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#365DaysOfBiking- May 21st - An odd day, I was at home until lunchtime, then had... May 22, 2013
- May 20th - On my way home tonight, I hopped onto the canal... May 20, 2013
- May 20th - A small result. The bike racks at Birmingham New... May 20, 2013
- May 19th - Up on the north heath at Chasewater, something rather... May 19, 2013
- May 19th - A busy day at Chasewater. Linda Mason had posted some... May 19, 2013
- May 18th - A late evening run to the supermarket, and one of the... May 19, 2013
- May 18th - I’m hoping a linesman or electrical engineer... May 19, 2013
- May 17th - Interesting to note that the Wakeboarding company who... May 18, 2013
- May 17th - Spring wends onward, despite somewhat indifferent... May 18, 2013
- May 16th - Spring is here, too, at the verges, hedgerows and... May 17, 2013
- May 16th - A day without rain, for me at least, and quite... May 17, 2013
- May 15th - It was a dreadful commute on the way to the station... May 15, 2013
- Bob’s music
- Joni Mitchell – Woman of Heart and Mind
- Joni Mitchell – Blonde In The Bleachers
- Joni Mitchell – You Turn Me On I'm A Radio
- Joni Mitchell – Electricity
- Joni Mitchell – See You Sometime
- Joni Mitchell – For the Roses
- Joni Mitchell – Let The Wind Carry Me
- Joni Mitchell – Lesson in Survival
- Joni Mitchell – Barangrill
- Joni Mitchell – Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire
Tag Archives: Holland Park
Hat tip to Walsall Council
Just a quick note to point out that the the travellers who occupied Holland Park at the end of last week have moved on. As I said at the time, Walsall Council are pretty good at acting fast on such issues.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Interesting photos, It makes me mad!, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged Brownhills, camp, Cycle rides, cycling, encampment, Events, Eviction, Facebook, Holland Park, legal, New Photos, travellers, Twitter, Vandalism, Walsall Council
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Travellers at Holland Park
I’ve received a few emails, tweets and Facebook posts pointing out that travellers invaded Holland Park, Brownhills on Thursday, entering via the northern vehicle gate off The Parade, rendering the anti-vehicle barriers recently (and expensively) erected on the adjacent land irrelevant.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, cycling, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, It makes me mad!, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged Brownhills, camp, Cycle rides, cycling, encampment, Events, Eviction, Facebook, Holland Park, legal, New Photos, travellers, Twitter, Vandalism, Walsall Council
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Everyone enjoys a good bonfire…
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Bonfire, bonfire night, Brownhills, Events, fireworks, Guy Fawkes, Holland Park, Local politics, Pallet appeal, Silly, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall politics
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Burn, Baby, burn!
I had this press release through from Walsall Council this week, and I think it’s quite important. Most of us enjoy a good burn up on bonfire night, so in the community spirit, can you help with some fuel? If you can, Walsall Park Rangers would be really pleased to hear from you. Continue reading
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Tagged bonfire night, Brownhills, event, Events, Holland Park, Pallet appeal, planning, Things to do, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Council
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Summer fun for kids in Holland Park today!
Summer holidays, eh? Kids already driving you mad? Today, Wednesday 25th July 2012, there will be an opportunity to get them off that games console and out into the fresh air with a summer fun event at the popular Brownhills … Continue reading
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Tagged Brownhills, Events, fun day, Holland Park, kids fun day, stuff to do kids events, summer holiday activities, Walsall, Walsall Council
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Bird on a wire
Last week, reader Mike posted the following comment on my ‘About…’ page, which I thought would be worth pulling out into the light. Mike asked: Is there anyone out there who remembers way back in 1955/6 a Troupe who appeared … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged acrobatics, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, circus, Godfrey Hucker, high wire, Holland Park, Johann Traber, local blogs, Local History, motorbike, New Photos, Oakparkrunner, Pelsall, Pelsall History, Silly, Staffordshire, Tightrope, Traber Renz Troupe, trapeze, Victoria Common, Walsall Wood
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Plane bizarre
Here’s one from the odd box: spotted by local history whizz Stuart ‘The Edditer’ Williams, curator of the superlative Bloxwich Telegraph. Do any readers remember this? First mention of the event I’ve ever seen. A remarkable occurrence, which must have … Continue reading
Posted in Bad Science, Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Features, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Just plain daft, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 1959, aircraft, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, emergency landing, Glider, Holland Park, local blogs, Local History, Silly, Staffordshire, storm, Stuart Williams, thunder, Walsall Council, Walsall Observer
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Brownhills Bonfire & Fireworks tonight at Holland Park!
Mark Bonfire Night in Brownhills Families are being invited to Remember, Remember the 5th of November at a bonfire at Holland Park, Brownhills, this weekend. The fire will be lit at 7pm at the park in Chester Road North with … Continue reading
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Tagged Bonfire, bonfire night, Brownhills, Cake or Death, Events, fireworks, Guy Fawkes, Holland Park, Local politics, Mike Bird, Pallet appeal, Silly, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall politics
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Get ready for the burn
For those interested, the Brownhills bonfire night event in Holland Park will take place on Saturday, November 5th. There will be a display and bonfire. Fireworks begin at 8pm, but please note, there will be no alcohol permitted on site. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bonfire, bonfire night, Brownhills, Cake or Death, Events, fireworks, Guy Fawkes, Holland Park, Local politics, Mike Bird, Pallet appeal, Silly, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall politics
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Summer fun for kids in Holland Park tomorrow
Summer holidays, eh? Kids already driving you mad? Tomorrow, Wednesday 27th July 2011, there will be an opportunity to get them off that games console and out into the fresh air with a summer fun event at the popular Brownhills … Continue reading
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Tagged Brownhills, Events, fun day, Holland Park, kids fun day, stuff to do kids events, summer holiday activities, Walsall, Walsall Council
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