Category Archives: News

Just a heads up to let folk know that there’s a popular and regular autism support group meeting in Brownhills this 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 →

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 →

A really important appeal here from Brian Stringer and all the folk at Back the Track, who’re working so hard to convert the old rail line through Brownhills into a walking a cycle route. This morning, Sunday 14th July 2019 … Continue reading →

I’ve had an email yesterday from local wildlife expert, Clayhanger lad and old time retired blogger Chaz Mason, sadly one of several recent emails from the fellow that Googlemail has taken as spam and binned without consulting me. Thankfully, I … Continue reading →

John Lakin has been in touch to let readers know of the sad passing of his mother, June Lakin (nee Mole) who passed away on the 4th July 2019, and to invite all who knew her to her funeral at … Continue reading →

This Sunday (14th July 2019) sees the annual garden party at Balleny Green miniature railway near Little Hay, which is something remarkable I visited way back in spring 2017, and it’s well worth a visit. The garden party is an … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

A really important appeal here from Brian Stringer and all the folk at Back the Track, who’re working so hard to convert the old rail line through Brownhills into a walking a cycle route. This coming Sunday 14th July 2019 … Continue reading →

It’s nice to get back to some local history – and this is an absolute cracker from the young David Evans on a topic that gets visited here from time to time, and upon which David has recently been inspired … Continue reading →

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 right … Continue reading →

David Evans has been busy of late putting together a lot of articles in the background while I’ve been busy – and he’s turning up some gems, like this set of five photos kindly offered by Derek Blakemore of birthday … Continue reading →

On this Sunday 7th July 2019 at Walsall Arboretum Bandstand will be a great live family show – the Chuckery Music Festival 2019 Bandstand Music Event – featuring great local bands and musicians to suit all tastes with food, drink … Continue reading →

As well as Stay and Play, this Saturday 6th July 2019 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 years old and there’s … Continue reading →

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 6th July 2019 from 10-11:30am. It costs just … Continue reading →

Just a quick headsup that over in the principality this Saturday afternoon, 6th July 2019 is Pelsall Carnival – just head for the common and the noise. There will be entertainment, food, a fairground, stalls, car boot sale and all … Continue reading →

I know we have a lot of running folk amongst the readership, and in the mass of volunteer, community organised stuff in recent years, one of the most impressive demonstrations of this has been the growth of the free, Saturday … Continue reading →

Some time ago I posted here advertising meetings of the Lichfield, Walsall and South Staffordshire Humanists, which have generally been held on the third Wednesday of every quarter, up to now at the Boatman’s Rest pub in Walsall Wood. The … Continue reading →

A headsup here that this Saturday, 6th July 2019 Brownhills Community Centre will be hosting the annual Walsall poetry and spoken word festival Freeverse, which kicks off at 12 noon and tuns until 7pm. There are workshops, performances from leading … Continue reading →

Long term readers will remember the annual music and fun festival that’s taken place on the smallholding just off the A5 at Newtown, Brownhills, now renamed and revitalised as A5 Live. This year the music, entertainment and fun returns, and … Continue reading →

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 →

Following on from the Armed Forces Day fun day and gig at Walsall Wood FC – which I’m told raised over £500 for Help a Squaddie – there’s more armed forces weekend charity-supporting fun at the Horse and Jockey, Walsall … Continue reading →

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 right … Continue reading →

Just a heads up that this afternoon, Saturday 29th June 2019 there’s a great community music event in the heart of Walsall at Caldmore Community Garden in Carless Street. The event runs from 2pm-7pm in the garden, and continues from … Continue reading →

I also note that this Saturday 29th June 2019 is Armed Forces Day, and you can show your support for our folk in uniform with a great fun day of excellent bands, music and entertainment at Walsall Wood FC, all … Continue reading →

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 29th June 2019 from 10-11:30am. It costs just … Continue reading →

Just a heads up that this Saturday 29th June 2019 there’s a great community music event in the heart of Walsall at Caldmore Community Garden in Carless Street. The event runs from 2pm-7pm in the garden, and continues from 8pm … Continue reading →

I also note that this Saturday 29th June 2019 is Armed Forces Day, and you can show your support for our folk in uniform with a great fun day of excellent bands, music and entertainment at Walsall Wood FC, all … Continue reading →

A late-notice Summer Fayre this afternoon (Thursday 27th June 2019) from old friend Chris Wharton. He said: Thursday 27th June we have our summer fayre at our hospital, The Priory, Lichfield Road, Bloxwich. Please feel free to come along with … Continue reading →

There’s a great Community Fun Day taking place this Saturday 29th June 2019 at St. James Church, Brownhills, from 11am. There will be all the usual summer treats and fun – including cakes and refreshments, barbecue, tombola, raffle and all … Continue reading →

Of recent years there has been much concern locally (and nationally, for that matter) about decreasing police presence in our communities and ongoing crime like antisocial behaviour, vehicle thefts and burglaries. Very often I have heard residents express the view … Continue reading →

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 →

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 right … Continue reading →

I’ve had a very interesting enquiry from reader Rebecca Elizabeth who’s trying to trace some of her father’s old friends: The old fella is nearing 60 now and he’d love to get in touch with his old mates again. Rebecca … Continue reading →

This Saturday 22nd June 2019 if you’ve got older kids why not try the PEPA Active Sports Club at Brownhills Community Centre from 10am-11am? It’s suitable for kids from 6-11 years old and there’s all manner of fun stuff going … Continue reading →

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 22nd June 2019 from 10-11:30am. It costs just … Continue reading →

Rob Bird has been in touch to let readers know of the sad passing of his mother, Gwendoline Bird (nee Phillips) who passed away on the 12th June 2019, and to invite all who knew her to her funeral at … Continue reading →

I was really charmed and pleased to see Irene Hodges, the Chasewater Swan Lady, on Midlands Today yesterday evening (Monday, 17th June 2018) – you can see the item in the clip above. Turn your sound up. Irene, you’ll remember, … Continue reading →

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 →