Thimblemill Recreation & Entertainment Centre in Smethwick can host weddings, anniversaries, parties and corporate events for up to 180 guests. It is a committee-led members' club on Thimblemill Road, in the West Midlands, with two rooms for hire, a bar, catering on request and parking on site.
Seminars and company events
The official hire page lists corporate events among the uses of the Function Room, alongside weddings, anniversaries, parties and baby showers. The room has a stage area, a dance floor and a bar, which suits a company party, an awards evening or a staff celebration more than a daytime seminar. A flat screen TV is mentioned for the smaller room. The site does not describe a meeting-room setup or conference equipment, so ask what is available if you need presentations.
Weddings and receptions
The Function Room is listed for weddings and receptions. The stage and dance floor allow speeches and live performances, and a resident DJ is available if required. The room is wheelchair accessible and the club has ample parking. Evening hire is offered on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 pm to midnight, or earlier on request, and on Sunday afternoons from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Rooms and capacities
The Function Room holds up to 180 guests. The layout is described as spacious and versatile. The Family Room holds up to 70 people, has comfortable seating with flexible layout options, a bar and a flat screen TV for presentations or tributes. The club presents it mainly for smaller gatherings, including funeral receptions, but it also works for a small private party or a team get-together.
For hires, the club asks for a refundable good conduct bond, returned two weeks after the event if there is no damage. Bar opening hours and the catering requirement for the Family Room are set out on the hire page, so confirm the terms for your date when you call the office.
Catering
Catering is available on request for both rooms, and the Family Room hire requires the club's own catering. A bar is available in both rooms. The site does not name a menu for large events, so agree numbers and dishes with the office in advance.
History and setting
Thimblemill Rec describes itself as a committee-led club with more than 1,000 members, offering sports such as football, cricket, fishing, five-a-side and cricket nets, and social events such as tribute nights and bingo. The club says it hosts around 250 events a year. Expect a working community club rather than a hotel, with a lively regular programme alongside private hires.
Getting there
The centre is on Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67 6NR, in the West Midlands, with ample parking. The office can be reached by phone to discuss dates and arrange a viewing of the rooms.
Thimblemill suits organisers planning a large evening event on a modest scale: a wedding reception, an anniversary, a retirement party or a company social, in a room that can take 180 people with its own stage and dance floor. It does not offer bedrooms, so guests travelling from afar will need to book lodging nearby.
