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Walsall Wood away to Long Eaton at Grange Park this afternoon

Posted on January 18, 2020 by

Saturday 18th January 2020 Walsall Wood away at Long Eaton United Grange Park, Station Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire NG10 2EF Kickoff 3:00pm For the Good of the Wood! Check out Walsall Wood FC’s website here.

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Celebrate a long life in music with the legendary Deryck Langford in Brownhills this Saturday afternoon!

Posted on January 17, 2020 by

Here’s a rather nice concert that’s due to take place this Saturday afternoon at the Silver Street Methodist Church in Brownhills, featuring the wonderful local musical legend Deryck Langford.   It’s happening this Saturday, 18th January 2020 at 2:30pm and … Continue reading →

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Walsall Woodaway to West Auckland this afternoon in FA Vase action

Posted on January 11, 2020 by

Saturday 11th January 2020 Walsall Wood travel all the way to County Durham for FA Vase action! West Auckland Town FC v Walsall Wood FC Wanted Stadium West Auckland Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 9AQ  Don’t break your Wood vows, be there, … Continue reading →

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Come support Walsall Wood FC away against Willenhall’s Sporting Khalsa this afternoon

Posted on January 4, 2020 by

Saturday 4th January 2019 The Wood are away – but only up the road a bit! Walsall Wood FC versus Willenhall’s Sporting Khalsa FC Kick off is 3:00pm Come see the Woodmen at the Aspray Arena, Noose Lane, Willenhall WV13 3BB For … Continue reading →

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Fancy some Northern Soul and Motown tonight? Aldridge is the place this Friday!

Posted on January 1, 2020 by

DJ Leekie has been in touch to let me know that he’s DJing with his superb Northern Soul and Motown set this Friday evening 3rd January 2020 at Aldridge Social Club from 8pm until late. I’ve yet to meet anyone … Continue reading →

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New Years Day Mince Pie Special at Chasewater Railway right now!

Posted on January 1, 2020 by

Bit late here but there’s an ongoing event right now at Chasewater Railway today (1st January 2020) who have their Mince Pie Special for New Years Day with a mixture of diesel and steam runnings plus all the usual favourites. … Continue reading →

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Walsall Wood FC away at Selston MATCH OFF

Posted on December 28, 2019 by

Selston FC’s Parish Hall ground looks like a lovely pitch. Let’s hope it’s playable this Saturday. Image from the club. Saturday 28th December 2019 Walsall Wood travel to Nottinghamshire Walsall Wood FC v Selston FC Parish Hall, Mansfield Road, Selston, … Continue reading →

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Walsall Wood – AFC Wulfrunians Boxing Day MATCH OFF

Posted on December 25, 2019 by

Sorry folks – Boxing Day match is OFF following pitch inspection Boxing Day 26th December 2019 Walsall Wood FC at home to AFC Wulfrunians Don’t break your Wood vows be there and be faithful to your local heroes! Note the early 1:00pm … Continue reading →

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Walsall Wood away to Tividale at The Beeches this afternoon

Posted on December 21, 2019 by

Saturday 21st December 2019 Walsall Wood away at Tividale FC Stay tuned for results of pitch inspection! Kickoff 3:00pm Hopefully, a match report will follow… For the Good of the Wood! Check out Walsall Wood FC’s website here.

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Christmas Soultime – Northern Soul and Motown Disco with DJ Leekie and pals this Friday

Posted on December 18, 2019 by

The inimitable soul DJ Leekie has been in touch to let me know that he’s DJing a special Christmas set at his regular Soultime event at Pelsall Community Centre this coming Friday, 20th December 2019, where he and a number … Continue reading →

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Instrumental in our heritage

Posted on December 14, 2019 by

Something very interesting popped up in the week that I think will engage the older readers particularly, and is a lovely one for the pre-Christmas period: A photo of the Brownhills Co-Operative Society Orchestra. I had no idea it existed … Continue reading →

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Meet your local police team for a chat in Brownhills this evening!

Posted on December 13, 2019 by

There’s a local police ‘Reassurance Session’ event coming at Brownhills Community Centre, just off the Miner Island in Brownhills this evening (Friday 13th December 2019) where you can meet the local policing team and discuss issues that are important to … Continue reading →

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2019 Brownhills Christmas Tree Festival switch on tonight with events throughout the weekend!

Posted on December 12, 2019 by

If you fancy something to really get you in the festive Christmas spirit over the next few days, you could do little better than pay a visit to the Brownhills Methodist Church Community Christmas Tree Festival, back by popular demand for 2019 … Continue reading →

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Woodmen gored by Gresley

Posted on December 8, 2019 by

Images and captions kindly supplied by the young David Evans Walsall Wood FC were left licking their wounds yesterday afternoon (Saturday 7th December 2019) following a shock 3-0 defeat at the hands of Gresley FC. David Evans was there, and … Continue reading →

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Walsall Wood FC away at Gresley this afternoon!

Posted on December 7, 2019 by

Saturday 7th December 2019 Walsall Wood travel to Derbyshire Walsall Wood FC v Gresley FC The Moat Ground, Moat Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote DE11 9RE  Don’t break your Wood vows, be there, be faithful to your local heroes 3:00pm kickoff Please get … Continue reading →

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A festive evening of music with the legendary Deryck Langford’s Wednesday Singers and Cadenza Brass – this Saturday!

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

Here’s a rather nice Christmassy concert that’s due to take place this Saturday eveningat the Silver Street Methodist Church in Brownhills, featuring the wonderful Deryck Langford and the Wednesday singers. It’s happening this Saturday, 7th December at 7:00pm and features … Continue reading →

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Buses and Brass – a great Christmas event this Sunday afternoon!

Posted on December 5, 2019 by

I notice that this coming Sunday afternoon (8th December 2018) Aston Manor Road Transport Museum in Aldridge will be hosting ‘Buses and Brass’ – a great Christmas music and fun event to really get you in the spirit of the season. It runs from … Continue reading →

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Walsall Wood away to Lye this afternoon

Posted on November 30, 2019 by

Saturday, 30th November 2019 The Wood are away to Lye town But you’d not know it from Walsall Wood FCs website or social media… Noon pitch inspection cleared for game and looking good – this from Lye Town FC Keep an … Continue reading →

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Meet your local police team in Brownhills this evening!

Posted on November 27, 2019 by

There’s a local police ‘World Cafe’ event coming at Brownhills Community Centre, just off the Miner Island in Brownhills this evening (Wednesday, 27th November 2019) where you can meet the local policing team and discuss issues that are important to … Continue reading →

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Winter Wonderland Christmas Fayre at Hammerwich this Sunday!

Posted on November 27, 2019 by

There’s a further chance to get into the Christmas spirit this Sunday afternoon (Sunday 1st December 2019) –  there’s the Hammerwich Hall Winter Wonderland Christmas Fayre from 2:30pm. The organisers said: Hammerwich Hall Care Home invite you to our Winter … Continue reading →

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There’s a great Christmas Fair in Brownhills this Friday evening…

Posted on November 26, 2019 by

Here’s a good one for those of you who, like me, enjoy a really good Christmas fair with Santa and all the festive stuff going on – a great event at Millfield School, Catshill, Brownhills on Friday Evening. Next Friday, … Continue reading →

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A Very Victorian Christmas Craft Fair at Chasewater Railway today!

Posted on November 24, 2019 by

I notice that today, Sunday 24th November 2019, there’s a rather fun looking Christmas Craft Fair being staged at Chasewater Railway, as part of the celebrations for the start of this year’s Santa Special trains. A Very Victorian Christmas with … Continue reading →

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Christmas Fayre in Walsall Wood this afternoon!

Posted on November 23, 2019 by

Thanks to the Rev David Babbington, I’d just like to let you know that there’s a Christmas Fayre at St Johns Church, Walsall Wood, this afternoon (Saturday 23rd November 2019) from 2pm until 5pm. The Rev said: Christmas is only … Continue reading →

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Walsall Wood away against The Mikes this afternoon!

Posted on November 23, 2019 by

Today, Saturday November 23rd 2019 The Wood are away at Boldmere St. Michaels… Walsall Wood FC versus The Mikes An interesting encounter on an all weather pitch! Church Rd, Sutton Coldfield B73 5RY – just a short run down the chester road … Continue reading →

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Fancy some Northern Soul and Motown tonight? Aldridge is the place to be!

Posted on November 22, 2019 by

DJ Leekie has been in touch to let me know that he’s DJing with his superb Northern Soul and Motown set tonight at Aldridge Social Club from 8pm until late.   I’ve yet to meet anyone who doesn’t like a … Continue reading →

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There’s a great Christmas Fair in Brownhills next Friday evening…

Posted on November 22, 2019 by

Here’s a good one for those of you who, like me, enjoy a really good Christmas fair with Santa and all the festive stuff going on – a great event at Millfield School, Catshill, Brownhills next Friday Evening. Next Friday, … Continue reading →

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Annual collectors fair at Aldridge Transport Museum this Sunday

Posted on November 20, 2019 by

I see from the events list that Aston Manor Road Transport Museum in Aldridge have a collectors fair taking place this Sunday (24th November 2019) from 10:00am until 4:00pm, and should be just the thing for auto buffs, transport enthusiasts … Continue reading →

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More on Ogley Hay 4A!

Posted on November 17, 2019 by

Here’;s a great donation I had in in the last week from long time reader and contributor Robert Sault – a couple more photos of Ogley Hay Class 4A from some point in the mid to late 1960s. Rob said: … Continue reading →

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Why not pop in to Brownhills Christmas Market this evening?

Posted on November 15, 2019 by

Kicking off the Brownhills Christmas celebrations, this evening (15th November 2019) there’s a Christmas Market at Brownhills Silver Street Methodist Church from 4pm-8pm. There will be all the usual stuff in a friendly and welcoming venue – so why not … Continue reading →

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Soultime November – Northern Soul and Motown Disco with DJ Leekie and pals tonight!

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

The inimitable soul DJ Leekie has been in touch to let me know that he’s DJing his regular Soultime event at Pelsall Community Centre this Friday evening, 15th November 2019 at Pelsall Community Centre, where he and a number of … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss this luxury Winter Craft, Gift and Food Festival this coming Sunday in Brownhills!

Posted on November 13, 2019 by

Old pal of the blog Laura Tarburton has been in touch to let me know that she’s organised a lovely Luxury Winter Craft, Gift and Food Festival, which will take place this Sunday 17th November 2019 at Brownhills Community Centre … Continue reading →

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Pictures and video from Brownhills 2019 Remembrance Sunday

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

Yesterday, Sunday 10th November 2019 saw the annual marking of Remembrance Day in the UK and I’m pleased to say Walsall and South Staffordshire did themselves and the fallen proud and staged a whole range of parades and events that … Continue reading →

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Walsall Wood Remembrance Sunday 2019 pictures

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

The young David Evans yesterday (Sunday, 10th November 2019) went to his local Remembrance event in Walsall Wood and sent in a wonderful gallery of images to mark this most sombre of  days. And as always Lee Bragginton of Walsall Wood … Continue reading →

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To stand, and to remember

Posted on November 10, 2019 by

Today, Sunday 10th November 2019, is Remembrance Sunday when the people of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth come together to remember those who served, and those serving our country. Not only the ones who paid the ultimate, awful price of … Continue reading →

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Details of 2019 local Remembrance events – live list

Posted on November 8, 2019 by

This post is pinned to the top until Sunday – new material will appear below. Remembrance Sunday 2011 Aldridge, by Andrew Watson, posted in his Flickr photo stream. Following my request for information to make a list of local Remembrance … Continue reading →

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Police appeal following hit and run in Lindon Road

Posted on November 5, 2019 by

As many of you will know, there has been a hit and run road traffic collision on the Brownhills -Walsall Wood border at Lindon Road by the old Wheel Inn yesterday evening  (4th November 2019) at around 7:30pm. A man … Continue reading →

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2019 local Remembrance events – still making a list – can you help please?

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

This is just a quick request for help – in past years, we have crowdsourced from readers a list of local Remembrance parades and events taking place throughout the area, that was popular and useful to many of the readership. A … Continue reading →

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Walsall Wood FC bonfire and fireworks event this evening

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

If you’re looking for an a great, family focussed and fun bonfire party, here’s a great event this evening (Sunday 3rd November 2019) at the Walsall Wood Football Club Ground, Oak Park, Walsall Wood, kicking off at 5:00pm. 🎇🔥BONFIRE NIGHT AT … Continue reading →

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MATCH OFF! Walsall Wood at home to Uttoxeter this afternoon

Posted on November 2, 2019 by

Sadly called off due to poor weather GAME OFF Folks sorry@UttoxeterTownFC @TheWoodTV @sy968 @BrownhillsBob — Walsall Wood FC (@WalsallWoodFC) November 2, 2019 Walsall Wood’s famous stand and the hearty welcome the club is famous for.Image kindly supplied by David Evans.1 … Continue reading →

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Bogus gardeners still operating in Brownhills – be vigilant

Posted on November 1, 2019 by

Reader Andy from Shire Oak has been in touch who is very concerned and upset that his mother has been again conned by bogus ‘gardeners’ who claimed to have undertaken gardening for her and then charged an extortionate fee. Andy said: … Continue reading →

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Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular at Hammerwich Cricket Club this Saturday

Posted on October 30, 2019 by

Quite a few bonfire events this weekend – one of them being the legendary Hammerwich  Cricket Club Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular. It takes place on Saturday evening 2nd November 2019 and is always a great night out and the weather … Continue reading →

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Coming soon – Aldridge fireworks event!

Posted on October 26, 2019 by

  Another fireworks event coming up next weekend that looks a much better value affair than Walsall Council’s gigs this year will be taking place next Saturday 2nd November 2019 at Aldridge Stick and Wicket Club, The Green, Aldridge. Gates … Continue reading →

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Walsall Wood away to Stourport Swifts this afternoon!

Posted on October 26, 2019 by

This afternoon, Saturday 26th October 2019 The Wood are away on their travels again! Walsall Wood FC versus Stourport Swifts FC Walshes Meadow Stourport on Severn Worcestershire DY13 0AA Kickoff 3pm Hopefully, a match report will follow… For the Good of … Continue reading →

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2019 local Remembrance events – let’s make a list – can you help please?

Posted on October 24, 2019 by

This is just a quick request for help – in past years, we have crowdsourced from readers a list of local Remembrance parades and events taking place throughout the area, that was popular and useful to many of the readership. I’d … Continue reading →

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Details of Walsall Wood FC bonfire and fireworks event now available!

Posted on October 23, 2019 by

If you’re looking for an alternative to the frankly extortionate Walsall Council bonfire and fireworks event at Holland Park this year, there’s a great event at the Walsall Wood Football Club Ground, Oak Park, Walsall Wood on Sunday 3rd November … Continue reading →

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When Amy Turtle silenced the skinheads at Chasewater

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

You all know I’m fascinated by Chasewater and it’s history – but there’s a period of history that’s not too well documented or understood, and is full of myth and foggy reality: The Amusement Park era from the 60s.  At … Continue reading →

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Can we solve the mystery of an old Ogley Hay influencer from the 60s?

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

A quick enquiry here from reader Ray who yesterday sent me in this headscratcher of a question which seems ideal for a Sunday. He wrote: Hi Bob I was hoping you may have information that can help me out. Whilst … Continue reading →

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Woodmen fight hard to send Leicester up the road in last minute nailbiter

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

Photos kindly supplied by Simon Evans Walsall Wood FC last weekend (Saturday 12th September 2019) ventured out to Leicester Road FC, hopefully to continue their unbeaten run – but the Leicester lads had other ideas, and a spirited, nailbiting match … Continue reading →

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2019 Autumn Leaves Running Day at Aldridge Transport Museum this Sunday

Posted on October 19, 2019 by

  This Sunday 20th October 2019 it’s the annual ‘Autumn Leaves’ running day at Aldridge Transport Museum, when you can ride vintage and classic busses for free, browse stalls, admire classic and vintage cars, explore the museum – and visit … Continue reading →

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Walsall Wood away at Coventry Sphinx this afternoon!

Posted on October 19, 2019 by

This afternoon, Saturday 19th October 2019 The Wood are away to Coventry Sphinx! Sphinx Drive, off Siddeley Avenue, Stoke, Coventry, CV3 1WA Kick off is 3:00pm Hopefully, a match report will follow… For the Good of the Wood! Check out Walsall Wood … Continue reading →

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