5 things to do in the West Midlands this weekend
Relive the summer of ‘66
Can you believe it is exactly 50 years on from when we won the World Cup final?! The SSE Arena in Wembley is broadcasting live to cinemas across the country from where the original game was played on Saturday. Head along to the Stratford Picturehouse to watch match footage, eye-opening stories, appearances from your football heroes and of course, the best songs from the year, now being performed by today’s biggest artists. Find out more here.
The Big Read
If the kids are big fans of reading, you will all love this event at Soho House in Birmingham. Birmingham based author B B Taylor will be giving you all an exciting interactive workshop teaching you all about how to write a good story. The session will give your kids a special hour or so with a real author that will help make their magic come to life! Find out more here.
Put on your PJs!
Head to the Big Wild Pyjama Party at Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve this Saturday for an evening you and the family will never forget. Share nature’s home for the evening and join the RSPB for an evening of fun night-time activities from bat walks to moth trapping. There will also be storytelling, music and films to enjoy as well as a night time nature trail. Don’t forget a few midnight snacks too! Find out more here.
Time for Thai
Experience Thai culture on Sunday at Warwick Thai Festival. Head to Warwick Racecourse offers visitors a vibrant mix of food, music and dance and a chance to get involved in everything wonderful about Thai culture. There will also be more than 40 craft and food stalls as well as entertainment including Thai boxing, sword fighting displays and a puppet show. You can also get a Thai massage and join in the dancing! Find out more here.
Shakespeare on Sunday
MadCap Theatre Productions return to Arley Arboretum in Worcestershire this Sunday evening with an open air production of one of Shakespeare’s well-known plays Much Ado about Nothing. Follow the comedy of Benedick and Beatrice, who it will take more than a dance for them to admit that they are the perfect couple. Head along with seats, blankets and a picnic to enjoy the production in stunning surroundings! Find out more here.
