Dads Lane Community Association

31/03/2026

I T ‘ S R E A L L Y , N E A R L Y H E R E

We can’t wait to try out the fancy new trains!

We hope you’ll enjoy our slightly less grand (but perhaps more delicious…) opening on Tuesday.

We’ll be ready to serve you tasty coffee from as well as a selection of teas and freshly baked pastries.

There’ll be a few little competitions coming up soon so watch this space!

Special deals:
* Coffee and pastry for £6
* Bring-your-own cup and save 10%

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We’ll be open 7-9am every weekday (excluding Bank Holidays).

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25/03/2026

A lovely outing in last week, to prune and care for our and pear at with Dads Lane Community Association.

23/03/2026

C A L L I N G A L L G U I N E A P I G S !

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10/03/2026

Oooo…

09/02/2026

G O O D T O G O !

We’re really excited about Station opening this year. When the trains start running we’ll be ready, steady… Good To Go!

Great coffee, quick bites, and the best bit…? All the profits support your community.

Whether you want a little ‘sit-and-think’ before your day starts, or just a ‘grab-and-go’, we have you covered. Delicious pastries and amazing served in compostable cups (or bring a reusable and get a discount).

We hope you’re as excited as we are!

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have been really kind to us during the station development and we’re so grateful to them for our fancy frontage and fencing.

16/01/2026

P L A Y I N G U P !

A brand new drama group for over 50s

A friendly space to explore drama, feel confident and express yourself. Join us for games, drama exercises and creative discussion, led by theatre director Anna Himali Howard.

Saturdays, 10am-12.30pm (starting 31 January).

Bookings:
[email protected]
or visit dlca.co.uk

Whether you’re trying drama for the first time or coming back to it, come and join us for a fun and stimulating morning. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

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Gratefully funded by Selly Oak Neighbourhood Network Scheme

02/01/2026

🍄 We Forest Folk - Cosy Club 🍄
Ages 6-11 years
Thursdays 3.30 - 5pm
Weekly in Jan & Feb until half term
Pineapple House, Stirchley (Dads Lane Community Association)

Join Ampersand Projects at Pineapple House for We Forest Folk Cosy club — a snug little hideaway where young makers and their grown-ups can create, build, make, and imagine to their heart’s content using a whole host of creative and recycled materials. Relax together in the book nook or sip hot cocoa.

In the cosy woodland-inspired studio, every session is an adventure in creativity, friendship, and simple, hands-on fun. No set activities, just time and freedom to explore and make.

The club is designed as a calm landing space after school for children to relax, create, and explore their imagination.

Drinks and snacks provided. Tickets are Pay-As-You-Can. Booking essential via Ampersand ProjectsAmpersand Projects.

01/01/2026

C O M I N G U P I N 2 0 2 6 !

We're looking forward to welcoming you back to Pineapple House on Monday 5 January with a few new things to start the year (as well as the classics!).

29/12/2025

🍄 We Forest Folk - Cosy Club 🍄
Ages 6-11 years
Thursdays 3.30 - 5pm
Weekly in Jan & Feb until half term
Pineapple House, Stirchley (Dads Lane Community Association)

Join Ampersand Projects at Pineapple House for We Forest Folk Cosy club — a snug little hideaway where young makers and their grown-ups can create, build, make, and imagine to their heart’s content using a whole host of creative and recycled materials. Relax together in the book nook or sip hot cocoa.

In the cosy woodland-inspired studio, every session is an adventure in creativity, friendship, and simple, hands-on fun. No set activities, just time and freedom to explore and make.

The club is designed as a calm landing space after school for children to relax, create, and explore their imagination.

Drinks and snacks provided. Tickets are Pay-As-You-Can. Booking essential via Ampersand Projects.

19/12/2025

27/10/2025

THE BUG HUNT IS LIVE! Download the free family 'Bus Bug Bingo' activity in the comments. Massive congratulations to the amazing team of crafters creating 80+pieces of art for this half term's 'craft bomb' along a part of the #27 bus route. Online gallery here: www.ourscene.org/bus-bug-bingo/