Category Archives: News

In relation to the history of Chasewater and it’s ill-fated trotting track, I was contacted recently by a lovely lady – Sue McMillan – who spent time in the area with her family when she was younger, and whose father … Continue reading →

  An important one here:If you’d like to join up and help the Brownhills Community Drum Corps Band – that’s the folks who march at Brownhills Remembrance Parade – then here’s you chance today (Sunday 16th February 2020) and subsequent … Continue reading →

If you’ve a child or children under six years of age, there is a great Stay and Play session running at Brownhills Community Centre in the heart of Brownhills this Saturday morning 15th February 2020 from 10-12pm – note the … Continue reading →

Sadly due to the rather inclement weather forecast for tomorrow due to incoming storm Dennis (Saturday 15th February 2020) the organisers of Chasewater Parkrun have wisely but with very heavy hearts decided to cancel the event for this week. Chasewater … Continue reading →

I note that since it’s a new year, new start and so forth, there are lots of opportunities to get out and about and work of some of the padding Christmas left behind. One such thing is the new walking … Continue reading →

Here’s an important one – Brownhills has started its own Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings at Silver Street Methodist Church in Silver Street, Brownhills that take place this and every Tuesday (25th February 2020) from 7:30pm until 9pm. I’m told the … Continue reading →

People who follow me on social media will know I’ve not been enjoying the best of health of late – you might have noticed the blog has been operating at reduced power in recent weeks for which I apologise: But … Continue reading →

As storms batter the area today (Sunday, 9th February 2020), just a note to warn you to take care – especially when passing the former Warreners Arms (Macdonalds) in Brownhills. Slates have been falling off the roof onto the footpath … Continue reading →

Over the years I’ve featured on the blog, and received a very warm response to anything connected with the late, great and absolutely legendary Brownhillian Reg Morris – a man noted for his community spirit, mischief, bravery and willingness to undertake … Continue reading →

If you’ve a child or children under six years of age, there is a great Stay and Play session running at Brownhills Community Centre in the heart of Brownhills this Saturday morning 8th February 2020 from 10-12pm – note the … Continue reading →

Late notice I know, but Thespian Arts are auditioning youngsters from the age of 6-16 at Brownhills Community Centre today (February 8th 2020) for their upcoming musical production Bugsy Malone. The open auditions take place at the centre – the … Continue reading →

Here’s something that’s clearly been going on for a while but hasn’t been on my radar – the interesting Walsall Bike Project which seems to be doing a lot of interesting cycling stuff in Walsall Borough, as well as organising … 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 →

I note that since it’s a new year, new start and so forth, there are lots of opportunities to get out and about and work of some of the padding Christmas left behind. One such thing is the new walking … Continue reading →

Just a heads up to let folk know that the popular local autism support group ‘Supporting the Rainbow’ is meeting today (Tuesday 4th February 2020) – and they’re back to meeting at their original base, Smithys Forge pub in Lichfield … Continue reading →

If you, the kids are grandkids are at a loose end today, since the weather seems a bit more decent it would be an excellent chance to nip up to Stubbers Green and chat to the Swan Patrol. The Patrol … Continue reading →

If you’ve a child or children under six 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 February 2020 from 10-12pm – note the … 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 →

Hey you lot – there’s an exhibition this Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd of February 2020 featuring artwork by local creatives at Brownhills Community Centre, just by the Miner Island in Brownhills from 11am until 4pm Saturday and 11am … Continue reading →

I was very sad to hear recently of the passing of a Walsall Wood and local football legend  Ron Tranter, who passed away on 11th January 2020 aged 73. Ron was a huge character and a very respected elder of … Continue reading →

Right, it’s been a hellishly difficult thing to do, but the judges (Myself Bob, Phil Griffin, David Evans, Linda Mason, Phil Griffin, the young David Evans and the Wee Pickle) have pondered and head scratched in the last week to … Continue reading →

A quick post here I’ve been meaning to do for ages. I discovered through the young David Evans a while pack a surprisingly diverse archive of aerial images, many of which are local. Unlike the Britain from the Air archive, … Continue reading →

If you, the kids are grandkids are at a loose end today, since the weather has cleared a little it would be an excellent chance to nip up to Stubbers Green and chat to the Swan Patrol. The Patrol are … Continue reading →

One recurrent theme I get when discussing Chasewater’s recent history as a public amusement venue from the 1950s to it’s decline in the 80s and 90s is how wonderful it was. Well, there’s no doubt we’ve all got fine memories … 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 →

Just a heads up to let folk know that the popular local autism support group ‘Supporting the Rainbow’ is meeting today (Tuesday 21st January 2020) – and they’re back to meeting at their original base, Smithys Forge pub in Lichfield … Continue reading →

Hi folks just a note to say there’s been a slight delay in the New Year 2020 Brownhills Blog photo competition. I was intending to announce winners this weekend, however due to me not being able to contact one entrant … Continue reading →

An important one here I’ve only just been made aware of: If you’d like to join up and help the community bmarching band – that’s the folks who march at Brownhills Remembrance Parade – then here’s you chance today (Sunday … Continue reading →

If you, the kids are grandkids are at a loose end today, since the weather seems a bit more decent it would be an excellent chance to nip up to Stubbers Green and chat to the Swan Patrol. The Patrol … Continue reading →

As well as Stay and Play, this Saturday 18th January 2020 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 5-11 years old and there’s … Continue reading →

If you’ve a child or children under six 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 January 2020 from 10-12pm – note the … 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 →