Happy Easter! The Easter holidays are well and truly under way now, and if you’re anything like us, you’re trying to make the most of the lighter evenings, grab a bit of spring sunshine after Storm Dave and a few easy local plans that don’t require too much effort.

The good news is there’s still plenty happening in and around Solihull over the next few days and into next week, from Easter crafts and family activities to live music, food spots, community classes and simple ways to enjoy where we live.

In today’s edition, we’ve got a practical local reminder that could save some households money, a couple of lovely community-focused picks, some Easter food inspiration, and a round-up of things to do in Solihull this week, from workshops and family plans to parks, live music and local sport.

Let’s get into it.

— Max

A quick heads-up for any Solihull households looking to cut energy costs: Solihull Council’s Switch Together Energy scheme is still open, with personalised offers due to be sent on 14 April 2026.

It’s free to join and there’s no obligation to switch. We actually used this ourselves a couple of years ago and ended up switching to Octopus, which saved our family hundreds of pounds a year. Last year, it didn’t work out cheaper for us, but it was still useful to benchmark where we were and confirm we weren’t overpaying.

The helpful bit is that Solihull Council does the legwork for you. Once the offer comes through, you can simply decide whether it’s worth it. If you’ve been meaning to sort your tariff but can’t face the admin, this feels like a decent low-effort option to look at.

👉 More info: Switch Together energy scheme

This is a really good one to have on your radar if you’ve been thinking about learning something new this spring. Solihull College & University Centre’s Community Education Programme includes everything from DIY and car maintenance to floristry, cake decorating, family learning, digital skills, art and wellbeing courses. Courses are delivered at Blossomfield, Stratford and Woodlands campuses, as well as at Solihull Family Hubs, local libraries and online, giving residents a flexible mix of in-person and online learning options.

Whether you want to try a new hobby, build practical skills, meet people locally, or work towards a qualification, there’s a wide range of courses designed to make learning feel accessible and useful.

👉 Find the course guide here: Solihull College’s Community Education Programme

If you’ve never done Brueton parkrun, or haven’t been for a while, spring is a pretty perfect time to rediscover it. It’s one of those local things that quietly says a lot about Solihull: friendly, welcoming, outdoorsy, community-led, and open to all paces. Whether you run, walk, volunteer or just like the idea of starting the weekend with a bit of movement and good energy, it’s a lovely reminder that not all the best things happening locally need a ticket.

Every Saturday, 9am
Venue: Brueton Park, Solihull
👉 More info: Brueton Park Run

A lovely example of the more community-led creative things happening in Solihull. If you like the idea of something uplifting, local and music-based, Sing Solihull is a nice reminder that The Core isn’t just about performances, it’s also a place to take part. The venue’s programme spans music, classes and creative events, and this is one of the easiest ways to get involved.

Every Thursday, 1pm–2pm
Venue: The Core Theatre, Homer Road, Solihull
👉 More info: Sing Solihull

If you’re looking for an easy Easter holiday outing that works for families, couples, or anyone who fancies getting out of the house for a few hours, Becketts Farm is still one of the easiest all-rounders locally.

Between the restaurant, children’s menu, farm shop, coffee stop and Sunday carvery, it’s the sort of place that works whether you want a proper meal or just a slower local afternoon.

👉 Menus: Becketts Farm

Another good Easter-week option if you’re after a relaxed local meal. The King’s Arms is currently pushing its Easter offer with Sunday roasts, seasonal specials, breakfast, children’s menu, and al fresco dining, which makes it a strong shout for a family lunch or easy catch-up in Knowle.

Venue: 2110 Warwick Road, Knowle, B93 0EE
👉 More info: The King’s Arms

This section includes events happening soon. For a complete list of all events, you'll have to wait for future editions!

A mixed few days for local sport, with Solihull Moors following up their 1–0 home win over Altrincham with a 1–0 defeat away at Tamworth. Next up, they’re back at home against Boreham Wood on Monday 6 April at 3pm, before an away fixture to Southend United on Saturday 11 April at 3pm.

For the latest fixture details, tickets and recent results, the club’s official fixtures page is the best place to check.
Fixtures + match info 👉 https://www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk/first-team-fixtures

If you fancy something a little bigger over the next week or two, there are some strong options nearby too.

• Bin collections: https://digital.solihull.gov.uk/BinCollectionCalendar/
• Council news + updates: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/news
• Travel disruptions (West Midlands): https://disruptions.tfwm.org.uk/

Thanks for reading Solihull Spotlight 💙 We’ll be back on Thursday with more local news, events and good things happening around Solihull.

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