Many of us associate the year 1812 with the Overture which was commissioned to commemorate Russia’s deference against Napoleon’s armies in 1812. However, the year has another significance – The War of 1812. This was the subject presented by Steve Lewis of the local branch of the U3A to Sutton Coldfield Circle at its meetingContinue reading “Not The 1812 Overture But the War Of 1812”
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A Night to Celebrate For All Winners and Losers
It was a night to celebrate at Sutton Coldfield Catenian Circle’s October Race Night Meeting held on Monday 9th October at Moor Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield even if you were a winner or loser as over £900 was raised for charity. The event was organised by member Steve Broom in which a number of videoContinue reading “A Night to Celebrate For All Winners and Losers”
An Insight into Birmingham’s Public Art
Sutton Coldfield’s September Meeting was held at its venue Moor Moor Hotel, Sutton Coldfield welcomed back Jonathan Berg who gave a talk on his latest book –Artfully Birmingham – A Guide to Birmingham’s Public Art to be published on 1st November 2023. The book explores the public art of Birmingham in a dramatic way fromContinue reading “An Insight into Birmingham’s Public Art”
A Murder Mystery at Sutton Coldfield Circle
Members and wives at Sutton Coldfield’s July meeting held at its usual venue Moor Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield were entertained after dinner to the thrill of a Murder Mystery. Organised by Vice President Tony Walsh all assembled were invited to solve a mystery in a highly-scripted, turn-based investigation to solve the murder of Malachai StoutContinue reading “A Murder Mystery at Sutton Coldfield Circle”
An Evening with The Lieutenancy of The West Midlands
Sutton Coldfield Circle at its May meeting on Monday 15th May at Moor Hall Hotel Sutton Coldfield had possibly the most interesting and informative after-circle event for many years when they heard all about the work of the West Midlands Lieutenancy. Kate Canty Clerk to the West Midlands‘s Lord Lieutenant’s Office and Simon Topman M.B.EContinue reading “An Evening with The Lieutenancy of The West Midlands”
Three New Members for Sutton Coldfield Circle
Sutton Coldfield Circle at its April meeting held at Moor Hall Hotel Sutton Coldfield on Monday April 17th welcomed three new members into the circle. Tony Mc Daid who is CEO and Director of Clerking for a Barristers Chambers , Silvano Bisconti a Senior Financial Director and Mark Anson who is an Engineering Machine SalesContinue reading “Three New Members for Sutton Coldfield Circle”
University Challenge Arrives At Sutton Coldfield Circle
Sutton Coldfield Circle at its March meeting held on Monday 13th March at its usual venue Moor Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield organised a University Challenge type quiz compiled by Vice President Peter Westbrook. Four teams were faced with a range of 35 questions of the standard associated with the television programme. Questions, some of which wereContinue reading “University Challenge Arrives At Sutton Coldfield Circle”
An Evening of Invention and Design – Story of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter dynamism
Sutton Coldfield Circle at its February meeting held on Monday 13th February at Moor Hall Hotel , Sutton Coldfield were pleased to welcome Professor Jonathan Berg who gave a presentation on his latest book about Birmingham – Invention and Design –Elkington of Birmingham. Jonathan is no stranger in writing books about Birmingham illustrated with hisContinue reading “An Evening of Invention and Design – Story of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter dynamism”
The Championship comes to Sutton Coldfield Circle
Football was the main focus of Sutton Coldfield’s January meeting held at Moor Hall Hotel on Monday 9th January when they welcomed John Eustace Head Coach of Championship side Birmingham City F.C . John was introduced by Vice President Peter Westbook who outlined his playing career at Coventry City, Stoke City, Watford and Derby CountyContinue reading “The Championship comes to Sutton Coldfield Circle”
John Eustace, Birmingham City Football Manager
On Monday the 9th January, John Eustace will be talking to us about his career, his coaching philosophy and the challenges he faces in management. It will no doubt draw out his personal qualities and resilience in managing a major football club. You will be most welcome. Monday, 9th of January, at 7.30 at Moor Hall Hotel.Continue reading “John Eustace, Birmingham City Football Manager”
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