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Boxing Day Walkers

Successful Walk

Knowle Society's traditional Boxing Day walk risks running out of mince pies as large numbers gather in warm weather. (more)

Toad

19-22 January

The Revels Drama Group stages five performances of 'Wind in the Willows' as the Knowle village pantomime this year. (more)

Arden Academy

Arden MUGA Approved

Solihull Council had approved the construction of a new games area on the Arden Academy playing field. (more)

Puss

19-21 January

Meanwhile, Union Theatre present a panto from the mainstream, Puss in Boots, at Dorridge Village Hall. (more)

Waitrose Proposal

Wait for Waitrose

Local opinion is divided about the proposal to develop a Waitrose store. A planning decision is not expected until February. (more)

Any Questionse

17 February

Knowle Society hosts Jonathan Dimbleby and the BBC Radio 4 flagship 'Any Questions' at Arden Academy. (more)

And Also ...
Christmas Balls

Borough Matters

Solihull Council is asking residents whether the Chistmas Fayre Market in Mell Square should return in 2012. (more)

Miller & Carter

Out and About

The re-opening of the former
Nags Head in Hockley Heath as a Miller & Carter pub specialising in steaks is a real bonus. (more)

Mary Portas

Comment

The Portas Review of the future of our High Streets is an important read with something to say to the local situation. (more)

Weather

Tech Corner

A look at how a fresh wave of tablet wars will be one of the big IT stories of 2012 as a new low cost model joins the fray. (more)