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Active Games Club for kids at Brownhills Community Centre this morning!
No Stay and play this Saturday 8th June 2019 as Stacey is on holiday! But if you’ve go older kids why not try the PEPA Active Sports Club at Brownhills Community Centre from 10amn-11am? It’s suitable for kids from 6-11 … Continue reading
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Urgent message from West Midlands Police – beware of courier fraud and other phone scams
I’ve become aware over the last few days that phone scammers are targeting the local area once more – and are employing a number of methods, including courier fraud and impersonating tax officials – please warn your elderly and vulnerable … Continue reading
There’s a disco at the Motivation Hub this Saturday for adults with additional needs
It’s good to see the Moivation Hub in Walsall Wood going from strength to strength – this wonderful facility for those with learning disabilities or other special needs fills a real local gap in provision and provides a warm, safe … Continue reading
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There’s a great autism support group meeting in Brownhills today and every Tuesday!
Just a heads up to let folk know that there’s a popular and regular autism support group meeting in Brownhills every Tuesday lunchtime from 1:30-2:30pm at the Smithy’s Forge pub, Lichfield Road, Brownhills, just off the Miner Island. For parents, … Continue reading
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A lovely steamy Saturday…
Yesterday (Saturday 1st June 2019) I took the annual pilgrimage up the A515 to the annual Steam Party event at Klondyke Mill in Draycott in the Clay, home of the North Staffordshire and Cheshire Traction Engine Club – It’s an event I … Continue reading
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Early another morning: Chasewater from the air
I had a really positive reaction the other day to local lad Ian Henderson’s drone video of Brownhills – well, he’s done another, this time of Chasewater at a similarly early time. I’m a sucker for drone photography and this … Continue reading
New Pilates classes in Brownhills every Saturday
Just a quick heads up that there’s a new Pilates class on at The Memorial Hall (Memo) in Brownhills this evening and every Saturday onwards. It starts at 6:30pm and runs until 7:30pm, costing a fiver a pop – great … Continue reading
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Why not Stay and Play – at Brownhills Community Centre this morning
If you’ve a child or children under 4 years of age, there is a great Stay and Play session running at Brownhills Community Centre in the heart of Brownhills this Saturday morning 1st June 2019 from 10-11:30am. It costs just … Continue reading
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Car boot sale and charity car wash in Walsall Wood this Saturday
I know you lot really love a good boot sale and I’ve been alerted to the fact that there’s one going on tomorrow (1st June 2019) at the revitalised Horse and Jockey pub in Walsall Wood. The organisers said: Firefly … Continue reading
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Big Bounce family fun in Burntwood this afternoon
Just a headsup (I’ve only just noticed, sorry) to point out there’s a Big Bounce family fun event taking place at Coppy Nook Playing Field, Hospital Road, Burntwood this very afternoon, Friday 31st May 2019 from 1:30pm until 3:30pm. It’s … Continue reading
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A word about the local deer, please…
I need to alert readers if possible to the issue of the local deer population at the moment, many of whom will be giving birth or nurturing this season’s young – yesterday a concerned local came across a newly born … Continue reading
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There’s a great feel good film for half term at Brownhills very own cinema this afternoon!
There’s a great sing-along half term showing of kid’s cult classic animated film Moana this Thursday afternoon (30th May 2019) in the cinema right at the heart of Brownhills: The Lamp, at Brownhills Community Centre. It kicks off at 2.00pm … Continue reading
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Clayhanger or bussed!
Boy have I a lot of stuff to catch up with – with last weekend being the busiest event weekend of the summer and me taking a break for some long bike rides, I’ve neglected you guys on the blog. … Continue reading
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Don’t forget New Hall Mill open day today!
Theres a lovely thing to visit locally this Bank Holiday Monday (28th May 2018), that’s close by, free and absolutely fascinating… New Hall Mill is open again next Monday for the second open day of 2018. I can heartily recommend the place … Continue reading
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Early one morning: Brownhills from the air
A lovely video post surfaced o Facebook yesterday from local drone pilot Ian Henderson, and while I’m busy doing the Bank Holiday Weekend thing, I thought I’d post it here for you to enjoy. You all know I love … Continue reading
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Fancy finding out more about local wildlife? You can, this afternoon!
I note that since it’s a decent day it would be an excellent chance to nip up to Stubbers Green with the kids, grandkids of even just by yourself and chat to the Swan Patrol. The Patrol are there this … Continue reading
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Fancy a pool tournament this weekend? There’s one at The Swan, Brownhills on Sunday!
This Sunday 26th May, The Swan, Pelsall Road will be holding a Pool Match and raising funds for the Brownhills Christmas Tree Appeal – which is going great guns It’s a 3pm start. Register prior to the Match to enter … Continue reading
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Staffs fest is running Saturday and Sunday – and there’s still time to get your tickets and pop along
One that old pal of the blog and top soul man™ Dj Leekie asked me to point out for you this weekend: Staffs Fest Soul Weekender, and local two day music festival at Lower Drayton Farm near Penkridge – just … Continue reading
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Why not Stay and Play – at Brownhills Community Centre this morning
If you’ve a child or children under 4 years of age, there is a great Stay and Play session running at Brownhills Community Centre in the heart of Brownhills this Saturday morning 25th May 2019 from 10-11:30am. It costs just … Continue reading
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Chasewater Railway 60th Anniversary Gala this weekend!
I note Chasewater Railway have their 60th Anniversary Gala this spring Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 2019), with loads of steam and diesel heritage traction and a busier running timetable than normal. This event will be well … Continue reading
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Find out how to be more deer aware this Sunday at Chasewater
Just a quick headsup to point out that this coming Sunday, 26th May 2019 there’s a deer awareness day at Chasewater, where you can speak to experts and find out more about the beautiful creatures we share our green spaces … Continue reading
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Don’t forget New Hall Mill open day this Spring Bank Holiday Monday!
Theres a lovely thing to visit locally this Bank Holiday Monday (27th May 2019), that’s close by, free and absolutely fascinating… New Hall Mill is open again next Monday for the second open day of 2019. I can heartily recommend the place … Continue reading
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There’s a great autism support group meeting in Brownhills today and every Tuesday!
Just a heads up to let folk know that there’s a popular and regular autism support group meeting in Brownhills every Tuesday lunchtime from 1:30-2:30pm at the Smithy’s Forge pub, Lichfield Road, Brownhills, just off the Miner Island. For parents, … Continue reading
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Something wonderful for witches and wizards this coming Holiday Monday!
Chasewater Railway – the little gem of a local preserved industrial railway is this coming Bank Holiday Monday (27th May 2019) staging a Witches and Wizards Day, when the railway will be operating with steam trains and there will be fun, games, … Continue reading
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Fancy finding out more about local wildlife? You can, this afternoon!
I note that since it’s a decent day it would be an excellent chance to nip up to Stubbers Green with the kids, grandkids of even just by yourself and chat to the Swan Patrol. The Patrol are there this … Continue reading
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Pictures from the 2019 Brownhills BCNS Canalside Festival
I spent a happy couple of hours today (Saturday 18th May 2019) pottering around Brownhills Canalside Festival, which is also running on Sunday from 10am until 5pm. It’s a great do, and the folk of the Birmingham Canal Navigations Society … Continue reading
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Why not Stay and Play – at Brownhills Community Centre this morning
If you’ve a child or children under 4 years of age, there is a great Stay and Play session running at Brownhills Community Centre in the heart of Brownhills this Saturday morning 18th May 2019 from 10-11:30am. It costs just … Continue reading
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The Brownhills Canalside Festival 2019 runs all weekend!
Well, it’s here: The 2019 Brownhills Canal Festival – this year taken over by the Birmingham Canal Navigations Society making it a whole weekend event – kicks off this evening (Friday 17th May) and runs until Sunday (19th May). On … Continue reading
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Local work vehicle key thefts ongoing: Beware, folks
A warning to people with work and delivery vans comes to me from West Midlands Police – there has been an increase in key theft from vehicles left for short periods while their drivers are busy, the keys and personal … Continue reading
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Police issue statement following car and bus collision in Walsall Wood
As many of you will know, there was a road traffic collision in Walsall Wood High Street yesterday afternoon, Thursday 16th May 2019 when a car hit a bus rear the Drunken Duck pub. Thankfully, nobody appears to have been … Continue reading
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Only humanist – in Walsall Wood!
Here’s a quick plug for something I missed due to it landing in my spam folder, but which I think will be interest to many readers here – little did I realise, but the local Humanist group regularly meet at … Continue reading
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Clayhanger Mothers and Children Litter Pick this Sunday morning!
I see that there’s a mothers and children litter pick event going on in Clayhanger this Sunday morning (Sunday 19th May 2019) from 10:00am until 12 noon and all are welcome – kit and gloves provided! Meet up on the Clayhanger … Continue reading
Lichfield repair cafe May meet up – get together and get things fixed this Saturday!
Never one to sit back and let life pass her by, that there Kate Cardigan from the wonderful Lichfield Lore is involved with the excellent Lichfield Repair Cafe project – which continues it’s regular residency this coming Saturday afternoon (Saturday 18th May … Continue reading
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There’s a great autism support group meeting in Brownhills today and every Tuesday!
Just a heads up to let folk know that there’s a popular and regular autism support group meeting in Brownhills every Tuesday lunchtime from 1:30-2:30pm at the Smithy’s Forge pub, Lichfield Road, Brownhills, just off the Miner Island. For parents, … Continue reading
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Lichfield Waterworks Trust May 2019 public meeting tonight
Sandfields Pumping Station champion and public historian extraordinaire Dave Moore has been in touch to let me know that this evening, Monday 13th May 2019 there will be the monthly Public Meeting of the Lichfield Waterworks Trust charity, formerly the Friends of Sandfields … Continue reading
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Brownhills Carnival event and funfair, 1988
As part of the Gerald Reece archive material from the great local historian’s collection, I last weekend featured a large gallery of photos of the 1988 Brownhills Carnival Parade, actually taken by Gerald’s son Gary for a local authority project. … Continue reading
Fancy finding out more about local wildlife? You can, this afternoon!
I note that since it’s a decent day (or at least it seems that way after the grimness of the yesterday) it would be an excellent chance to nip up to Stubbers Green with the kids, grandkids of even just … Continue reading
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New Hall Mill first open day of 2019 today!
Theres a lovely thing to visit locally today, Sunday 12th May 2019, that’s close by, free and absolutely fascinating… New Hall Mill is open again next Sunday for their first open day of 2019, for National Mills Weekend. I can heartily recommend the … Continue reading
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The Brownhills Canalside Festival is reborn in 2019 – and it’s happening all next weekend!
This is your one week countdown for the 2019 Brownhills Canal Festival, which this year has been taken over by the Birmingham Canal Navigations Society who are planning to make it a whole weekend event – taking place all next … Continue reading
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There’s a disco at the Motivation Hub this evening (Saturday 11th May 2019) for adults with additional needs
Sorry, I’m really, really late with this, but… It’s good to see the Moivation Hub in Walsall Wood going from strength to strength – this wonderful facility for those with learning disabilities or other special needs fills a real local … Continue reading
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Why not Stay and Play – at Brownhills Community Centre this morning
If you’ve a child or children under 4 years of age, there is a great Stay and Play session running at Brownhills Community Centre in the heart of Brownhills this Saturday morning 11th May 2019 from 10-11:30am. It costs just … Continue reading
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New Hall Mill first open day of 2019 this Sunday!
Theres a lovely thing to visit locally this Sunday (12th May 2019), that’s close by, free and absolutely fascinating… New Hall Mill is open again next Sunday for their first open day of 2019, for National Mills Weekend. I can heartily recommend the … Continue reading
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Got kids? You are invited to another family fun day at Chasewater this Sunday
Following the success of her last event, local mum Claire Mason is again staging something rather lovely at Chasewater this Sunday (12th May 2019) that people with kids (or looking after them!) can get involved with to socialise and have … Continue reading
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May 2019 Toy and Train Collectors Fair at Oak Park this Sunday
Here’s one I’ve been meaning to catch for a while, but always seem to miss somehow – the periodic Toy and Train Collectors Fair at Oak Park Leisure Centre, Walsall Wood. This one runs this Sunday, 12th May 2019 from … Continue reading
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There’s a great autism support group meeting in Brownhills today and every Tuesday!
Just a heads up to let folk know that there’s a popular and regular autism support group meeting in Brownhills every Tuesday lunchtime from 1:30-2:30pm at the Smithy’s Forge pub, Lichfield Road, Brownhills, just off the Miner Island. For parents, … Continue reading
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A bank holiday at Chasewater in the swinging sixties
I’m pleased and delighted to have been contacted once more by top local photographer and friend of the blog Peter Booth, who this time has sent me some images from his father’s collection of Chasewater and Brownhills on a bank … Continue reading
Brownhills Carnival procession, 1988: A huge gallery
I thought I’d continue sharing the hugely popular 80s archive images today and the real treat from the immense Gerald Reece collection this weekend consists of this set from Gerald’s collection but actually taken by his son, Gary for a … Continue reading
Fancy finding out more about local wildlife? You can, this afternoon!
I note that since it’s a decent day (or at least it seems that way after the grimness of the yesterday) it would be an excellent chance to nip up to Stubbers Green with the kids, grandkids of even just … Continue reading
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