We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded a small grant of £10,077 from the Inclusive Communities Fund, a £9 million initiative inspired by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Aligned with Commonwealth Games principles, this funding will focus on activities to bring people together and …
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Christmas Cheer!
Christmas will here before you know it! So join us at our Winter Bazaar on Thursday 28 November between 11am and 2.30pm in Committee Room D at West Bromwich Town Hall. We will have a variety of stalls, with great gift ideas, pamper goodies, tasty treats and more. Try your luck for a good cause …
Visit to Winterbourne House and Gardens
By SVI member, Sonia Thompson On Monday 8 July, a group of SVI members and friends went to Winterbourne House and Gardens in leafy Edgbaston, Birmingham. It turned out to be a most pleasant trip, which was made all the more enjoyable by the weather. It was not a particularly hot day, but it was …
A fun night’s curryoke
At first, I was afraid, I was petrified…. but I needn’t have been. SVI's curryoke at the Yew Tree turned out to be a wonderful night. The minute I walked in the joint, I could see it's not only girls who want to have fun. Lots of SVI members were already enjoying themselves, having a drink and …
Brum Rocks hits SVI
It started off as a usual Wednesday afternoon but the air was full of anticipation of beautiful music. Members of SVI were gathered for a session with Rod and Jim from Brum Rocks. This project has been set up to bring together people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy music workshops. These …




