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Retirement living: protecting your family’s inheritance
Guest Blog by Tracy Ashby, Partner in the wills, probate and lifetime planning team based at FBC Manby Bowdler Retirement living: protecting your family’s inheritance Thinking about downsizing or moving to a retirement property? It’s a popular choice that offers many benefits, but there are important considerations that go beyond your immediate needs. It’s crucial…
Read More“Bringing the Music Home” – Solihull Music School Returns to Knowle High Street
Guest Blog by Kate Turner, Solihull Music School Solihull Music School is proud to announce an historic and heart-warming move to new premises at The Laurels Studios, Knowle High Street, this September 2025. Principal Kate Turner describes the relocation as both a professional milestone and a deeply personal moment: “It really does feel like I’m bringing the music…
Read MoreThree things to consider when designing a shower space
Guest Blog, from Ripples, Bathroom Design Specialist Want to refresh your shower space but don’t know where to start? Here, Gurnaam, Senior Designer from Ripples Solihull, talks through the top things to consider when designing a shower space. 1 Get savvy with storage If room is tight within a shower area, concealed fittings are the…
Read MoreKnowle Artisan Market Returns – Bigger and Better
After a fantastic return last year, the Artisan Market on Station Road is back — and this year, it’s even bigger, with more stalls, more flavours, and more reasons to visit! When – Saturday 13th September 2025 Time – 11am – 5pm Where -Station Road, Knowle Whether you’re a foodie, a lover of handmade crafts,…
Read MoreWild Knowle: A Closer Look at the Nature Around Us
You don’t have to travel far to experience wildlife in Knowle — in fact, you don’t have to leave the village at all. Between our canals, parks, footpaths and fields, Knowle is home to an abundance of creatures, great and small. From graceful herons on the water to curious foxes at dusk, nature weaves quietly…
Read MoreStep Back in Time at Visit Knowle’s 1940s Summer Ball
Silk dresses, sharp suits, swing music, and sparkling conversation — get ready to step into the golden age of glamour at Knowle’s 1940s Summer Ball! Taking place the day after the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, this is more than just a party — it’s a celebration of community, style, and summer under the stars.…
Read MoreQuiz Night in Knowle – Who Will Take the Crown?
Think you know your capital cities from your celebrity gossip? Can you still name all the James Bond actors in order? Or maybe you’re just in it for the fish and chips? Whatever your quiz strengths (or weaknesses!), we’ve got a great night lined up — and you’re invited. Join Us for Quiz Night –…
Read MoreWhat Is an Expo – And Why Should You Visit One in Knowle?
If you’ve ever heard the word expo and thought, “Isn’t that just for big companies?”, you’re not alone. But let us share how a local expo can actually be one of the most useful (and interesting!) things you can do this week. So, what is an expo? Think of it as a friendly indoor market,…
Read MoreKnowle Events for Big Green Week
Great Big Green Week is a National Event that takes place from 7th – 15th June and Knowle has been involved since the start. Now in its 5th year, Knowle Parish Church are holding their popular Green Fair on Tuesday 10th June 7 – 9pm in St. John’s Hall. This free drop-in event is a…
Read MoreKnowle’s VE80 Celebration Draws Thousands in Spirited Tribute to Peace and Community
On Saturday May 10th, thousands gathered on Knowle High Street over the course of the day for a community celebration marking 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe. The VE80 event, organised by Visit Knowle, transformed the High Street into a lively hub of entertainment, history, and local pride from 11am…
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