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Join JAMES OLIVER as he organises a person to come down to speak to the SOLIHULL PLUS more details soon.

Join Solihull Plus RICHARD HAYDON as he host this event.

Join James Oliver as SOLIHULL PLUS visits Cotswold Falconry in Moreton in the Marsh

The Cotswold Falconry Centre is located in Batsford Park, next door to the Batsford Arboretum, about 1 mile from Moreton-in-Marsh. The centre offers visitors the chance to see a variety of birds of prey, including falcons, hawks, eagles, owls, vultures, caracara, kites, and secretary birds, at much closer quarters than would be possible in the wild. You may also get to hold one of the birds during the regular daily flying displays. The centre now has 60 species, of which 29 have bred since the centre opened in 1988. A few species may be off show at any given time for breeding or moulting.

The Owl Wood Project, opened in 2005, features a number of aviaries in a natural woodland setting, and houses a selection of British and other owl species. It is also equipped with CCTV and infra-red cameras for viewing the secretive comings and goings to a variety of owl nest sites.

The centre also offers a variety of special experience days and falconry courses. See the centre's website for details and gift vouchers.

Adults: £6.50

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Welcome to the latest Solihull Plus News.

Advanced notice is hereby given that the Group's accounts will be presented
for ratification on Wednesday 17th March.

Here are the Ten Pin Bowling Scores from last Friday.

1st Mark Hewson 285
2nd Kathy Morris 224
3rd James Foxall 202
4th Dave Parfitt 191
5th Caroline Woodbridge 189
6th Cherry Morgan 188
7th Mariza Brown 183
8th Gavin Peachey 178
9th James Oliver 167
10th Kevin Crowfoot 142
11th Richard Haydon 114

And here are the results from last Sunday's Midland Area Ten Pin Bowling
Competition.

Team Scores
1st Solihull 1013
2nd Sutton Coldfield B 906
3rd Sutton Coldfield A 790
4th Solihull / Sutton Coldfield 673

Individual Scores
1st Dave Parfitt (Solihull) 288 – Best Male
2nd Mark Hewson (Solihull) 265
3rd Dan Smith (Sutton Coldfield) 242
4th Kathy Morris (Solihull) 237 – Best Female
5th Kevin Whitehouse (Sutton Coldfield) 236
6th Francis Davies (Sutton Coldfield) 227
7th Pete Davies (Sutton Coldfield) 224
8th James Oliver (Solihull) 223
9th Corinna Teale (Sutton Coldfield) 213
10th Simon Tailby (Sutton Coldfield) 205
11th Gavin Peachey (Solihull) 193
12th John Douglas (Sutton Coldfield) 179
13th Siobhan Garrettley (Sutton Coldfield) 170
14th Erica Knight (Sutton Coldfield) 165
15th Kevin Crowfoot (Sutton Coldfield) 147

A souvenir poster is available at
http://www.plusgroups.org.uk/plus/ma/activities/ten_pin_bowling/Midland%...

WHAT'S ON WITH SOLIHULL PLUS

This Wednesday (10 March) we have a TOPICAL DEBATE with James.
Subjects that have been suggested are;

Kill your speed not a child / Should sporting personalities have a right to
privacy / With an General election coming which party should have our vote
in Solihull / Data Protection Act. Does it matter in the age of the
internet? / FAST (face, arms, speech, time).

Solihull Plus Join SOlihull Plus as we have a debate about the burning issues of the day

Up for discussion are the following

Kathy Morris
As i also suggested, that strong advert, when they say,.... kill your speed not a child... as it haunts you ... under the desk, on the floor in the bedroom, or wherever,. this is a valid advert

James Oliver
Should sporting personalities have to the right to privacy

James Oliver
With an General election coming which party should have our vote in Solihull

James Oliver
Data Protection Act does it matter in the age of the internet?

Gavin Peachey the chairman request that this is not turn into a slanging match against current or ex-members of the group.

WASH 2010
5th to 8th November 2010
Hunstanton, North Norfolk

PAUL CATTERWELL
KING'S LYNN
NORFOLK

IMPORTANT NEWS

Dear fellow Plusser

1. WASH IS BACK TO IT'S TRADITIONAL WEEKEND - BONFIRE WEEKEND

2. PLEASE READ THE STATEMENT BELOW

Last year we had 176 attend WASH compared with 229 in 2008. Following our
de-briefing meeting with the management of Searles we feel it only fair to
bring each and every one of you up-to-date with the situation .

The situation is that Searles have told us that it is uneconomic to continue
with an attendance such as last years, and as such in order to run this
years event we are having to 'guarantee' 250 beds are booked, particularly
as Searles are now taking bookings for the venue all year round.

Our research has shown that the vast majority of members wish to keep WASH
as it is at Searles'. To this end we have negotiated that we will 'buy'
the balance of accommodation not booked by yourselves. For example, if 190
people attend WASH this year we will have to 'buy' 60 berths.

This will come from WASH reserves AND CAN BE DONE FOR ONE YEAR ONLY as this
will effectively drain our reserves. If we get sufficient bookings WASH
will continue next year as we will have the funds intact, but if not this
really will be the last WASH.

In order that we can have a better idea of roughly how much we are going to
have to take from WASH reserves we would ask for your help in getting
deposits in as early as possible. We will be sending out all the paperwork
at the end of March instead of the usual June, so this gives you more time.
If anyone needs to book individually please contact us and we can sort
something out.

We will keep everyone updated as to bookings numbers by personal e-mails
where we have them, the one-list and on Facebook's WASH Appreciation page.

Paul Catterwell

Welcome to the latest Solihull Plus News.

Advanced notice is hereby given that the Group's accounts will be presented
for ratification on Wednesday 17th March.

WHAT'S ON WITH SOLIHULL PLUS

This Tuesday (2 March) there is a GROUP PLANNING MEETING at The Plough,
Monkspath starting at 8:00pm.All members are welcome.

This Wednesday (3 March) we have a TV & FILM QUIZ with James.

This Friday (5 March) we have our monthly TEN PIN BOWLING at Acocks Green
Bowl starting at 8:00pm. Places are limited so please contact Kathy if you would like to take part.

This Saturday (6 March) James is organising a visit to STRATFORD ARMOURIES.
See http://www.shakespeares-stratford.com/familly-attractions/stratford-armo...
s.html or http://www.stratfordarmouries.co.uk/ for details.

This Sunday (7 March) there is the MIDLAND AREA TEN PIN BOWLING COMPETITION
also being held at Acocks Green Bowl.
Entry is £15 per person which includes food and starts at 12 midday.
Entry is by advanced booking only. Please contact myself by 8pm this
Wednesday evening if you would like to take part.
Details are at http://www.plusgroups.org.uk/plus/ma/activities/ten_pin_bowling/

The SUNDAY PUB for this week (7 March) is The Little Owl at Bickenhill (B40
1QA).Please meet from 8:00pm for a friendly drink and a chat.

The NATIONAL BADMINTON COMPETITION takes place on Saturday 20 March in
Maidenhead. Full details are available at
http://www.plusgroups.org.uk/plus/national-activities/badminton/

BREAN 2010 takes place from Friday 16 – Monday 19 April.
Bookings are now being taken. Please see James.
The cost is now £75.
One of the acts booked is tribute artist Vicky Jackson. See
http://www.vickyjackson.com/
Another act now booked is Angel Up Front. See
http://www.angelupfront.co.uk/
Full details can be found at
http://www.plusgroups.org.uk/plus/national-activities/brean/

The dates for SADY are 25-28 June 2010.

The SUNDAY PUB for this week (14 March) is The Black Boy at Heronfield (B93 0EB). Please meet from 8:00pm for a friendly drink and a chat

The SUNDAY PUB for this week (7 March) is The Little Owl at Bickenhill (B40 1QA). Please meet from 8:00pm for a friendly drink and a chat.

Join JAMES OLIVER as he presents a TV & Film Quiz

Rounds so far in the works in Review of Movies from 2009 review that did not happen, and remember to watch the Bafta's as one or two questions could from that event also remember to read wikapedia as one or two question might be copied from that site.

OK last month in February at the Bowling Mark Hewson won by a big margin and Richard Haydon almost did not come last, will Jamie Woodbridge, Matt Bonar or Dave Parfitt win this month or can Gavin Peachey come up beat the four of them as Solihull Plus goes Ten Pin Bowling

Hi All,

Just a quick note to confirm that it is £15 per person for two games and food. If you dont wont food please still come and support the event & we will just remove the difference.

Please can you confirm if you havent already if you are.aren't attending as we just need to confirm numbers.

Any problems please contact me or Lisa Ward

Meal Choices as follows

Half chicken with salad garnish, chips OR Jacket

Scampi, chips, peas OR salad

Lamb Rogan Josh, Basmati rice OR chips, Naan bread

¼lb. Burger OR cheeseburger, chips

Mushroom Dupiaza, Basmati rice OR chips, Naan bread

¼lb. Veggie burger, chips

McCain Tripple cheese pizza bites, chips OR jacket, salad

Chicken Tika Masala, Basmati rice OR chips, Naan bread

Many thanks

Dan
Area Activities Officer

The SUNDAY PUB for this week (28 February) is The Reservoir, Earlswood ().
Please meet from 8:00pm for a friendly drink and a chat

Midland Area Excutive meeting for new Area committee to meet

Attendee's required

Erica Knight
Kathy Morris
Corinna Teale
Mark Hewson
Danial Smith
Helen Camm
Lisa Ward

SOLIHULL Plus monthly group planning meeting
Attendee's required

Gavin Peachey
Jenny Rowe
Kathy Morris
Richard Haydon
Paul Turner

& any member of Solihull Plus

Time to descend once again on the quiet village in Norfolk that is Tottenhill to pitch tents and take up residence in the playing field/village hall for the weekend!

Come and join us for the weekend, or just for the Saturday night BBQ/Disco. Also incorporates the National Rounders competition on the Saturday afternoon. "Beers of Europe" beer warehouse is just a few minutes away, as is the beautiful Norfolk countryside for you to visit if that is your thing.

See flyer for full details of prices.

Advance Notice of the 31st Midland Area Conference & Area Awards for 2009