Community
Bringing the Festive Spirit to Knowle: Meet This Year’s Performers
One of the things that makes Knowle’s Late Night Shopping and Christmas Light Switch-On so special is the community spirit that fills the High Street. Alongside the countdown, the shopping, and the arrival of Father Christmas, it’s the live performances that really bring the atmosphere to life. This year, we’re delighted to welcome a fantastic…
Read MoreCommunity Spirit: Visit Knowle’s Volunteers & Supporters
The Chair of Visit Knowle, Nick, has praised the dedication and tireless efforts of the organisation’s volunteers and member businesses, whose combined commitment continues to make a real difference across the village. From persuading Solihull SummerFest to bring back the much-loved Party in the Park to installing new planters and seating along Knowle High Street, the…
Read MoreKnowle’s Little Book Stop – A Community Gift
We’re delighted to announce that Knowle’s Little Book Stop is now installed and ready to enjoy! You’ll find it just outside Knowle Traditional Sweet Shop on Knowle High Street perfectly positioned at pavement height so everyone, from little readers to grown-up book lovers, can easily reach inside and discover something new. This beautiful community feature…
Read MoreCelebrating Being a Finalist in the Midlands Marketing Awards
We’re delighted to share that our marketing campaign to invite people onto Knowle High Street to take part in the VE80 Celebrations was recognised at the Midlands Marketing Awards, where we were shortlisted in the category of ‘Best Marketing Impact’. Although we didn’t take home the award this time, being nominated alongside so many innovative…
Read MoreHeritage Open Day in Knowle 2025
Heritage Open Day in Knowle takes place on Saturday 13th September. Once again, Knowle Society are leading the way with a range of activities including Local History Team The Society’s Local History team can be found in a gazebo outside the Guild House. Visit them during the day to find out more about Knowle’s heritage…
Read MoreKnowle to Host One of Penguin’s 90 Little Book Stops
We’re delighted to share that Knowle has been chosen as one of just 90 locations across the UK to host a Little Book Stop, part of a national initiative from Penguin Books to mark their 90th birthday. This year, Penguin celebrates 90 years of reading moments and everything books bring to communities — imagination, empathy,…
Read MoreKnowle Musical Society Present Me and My Girls
Knowle Musical Society will be performing ‘Me & My Girl’ – the award winning musical of both the West End and Broadway – at the Core theatre in Solihull in March 2026. Rehearsals start in September so step into the sparkling world of 1930’s London with Me and My Girl brought to life by Knowle…
Read MoreCommunity Spirit in Action
The incredible students from Arden Academy spent the day giving back to Knowle in so many meaningful ways back in June! While Year 7 were on a school trip, Year 10 busy on work experience and Year 11’s revising, hundreds of Year 8 and 9 pupils spent a day volunteering across the village. From…
Read MoreKnowle FC Launches Inclusive “Just Be You” Football Programme
Knowle Football Club Launches Inclusive “Just Be You” Football Programme as Part of FA’s Comets & Disability Initiative Knowle Football Club, one of the largest grassroots football organisations in Solihull, is proud to announce the launch of its new inclusive football programme, “Just Be You”, as part of the FA’s National Comets & Disability initiative.…
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