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[04.06.26] Calthorpe Estates plans to sell 200 freehold interests by auction.

Calthorpe Estates (CE) have announced a radical and far-reaching plan to sell 200 freehold interests by auction starting in early July.

This represents the sale of remaining open areas such as amenity areas, private roads and most residential blocks over the coming five years.

The first sales are scheduled for July 9.

The text of the Chair of CRS’s letter to CRS members is here.

[28.05.26] Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is holding ‘An Introduction to the Archives’ event from 11am – 12pm, this Saturday, 30th May.

This is a rare opportunity to have a close look into the archives first hand.

It is a ticketed event but free to BBG members or included with cost of entry to the gardens.

To secure a place please book your ticket via the Birmingham Botanical Gardens website. Please note BBG members also need to book to reserve their free place. 

[If you attended this event, please tell us about it.]

[21.05.26] “Cuppa with a Copper”

This is an informal drop in event run by West Midlands Police where local residents can meet West Midlands Police Officers and PCSOs over a coffee to discuss any neighbourhood concerns.

Recent dates were:
27/05/2026 – Morrisons Café – 10am
28/05/2026 – Audley St Georges Place – 11am

Please go here for further information.

[If you attended one of these events, please tell us about it.]

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If you are a paid up CRS member you will be charged the CRS members fee (if there is one) for all social events. if you are not a member there will always be an extra charge (except your first event), but if you live on the Calthorpe Estate, you may join CRS for £10 per household per year and then not be subject to this charge.
If you are a Calthorpe Estate Resident, you may join CRS for £10 per household per year, which means you will pay the CRS members fee (if there is one) for all social events.
Please note that if you are a CRS member, only the two registered persons in your household pay the members fee. If you have selected 'More than two' or 'Variable number', please describe your requirements in the 'Comment' field.