primary School

Labour of Love  
9pm at Walmley Club

Sleeping Beauty The Pantomime
7:30pm at Streetly Community Centre

Erasured
7pm at The Rhodehouse

Notes From A Small Island
7:30pm at Highbury Theatre Centre

SATURDAY:

Christmas Fete with Santa
10:30 - 1:30pm at The Methodist Church Halls, Sutton Coldfield

Sleeping Beauty The Pantomime
7:30pm at Streetly Community Centre

Christmas Craft and Gift Fair
10am - 2pm at St James’ Church Centre, Mere Green

Uplifting Festive Songs by The Wellbeing Community Choir
4pm - 6pm at St John’s & St Peter’s Church

Under The Covers
7pm at The Rhodehouse

Notes From A Small Island
7:30pm at Highbury Theatre Centre

SUNDAY:

Christmas Bulldog Walk
10am at Sutton Park

Sleeping Beauty The Pantomime
2:30pm at Streetly Community Centre

Sunday Chill Sound Bath  
7pm - 8pm at Streetly Methodist Church

BOOK AHEAD:

Pre Christmas Pamper  
Friday 13th December, 10am - 1pm at Sutton Rose, St Michael’s Road

Panto season is well and truly in full swing. Are you heading to one? If so, we’d love to hear about which ones are unmissable - so tag us on socials or drop us an email in reply to this one to let us know what you’re up to.

I’m back next week and the week after before we take a one week break (so no email on Boxing Day) - and then we are in to 2025!

Sincerely,

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