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Come & join the fun with the BH3 Halloween Charity Hash.
Saturday 30th October 2010

BH3 are doing this Hash to help Acorns Children's Hospice raise much needed funds to provide extra support for life limited children & their families in & around the Birmingham & Worcester area.

Please help us, to help them!

As well as the normal Hash registration fee (£2) which will be donated to Acorns, could you also bring with you at least 1 (lots more if you want!) toy or game that is in a good, clean workable condition. All other household (including electrical) items gratefully accepted as well.

To help with the festive fun (& publicity) could you also come in Fancy Dress, it doesn't need to be too elaborate; however it does need to be of a Halloween Theme (e.g. Dracula, Ghost, Devil, Zombie, Witch etc).
There will be a prize for the person (adult & child) judged to have the best Fancy Dress.

For some make Up Tips - Click Here
For Costume Tips - Click Here

Saturday 30th October, 12 noon start

The Colebrook Inn,
Shirley
B90 2LL

If you cannot make the Hash you can still donate your toys (& other things!) to Acorns - just take them into your nearest Acorns Charity Shop or pass to a fellow Hasher.
Label your bags with BH3 so they know it's a Birmingham Hash House Harriers donation.

Anything you collect before the Shenstone Hash (18th September) bring it along & give it to Lost Boy so that he can start to gather the stuff.

PUBLICITY MATERIALS

Let's really advertise this event - last time we did a Charity Hash for Acorns we raised over £600 - let's see if we can make it over £1,000 this time!

A4 Colourful Poster - CLICK HERE

- CLICK HEREAn A4 Poster with tear Off strips to put up at work, schools or anywhere you can think of - CLICK HERE
Small tear off Strips - CLICK HERE
If you have contacts at any Newspapers, TV Stations or Radio Stations - Spread the word!

It will mean more hashers, which will mean more potential Hares & more money for Acorns.

YOU TUBE LINKS:
Promo video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fto36Kowl1E
Down Down Song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePVijNl3Bpo

Why not send these to all of your fiends?!

We intend to hold a raffle after the event so if you can try to 'scrounge' some prizes (can include food, chocolates & drink) from friends, relatives, colleagues, pubs, shops, businesses or anywhere else.

We have got quite a while before the events so start collecting & asking for toys, clothing, bric a brac, (no food, chocolate or drink or electrical items) we can then add these to the collection to put in the Acorns shops. They are desperate for all sorts of things as a while ago some dastardly devious thieves nicked a load of charity bags that were intended for Acorns.

A small section of the Toys & Books already collected form fiends relatives & neighbours. Do YOUR bit to help the children of Acorns.

Bring whatever you have to the next hash (Shenstone) or bring it to the Halloween Hash.

Last time we raised over £600 - let's see if this year we can raise OVER £1,000!

Finally - have a listen to the Vampire Down Down Song:

Vampire Hash Song

He’s a Hasher & a vampire too
He likes running & drinking blood from you

He’s got fangs, a cloak & funny hair, but when he’s out running everyone will be SCARED!

Get it Down, down, down, down ………..

SEE YOU ON THE 30TH OCTOBER!

WHERE TO MEET & HOW TO GET THERE:

NB Click on photos for larger image.

The Hash starts from The Colebrook Inn in Shirley (Map) at 12 noon on Saturday November 15th, as soon as all runners are present & Hash signs have been displayed & understood!

Due to the often congested car park at the Railway Station we recommend that everyone meets at the pub (see below), a hare will be at the Station at 11.58 to round up any straggler hounds & mush them down to the start.

The pub is a 5 minute walk out of the station, turn left & past the shops (Haslucks Green Road) from Shirley Railway Station (see times below).

TRAIN. (Sorry - Steam Trains only run on Sundays) Trains at Shirley Railway Station (Map) at 11.50 am on Saturday 20th October. The latest train to catch is the 11.30 from Moor Street (11.27 from Snow Hill) arrives at Shirley 11.46. Shirley is on the Stratford Upon Avon Line. For full timetable enquiries - Click Here

BUS. There are various buses from the City Centre (& other parts of Birmingham) that terminate at Shirley Railway Station (Map). Bus Route Checker - Click Here

CAR. (Map) Good access from the M42, use junction 3 if coming from the South. Use junction 4 if coming from the North. From Birmingham use the A34 Stratford Road then turn right on to Haslucks Green Road at the traffic lights just before Shirley Town Centre. This is the next major junction after the Robin Hood Island at Hall Green. Once on the Haslucks Green Road, continue straight on for (less than 1 mile) to the Colebrook Pub on your left. For Sat Nav - B90 2LL

FOOD. A fantastic full & varied menu served all day (so the walkers don't need to panic). Bring along a buddy to join the Hash as there is an offer on at the pub where you can get 2 meals for only £8. Click Sample Menu (the food that you get is more colourful than it appears on the menu!).

DRINK (Down downs). A fine selection of Real Ales (& gassy beer for the heathens!) there will also be water (from tap not the canal) for the drivers.

For a Description of what a Hash (non drug related) is please click here

Click to Hear BBC Radio WM Interview

BH3 NEWS - July

Hash 36 - The Jewellery Quarter

The Photo's, Hash Trash & Naming Ceremony (Media Archive) are all on the BH3 Hash Website.

Take a look at what you missed if you were not there & if you were there see if you are involved in any compromising photos!

The Great Stone - Northfield Hash (31st July)

We've done the recce - a nice flat simple Hash with plenty of FRB potential & only a bit of shiggy.

Walkers well catered for.

For those of you going by train here is a short cut (you won't get a Down Down if you use it) route from the Station:

Oh, I forgot to say that there will be loads of Real Ale & cheap food at the Great Stone Hash as well as a very good Hash.

FROM THE MENU - Summer grill plate (chicken or gammon) plus Pavlova pud for only £4.99

IT'S HERE (nearly) New From The BH3 Haberdashery Department

The NEW BH3 T-Shirt

Come to the Northfield Hash (31st July) to hear news of the great unveiling of the new BH3 T-Shirts/Polo Shirts.

What's behind the Big Red ? - All will be revealed soon!

We are looking at hiring in some world famous models to reveal the new look T-Shirts!

Who needs London Fashion Week when we've got our very own BH3 Fashion Show! (More details at the Great Stone Hash)

Stella McCartney may get the sack after the world sees what the BH3 Design crew have come up with!
The Great Britain Olympic Team will all want a BH3 T Shirt rather than a Stella McCartney!

SEE YOU AT THE GREAT STONE ON JULY 31st! - More Info

Then the following week (7th Aug) at No Puff's & Big Breath's BBQ - More Info

This is followed by the Muffler away weekend which will be great fun - DATE: 21/22nd August - More Info

MAY DAY HASH (1st May 2010)
The Reservoir Inn, Earlswood (B94 5SL)

WOW! It’s going to be a good one with lots of Fishooks, Line Outs, Adventure, Surprises, Danger, Interesting Vistas & Scenery as well as Colour & Excitement. All of this and is well under 20 miles!

We’ve got a good outside Down Down area reserved for us, with Real Ale & some really cheap food at the pub - 2 steaks & puddings for a tenner!

This is a walker & children friendly Hash!

Starts at 12 noon prompt! (the landlord as asked if we can try to get there early & park at the bottom end of the car park).

WANT TO USE THE TRAIN?

We will have transport from Shirley Station but it will leave as soon as the 11.45am train has departed.
You will need to get out of the Station as quick as you can & find the transport or you'll have a long walk!

If you would like a lift please e-mail Geoff ASAP

TRAIN TIMES

Leaving From To Arriving Duration Changes Details

Platform

11:07 Birmingham Snow Hill [BSW] Shirley [SRL] 11:28 0h 21m 0 Details 3

11:27 Birmingham Snow Hill [BSW] Shirley [SRL] 11:45 0h 18m 0 Details 3

To check the train times from where you live Click Here

Alternately you could get the train to Earlswood Lakes station & walk, jog or run from there, but it is nearly 1 mile.

Further details:

Hares - Lost Boy & Blagger.

The Reservoir Inn, Earlswood

Map: www.solihullcamra.org.uk/map_popup.html?pc=B94~5SL,la=52.3632129560268,lo=-1.83025669525834,d=test (courtesy of Solihull Camra)

The Reservoir Earlswood Common Tel: 01564 703412
Beer range varies [H]

A large food orientated pub with a modern interior. It has a children's play area in the large garden, in which it also holds a summer beer festival. Also holds mini festivals inside in winter. Two darts teams meet on Mondays. Handy for a walk round the Earlswood lakes.

Getting there: In centre of Earlswood, on the corner of the B4102 and the road to the reservoir. Car park entrance on B4102.
Post code B94 5SL. OS Grid Ref: SP 11703 73942.

PLEASE PARK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR PARK AWAY FROM THE ENTRANCE - so that people don't think that it's full & drive past!

A bit of an adventure Hash as the pub is about 1 mile from Earlswood Lakes Railway Station.
Train Time Checker - ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/en/s/planjourney/query

Bus Route Checker - www.transportdirect.info/Web2/JourneyPlanning/FindBusInput.aspx?repeatingloop=Y

Please e-mail me if you would like a lift from SHIRLEY Railway Station (more trains to there) as there are a lot of us who could help you.

An interesting colourful Hash!

Come & Join us on Saturday 14th March 2009

This will be an Educational & Entertaining Hash!

Click Here for No Puff's Hint's & Tips Guide (18+)

So bring the kids (& adults) as they might learn something useful that they can use at school.

Starts at 12 noon prompt from the Car Park of The Navigation Inn at Lapworth (to the East of Lapworth, closer to Kingswood & Rowington on the Old Warwick Road).

As well as the 'normal' Hash it will be a momentous day for the BH3 as we will be holding auditions for a Standby BH3 Hash Horn.

As many of you are aware our Official Hash Horn (No Puff) is 'fighting' (probably hashing) for Queen & Country in Iraq.

So, in order to keep us all on the correct trail, Blagger has done his work again & 'acquired' a new horn!
All we need now is someone to blow it!

During & after the Hash we will be holding auditions for potential hornists (made up word).

Blagger Gets The Horn
To see Blagger in full colour you need to be at Lapworth!

N.B. Rag & Bone men (& women) cannot apply as they have been known to lead us astray in the past!

WANT TO BLOW THE HORN?

Click Here for No Puff's Hint's & Tips Guide

Now is your chance to show the world (at least people around Lapworth) how good your musical talents are.

Here's a POSTER to put up at work or in the gym.

The Birmingham Hash House Harriers (BH3) come to Shirley & Majors Green again.

OOPS - you're too late!

see what you missed:

Thank you to all who took part & donated....

You raised £97 on the day & donated Toys etc to the value of £450 - £500 - BRILLIANT!

Thanks you from Acorns (audio)

For a Description of what a Hash (non drug related) is please click here

Saturday 15th November -12 noon
This is a Special BH3 Christmas Charity Hash.

We are holding it to help raise much needed funds for , they provide support for life limited children & their families in & around the Birmingham & Worcester area.

Please help us, to help them, to have their best Christmas ever.

This will be a No-Cost charity run!

All we ask is that rather than paying the normal £2 Hash fund, you bring with you as a donation, at least 1 Toy or game that is in a good workable condition.

Obviously, if you want to, you can bring a lot more! Why not have a look in your loft & have a clear out - make room for all of the new toys that you will buy this year.

To help with the festive fun (& publicity) could you also come in Fancy Dress (click for a laugh!) it doesn't need to be too elaborate, however it does need to be of a Christmas Theme.

There will be a prize for the person with the best fancy dress.

We want to make this a high publicity Hash to give more exposure to Acorns (& also BH3), so get as many of your friends, relatives & colleagues to come along as well.

Don't be shy - let everyone you know what you are doing, why not ask for donations - remember you are not asking for money! You are just helping people, to help more people, so everyone wins in the end.

If you want a poster to put up at work please e-mail Geoff ASAP.

The hash will be a vey flat route & relatively shiggy free, so ideal for virgin hashers - literally a stroll in the park, compared to the last Shirley Hash!

It's going to be another amazing hash - all the usual excitement & fun with a seasonal surprise (or 2)!

Donate without Hashing!

If you cannot make the Hash you can still donate your toys (& other things!) to Acorns, just take them into your nearest Acorns Charity Shop (click here to find yours). Label your bags with BH3 so they know it's a Birmingham Hash House Harriers donation.

POSTER - print off a poster to put up at work!

Details for the day (15th November)

Meet on the Drawbridge Car Park (see below) for 11.50 am, give your name & e-mail address (we don't want to lose you) to the BH³ RA , donate your toy (or toys - there's no limit)!
Chat to other hashers
Hash Circle - we all gather around to hear & see the markings being explained
Run/walk the Hash & enjoy the fun of the chase
Get back to the pub - order your food & drink, relax & chat (or just watch the boats go by)
Down Downs - 'prize giving' & traditional songs & drinks & more fun
Make your way home or stay for more socialising

We recommend having a towel & a change of clothes (just in case!), especially footwear.
No matter how wet it is it will still be fun!

Happy Hashing

Please register your interest for further information.
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WHERE TO MEET & HOW TO GET THERE:

NB Click on photos for larger image.

The Hash starts from The Drawbridge Pub in Majors Green (Map) at 12 noon on Saturday November 15th, as soon as all runners are present & Hash signs have been displayed & understood!

Due to the often congested car park at the Railway Station we recommend that everyone meets at the pub (see below), a hare will be at the Station at 11.58 to round up any straggler hounds & mush them down to the start.

The pub is a 5 minute walk out of the station, turn right & down the hill & round the bend (Haslucks Green Road) from Shirley Railway Station (see times below) or a 5 minute walk round the bend from Whitlocks End Railway Station.

Here are some details to help you get to the Out of Africa Hash.

TRAIN. (Sorry - Steam Trains only run on Sundays) Trains at Shirley Railway Station (Map) at 11.50 am on Saturday 13th September. The latest train to catch is the 11.30 from Moor Street (11.27 from Snow Hill) arrives at Shirley 11.46. Shirley is on the Stratford Upon Avon Line. For full timetable enquiries - Click Here

BUS. There are various buses from the City Centre (& other parts of Birmingham) that terminate at Shirley Railway Station (Map). The number 12 departs every 12 minutes from Corporation Street in Birmingham City Centre & arrives at Shirley approx 40 minutes later (exactly 40 minutes later if Martin is driving as he's the best!).
Other buses that stop at the Station:
49 - Northfield/Solihull
69 - Weoley Castle/Solihull
A Harding's Coaches bus (175) comes from Redditch to Solihull, stopping at Shirley Station (arriving at 11.32), only 4 a day though.

CAR. (Map) Good access from the M42, use junction 3 if coming from the South. Use junction 4 if coming from the North. From Birmingham use the A34 Stratford Road then turn right on to Haslucks Green Road at the traffic lights just before Shirley Town Centre. This is the next major junction after the Robin Hood Island at Hall Green. Once on the Haslucks Green Road, continue straight on for (approx 2 miles) past the Colebrook Pub, past Shirley Railway Station & then the Drawbridge Pub is on the right at the bottom of the hill. For those of you with Sat Nav - B90 1DD

FOOD. A fantastic full & varied menu served all day (so the walkers don't need to panic). Bring along a buddy to join the Hash as there is an offer on at the pub where you can get 2 meals for only £7. Click Sample Menu (the food that you get is more colourful than it appears on the menu!).

DRINK (Down downs). A fine selection of Real Ales (& gassy beer for the heathens!) there will also be water (from tap not the canal) for the drivers.

Find more activities:
This site is listed in the British Towns and Villages Encyclopaedia of Great Britain and we can be found in the entry for Shirley