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Summer at Mell Square

Summer at Mell Square

Summer at Mell Square

Bored this summer? Not anymore!

From gaming and DJ workshops to boxing, beauty sessions and coding, we’ve got a packed summer of FREE activities.

Simply head to the former Taste Collective unit (in the centre of Mell Square) on the times and dates below to get involved – no booking required!

Please note that these activities are only open to 13 – 17 year olds and parents/carers are not required to remain at the venue throughout the session. We are unable to accept children under the age of 13.

Dates Workshop
12pm – 4pm each day:

  • 20 July
  • 11 August
Gaia Roots

Beauty and enterprise programme, including skincare, beauty and nail art workshops.

  • 22 July (Open day from 9am, activities 2pm – 5pm)
  • 24 July (2pm – 5pm)
  • 21 August (2pm – 5pm)
Solihull Moors Foundation

Meet Solihull Moors FC players and take part in football based activities.

3pm – 7pm each day:

  • 23 July
  • 30 July
  • 6 August
  • 13 August
  • 20 August
  • 27 August
Ordinary Magic

Youth mentoring, wellbeing support and creative activities.

3pm – 6pm each day:

  • 3 August
  • 10 August
  • 17 August
Robocode

Game development workshops

2pm – 6pm each day:

  • 28 July
  • 4 August
  • 11 August
  • 18 August
  • 25 August
Strike9T CIC

Activities including gaming, board games, fitness and boxing, DJ workshops and mentoring opportunities.

Please note: DJ workshops will take place from 4pm onwards.

10am – 3pm each day:

  • 22 July
  • 23 July
The Army

Test your teamwork with fun Command challenges, take part in interactive STEM activities, and chat with real Army personnel to learn about different career opportunities.

  • 21 July (3pm – 6pm)
The Police

Explore policing through immersive VR and chat with officers about the wide range of roles and skills needed in modern policing.