Summer’s in full swing and Kings Heath is bustling with plenty of events and activities for all the family. From flower shows to nights out, new businesses, plus the return of Capture Kings Heath!
There’s plenty going on and we’ve got the lowdown of some of the best events, activities and more, right here in our ‘August in Kings Heath’ blog.
Capture Kings Heath – Summer Edition!
We’re giving you the chance to win £50 and have your photo printed on to a canvas in our ‘Capture Kings Heath – Summer Edition’ photography competition! Send your best pictures of Kings Heath in the sun to kingsheath@tigerbam.co.uk to be in with a chance of winning. Find out all the competition rules and how to enter here.
Kings Heath Flower & Vegetable Show!
Do you fancy yourself as a bit of an Alan Titchmarsh? We want to see your biggest and best homegrown plants and veggies! On Bank Holiday, Monday 27th August, the Kings Heath Flower & Vegetable Show arrives at the Village Square. The show will open for a free public viewing from 12 PM till 3:30 PM in the main hall of All Saint Centre. Find out more here.
The Juke is here!
Kings Heath has a new resident in the form of The Juke Bar and if you go on one night out this month, make sure you pop into The Juke for at least a few drinks. The Juke’s shining feature is their Rock-ola Regis 120 Jukebox, why not try pop into the bar in the former location of Cherry Reds and try the jukebox out for yourself? Find out more about The Juke here.
Rock out at Kings Heath Park!
This amazing summer weather doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon, so before the kids head back to school, get out there and make the most of the sunshine. Why not take part in some community fun? Courtesy of Friends of Kings Heath Park, and help paint some rocks to be hidden around the park! Find out more here.
Get your Yoga on!
Keep your cool with Harriet Elizabeth Yoga! Harriet is hosting weekly Yoga classes for all ages and all abilities this August. From 10 AM every Wednesday of this month join Harriet and plenty of others in Kings Heath Park for a family-fun, healthy morning of Yoga. Find out more here.
Tapas Time!
The weather is acting more Mediterranean than British so let’s take our taste buds on a culinary tour too! Book a table at Byzantium and enjoy some incredible tapas in a relaxing atmosphere, check out the menu here.
Summer skin saviours!
Have we mentioned it’s hot?
While most of us are loving this super-hot summer, it can take its toll on your skin. Not to worry though, the team at Honest Skincare have your back. From Charcoal Soap, to Floral Toner, to Cleansing Cream, they’ve got it all. Check out their full stock here or pop in and talk to a member of the team to see what products could work best for you!
Roll up, roll up, we’re heading to the circus!
There’s just something about the summer holidays that sends the kids wild so having somewhere for your little ones to burn off some steam is a must during the holidays. That’s where CircusMASH comes in! Take the kids down to CircusMASH at All Saints Centre for a masterclass in the art of circus performance? Check out the CircusMASH site here to see all the classes available this summer.
Caroline Spence & Robby Hecht at Kitchen Garden Cafe!
On Wednesday 22nd August longtime friends and performers Caroline Spence & Robby Hecht will be live at Kitchen Garden Cafe! The show will feature Caroline and Robby performing together, where they will showcase the songs from their recent album, released in June. Check out the full event here.
The Great Big Pet Picnic!
Join Pawfect Dogsense on Sunday 12th August for some fun with your furry friends! From 11 AM – 12 PM there will be a waggy wonder to tire out those hounds, then roll out those picnic blankets to enjoy a delicious community nosh with your four-legged friends from 12 pm – 2 pm!
There will be free dog training tasters, talks from local pet professionals, doggy dash competitions, goody bags full of freebies and another super smashing raffle! Find out more here.
Brand new health & well being shop Xover Nutrition!
Xover Nutrition are one of the Heath’s newest residents and are all about living a healthy life! With a variety of nutritious and healthy products available in store and online. Xover’s have a diverse yet strong product range that caters for all needs whether physically or dietary and before stocking and selling any products they fully review potential suppliers to make sure that their suppliers values match their own. Find out all about Xover Nutrition here!