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And The Christmas Market Looks Set To Get Even Better!

Author

Jason Mills
December 12, 2024

WITH

WEATHER

Thurs: 8°C 🌧 | Fri: 7°C 🌧 | Sat: 7°C 🌥️ | Sun: 9°C 🌥️

Good morning Royal Sutton Coldfield,

Welcome back to the only Sutton Coldfield newsletter that shines brighter than Rudolph’s nose.

After the country was battered by Storm Darragh last weekend and our Royal Town took a particular beating I am glad to say that this weekend things look a little calmer on the weather front. So there’s no excuse to stay wrapped up indoors when there’s so much going on in and around the town.

This week we have new additions to the town centre Christmas Market and a really exciting new independent restaurant opening to talk about - plus an extensive what’s on list so there should be something for everyone.

Let’s get in to it…

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NEW OPENING
A New Independent Pub & Food Cooked Over Coals

The local food and drink scene in Sutton spoils us - I genuinely believe that - and although it was a shock when Brewhouse closed, what looks set to replace it is really exciting…

Especially, if like me, you love the prospect of aged local produce cooked over coals and then swishing it down with fine wine.

That’s exactly the vibe at Ash, that opens on 18th December and it has mouth watering menus that include a Sunday menu, light bites, the mains and also a kids menu.

I spoke with Andy Dixon of Ash who had this to say on the opening:

“The ASH team are working away ready for the opening on the 18th December, lots of training, role plays, loving the sampling and the last big push on the refurb.  We're really looking forward to welcoming the people of Sutton through the doors of ASH”.

I’m sure it will be worth the wait and I'll be booking in real soon and will be back here with a full review.

LOCAL NEWS
Week Three Of Sutton Coldfield Christmas Market

We are now in to week three of the Christmas Market and the weather is looking much kinder this weekend than last - so hopefully we see it in full swing this week with traders not having to retreat.

There are some new additions this week with even more stalls opening up at the weekend including Brummie Honey, The Happy Hippy Creations, Bonsai Trees, Encods tile art, Solo Pizza and more (sorry there’s too much to list - full list here).

There’s no better way to support local independent businesses and get yourself in the festive spirit than heading down to the market. It’s open until 6pm Tues-Thurs, 8pm Fri-Sat and 5pm Sunday.

Don’t forget you can take advantage of the free parking at council run sites too.

SOMETHING DIFFERENT
How Does Sutton Shape Your Christmas Traditions?

Christmas means something different to everyone, and many families and friends have their own quirky traditions.

Ours are pretty standard, but one thing that has become a tradition for us is a Christmas Eve walk in Sutton Park followed by incredible homemade pizza at Your Flamingo with friends and the kids as we await the big day.

Are you one of the daredevils who go for a dip on Christmas morning at Blackroot? Do you plan to hibernate through the entire festive period? Or something else entirely?

I’d love to know and maybe feature some of the more interesting stories next week - so hit reply and let me know your quirky Christmas traditions or adventures.

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)

19:45

Moana 2 (PG) 

11:20, 14:50, 17:00

10:40, 12:30, 15:00, 17:45

10:40, 14:00, 15:30, 16:40, 18:00

Paddington In Peru (PG)

17:20

10:00

10:30, 13:00

Wicked (PG)

11:30, 13:50, 16:30, 20:00

10:20, 13:50, 17:30

11:15, 13:20, 19:00

Conclave (12A)

11:00, 15:00

20:20

Kraven The Hunter (15)

17:40, 20:30

20:45

20:20

The Holiday (12A)

19:30

17:00

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of Rohirrim (12A)

13:40

20:15

14:40

The Polar Express (U)

12:00, 13:30, 15:30, 17:00, 18:45

11:00

Home Alone (PG) 

20:00

Red One (12A)

17:30

GET INVOLVED
Catch Santa On His Sleigh Through Sutton

Santa started his tour of Sutton Coldfield last week and continues tomorrow, Monday and Wednesday before finishing next Friday.

See below for full route times:

GET INVOLVED
Mere Green Christmas Market On Saturday

We are spoilt for choice this year with Christmas Markets and this Saturday it’s the turn of Mere Green to host their event. The free Christmas Market takes place at Mere Green Community Centre and is free for all to attend.

Expect food, drinks and small businesses selling some fantastic products - ideal for buying something unique.

You can get in the festive spirit and visit the market from 2.30pm-5pm on Saturday.

EMPLOYMENT
Local Jobs Roundup

New local employment opportunities:

Phase Lead at Whitehouse Common Primary - Details

Part Time Care Worker at Care Tech - Details

Conference & Events Planner at The Belfry - Details

Personal Trainer at The Gym Group - Details

Regional Revenue Manager at Hand Picked Hotels - 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 - Which Roman road runs through Sutton Park and dates back to the First Century AD?

Is it: a) Ermine Street b) Watling Street c) Ryknild Street

Answer to last week: Last week’s correct answer was 21 stalls in the Sutton Coldfield Indoor Market. Congratulations to Malcolm Robinson 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:

Acoustic Covers
12pm at The Harvester, Bassett’s Pole

Social Networking Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm at The Cancer Support Centre

FRIDAY:

Christmas Medley Concert 
7:30pm - 9:30pm at St Michael’s Church

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

Live Music by Craig Jason
9:30pm - 11:30pm at The Quill & Taper

System Eighties
7pm at The Rhodehouse

Goldilocks & The Three Bears
7:30pm at Highbury Theatre Centre

SATURDAY:

The Watchdogs Xmas Party
9pm at The Plough & Harrow

Kids Christmas Party
5pm - 7pm at The Plough & Harrow

Christmas Party
8pm at The Foley Arms

Christmas Silent Disco
5pm - 8pm at Wylde Green United Reformed Church

Midnight City Soul Band 
7pm at Sutton Town Football Club

Signing Off UB40
7pm at The Rhodehouse

Goldilocks & The Three Bears
2:30pm & 7:30pm at Highbury Theatre Centre

SUNDAY:

Singo Bingo
4pm - 8pm at The Rhodehouse

Willow Star Making Drop In
11am - 1pm at Kingsbury Water Park

Merry Messy Christmas 
2pm - 4pm at Holy Trinity Church

Robin Hood The Merriest Panto In The Land
12:30pm (relaxed performance) & 6pm at The Town Hall

Just a reminder that next week will be the last newsletter of the year before we take a two week break and return on 2nd January.

I won’t lie, I’m looking forward to the recharge before we aim for bigger and better in 2025.

Sincerely,

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