Community Advice Hubs

09/01/2026

Due to the weather, both our Hubs are closed for drop-in today.
Please contact us by telephone or email for support:

- 0121 709 7590
- admin@solihullcommunityhub.org.uk

Apologies for the inconvenience.

Stay warm and stay safe!

08/01/2026

We Care UK’s mobile community food pantry! 🚗🥦

💵 £2 for £25 worth of fresh fruit, vegetables, and cupboard food

💙 FULLY BOOKED! Tuesday 13 January at 11:00 at Riverside Family Hub, 289 Bosworth Drive, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5DP
💛 FULLY BOOKED! Friday 23 January at 10:00 at Hatchford Brook Family Hub, Old Lode Lane, Elmdon, B92 8JE

To register, visit https://form.jotform.com/253191775948068

For more information, call 0145 536 3100

Supported by Solihull Council

08/01/2026

No change to forecast

is still due a (I know it’s an exaggerated term but always wanted to use it) from 8pm with rain up to then.

Arden School have already switched online for Friday’s lessons while others have said to wait until Friday morning. Langley School closed early to allow teachers enough time to get home so tonight’s parents evening could switch online.

What are your predictions? (Any jokes about yellow snow are now banned!)

08/01/2026

Winter can be a worrying time for carers, especially when it comes to keeping both you and the person you care for warm.

If you’re an unpaid carer in Solihull, find out what help you can access this winter
👉 https://buff.ly/uCaiPOT

06/01/2026

See Age UK Solihull's tips for looking after yourself this winter.

If you are a Solihull resident of any age who is at increased risk during the cold weather, our Winter Warmth team may be able to offer support with keeping warm.

We can help eligible households by providing emergency heating, support with fuel debt, advice on saving energy, and practical help with keeping your home warm.

Find out more at www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/winter-warmth

05/01/2026

Interested in making your home more energy efficient? Just five days to go until the next Green Doors event!

💬 Come and learn about home energy efficiency directly from homeowners on:

🗓️Sat 10 January: 11am – 12.30pm
🗓️ Sat 10 January: 1pm – 2pm
🗓️ Thu 15 January: 1pm - 2.30pm

To find out more about the scheme and how to book your place - click here 👉https://loom.ly/KE5Jd-4

Image credit: Fovea Creative

04/01/2026

❗January Urgent Needs ❗

🌟 WE REOPEN TO DONATIONS ON TUESDAY 13th JANUARY 2026 🌟

Please take a look at our urgent needs below and see if you can help by doing a declutter in the holidays!

WE ARE PARTICULARLY LOW ON TEENAGE BOYS CLOTHING ESPECIALLY MENS JOGGERS (S/M/L/XL)
NB: ONLY BABY CLOTHING IN THE SIZES LISTED PLEASE!

We are also asking for donations of unwanted toiletry gift packs and plastic bags.

WHY DO WE ASK YOU TO WASH AND BAG UP YOUR DONATIONS?
We very much appreciate it if you can - as these clothes are going straight out to families in need in our community and not all of these families have easy access to washing facilities. It's about showing a little bit of love 🫶

WHICH DAYS CAN YOU DONATE?
The yellow donation bins will be out this week on Tuesday 13th Jan Wednesday and Thursday between 9am and 4pm.

WHERE DO YOU DONATE?
You will find our yellow bins located at the BACK entrance of 141 high street, Solihull, B91 3SR. You can access the bins by taking the turning off the Warwick Road by Morrisons onto George Road and then following the road all the way round until you get to Delivery area A. You will find our donation bins on the left. (They are
identifiable by our logo)

ITEMS WE DON'T ACCEPT
Anything soiled, stained or overly worn
Used pants
Slippers/ wellies
Cots/ baby baths/ pushchairs/ prams/ car seats
Logo uniform/ pe kit/ school shorts
Duvets
Large toys (like bikes/ kitchen sets etc)
This is either due to storage, hygiene or demand.

If you have something to donate and you're not sure if we take it please get in touch- we'd rather that- than have items donated that we can't accept. Thank you!!

Please NO PRE-LOVED TOYS OR TEDDIES at this point - as we don't have the space to store them.

🫶 Thank you so much for your support! 🫶

(❗This is a scheduled post ❗)

29/12/2025

Help is available for eligible Solihull residents who are struggling with the cost of living.

See full details at www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/hsf

We may be able to support pensioner households who are struggling with energy, water bills and other related essentials due to rising living costs this winter.

We may be able to offer eligible households:
- support with fuel or water debt
- emergency heating servicing and repairs
- white goods and essential furniture
- warm winter clothing such as coats, bodywarmers, slippers, boots
- heated throws, electric blankets, warm bedding
- emergency food

To check eligibility and find out more, visit:
www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/hsf

25/12/2025

25/12/2025

The festive period can be a tough time for some people.

For anyone who may be struggling with their mental health over the festive period, a range of support is available for Solihull residents.

15/12/2025

Loneliness doesn't take a holiday.

We want to be here for Solihull residents who are struggling with loneliness, isolation, financial hardship or staying warm this winter.

And with your help, we can be.

Please support our Winter Appeal by donating £5, sharing this post and tagging five friends.

Together, we can bring comfort, connection and warmth to older people in Solihull this winter.

Donate at: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ageuksolihull-winter-2025-26