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Plus - a National Organisation

Plus is a nationwide social and activities organisation for people aged 18 - 35. and also incorporates “Quest” which is for those aged 36 and over.

Plus and Quest both offer their members the chance to meet new people, make new friends and enjoy a wide range of weekday and weekend activities on a local, Area and National basis. Hundreds of members meet up each week in around 40 different locations and our events calendar is always full with almost every type of activity you can think of.

Have a look around our site, find your nearest club, view their page, and go to meet them. We are convinced you will find something to your liking.

Plus History

The organisation which is now known as Plus started well over 60 years ago. There have been many changes over the years, to arrive at the organisation as it is now.

To learn more about our journey, click here for information about the History of Plus.

Plus is Voluntary

Plus is a voluntary organisation therefore all Plus activities are organised by Plus members, so active involvement is appreciated, but not obligatory.

You can do as much or as little as you feel like. You could help out with organising events, take part or just relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. You are sure to be made welcome, whatever your level of interest and involvement.

Plus Groups

All the Plus Groups are listed on the right hand side of the page.

If there's no Plus Group near you and you wish to discover how you can connect with Plus then please click the Area link (at the foot of the list) and make contact there.

Quest Groups (Second Tier Plus Groups) are listed seperately to the right.

Quest Groups (Second Tier Plus Groups)

Plus "River of News"

Below you will find the National Plus 'River of News' - this is a list of all national scale Plus events, news, event reviews and articles on the web-site in order of submitted date.

Every Plus Area and Group page has their own 'River of News' on their page (click Plus Groups above or to the right).

You will also see listed imminent events from across the country on the left hand side of the page. See more events in date order on our Events Calendar, you can search the calendar by the organising Plus Group or by the type of event.

AGM 2010 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Submitted by Corinna.Teale on 19 January 2010 - 6:00pm.
Craig Harper

Craig is back with us again after his very successful outing at SADY 2009!!

He will be entertaining you all after the meal and trophy presentations at the AGM on Saturday night.

For those of you who don't know, Craig is from Hull and appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2008 making it to the semi-finals.

He is excellently witty and very audience orientated and makes it his business to ensure that you enjoy the show. For further details or to book your ticket contact Corinna Teale on 0-121-329-2639.

See you all at the AGM 2010!! not long now so get your bookings in.

Plus Activities Workshop

Submitted by john.smith on 10 September 2009 - 10:21am.
21 Feb 2010 - 10:00am
21 Feb 2010 - 4:00pm


Members need to gain the skills, confidence and practice to run events and competitions to ensure the continued success of the National Federation of Plus Areas.

Members also need to recognise and pass on their experience to enthuse others to take on the role of organisers and participate in organising teams.

Such organisers and teams will recognise the constraints/impacts of public contractors and the community at large to deliver events and competitions that will deliver fun, satisfaction and enjoyment for all.

To utilise a variety of experience and learning situations in a safe environment to equip Plus members with the skills to organise large scale events.

Members will realise their skills and opportunities to the benefit of themselves as Plus members, managers, team members and to the community at large.

Solihull Plus News W/c 8th February 2010

Submitted by james.oliver on 9 February 2010 - 12:01am.

Welcome to the latest Solihull Plus News.

Here are the results from last Fridays Ten Pin Bowling

1st Mark Hewson 335
2nd= Paul Turner 249
2nd= Gavin Peachey 249
4th Jamie Woodbridge 221
5th James Foxall 219
6th Kathy Morris 216
7th Dave Parfitt 214
8th James Oliver 213
9th James Collins 194
10th Cherry Morgan 189
11th Mariza Brown 182
12th Kevin Crowfoot 147
13th Richard Haydon 137

WHAT'S ON WITH SOLIHULL PLUS

Tonight (Monday 8 February) there is a GROUP PLANNING MEETING starting at
8:00pm at The Plough, Monkspath. This is a change from the previously advertised date and venue. All members are welcome.

This Wednesday (10 February) we have a BRITISH QUIZ with Richard. Rule Britannia!

This Saturday (13 February) Kathy is organising KARTING at Teamworks.
Please contact her for more information.
Their website is at http://teamworksbirmingham-px.rtrk.co.uk/birmingham

This Sunday (14 February) we have a LOVELY MEAL.Further details available on Wednesday.

The SUNDAY PUB for this week (14 February) is The Red Lion in Knowle (B93
OLY). Please meet from 8:00pm for a friendly drink and a chat.

The NATIONAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING is to be held this year on Saturday 20
February at The County Hotel, Walsall.
There are various options;

Option 1 is £55 which includes the conference, Saturday lunch, Saturday
dinner dance, accommodation (sharing) and breakfast.
Option 2 is £10 for just the conference (no lunch).
Option 3 is £15 for just the conference with lunch.

This is to be followed by a DINNER & MASQUREADE BALL.
The dinner dance is £20 or you can come to the disco and entertainment only
for £10. Accommodation can be arranged for just £25 (sharing). Please do not book
directly with the hotel, this is a special rate.

On Sunday 21 February a NATIONAL ACTIVITIES WORKSHOP will take place at
the same venue.

Full details can be found at
http://www.plusgroups.org.uk/plus/national-activities/agm/

SA HedgeHop!

Submitted by paula.oakley on 2 February 2010 - 8:15pm.
27 Feb 2010 - 6:30pm
27 Feb 2010 - 10:55pm


Fancy taking part in the Southern Area Hedge Hop?
Each SA Club is encouraged to put a team together to take part in this barmy event. Single participants from different Clubs can join up to make a team too.

The Hedge Hop is a team event (3 - 4 people per team and each Club can have more than one team) which involves a 4 mile timed walk/jog along country roads in the dark. It starts at 6.30pm and along the route there are clues to answer. If that sounds easy enough, there will be spotters in cars patrolling the route. If they spot any of the team members you get a time penalty. (Hence why it's called a hedgehop!) Once you are back at the pub there will be a buffet (provided by Southern Area).

Where? The Coronation Arms, St Mary, Bourne nr Andover SP11 6AR
How much? £1 per person

Please do support this - it's a lot of fun!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts&gid=3345610720...

30 Seconds to Mars Gig

Submitted by paula.oakley on 2 February 2010 - 8:08pm.
24 Feb 2010 - 8:00pm
24 Feb 2010 - 11:00pm


We're going to see 30 Seconds to Mars on the 24th Feb at the BIC/Pavilion in Bournemouth.

Tickets are ~£25 when all the fees and postage are added on!

All welcome to join us.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts&gid=6039086117...

Solihull Plus News W/C 1st February 2010

Submitted by james.oliver on 1 February 2010 - 9:25pm.

Happy Birthday this week to Julia Court (Thursday) and Sarah Burke (Sunday).

Please note that admission from this Wednesday will revert back to £2.

Congratulations to the new committee elected last week.
They are: Gavin Peachey – Chairman
Jennifer Rowe – Administrator
Richard Haydon – Publicity
Paul Turner - General

We are still in urgent need of a treasurer. Please speak to Kathy or Gavin if interested.

WHAT'S ON WITH SOLIHULL PLUS

This Wednesday (3 February) we have THE PRICE IS RIGHT with Kathy. Come on down!

This Friday (5 February) we have our monthly TEN PIN BOWLING starting at 8:00pm, Acocks Green Bowl. Places are limited, so please contact Kathy if you would like to take part.

On Saturday (6 February) we have a visit to MECCA BINGO. More details will be available on Wednesday.

The SUNDAY PUB for this week (7 February) is The Barn at Hockley Heath (B94 6NX).
Please meet from 8:00pm for a friendly drink and a chat.

Next Tuesday (9 February) there is a GROUP PLANNING MEETING starting at 8:00pm also at The Barn Hockley Heath. This is a change from the previously advertised date.All members are welcome.

On Saturday 13 February Kathy is organising KARTING at Teamworks. Please contact her for more information. Their website is at http://teamworksbirmingham-px.rtrk.co.uk/birmingham

The NATIONAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING is to be held this year on Saturday 20
February at The County Hotel, Walsall.
There are various options;
Option 1 is £55 which includes the conference, Saturday lunch, Saturday
dinner dance, accommodation (sharing) and breakfast.
Option 2 is £10 for just the conference (no lunch)
Option 3 is £15 for just the conference with lunch.

This is to be followed by a DINNER & MASQUREADE BALL.
The dinner dance is £20 or you can come to the disco only for £10.
Accommodation can be arranged for just £25 (sharing). Please do not book
directly with the hotel, this is a special rate.

Chippendales!

Submitted by paula.oakley on 1 February 2010 - 8:14pm.
12 Feb 2010 - 8:15pm
12 Feb 2010 - 10:30pm


Okay so it isn't everyones cuppa tea, but whilst at High School Musical 2 it was being shown on the large screen in the bar, much to the bemusement of many 8 year olds in cheer-leader outfits! And we thought to ourselves "hell, why not????!!!!!"

The Chippendales @ Mayflower Theatre

"After a sold out run in Edinburgh and a special appearance at Shepherds Bush Empire Theatre, the Chippendales return to the United Kingdom for the first time in over five years with their latest production: The Ultimate Girls Night Out! Prepare yourselves for a non-stop party of live music, audience interaction, dancing and fantasy that will excite your senses and leave you breathless. Grab your girlfriends and make your way to the hottest party in the UK. Millions of women can't be wrong!"

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts&gid=6039086117...

PlayZone

Submitted by paula.oakley on 1 February 2010 - 8:09pm.
5 Feb 2010 - 7:30pm
5 Feb 2010 - 10:45pm

For anyone who has not yet lost that kid spirit! Join in the evening of mayhem, rope bridges, tunnels and lots of slides! Killer Drop Slide is GREAT!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts&gid=6039086117...

Solihull Plus News W/C 25th January 2010

Submitted by james.oliver on 26 January 2010 - 11:41pm.
Brean 2010

Happy Birthday this week to Cherry Morgan (Monday).

If any of you have any ideas on which charity to support this year, please
pass them on to Gavin Peachey.

WHAT'S ON WITH SOLIHULL PLUS

Tonight (Tuesday 26 January) we have a PROGRAMME PLANNING MEETING to decide
on our activities for April to June. To be held at 17 Morris Close, Acocks Green starting at 8:00pm. All members are welcome.

This Wednesday (27 January) we have our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
Amongst other things the election for a new committee will take place. All
positions are up for grabs.

Please remember that without volunteers this group will not exist. Feel free
to talk to existing committee members about their roles.
In particular the position of Treasurer has been fulfilled by Kathy for 3
years now. This is the maximum time allowed by Plus rules for this role so
she will definitely not be standing for it again.

This Friday (29 January) the PUB OF THE MONTH is The Greswolde Hotel in
Knowle (B93 0LL). Please join us from 8:00pm.

The SUNDAY PUB for this week (31 January) is The Boat at Catherine-de-Barnes
(B91 2TJ). Please meet from 8:00pm for a friendly drink and a chat.

The NATIONAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING is to be held this year on Saturday 20
February at The County Hotel, Walsall.

There are various options;
Option 1 is £55 which includes the conference, Saturday lunch, Saturday
dinner dance, accommodation (sharing) and breakfast.
Option 2 is £10 for just the conference (no lunch)
Option 3 is £15 for just the conference with lunch.

This is to be followed by a DINNER & MASQUREADE BALL.
The dinner dance is £20 or you can come to the disco only for £10.
Accommodation can be arranged for just £25 (sharing). Please do not book
directly with the hotel, this is a special rate.

On Sunday 21 February a NATIONAL ACTIVITIES TRAINING WORKSHOP will take place at
the same venue.

Full details can be found at

Cuisine Night

Submitted by james.oliver on 25 January 2010 - 8:45pm.
30 Jan 2010 - 8:42pm

Join GAVIN PEACHEY as he organizes SOLIHULL PLUS first meal of the month,

Programme Planning Meeting

Submitted by james.oliver on 25 January 2010 - 8:37pm.
26 Jan 2010 - 8:00pm
26 Jan 2010 - 10:00pm

SOLIHULLPLUS have a PROGRAMME PLANNING MEETING to decide on our activities for April to June.Starting at 8:00pm. All members are welcome.

Pub of the Month - The Greswolde

Submitted by james.oliver on 25 January 2010 - 8:30pm.
29 Jan 2010 - 8:00pm
29 Jan 2010 - 8:25pm

SOLIHULL PLUS pub of the month is the Greswolde in Knowle, please join us from 8:00pm onwards

Girlie Meal & Wine

Submitted by paula.oakley on 22 January 2010 - 5:15pm.
29 Jan 2010 - 7:15pm
29 Jan 2010 - 11:00pm

Hiya lovely ladies,

We thought it would be a nice idea to go for a girlie meal and a glass (or bottle) of wine :)

We are going to go to the Village Inn. The food is basic and cheap (there is a wide selection) and is very good (I've not yet had a bad meal), the pub is nice (although not that big) and child free.

I am not planning on too much organisation for this evening, like booking a table, mainly cos I don't think you can without sorting out depositis etc. The idea is just a girlie get together. Obviously if there are a lot of us going we will need to split up into smaller groups but I am sure we can swap around between main and dessert (which are yummy esp the trio of desserts where you get to nibble 3 different ones!).

You can decide at the last minute whether you are able to make it but it would be nice to have a rough idea of how many of us hope to make it so those that get to the pub first can scout for a suitable area to sit. We don't mind whether it ends up just a small group it would just be nice to go out for a chilled evening, a meal and a few glasses of wine.

Don't worry if you can't make it as I am sure we will be doing this more often :) and maybe consider accepting the odd honorary girl in future :P

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts&gid=6039086117...

Sunday Lunch

Submitted by paula.oakley on 22 January 2010 - 5:10pm.
24 Jan 2010 - 3:00pm
24 Jan 2010 - 5:30pm

Fancy a Roast? We're off to Bank in the New Forest

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts&gid=6039086117...

Badminton

Submitted by paula.oakley on 22 January 2010 - 5:06pm.
24 Jan 2010 - 11:20am
24 Jan 2010 - 12:00pm

We've booked a court for Sunday morning.

Maximum of 4 players per court and only 1 court has been booked. If you are interested in playing please get in touch with me in case a space becomes available or to squeeze you in.

Serious players will be disappointed.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts&gid=6039086117...

Mecca Bingo

Submitted by paula.oakley on 22 January 2010 - 5:00pm.
21 Jan 2010 - 7:00pm
21 Jan 2010 - 9:00pm

Wow we last paid a visit back in September!

We're off to Mecca for a night of dabbing and bingo fun, wanna join us?

On Thursday nights the main session starts at 7.30pm so we need to meet in the foyer at 7pm to sign up those not yet members of Mecca and then purchase our books (winnng ones of course!)

It's free to become a member and cost is £11.50 for 6 All In (whatever that means) we usually sort it out once there - lol!

Some of you who are members may have received in the post a voucher for the main session.

Don't forget guys you can play too!

So see you there!!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts&gid=6039086117...

Midweek Meal

Submitted by paula.oakley on 22 January 2010 - 4:56pm.
19 Jan 2010 - 7:00pm
19 Jan 2010 - 9:00pm

Ok, so the Two Brothers is not well known for fine cuisine but with two fab offers we have decided to give it a try, choose from the Curry & Pint for £4.99, 2 Meals for £5, or select from the regular menu. All is on offer on a Tuesday Night!

http://www.sizzlingpubs.co.uk/thetwobrotherssouthampton/

Plan is to meet at 7pm, grab a table and order your meal. I've no idea how busy the pub will be but with such offers I expect there will be quite a few frequenting. If there are a lot of us we may have to break up into smaller groups, however at it is a last minute midweek meal I'm sure we will be ok.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts&gid=6039086117...

Darts

Submitted by james.oliver on 19 January 2010 - 10:50pm.
17 Feb 2010 - 8:15pm
17 Feb 2010 - 11:30pm

Join KATHY MORRIS for the a game of DARTS can any one hit the board.

British Quiz

Submitted by james.oliver on 19 January 2010 - 10:34pm.
10 Feb 2010 - 8:15pm
10 Feb 2010 - 11:30pm

Join RICHARD HAYDON for a Quiz about Britian Rule Britannia!

The Price is Right

Submitted by james.oliver on 19 January 2010 - 10:30pm.
3 Feb 2010 - 8:15pm
3 Feb 2010 - 11:30pm

Join KATHY MORRIS for the classic 80's Gameshow the Price is Right

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