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Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Does anyone know anything about the Hobday family who lived at
Monkspath Priory in the late 1800's early 1900's - I dont know when they
"lost" the property. My grandfather was Charles Hobday and grandmother
Elizabeth (nee Williams). Would love some information if anyone
has any.
Lesley
Posted Thursday, May 8, 2008
Cyclesolihull is arranging one of their Community Cycle Rides
from Monkspath on Saturday 17 May, leaving from Shelly Farm shops at 2
pm. It will be a 10 mile ride via Earlswood Lakes and Ilshaw Heath with
a refreshment stop. It is suitable for all types of cyclist and there is
no need to book - just turn up for a pleasant ride in the countryside
with a few other people. Further details from
www.cyclesolihull.org.uk
Steve
Posted Monday, March 24, 2008
It is Monkspath Schools 21st Birthday this year and on 12th April
the Mayor of Solihull and Malcolm Stent will be attending a huge
celebration at the school between 2-6pm. We would like to invite anyone
from the original 1986 class to attend - if you are one or know where
they are please contact us so we can send them an invitation. Of course
all other ex pupils/teachers are very very welcome.
Jo, Monkspath School PTA
Posted Monday, October 29, 2007
Hi I have a job interview in the area .... it's at the far end of
Highlands Road in Monkspath Business park -it looks like a good job -
but I don't drive and am concerned about getting there.... I see the 5
bus is the only one that goes there - but it only runs twice a day. Is
there any other route that goes nearby. If I get the job I would be
looking to live in central Birmingham and commute in. I think there is a bus
to the end of the road - but it doesn't look very regular to me. It's an
IT job so I am likely to work irregular hours. If I moved to Solihull
centre would it be easy to get to work? Really appreciate any advice.
Thanks
Steven
Posted Monday, October 1, 2007
With regards to some earlier postings about the 'shelly farm
pub', great news, it has finally been bought out & they have done a fine
job on the re-furb, it's now known as 'The Farm', & it has finally
achieved its full potential, the old bar area is now a Sophisticated
cosy bar/lounge area, with great selection of drinks/wine etc, amazing
decor & funky chilled out music, & the old barn area is now a large open
plan restaurant & bar area, the food is amazing and the bar in there is
outstanding, it plays louder music than the old bar section & is open
till 1am on a Friday & Saturday, with a mix of people in there, well
worth a look if your in the area.
John
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here to post your review of The Farm - Ed
Posted Monday, July 30, 2007
I am Japanese. I am planning to move to Solihull with my wife. I
have heard that there are several Japanese families living in Monkspath.
Does anybody know that if is right information? Or does anybody know in
which area some Japanese families live?
Keita
Kitada
Posted Monday, July 23, 2007
Are there any
plans for the development of the Dave & Busters, Stratford Rd., this
building has been vacant for some years now?
M Bateman-Smith
Posted Thursday, April 19, 2007
Great news
about the Shelly farm being brought out by the Orange tree chain, if its
true anyway, its such a dive in there, I wonder what they will do with
the Barn area?? it would be great to see it made into a modern bar
/restaurant with some music for the younger people who live in the area,
it would do really well !!
John
Posted Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Thank
God!! I have heard a rumour the The Boot / Orange Tree chain have
bought The Shelley Farm! This should improve the area around there no
end and turn a dreadful rundown place into a well needed new pub.
Jules B
Posted Thursday, February 1, 2007
Can
anyone give me any information on Monkspath Hill Farm, once situated
where the A34, M42 junction now sits? I have recently been looking at
www.old-maps.co.uk and have
discovered the farm, it isn't mentioned anywhere it seems. Thanks
Derek Bayliss
Posted
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Seeking details of First World War Internment Camp at, or
near, Monkspath. Can anyone help with details.
Nic (Derby)
Posted Monday, December 11, 2006
Does anyone know what happened in Touchwood on Saturday
evening. We were evacuated from the cinema around 7.30pm and Touchwood
was empty with police around. ???
Jo
Posted Monday, October 23, 2006
I'm tracing one of my ancestors, Sir Cornelius Chambers, who
lived at Monkspath Priory between the wars. Does it still exist and if
so, what form is it in now? Is it offices, flats, etc? If anyone could
send me a photo, I'd be grateful!
Jo
Chambers
Posted Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Mrs Heep, You may also be interested to know that Monkspath
School take children from 3 years in their Monkspath "Monkeys" day
care. Contact Leslie Pinner at the school for more info.
M Jones
Posted Friday, September 22, 2006
In reply to Mrs Heep requesting good pre-school and toddler
groups on Monkspath. Look no further than the groups who operate from
the Shelly Farm Community Centre Farmhouse Way (by the primary school)!
Contact Mary Ayres on 0121 744 0253 for pre-school and she'll be able to
put you in touch with the toddler group too.
Viv Payne
Posted Monday, September 11, 2006
I am moving to Monkspath at the end of October and i have two
children ages 2 1/2 and 1. Can anyone recommend a good pre-school and
toddler group? Many thanks
Mrs
Sarah-Jane Heep
Posted Monday, September 11, 2006
Since January 2006 I have been trying to get the council to put
some sort of fence or bollard system outside the school, reason being is
I have had a few run inns with people parking on the yellow lines and
pavement, as i have a pushchair and sometimes have to go to the shops
after collecting my daughter, i have spoke to MRS W J HUTCHINSON and she
has had a barrier erected as a result of people using school car park to
drop and pick up. someone will get hurt one day and it might be your
child!!!!,please back me and the school by contacting the council to
view our thoughts, many thanks.
Mr C
Posted Monday, September 4, 2006
Just to let you know that there is a youth group nearby -
Shirley Sea Cadets - based on Cadet Drive (Off Haslucks Green Rd)
Shirley, it is open to anyone aged 10 - 18. They meet every Monday and
Friday 7pm - 9.30pm. You can do a whole range of activities from
Sailing, canoeing, power boating, seamanship, drill, first aid,
shooting, D of E and just so much more.
I had a daughter who attended and she made so many friends whilst she
was there, she went on so many weekends away, camps, and learnt a vast
array of skills - the best thing is that there is literally something
for everyone
People are crying out for things that are organised properly and I can't
fault this particular unit!
Mrs F
Posted Monday, July 10, 2006
Replying to both Felicity (14 April) and Trish (28 March)
with their views about wanting/needing a Youth Group at the Shelly Farm
Community Centre for the youth of Monkspath etc to use. I have lived
here on Monkspath for the past 22 years and have brought up my two
children to be fine young people. There were two very successful youth
groups here on Monkspath for a number of years which my children
attended and enjoyed a great deal. The clubs for 7-11 yr olds and
12-15/16 year olds both met at the Centre and were started by members of
Trinity Church and were run by volunteers up until about 2 years ago.
Unfortunately, they both closed when the leaders were unable to continue
to give up their time due to other family commitments and the fact that
there was no one out there in the community who came forward to take
over from them. As a former leader in both youth groups I can vouch for
their success and the need for them to operate again. If there is
anyone out there who wishes to take on this vital role I can assure you
that I have loads of equipment which I am storing at my house to do with
the youth club which you can use...I could do with regaining the space
it is taking up in my house!
Viv Payne
Posted Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Long lost cousin in America thinks Monkspath & Umberslade the
most hidden spots in England. I am visiting Warwickshire on or about 1
June. It would be nice to know where these places are. County Council
has not responded.
Al Stults
Posted Friday, April 14, 2006
Replying to Trish 28th March 06, I agree, it is getting a bit
rough with the kids hanging around, and with the Shelly Farm being so
anti people, we need a youth\community centre to direct our children in
the right direction.
Felicity
Posted Wednesday, April 5, 2006
'Jane' 20 March responding to C.H. of 2 March has made a
serious accusation with regard to Shelly Farm Pre-School staff.
To set the record straight. We do not and never have had notices in our
possession to put on cars and the staff do not park in the disabled
bay. The Centre car park is used by parents at the school and people
attending the dentist and the staff cannot, therefore, be held
responsible for anyone else who parks in this bay. We are also not
responsible for people who park in the 2 disabled bays in the main car
park.
'Jane' states that these notes are "threatening", whatever that means as
we have never seen one of these notices. If anyone has a notice put on
their windscreen we suggest that they hand it over to the appropriate
authority, either Solihull Council or the Police to deal with.
Mrs Mary Ayres Pre-School Leader -
Shelly Farm Pre-School
Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2006
I have lived on Monkspath/Hillfield for 10 years now and love
it. However, it does seem to be getting a bit rough now with kids
hanging around and daubing graffiti all over the place. Now that the Shelley
Farm is so anti children, well anti anybody in fact, I think a youth club
in the Community Centre might be a good idea. Anybody agree?
Trish
Posted Monday, March 20, 2006
Replying to CH disabled parking at community centre. I am
afraid you are not the first. The preschool staff in the community
centre have these notices to put on cars. They should be more
understanding. Their own staff and parents of children attending there
regularly use these spaces without any concern for disabled people
needing it. Parking can be a real nightmare around this area at school
times but these sort of threatening notes are just not necessary. Don't
give up! Not all of us have the same attitude!!
Jane
Posted Friday, March 3, 2006
I agree with Kinga, a pub next to a school on a housing
development like Monkspath should be warm and welcoming to families. It
used to be a great place to go and lots of families frequented there.
The licensee has ruined it with his awful attitude, the food is dreadful
and the place is now a dump. We all go the the Cheswick.
Felicity
Posted Thursday, March 2, 2006
Last Friday morning I parked my car in the main car park
outside Shelly Farm Community Centre when taking my son to Monkspath
Nursery. As I am a disabled blue badge holder, I used one of the
disabled parking spaces and displayed my badge clearly. When I returned
to my car, I was very upset to find a handwritten note on my windscreen
to the following effect:
"Please do not park in these spaces.
You are not disabled.
Your badge holder will be reported."
It is true that I do not have a visible physical disability. I actually
suffer from Ulcerative Colitis. This is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
with symptoms such as bloody diarrhoea, acute stomach pain, sudden
urgency to go to the toilet and very frequent visits to the toilet.
There are many times when I have not made it to the toilet in time!
As I'm sure most people are aware, obtaining a disabled badge is not
easy and there has to be a good case for having one. Therefore, I was
deeply offended by the note on my windscreen and if the person who put
it there had only spoken to me I would have had a chance to explain. I
fully understand that many badges may be misused, but this was not the
case this time! Remember, disabilities come in many guises!
C. H.
Posted Monday, February 13, 2006
Please could you help with the following: I am trying to
locate a venue to hold about 25 people including children where I can
hold my sons 2nd birthday party and I am trying to find out if Monkspath
Community Hall allows the use of its venue?
Many Thanks
Lisa
Posted Monday, January 16, 2006
Kinga, I'm not sure whether you are referring to The
Fieldhouse, but the only pubs I know next to a school in Monkspath are
the Shelly Farm and Barn. If that's the place you mean, then you should
try going again because the Barn is extremely kid-friendly and even has
a playground in the garden.
Walter
Posted Friday, December 16, 2005
I just moved to Monkspath from Hong Kong. And i just
luv it!!!!!!!!!!
Atisha
Posted Wednesday, December 7, 2005
I live in Monkspath have done now for over ten years and I have
seen many changes speed cameras yes they are a good idea but do they
really need as many as they have and also the speed bumps on Shelly
Crescent what a waste of time money and resources haven't the council got
anything better to do with our taxes that we work for and pay speed
bumps were put in place because of the school but if anyone is aware of
the situation on Shelly Crescent at school time how anybody is able to
speed down that road with all THE PARENTS THAT PARK THEIR CARS there
cluttering up the area nice one if there's any parents that are reading
this why don't you use the shelly farm car park I mean at the end of the
day that's what it is for isn't it but let me guess that's to hard
because they can't get a space or they stuck in traffic trying to get
out well I stuck in traffic because you park on the roads so why not
just use the car park THANK YOU.
Apart from the above Monkspath is a nice area to live in very clean
let's keep that way.
Mr Hughes
Posted Monday, October 31, 2005
I am planning to move to Monkspath area. Could anyone tell me if
it comes in the same catchment area for schools as Hillfields. Also
please let me know if the area is safe and has easy public transport
facilities to Birmingham
Victor
Posted Monday, October 31, 2005
Hi, Monkspath is a lovely area and we are really pleased with
every aspect except one. we have landscaped our garden but find
neighbouring cats spoil the show ever so often. surely there must be
some way of solving the problem? the cat's pooh not only stinks but is a
fine recipe for diseases like toxoplasmosis and with children playing
about it is concerning. i am sure there are others sharing the same
concern.
Sam
Posted Wednesday, October 19, 2005
I have lived in Monkspath for 7 Years. And you would think that a
Pub next to a school on an housing estate full of kids, would let
children in BUT THEY DON'T. BOYCOTT THIS PUB AND THE GAFFERS. WHAT A
JOKE.
Lets hope they go soon.
Kinga
Posted Wednesday, August 24, 2005
I
have just moved out of Monkspath due to a relationship breakdown...
although I'm relieved!! firstly, as i realise i had made a bad
judgement (my choice of men!} & also, my son suffered terribly with
nightmares & followed me everywhere whilst inside the house... he was
terrified to be alone. I put it down to many things, sadly, i didn't
really listen to him. I have since spoken to someone who spent all her
life living in Monkspath & has shared with me her experiences, which
match my sons details of his nightmares exactly. she also assures me
that her friends (also Monkspath residents) have witnessed the same.
Anyone who has also seen anything out of the ordinary or a little scary,
please reply.
Jill
Posted Monday, July 18, 2005
MONKSPATH ROTARY CLUB meets every Tuesday evening (19.30hrs) at The
Forest Hotel, Dorridge. Members come from all local areas including
Hockley Heath, Earlswood, Monkspath etc. If anyone is interested in
coming to one of our meetings (we also have a meal) contact Rtn. Peter
Perkins on 01564 782997 & have a chat
Posted Monday, February 14, 2005
I am 15 i used to be in trouble a lot now i spend my time flying with
the R.A.F. and Air Training Corps. But why do people my age still go
round destroying this great area?
Jordan
Posted Tuesday, August 31, 2004
FUNDRAISING FOR LIAM SPELLMAN BN 19/12/01 WHO LIVES IN MONKSPATH
My son Liam is autistic. I have recently come across a program that has
been known to help autistic children develop. It is called the 'son-rise
program'. The only problem is it's extremely expensive and to be able to
take Liam to the Option Institute in America it's going to cost me
£21,000 (this doesn't even include travel). I need fundraisers,
sponsors, anyone who is willing to help. Can you help? If so, please
ring me : Sonia Spellman on 0121-744-4894 or 07951-819983
Sonia Spellman
Posted Monday, August 30, 2004
SHELLY FARM COMMUNITY CENTRE, FARMHOUSE WAY, MONKSPATH.
We opened our doors in 1994 and to celebrate our 10th year, we are
holding an afternoon of FREE & FUN activities for all the family on
SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER from 2pm - 4pm. Amongst events planned are a
bouncy castle, mobile play area (for under 5's), beat the goalie.
We shall also have demonstrations and displays from groups who use the
Centre. A prize draw and balloon release will also be taking place. Look
out for your leaflet in the September issue of 'Look Local' who are the
main sponsors for this event.
We look forward to seeing you on 25 September.
Mary Ayres, Chairman
Posted Tuesday, August 10, 2004
I am a daily user of the park in Monkspath, having both a dog and a two
year old. As a dog owner I am expected (which I do not mind in the
least) to pick up my dog's waste - otherwise face a fine. However, when
I walk around the pond area (both on the path and on the grass), I am
expected to walk through the daily waste that is deposited there by the
ducks and geese. Not once have I ever seen Solihull Council attempt to
clean this area, and to my knowledge the only time it becomes slightly
clean is when it has been raining. So for all my efforts in cleaning
the park after my dog, this becomes a complete waste of time when I have
to bring back to my own home, waste left by the ducks and geese! I am
surprised the Council have never done anything, given the amount of
people who use the park - can they not take a leaf out of their own
book, and look at how well kept Brueton park is!
Justine McCallum
Posted Monday, April 12, 2004
Why can't we have wheely bins for our rubbish? Using unsightly bin bags
that get attacked by magpies, cats and ants is not the most hygienic and
safe option. Why are we so far behind our European neighbours when it
comes to rubbish!
Haidee Smith
Posted Monday, March 22, 2004
I am trying to find out the
history behind Monkspath Hall. I have just moved into the building
and I am very keen to find out its heritage. Any information would be
greatly received.
Louise Connolly
Posted Tuesday, March 15, 2004
i am doing history coursework
on the changes in Solihull between 1750 and 2004. if you have any
information about this subject please could you let me know.
Alex
Posted Wednesday, November 12, 2003
I am looking for some interesting articles about the history of
Monkspath to include on Monkspath schools web site, can anyone help
please?
Ron Finch (Monkspath School)
Posted Tuesday, August 5, 2003
I've just moved to the Monkspath area. It would be nice to see a bit on
local history i.e. Origin of name and some interest.
Ted
Responsible 15 year old willing to baby-sit most nights. Monkspath area. £3 per hour
Kathryn Willman
Posted Sunday, May 18, 2003
I am trying to find any info on a family called Buckley who lived at a
Monkspath Priory before the Great War.
I believe a big fire took place at the Priory from which Mrs Bucklet had to
be rescued. Any information on this or the family themselves would much
appreciated
Pat Quirke
Posted Thursday, May 1, 2003
I used to live in Monkspath and the park is great try to get better
pictures.
Jenny
Local Organisations...
Monkspath W.I.
Meetings held 3rd Monday of each month Shelly farm Community Centre at 7.30pm
Telephone 0121 705 6896
Shelly Farm Community Centre
Farmhouse Way, Monkspath, Solihull.
Opened in 1994, the Centre offers a wide variety of groups and activities
for all ages and abilities.
The Centre is also available at the weekend for daytime private hire. The
Centre is a registered charity and also arranges various community events
which are open to members of the public.
For more information contact 0121 744 0253 or email
mary.ayres@talk21.com
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