St Hilda's Church Warley Woods

12/06/2026

🎶 The 3 Shires Festival has begun! 🎶

We're delighted to be celebrating the start of this year's 3 Shires Festival, which boasts a wonderful programme of music and events over the coming weeks. If you haven't already explored what's on, do take a look and come along to support this fantastic festival. Find out more at www.3shires.org.

Today's lunchtime concert featured the outstanding pianist Zoe Tan, who treated us to a captivating programme of works by Gurney, Chopin, Liszt and Debussy.

Many thanks to Zoe for a memorable start to the festival, and to everyone who joined us for this lunchtime of exceptional music.

Thanks to James Atkinson for the photos.

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

A beautiful rainbow over the church this evening! 🌈

A wonderful reminder of God’s faithfulness and grace. In the Bible, the rainbow is a sign of God’s promise to us. As we look upon its beauty, may we be encouraged to trust in the Lord’s love and hope for us all.

“I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.” Genesis 9:13

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The Church of England

10/06/2026

Unfortunately due to tomorrow’s weather forecast we have decided to postpone tomorrow’s litter pick. The Eco Group will plan a new date for in the not too distant future!

09/06/2026

We enjoyed a guided wild flower walk around our church grounds this morning. Let us know in the comments what you can identify!

06/06/2026

Something exciting is coming to
Parakeet Playgroup
We’re launching a new monthly session with a special guest activity, and this month we’re delighted to welcome Ben from Young Woodworkers!

Children aged 3+ will have the opportunity to try their hand at woodworking in a safe, supported environment, alongside all the creative, child-led play that Parakeet is known for.

As always, our free-flow play offer will be open, including:
🪵 Woodworking
🍳 Outdoor kitchen
🏖️ Sandpit
🌱 Pocket garden
🎨 Creative indoor loose parts play spaces
👶 A cosy baby area

Parakeet Playgroup is a creative, play-based programme for children under 7, giving children the freedom to explore, create, imagine and follow their own interests. Whether your child loves getting muddy, building, crafting, role play, or simply watching the world go by, there’s something for everyone.

📍 St Hilda’s Church Community Room, 269 Abbey Rd, B67 5NR
⏰ 9.30am–11.15am every Friday during term time
💷 £8.50 per child / £16 for two children

🎟️ Book your place:
www.bookwhen.com/parakeet

Please dress for mess and the weather – play can be muddy, sandy, wet and wonderful We have wellies if you forget! 🌈

05/06/2026

As part of The Great Big Green Week we are hosting a guided walk around the church grounds to explore and learn about the wild flowers growing.

Tuesday 9 June, 11am. Refreshments will be available afterwards in the hall.

All are warmly invited.

02/06/2026

Join us for a community litter pick next week as part of the Great Big Green Week.

Thursday 11 June, 11am. We’ll meet by the Abbey Pub and be walking up Abbey Road and along Barclay Road - as far as we can get in an hour!

All are welcome to join us. We have a small number of litter pickers and hi-vis vests, but please bring gloves.

Litter Watch The Climate Coalition The Church of England - Birmingham

02/06/2026

Now that June is here, we all shall cheer,
For something happens at this time of year.
Music, bands, a soundbath and a choir,
Join us for this festival - 3 Shires!

Very pleased to announce this year's programme for the 3 Shires Festival , we have such a variety of events for you to enjoy, many are free to attend. There's guaranteed to be something for everybody, and all are welcome.

There will be more information over the coming weeks on each event, but for now, have a look through our diary and let us know which you are looking forward to attending!

28/05/2026

Back tomorrow at St Hilda's.