Solihull West Community Development Team

12/06/2026

🎉 Support Local Charities at Shirley Carnival 🎉

Heathview Rose Care Home have chosen to support two amazing charities — Breast Friends Solihull and Smiling Families Charity — on 11th July during the Shirley Carnival.

To help them raise lots of funds for these wonderful causes, they are looking for raffle prize donations.

Could you help by donating a prize?

Every contribution, big or small, will make a real difference and help support these fantastic charities.

If you’re able to help, please get in touch with Belisa she would be most grateful.

📧 Belisa’s email: [email protected]

Thank you so much for your support 💖

10/06/2026

📣 Help Us Spread the Word!

We’re excited to launch our new Solihull Community Development Team Volunteering Opportunities and we’d love your support!

This group is all about bringing people together to:
🤝 Connect local residents, charities, and community groups
❤️ Share meaningful volunteering opportunities
🌱 Strengthen our community across Solihull

Whether you're looking to give your time, find volunteers, or simply stay connected with local good causes — this group is for you!

👉 Please help us grow by

Sharing this group with your friends, family, and colleagues
Inviting anyone involved in local community work
Posting or tagging organisations who may benefit

Together, we can build something really positive for Solihull 💚

Thank you for your support!

10/06/2026

Are you an unpaid carer? This , discover how you can access free 24/7 online support through a new digital tool, Bridgit Care, including:

❤️ personalised support

🖱️access to practical tools

📍local events and services

📅help planning for emergencies

Find out more about Bridgit ➡️ https://loom.ly/T1nX2W4

See what events our partners Carers Trust Solihull are hosting near you ➡️ https://loom.ly/zSDTSms

10/06/2026

Proud to see Solihull coming together to recognise and celebrate Armed Forces Week.

👉 Main event information:
https://solihullbid.short.gy/ArmedForcesWeek

From veterans and serving personnel, to cadets, families and community organisations, this is about honouring service, sacrifice and local pride.
Well done to everybody involved in making this happen across the borough 👏

🚶 Saturday 27 June, 10am
Join Tracey Williams, Solihull Council’s archivist and local studies librarian, for a free 90-minute guided walk of Solihull town centre, exploring Solihull’s military links.

Advance booking is essential. Tickets available from 7 June.
Further details:
https://solihulllife.org/2026/05/23/military-heritage-walk/

Booking page:
https://solihull.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=525382

🎖️ Armed Forces Celebration Day:
https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/event/solihull-armed-forces-celebration-day/

☕ Armed Forces Vintage Afternoon Tea:
https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/event/solihull-armed-forces-vintage-afternoon-tea/

Solihull — 25 June 2026 Solihull Armed Forces Vintage Afternoon Tea When 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Location Mell SquareSolihullEnglandB91 3BGUnited Kingdom Solihull’s Armed Forces Vintage Afternoon Tea is a community celebration bringing residents, families, veterans, cadets and serving personnel toge...

09/06/2026

🌍💬 Climate Information Drop-In at Blossomfield Rose Nursing Home - Macc Care 💬🌍

It was fantastic to bring people together for a welcoming Climate Information Drop-in this morning with SMBC’s Solihull Community Development Team, the Sustainability Team, and Act on Energy UK🌱

Residents and members of the local community had the opportunity to chat, ask questions, and learn more about practical ways to stay warm, save energy, and reduce costs at home 🔋🏡
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A huge thank you to everyone who came along and shared their experiences — these conversations are so important in helping us build a greener, more informed and connected community 💚

If you couldn’t make it, keep an eye out for future sessions — we’d love to see you there!

08/06/2026

Support That Saves Lives: Helping Men in Crisis.
Su***de prevention charity James’ Place UK launched in Edgbaston, Birmingham on 11 May, and will provide rapid, life-saving support to men 18+ experiencing suicidal crisis across the West Midlands, through therapy which helps them to understand how they came into crisis, and how they can move through it.
James’ Place is now open to referrals from:
• Healthcare and/or community professionals
• Family and friend referrals
• Self-referral from men directly
Full criteria for referrals are available on the website https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/ or call the centre on 0121 269 9400.

Help for suicidal men in Birmingham, Liverpool, London and Newcastle. James' Place offers free, life-saving therapy to men in suicidal crisis.

05/06/2026

We’re excited to introduce the NEW Solihull Community Development Team Volunteering Opportunities page - a new space dedicated to connecting people, strengthening local networks, and creating meaningful opportunities to give back.

This initiative brings together local residents, community groups, charities, and organisations across Solihull, all with a shared goal: to build a more connected and supportive community through volunteering.
Whether you’re looking to lend a hand, promote an opportunity, or simply connect with others making a difference, this group is here for you.

When sharing a volunteering role, we ask that you include key details such as:
• Organisation or group name
• Location (or whether the role is remote)
• Days, times, and duration
• Role description and tasks involved
• Any skills or qualities needed
• How to apply or who to contact
Providing clear information helps potential volunteers quickly understand what’s involved and feel confident about getting involved.

05/06/2026

Coffee, Conversations & Community

Join Kerrie & Jade from our Solihull Community Development Team , SMBCs Climate & Sustainability Team and Act on Energy UK at Blossomfield Rose Nursing Home - Macc Care (limited parking available), Tuesday 9th June 10.30am-12.30pm!

Stop by for a cuppa, meet CDT , the amazing facilities at the Care Home and find out how we’re working to bring communities together.

Whether you're looking to start a group, find funding, volunteer, or connect with local support we’re here to help! Let’s chat and make a difference together.

Come say hello – we’d love to see you!