Good morning, Kings Heath! Chris and Chris are back with your weekly round-up of what's happened and what's on in Kings Heath, Birmingham, UK.

We start with sad news: another fire, this time on Drayton Road near the Nationwide, with 10 fire engines and 50 firefighters called out. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries. On a brighter note, our reporter Heidi visited Thrive's open garden in Kings Heath Park, where there were bargain herbs and houseplants. Kings Heath Comic Con has confirmed next year's date, Saturday 18 September 2027, after welcoming 800 people this year. There's also a photo gallery on their website if you want to find yourself (or some very committed stormtroopers).

We begin a new series on the All Saints Youth Project, starting with their free, confidential sexual health drop-ins for young people up to 25. Kings Heath Library is gathering interest in French conversation sessions, in person and online.

What's on this week: Cosy Cinema at Nook Gallery screens the documentary Handmade Future, and the Red Lion Folk Club kicks off its autumn season with The Moon Poppies. Friday brings a kids' art and digital art class and an autumn ceilidh at Kings Heath Community Centre, plus author Derek Owusu in conversation with Casey Bailey at the Heath Bookshop. Saturday has the Farmers Market (buy cheese, you'll see why), a musicals daytime disco at the Hare & Hounds, an embroidered lavender bag workshop at the Loco Lounge, an under-18s open mic at Shades Music, and a silent film night with live organ at All Saints. On Sunday there's a terrarium workshop with Root 13, the B14 Litter Pickers, and the Tired album launch at the Hare & Hounds. Midweek, there's crafting at Pineapple House, the Welcome Hub at The Hub Hazelwell, a new toddler dance class at Harlequin School of Dance, a first-Tuesday cheese night, chair-based exercise for over-50s, and Seb Stone at the Red Lion Folk Club.

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Stay healthy, stay happy, look after each other.