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                                                                             You're at  RAIL - SOLIHULL STATION page.         
Solihull : Nearest Rail Station - if convenient for you - more details on this page.
This is : sub-page 4) - Routes from SOLIHULL STATION - (nearest RAIL) - -
Route details & maps shown can be downloaded to print & carry / for smartphone.
Available MAP to download HERE.

Direct bus - NOW a new Route X12 every 30mins Sunday bus -
- to the bus stop across the road from the Hall.
From Solihull Rail Station. Cross the road.
From Stand G -
DIRECT HALF HOURLY SUNDAY BUS: X12-HERE - TIMETABLE - in pdf. Scroll to p9 for SUNDAY TIMES.
Most helpful times for the contra:  X12 at - 12:46, 13:16, 13:46, 14:16. Stop 7  is OPPOSITE the HALL named adj Damson La.
NB a cheaper "short hop" fare may be available.

From stands across the road at  Solihull Station, regular buses reduce walk to the Hall to less than 5 min.
The cheaper "short hop" fare is available on 37 (from Stand C.) - perhaps 72 not useful - but use X2 (also from Stand G)
Alight "
opp Hermitage Rd. - on 37, 4th stop - on 72 & X2, 5th stop. Helpful times are for 37 (also X2 & 72)
Times : 12:45, 12:57, (13:03 - X2) 13:09, (13:15 - 72) 13:21, 13:33, 13:45, 13:57, (14:03 - X2) 14:09, (14:15 - 72) 14:21, 14:33 ...
Alight. Cross Lode Lane, walk footpath then left into Hermitage Rd : Right along Cornyx La : Hall is on right.
72 bus & red indicated 37 depart 1 min before the X12, but need 5min walk. Use them if X12 gone & they're late !
Try to catch
Direct X12. If you find compounded list confusing, it explains here again for each bus which also requires a walk -
37 Birmingham BUS runs about every 12 min from Stn : cross road to Stand C. Runs along Lode Lane Reduces walk to 4-5 mins.
Helpful times for the contra: 12:57. 13:09. 13:21. 13:33. NB  Has a cheaper "short hop" fare. 4th stop is b
est drop off -
opp Hermitage Rd.
Cross Lode Lane, walk footpath then left into Hermitage Rd : Right along Cornyx La : Hall is on right.


72 Birmingham BUS runs about every 30 min along Lode Lane from Stn : across road at Stand G. Similarly reduces walk to 4-5 min.
BUT - times to catch 72 are all 1min before the direct X12,  so shown above in dark red.  5th stop is best drop off -
opp Hermitage Rd.
 Cross Lode Lane, walk footpath then left into Hermitage Rd : Right along Cornyx La : Hall on right.

X2 Birmingham BUS runs about every 30 min along Lode Lane from Stn : across road at Stand G. Similarly reduces walk to 4-5 min.
Most helpful time for the contras : 13:03. 5th stop best drop off: opp Hermitage Rd. Cross Lode Lane, walk footpath then left into Hermitage Rd : Right along Cornyx La : Hall on right.

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RETURN X12 BUSES TO SOLIHULL STATION.
LEAVE DANCE VERY PROMPTLY for X12 Timetabled 17:18 stops just outside the Hall - alight Solihull Station 17:32
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NB. PREVIOUS X12 bus timetabled 17:48 outside: reaches Station at 18:02. - NEXT X12 bus timetabled at 18:48 alight Stn 19:02.

Bus routes/times may change. Best confirm & check the details before using !
And kindly make CONTACT  ! should you spot errors.
eg Direct bus to this hall ( EVEN ITS NUMBER ) info has changed 4 times in 20 months - then amended here
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FROM  Solihull Rail Station  YOU MAY  WISH TO  PEDAL BIKE  (or WALK).
Try your walk/cycle via Homer Rd, Herbert Rd, Station Rd, High St, Mell Sq, Mill Ln, 
Warwick Rd,
Union Rd, Passageway to - School Ln, Broomfields Farm Rd, Passageway under A41 to HALL.
HERE you can view, DOWNLOAD & PRINT DETAILED MAPS / that have DIRECTIONS / also BUS DETAILS TO CARRY WITH YOU ?

Elmdon Heath C.C. Hall Solihull.  Main page Info about contra dances at this venue -
- -Go to : sub-page 1) - LOCATE & get to THIS VENUE - Elmdon Heath Community Centre -
- - Go to : sub-page 2) - Details of Midland SUNDAY BUSES  to Elmdon Heath C C Hall - -
- - Go to : sub-page 3) - MAPS  / for car, bus stops, cycle, walking / to the C Centre Hall - -  
- - Return to top of : sub-page 4) - Routes from SOLIHULL STATION - (nearest RAIL) - -
- - Go to : sub-page 5) - Route to CC Hall from Birmingham International RAIL - -
- -  Go to TOP of the HOME Page - -                                                                                           
- -   Go to page with DATES of Dances - -                                                   
                   - - Go to the page - ABOUT - Brummie Contras at the Quaker Hall, Bournville.                *           *                                  

 Last updated on  10/11/19                           VISIT the  -   WHAT'S A CONTRA ? -   page 
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CONTACT US page

​I / we wish to be AT THE NEXT DANCE
Page with details to get £1.50 each off door price next time.
Also deadlines (to check before you email).
For a group, download a form to complete & email.


Go to Great Alne Long Weekend website -
24th -27th April in 2020 for its DETAILS.

Event doubly extends the last w/e of April in 2020 
Quality workshops for ALL ages / abilities.
Enjoy a contra here on the Friday eve.
Karin Bellaart from the NETHERLANDS will also bring all kinds of lovely INTERNATIONAL DANCES as Nel did in 2017 & 2018.

EXCELLENT PART-SONG & A WIDE RANGE of OTHER DANCING.

Bring (grand)children. Share Maypole/Morris dances & ring handbell tunes from before noon on Sat & Sun.
NEW IN 2018 - EXTRA Sat/Sun PRICE DROPPED for ADULT DANCERS and THEIR ACCOMPANIED u18's

( The Great Alne Long Weekend is a "sister" website to this one) -
 click-on to go to one of these pages - 

ELMDON HEATH CC/RAIL/BUS  - Page especially to help with Rail Station connections, and Sunday bus services to Elmdon Heath Community Centre Hall.


See ROUTEMAPS:DOWNLOAD&PRINT -
 - Page has maps for car, bus stops, bike path & walking routes -
- to the   -  Elmdon Heath Community Centre venue. Download this to a smartphone to carry to walk from bus etc,
(or print on paper) to carry: even in the car. Ideal for initial visits. 




 CONTRA - What's that !   -  Information Page,


 But I've never really done this stuff before !  - Information Page.
DANCE DATES page
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FLIERS for NEXT BRUMMIE CONTRA pages. These may Pop-up : often below Dance DATES.
They are in pdf. You may view or DOWNLOAD.
If you would like to share out the fun of the "Brummie Contra" dances - then (regularly please) download, print - and distribute a few of these fliers in your area & dance club.
For some Contras to come, a flier page pop-up may show below other main pages or elsewhere !