Sweet Home Solihull

I'm normally under the impression that where I am from, Solihull, is quite small. I base this idea off of its limited attractions, entertainment, and that nobody seems to have heard of it... ever. However, more recently I have been beginning to realise that perhaps it's better then we, well I, give it credit for.

Due to its close proximity to Birmingham a large set of amusements isn't far away, a huge selection of bars and clubs and a vast area to shop make it a popular day trip out. Something that many people travel from much further away to see. Solihull itself boasts the Touchwood shopping centre (Note: Touchwood, not Torchwood, you Doctor Who fans). There's restaurants, bars, the cinema. Stuff I usually took for granted, but from talking with other people from other, smaller, areas its become apparent that I should maybe appreciate what my home town has got.

A few people have told me that where they are from the largest 'local' city isn't easily accessible, while others have told me there home-town doesn't even have a good pub or cinema. It's this that has made me consider, perhaps where I am from isn't so bad after all?