Local Society: Solihull

Normally, 'the Society meets at 2.00pm for 2.15pm in the community room at Acocks Green Library on the second Tuesday in the month from September to May'.

'The Embroiderers' Guild exists to build awareness of stitch and textile art. We educate, encourage, inspire and promote the achievement of excellence ... We have a number of independent stitch groups who are affiliated to the Embroiderers' Guild.' (NOTE At the time of Review, the Guild no longer provided Links to the Websites of their affiliated Groups.)

'Through its meetings and its advice and information service, IFN, with its member bodies, helps make better known and understood the teachings, traditions and practices of the different faith communities in the UK and the pattern of their inter faith work and builds good relations between people of different faiths in the UK.'

Member of the National Trust Support Grouping

'A Club for anyone who grows orchids, whether on a windowsill or professionally, providing a place for members to meet socially, to show their orchids, acquire new ones, and to learn about them with lectures, a journal, a library, exhibiting at shows and cultural advice. Our membership is national and international, with individual members and Affiliated Societies.'

Member of the RSPB - 8 West Midlands Grouping

Founded 1937, meet on Thursday evenings from September to April.

Member of the Warwickshire Beekeepers Association Grouping

Member of The Orchid Society of Great Britain Grouping

Member of the Embroidery Groups Grouping

Member of The Inter Faith Network for the UK Grouping

'* A friendly society for beginners to more advanced collectors; * Weekly Day Time Meetings (September - April); * Monthly meetings of the Stamp & Postcard Club (September - April); * Speakers - We invite top speakers from throughout the UK; * Member Meetings- Opportunity to show items from your collection ...'

'Our long-established Society welcomes members with an interest in photography whatever their level of experience. We cover most types of still photography including digital, prints and audiovisual work. Our activities include talks from well known photographers and we also provide help to those who wish to improve their photographic skills. Club members regularly get together for meetings, trips out, social events and practical sessions.'

Member of The Arts Society Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 8 West Midlands Grouping

Member of The Arts Society - 8 West Midlands Grouping

'Warwickshire has eight Branch Associations, each with a programme of activities throughout the year. Honey bees are only active during the spring and summer, so the summer programme focuses on the apiary and the practical aspects of managing honey bees through the season. During the winter months each Branch arranges a programme of talks and demonstrations.'