{"id":31,"date":"2013-09-17T14:05:41","date_gmt":"2013-09-17T13:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.com\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2025-05-12T17:50:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T16:50:51","slug":"whats-on","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/whats-on\/","title":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">What&#8217;s On in Shenstone<\/span><\/h1>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1499172705580_91451\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1507631449009_8611\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1507631449009_8615\">\n<div id=\"yiv5847918122\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1507631449009_8617\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Regular Village Events:-<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">12.05.25 &#8211;<strong> Shenstone Seniors Brunch Club gets another 5 star rating from the Food Standards Agency.&nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/strong>The whole team were delighted when Mary Jones received another 5 star rating from LDC Environmental Health department when their representative inspected&nbsp; her home kitchen on 28th April this year.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Shenstone Seniors Saturday Brunch Club<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Website-logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4337 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Website-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"134\"><\/a><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Recognising the need for a place where older residents of the parish can come for a quiet cuppa, some delicious warm treats and a chat with friends, Mary Jones and a small group of volunteers will be offering a monthly<br \/>\n<strong>\u201cSaturday Morning Brunch\u201d<\/strong> from 10.0 am to 12.0 pm on the first Saturday in the month at the Wesley Hall in Trinity church. <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Each month there will be bacon or sausage baps, Buttermilk pancakes with Cherry Compote and breakfast pastries, plus of course tea and coffee.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">All of the food on offer will be freshly cooked or Baked and each month there will be \u201cspecial\u201d items on the menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #993366;\"><em><strong>In addition to the food being served, customers will be able to buy home made take-away cakes and&nbsp;pastries etc<\/strong><\/em>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Future events will sponsor fund raising stalls for&nbsp; local groups to sell items in support of their&nbsp;organisation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">So please diaraise the following dates for 2025:-<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">5th April, 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July, 2nd August, 6th September, 4th October,1st November, 6th December.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;\">Shenstone Seniors Light Lunch Club<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/New-Logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4276 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/New-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"128\"><\/a>On the third Saturday of every month, Val, Brenda and the team provide a light lunch for the older residents of Shenstone. The lunches are served at the Wesley Hall in Trinity Methodist church from 12.0 pm to 2.0 pm. There will be a main course and desert, followed by tea or coffee and biscuits for a set price of \u00a35.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Lunch dates for 2025 are:<br \/>\n19th April, 17th May, 21st June, 19th July, 16th August, 20th September, 18th October, 15th November, 20th December<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>The Old Tower is open to visitors on the first Saturday of the month from 10 to 12<\/strong>.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">The keys are available from the library to se<a href=\"https:\/\/shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FOST-Logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3927 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FOST-Logo-300x269.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FOST-Logo-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FOST-Logo.jpg 647w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/a>e inside but visitors cannot go onto the roof unescorted. We decorated the Tower with lights for Christmas.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">The next phase of our renovation is to fit out the inside of the Tower with visitor attractions and historical information. This is underway and we hope to complete this during 2023.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">We welcome visits from any group or organisation within the village or from further afield \u2013 please just get in touch with us&nbsp; through the library or parish office. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><i><b>We\u2019d love to see you<\/b><\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Open Tower Dates July \u2013 December 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>July 6<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong> Sat 10.00 \u2013 12.00,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>July 21<sup>st<\/sup><\/strong> Sun 2.00 \u2013 4.00,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>August 3<sup>rd<\/sup><\/strong> Sat 10.00 \u2013 12.00,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>August 18<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong> Sun 2.00 \u2013 4.00,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Sept 7<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong> Sat 10.00 \u2013 12.00,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Sept 22<sup>nd<\/sup><\/strong> Sun 2.00 \u2013 4.00,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Oct 5<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong> Sat 10.00 \u2013 12.00,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>November 2<sup>nd <\/sup><\/strong>Sat 10.00 \u2013 12.00,&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>December 7<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong> Sat 10.00 \u2013 12.00<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Fancy a walk?<\/strong> Shenstone Strollers meet every Wednesday outside no.4 Footherley Road at 9.30 am. Their walks are from local rural locations, usually around 3 &#8211; 5 miles at a &#8220;gentle&#8221; pace. Everyone welcome.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Interested in plants and gardening?<\/strong> Why not join the Stonnall Gardening Guild.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/shenstonecommunitylibrary.org\">Here is a link to the library Website for what&#8217;s happening at the Library.&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4865\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4864\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tai-Chi-Picture3-jpeg.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2379\" title=\"Tai Chi actions\" src=\"https:\/\/shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tai-Chi-Picture3-jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"Tai Chi actions\" width=\"117\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tai-Chi-Picture3-jpeg.jpg 342w, https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tai-Chi-Picture3-jpeg-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 117px) 100vw, 117px\" \/><\/a>Tai Chi Chuan <\/span><\/b><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4864\">has many benefits to ones health and well-being&nbsp;regardless of your age or present fitness levels.<\/span>&nbsp;<span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4868\">A low impact gentle form of exercise suitable for all.&nbsp;Slow graceful movements encourage relaxation, deep breathing, balance and coordination; the result being a calmer, healthier, stronger and more confident individual. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4868\">If you would like to benefit from Tai Chi, come along to our weekly sessions held on <\/span><\/span><b id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4858\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4857\">Tuesday afternoons&nbsp; <\/span><\/b><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4857\">from<\/span><b id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4858\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4857\"> 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm <\/span><\/b><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4857\"><\/span><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4857\">&nbsp;in&nbsp;<\/span><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4883\">St. John\u2019s Church Hall, St. John\u2019s Hill, Shenstone,&nbsp; WS14 0JB.<br \/>\n<\/span><b id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4871\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4870\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tai-Chi-Picture1-jpeg.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2378\" title=\"Yin Yang image\" src=\"https:\/\/shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tai-Chi-Picture1-jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"Yin Yang image\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\"><\/a>For further details, please ring&nbsp;Neil on 07721 670913<br \/>\nor&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4882\"><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4881\">eMail:<span style=\"color: #000000;\">&nbsp;<a id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1537282413606_4880\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:taichineil@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">taichineil@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">The Shenstone Baby and Toddler Group&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">meets every Wednesday at 9:30 until 11:30 at St Johns Hall, Shenstone. We are a volunteer run, community group which offer a friendly and safe environment for little ones to play, explore and share a snack whilst the mummy&#8217;s, daddy&#8217;s, grandparents etc enjoy a brew and<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">a<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"> chat. The age range is 0 to 4 years and we have toys suitable to entice and entertain all these ages.<br \/>\n<\/span><em style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #767676;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">It&#8217;s \u00a32 for the first child and \u00a31 extra for siblings.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/em><em style=\"color: #767676; font-size: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For more information, search for us on <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/search\/top\/?q=shenstone%20baby%20%26%20toddler%20group\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/span> or contact Victoria Dawson on 07970 715893<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1499172705580_91450\" class=\"yiv1860429404MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Norton Classic Motorcycle Club&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">We are a Classic Motorcycle Club and we meet every 4th Tuesday from approximately 8 pm at the Shenstone Pavillion Club. We welcome anyone who has an interest in motorbikes, so please come along and join us.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/shenstone.branches.nortonownersclub.org\/\"><strong>Link to our Website for further information.<\/strong><\/a><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span> &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regular Village Events:- 12.05.25 &#8211; Shenstone Seniors Brunch Club gets another 5 star rating from the Food Standards Agency.&nbsp; The whole team were delighted when Mary Jones received another 5 star rating from LDC Environmental Health department when their representative inspected&nbsp; her home kitchen on 28th April this year.&nbsp; Shenstone Seniors Saturday Brunch Club Recognising &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/whats-on\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">What&#8217;s On in Shenstone<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"page-templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31"}],"version-history":[{"count":138,"href":"https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4638,"href":"https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31\/revisions\/4638"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shenstone-staffs.gov.uk\/shenstone\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}