Rotary Club of Solihull St Alphege

07/05/2026

Come and join us!

04/05/2026

29/04/2026

This week we had an excellent evening with the Mayor of Solihull. Telling us about her very interesting life story. The club presented her with a cheque for her charities, (Cameron Grant Memorial Trust (su***de prevention), Newlands Bishop Farm (skill building for people with disabilities), and OVOS (Our Voice, Our Services) (supporting young people in the care system)

29/03/2026

We’ve got you covered. Rtn Heather Cole and Rtn Brian Bates part of the team collecting for Marie Curie Hospice

29/03/2026

On Thursday 26th March, members of the Solihull St Alphege Rotary Club visited Lily’s Tea Parlour, to meet with founder Teresa Farrell and learn about the community impact of her Push On Wellbeing (POW) CIC.

The club members met with Teresa to discuss the "good work" being done at the parlour, which serves as a community hub for mental health, wellbeing, and food support.

This visit followed a recent contribution by the Rotary Club of Solihull St Alphege of 94 cans of food towards Harrison’s One Can Project, a local initiative hosted at Lily’s to support families in need. Founded by Teresa Farrell in 2016, Lily’s Tea Parlour is a "wellbeing walk-in engagement centre" located in Chelmsley Wood.

The project focuses on:

Mental Health Support: Offering a "wellbeing corner," a listening ear, and advice for those struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression.

Crisis Assistance: Providing free tea, coffee, meals, and food parcels to individuals facing the cost-of-living crisis or homelessness.

Community Integration: Partnering with Solihull Council and Solihull College to host informal chats and courses to help residents pursue career goals.

Wellbeing Services: Featuring an "Off The Street Wellbeing Retreat" with affordable massage therapy and aromatherapy sessions.

Teresa operates the parlour on a voluntary basis, relying on community donations to keep the services free for those in need.

12/03/2026

This week we held our annual International Lunch at Tap and Tandoor in .
We had fabulous food and fellowship. Thank you Rtn. Isabelle
O’Mara for organising.

08/03/2026

The Rotary Club of Solihull St Alphege recently donated over 90 cans of food as part of their Fortnight of Food initiative to support Lily's Tea Parlour in Chelmsley Wood. The tea parlour plays an important role in the local community by helping to provide hot meals for people who may be struggling or in need of support and supporting individuals in enhancing their mental and physical wellbeing. Members of the club had a talk from Teresa Farrell, (owner of Lily’s Tea Parlour), who shared insights about the work the tea parlour does, and the challenges faced by people in the community. The donation will help support their efforts to ensure that more people have access to a warm meal and a welcoming place in difficult times.
Seen here in the photo is AG Nigel Lee of Coventry Phoenix Rotary Club who is coordinating to fortnight of food.

04/03/2026

Update on our fundraising night on 7th February

Solihull St Alphege Rotary Club hosted a spectacular Bollywood-themed Charity Dinner Dance, bringing together Rotarians, friends, invited guests and members of the local community for an evening filled with colour, culture and celebration.
Held at the elegant Village Hotel Solihull, the venue provided the perfect setting for the occasion. Beautifully arranged round tables surrounded a spacious dance floor, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere from the moment guests arrived. The room soon came alive with the sights and sounds of Bollywood.
Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner, offering a wonderful opportunity to socialise and connect before the evening’s entertainment began. After dinner, the celebrations truly got underway.
A highlight of the night was the energetic performance by Entertainer, Sohal Kailey, who not only delivered an engaging set of Bollywood and Bhangra favourites but also encouraged guests onto the dance floor to join in the fun. His enthusiasm was infectious, and it wasn’t long before the dance floor was full.
Adding further sparkle to the evening was a beautiful performance by Anushka of Aspire Dance. Her graceful and captivating routine was warmly received and showcased the talent within our local community.
The DJ kept the energy high throughout the night with a lively mix of music, ensuring there was something for everyone to enjoy. The after-dinner raffle draw also proved popular, adding an extra layer of excitement while helping to boost funds for the evening’s charitable causes.
The event was held in aid of a Help Harry Help Others, a local cancer charity, alongside other local Rotary charities supported by the Club. Thanks to the generosity of attendees and supporters, a significant amount was raised, which will go directly towards supporting vital work within our community.
Feedback from guests has been overwhelmingly positive, with many commenting on the fantastic atmosphere, excellent venue, wonderful entertainment and the opportunity to come together for such an important cause.
The evening was a true celebration of community spirit, generosity and joy. Gurdip Chamba, President of the Solihull St Alphege Rotary Club would like to extend his sincere thanks to everyone who attended, performed, donated and helped organise this memorable event. Together, we made a difference — and had a fantastic time doing so.

18/02/2026

A HERO FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR
This year, St Alphege Rotary Club in Solihull
proudly chose to support local cancer
charity Help Harry Help Others (HHHO)
and used their recent Bollywood Evening to showcase and raise funds for the charity.
HHHO was founded from the extraordinary legacy of local boy Harry Moseley. Diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, Harry spent the final two years of his life raising funds for others through his bracelet-making campaign, raising over £750,000 before passing away aged just 11.
Known nationwide as Britain’s Kindest Kid, Harry spoke at the House of Commons, visited Downing Street, and was nominated to carry the Olympic Torch.
Following Harry’s death, his mum Georgie was shocked by the lack of support available outside hospital. Determined to change this, she established Help Harry Help Others and
opened one of the UK’s first drop-in cancer support centres in Stechford, supporting adults and children affected by any cancer.
Fourteen years on, the centre now supports over 160 people each week, with more than 5,600 visits last year alone. With over 20 counsellors & listeners, children’s and adult support groups, cancer screening, financial guidance and wellbeing services, HHHO supports the whole person — before, during and after cancer, regardless of outcome.
The charity prides itself on immediacy, empathy and urgency. See www.hhho.org.uk
Despite growing referrals from NHS hospitals across Birmingham and Solihull, HHHO receives no government or NHS funding. It costs £850 per day to keep the centre open.
To help meet this challenge, Georgie has launched its Hero 365 Campaign — an appeal to find 850 heroes (individuals, businesses, or groups) willing to raise £850 over 365 days,
each funding the centre for one full day. In return, Heroes receive a personalised glass heart trophy and have their name permanently displayed on the centre, leaving a legacy
of compassion and service.
Georgie said: “We are incredibly grateful to St Alphege Rotary Club for their support. Without organisations like Rotary, our services simply could not continue.”

Hero 365 AppealThe challenge we faceOur centre operates on £850 daily, and without any assistance from the government or NHS, in this current climate it’s a tall order to meet. So we rely on the kindness of individuals and businesses. As times change, the demand for our services has surged. Howev...

17/02/2026

It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Past President (2000-2001) Rtn David Caldicott passed away peacefully at home on Monday 16th February. RIP David.