Activities
At The Shires retirement village we have created a sense of community and providing a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere is at the heart of everything we do.
Meet friends for a coffee, pop by for a cocktail or book onto one of our exercise classes – there’s always lots going on and everyone is very welcome.
Settle into the pace of Village life
- Catch up with friends over a glass of red at the Village Pub or a delicious meal at our Bistro.
- Treat yourself to a little pampering at our on-site hairdresser, beauty room or wellbeing suite.
- Indulge in some me-time at the Village Library or our well-stocked Craft Corner.
- Get a helping hand with your chores by using our laundry, cleaning and dog walking services.
- Celebrate a special occasion by hiring out the Village Hall for a fabulous party.
Everything at The Shires is geared towards helping you to relax and enjoy your retirement at a pace that suits you.
Life can be as rich and diverse as you’d like it to be, with a host of facilities designed to help you make the most of your golden years.
Recreational Activities
From QUIZ NIGHTS to GROUP CHAT sessions and several types of YOGA and PILATES, we offer a variety of activities for both our retirement village residents and members of the local community to enjoy. Download our monthly activity calendar below and call us on 0121 449 4870 to book.
Never a dull moment
Village life isn’t just about a beautiful place to live, it also provides the chance to get together and take part in our retirement community in Moseley activities.
With over 25 activities every week, there’s sure to be chance to take part in a favourite hobby – or even to discover a new passion.
- Enjoy shared activities such as sing-a-longs, quiz nights and gardening groups.
- Stay in tip-top shape with keep fit and Zumba classes, chair yoga or seated exercise.
- Challenge your neighbour at a game of dominoes, bridge or Scrabble.
- Get out and about with day trips and visits to local markets and places of interest.
- Learn a new skill in our dance and IT classes.
- Enjoy talks from fascinating guest speakers.
Delicious Bistro Meals
Not only do we encourage our residents to take part in recreational activities and enjoy delicious meals in our bistro or drinks in the bar – we want the outside community to come in too!
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8.30am-4.00pm
Sunday 12noon—3.00pm (Booking required for Sunday lunch)
Did you see us on TV?
On 20th July 2023, The Shires featured on ITV at 20:30 on the programme ‘How to Age Well: Your Food’.
The programme highlighted the importance of a good diet as we age and our chef, Alfonso, talked about the quality of the ingredients we use and how he factors good nutritional choices into all the menus offered at The Shires.
FInd out more on the ITV website here and you can catch up on ITV X
Our Partners
We have joined up with local organisations to bring recreational and wellness activities, health clinics and beauty treatments to our village and you can learn more about what they offer by following the links below. Don’t forget to give us a call if you’d like to book any activities or treatments!
Holistic Therapies – 07752897630
MS Society – 07707931439
Active Seniors – 07570333439
The Shires is more than just a place to live. It’s a warm and friendly retirement community where kindred spirits can create memories that will last a lifetime.
A strong sense of community sits at the heart of The Shires. It’s a place where old friends are welcomed, and new friendships are forged around shared interests and passions.
