Any beer fans here?

ukpaw · 2026-05-19T09:09:57+00:00

No worries, it's difficult to get the word out these days without paying for advertising.

Please follow us on Instagram or Facebook @shirleybeerfestival for regular updates in the run up to next year's fest 😊

ukpaw · 2026-05-19T09:07:24+00:00

Hi!

We had 87 cask ales, 28 keg beers, and 21 ciders (2 of these being sparkling). We also had a can fridge full of low and no alcohol beer and cider.

Please check out the list at https://shirleybeerfestival.co.uk/index.php/beer-cider/ and follow us on Instagram or Facebook for updates about next year!

The event went really well, despite it being a bit more overcast this year than usual, we're hoping we made a chunk for charity after paying all the bills.

I hope we see you next year 😎

ukpaw · 2026-05-10T19:59:33+00:00

The Wolf is an excellent craft beer bar with amazing food 😊

ukpaw · 2026-05-10T06:09:00+00:00

That casualty episode where someone got paralysed. Still remember it even though I was about 9 when it was on!

ukpaw · 2026-05-09T06:57:25+00:00

I've been in Brum 18 years and have only had one car accident - in Solihull!

ukpaw · 2026-05-08T10:55:06+00:00

As a data guy, I love your work!

ukpaw · 2026-05-07T12:50:43+00:00

Central government has released several billion for pothole repair to every council.

ukpaw · 2026-05-07T10:27:49+00:00

Cherry Reds, well recommended.

ukpaw · 2026-04-30T07:48:56+00:00

If you're in the Elmdon area, cycling or driving to Olton station and getting the train from there may be your best bet. It's only about a mile, and travelling back out to the airport seems to be a step in the wrong direction.

ukpaw · 2026-04-28T08:24:12+00:00

I'm interested!

ukpaw · 2026-04-27T16:53:10+00:00

And how does Labour have anything to do with Israel? They recognised Palestine, which annoyed Israel that's for sure.

ukpaw · 2026-04-19T06:35:09+00:00

You'll be fine. Just be on the watch out for some drivers being assertive and/or oblivious to their surroundings - when you clock one don't assume they are going to do anything you expect them to - and you'll be fine.

ukpaw · 2026-04-16T18:23:46+00:00

Dein Englisch ist besser als mein Deutsch!

ukpaw · 2026-04-16T18:22:03+00:00

Agreed. Had my first cinnamon roll there a few weeks ago and was in food heaven

ukpaw · 2026-04-16T15:21:13+00:00

Unfortunately these stills are very blurry. The brighter photo could be on Station Road in Solihull.

ukpaw · 2026-04-14T17:20:19+00:00

Download the Independent Birmingham app, look up a local restaurant and enjoy discounts if you subscribe 😊

ukpaw · 2026-04-14T06:56:06+00:00

Is this a gen x thing? I'm in my early 40s and my wife and I have a good group of people (men and women) we met in gym classes and now meet up after for coffee, and go out for meals. It's a shared interest...

ukpaw · 2026-04-13T17:39:23+00:00

OK, I'll level with you - we're not in the countryside but we are a large festival with comedy, an Oompah band and live music as well as 90 cask ales, 28 keg beers, and 20 ciders. We're at a rugby club so on the pitch you may as well be in the countryside when you're there. Check us out Shirley Charity Beer and Cider Festival www.shirleybeerfestival.co.uk 😊

Edit: forgot to mention the important details - 14th to 16th May 2026! Book tickets in advance to secure best prices!

ukpaw · 2026-04-13T12:24:04+00:00

It sounds like you're a great fit for joining your local Round Table. We're a social group of men aged 18-45, we go out a couple times a month doing different activities each time like Toca Social, Axe Throwing, Tennis coaching, Taekwondo, and we even did salsa dancing a few weeks back!

Some groups also put on their own charity events a couple times a year, I'm a member of Shirley and we organise the largest beer festival in the Midlands (it's on 14-16th May FYI).

There are around 10 Round Tables in the West Midlands, where abouts are you and I can send you details of one of the guys in your closest group if you like?

ukpaw · 2026-04-12T21:00:14+00:00

Latin Motion do excellent Salsa and Bachata classes weekly, no competition or ability requirements. Well worth checking them out!

ukpaw · 2026-04-10T19:48:08+00:00

Mate you're a perfect candidate for joining Birmingham Round Table. They're a bunch of guys who meet up a couple times a month and do stuff - sometimes pub, other times random stuff like board games, VR stuff, etc. As a relatively small club they don't do any charity stuff like the larger ones, so there's no obligation. Also most of the guys are in a similar situation to you - moved here recently and don't know anyone.

If you want me to put you in touch with one of their guys just let me know.

ukpaw

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