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Fancy finding out more about local wildlife? You can, this afternoon!
I note that since the rain seems to be clearing 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 … Continue reading
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Walsall Wood FC away to Leicester Road FC this afternoon
Saturday 12th October 2019 Walsall Wood FC v Leicester Road FC Leicester Rd, Leics, LE10 3DR Don’t break your Wood vows, be there, be faithful to your local heroes Kickoff 3pm Please come and get behind your local club For The … Continue reading
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Tagged 15 October, 2019, early, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Leicester Road FC, Oak Park, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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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 12th October 2019 from 10-11:30am. It costs just … Continue reading
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Fancy a Parkrun at Chasewater this Saturday morning?
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
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Why not join the community litter picks this weekend in Brownhills and next weekend in Walsall Wood!
I know folk always complain they never caught notice of these, so this is just a note to say there are two community littler picks this weekend, from Brownhills Community Wombles and Walsall Wood Wombles groups. There’s a community litter pick … Continue reading
Someone in Time – a great new book by a brilliant local author
Burntwood lad and old friend of the blog Stuart Cowley has been busy publishing his first book, which I’m really happy to see and very much looking forward to reading. You’ll all know how important it is to me that … Continue reading
Brownhills very own autism support group meets this lunchtime in a new home
Just a heads up to let folk know that the popular local autism support group ‘Supporting the Rainbow’ is meeting today (Tuesday 8th October 2019) – and there have been some changes as now the group is inaugurated as a … Continue reading
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Details of Walsall Council’s park bonfire events for 2019
Readers have been asking for details of this year’s Walsall Council Bonfire Night events in the borough, and particularly Brownhills, so here is the latest information. The Brownhills Holland Park event will take place on Saturday, 26th October 2019. Other … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, arboretum, Bonfire, bonfire night, Brownhills, Events, fireworks, Guy Fawkes, Holland Park, Local politics, Silly, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall politics
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Highly polished Wood gives Tividale the slip
Pictures and captions kindly supplied by David Evans Yesterday afternoon (Saturday 5th October 2019) Walsall Wood were again at home – and entertained visitors Tividale at Oak Park. Following a good sporting match, Wood emerged the victors cementing their run … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, 5 October, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match review, Report, result, soccer, support, Things to do, Tividale, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Great dog show event this afternoon at Walsall Arboretum
I’ve just spotted that there’s a fun open dog show happening right now at Walsall Arboretum (Sunday, 6th October 2019) – and it looks like real fun with all breeds being welcome. It’a ll in aid off Greyhound Gap, a … Continue reading
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Fancy finding out more about local wildlife? You can, this afternoon!
I note that since it’s an unexpectedly 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 … Continue reading
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Walsall Wood at home to Tividale this afternoon!
Saturday 5th October 2019 The Wood are at home! Can they continue their unbeaten run? Walsall Wood FC versus Tividale FC Kickoff at 3:00pm Hopefully, a match report will follow… For the Good of the Wood! Check out Walsall Wood FC’s … Continue reading
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Tagged 19th August, 2017, boxing day, cup, Emirates, Events, FA, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, soccer, Things to do, Tividale, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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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 5th October 2019 from 10-11:30am. It costs just … Continue reading
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Fancy a Parkrun at Chasewater this Saturday morning?
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
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It’s nearly time for musical mayhem – only a few tickets left!
I’ve been contacted by the Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer who’s asked me to let you all know that Brownhills Community Association and the Back The Track project will be hosting a Night of Musical Mayhem with the Aldridge Ukulele Band … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 October, 2019, Activity Centre, Annex, BCA, Brownhills, Brownhills community association, Central Boys School, Clayhanger, community centre, Community Matters, Communty Associantion, Events, Janet Davies, January, Newsletter, stuff to do, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Eddie Fallon rest in peace: Funeral details released
Following the sad news of the death of much loved local man Eddie Fallon, his daughter Tess has shared the arrangements for his funeral for anyone who wants to pay their respects. Eddie’s funeral will take place on Friday 11th … Continue reading
Remembrance: An important question from John Bird
I had an email in a couple of weeks ago now from John Bird, a respected member of the Brownhills British Legion and old friend of the blog. John is not known for mincing his words, and has posed an … Continue reading
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Tagged Brownhills, Events, local blogs, Local History, Parade, Remembrance, Staffordshire, Things to do, time, under threat, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood
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Woodmen fail to give Highgate the elbow
Photos and captions very kindly supplied by the young David Evans. Yesterday afternoon (Saturday 28th September 2019) Walsall Wood were visited by Highgate United, who held the Woodmen to a one-all draw in a somewhat intemperate game. David Evans was … Continue reading
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Tagged 1st April, 2017, Bll Shaw, Boys from the Wood, defeat, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Highgate United, home, loss, match report, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, Tuesday, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, Woodmen
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Fancy finding out more about local wildlife? You can, this afternoon!
Sorry folks due to bad weather an ill health, today’s Swan Patrol is cancelled. Get well soon, Ann! Hopefully back next week. – Bob I note that since it’s a decent day it would be an excellent chance to nip … Continue reading
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Walsall Wood FC v Highgate United at home this afternoon
Saturday 28th September 2019 Time for some great football at Oak Park! Walsall Wood v Highgate United Don’t break your Wood vows, be there, be faithful to your local heroes Kickoff 3pm Please come and get behind your local club For … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, 28 September, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Highgate United, home, Oak Park, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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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 28th September 2019 from 10-11:30am. It costs just … Continue reading
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Fancy a Parkrun at Chasewater this Saturday morning?
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
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Two sugars please: join the Macmillan 2019 World’s Biggest Coffee Morning this Saturday in Brownhills!
John Fogarty from Brownhills Community Association has been in touch to point out they have an event planned this Saturday 28th September 2019 as part of the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning campaign. Their Coffee Morning will take place at … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, 29th September, Activity Centre, Brownhills, Brownhills community association, cancer, charity, Coffee Morning, Events, fundraising, Macmillan, sponsor, support, team, Things to do, Worlds Biggest
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Wood neutralise Normanton
Last Saturday, 21st September 2018), Walsall Wood F.C. entertained Derbyshire club South Normanton Athletic at Oak Park, and in an entertaining, gripping match the Woodmen sent the visitors home roundly defeated five nil. David Evans was there to enjoy the … Continue reading
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Tagged David Evans, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, match review, Report, result, Saturday, soccer, South Normanton Athletic, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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It’s time for the rut – beware, folks – the deer are getting horny….
Time to repeat this post as this morning I was riding to work and spotted a stag on Green Lane, Walsall Wood, clearly angered by the traffic interfering with his prancing activities. The above excellent video is a fallow deer … Continue reading
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Tagged Brownhills, Chasewater, Chasewater Wildlife Group, Chaz Mason, Clayhanger, Clayhanger Marsh, Cycle rides, cycling, local blogs, Neil Tipton, New Photos, Red deer, Reservoir, rut, rutting, Shire Oak, Silly, Staffordshire, Walsall Wood, Wildlife
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Brownhills very own autism support group meets this Tuesday lunchtime!
Just a heads up to let folk know that the popular local autism support group ‘Supporting the Rainbow’ is meeting today (Tuesday 24th September 2019). Today and on coming Tuesdays they will be meeting at lunchtime from 1:30-2:30pm in the … Continue reading
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Fancy some musical mayhem? Have fun and Back The Track!
I’ve been contacted by the Clayhanger Kid himself, Brian Stringer who’s asked me to let you all know that Brownhills Community Association and the Back The Track project will be hosting a Night of Musical Mayhem with the Aldridge Ukulele Band … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, Local music, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 12 October, 2019, Activity Centre, Annex, BCA, Brownhills, Brownhills community association, Central Boys School, Clayhanger, community centre, Community Matters, Communty Associantion, Events, Janet Davies, January, Newsletter, stuff to do, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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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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Don’t miss Walsall Wood at home to South Normanton FC this afternoon!
Saturday 21st September 2019 Walsall Wood FC at home to South Normanton Athletic FC Don’t break your Wood vows be there and be faithful to your local heroes! 3:00pm kickoff Please come and get behind your local club For The Good … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, 21 September, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, Remembrance, Saturday, soccer, South Normanton Athletic, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Active Games Club for kids at Brownhills Community Centre this morning!
As well as Stay and Play, this Saturday 21st September 2019 if you’ve got 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
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Lichfield repair cafe September meet up – get together, celebrate 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 Saturday afternoon (Saturday 21st September 2019) … Continue reading
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Tagged cardigan, community, Discovered, event, Events, Facebook, free, Gomez, Kate Gomez, Lichfield, local blogs, Lore, Recycling, Repair and Share, Staffordshire, Things to do
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Fancy a Parkrun at Chasewater this Saturday morning?
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
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New Hall Mill is open this Sunday for the last open day of 2019
There’s a lovely thing to visit locally this Sunday (22nd September 2019), that’s close by, free and absolutely fascinating… New Hall Mill is open again on Sunday for the last open day of 2019. I can heartily recommend the place – … Continue reading
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Tipton Community and Canal Festival this weekend!
This coming weekend of Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd September 2019 is a busy old time for canal fans locally. Across both days of the weekend there are not one but two local canal festivals that span both days – … Continue reading
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High on the hill – Go somewhere you’ve never been this Saturday!
This Saturday (21st September 2019) there’s an open day at St. Matthews Church in Walsall, the prominent landmark at the very crest of Church Hill. You can take tours, go up the tower, and visit the vaults. This venerable church … Continue reading
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Brownhills very own autism support group meets this Tuesday lunchtime!
Just a heads up to let folk know that the popular local autism support group ‘Supporting the Rainbow’ is meeting today (Tuesday 17th September 2019) following their break for the summer holidays. Today and on coming Tuesdays they will be … Continue reading
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Get set for Lichfield and Hatherton’s huge 2019 Canal Heritage Gathering next weekend!
Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust are busy preparing for their Heritage Gathering and vintage festival which is coming up over the weekend of 21-22nd September 2019, and takes place at Huddlesford, near Lichfield. There will be boats, vintage and classic … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017, 23 September, 24 September, Brownhills local history, Canal, Canal Restoration, charity, Christine Howles, Cycle rides, Derelict, Facebook, Hatherton, Heritage gathering, Huddlesford, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, New Photos, planning, project, renovation, Shire Oak, Staffordshire, Summerhill, Things to do, trust
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Woodmen make Swift work of stomping Stourport
Images and captions kindly supplied by the young David Evans. My apologies to readers – busy weekend and very much behind at the moment – should catch up in coming days. Apologies – Bob Walsall Wood FC were on stonking … Continue reading
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Tagged 0-0, 1 September, 2018, draw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match review, nil - nil, Report, result, soccer, Stourport Swifts, support, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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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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Gerald Reece’s Chasewater in the 1960s
I thought I’d continue sharing the hugely popular recent run of archive images today and the real treat from the immense Gerald Reece collection this weekend consists of some rather special, but austere-looking shots of Chasewater, I’d say in it’s … Continue reading
Sutton Coldfield fire station fun day on right now!
Just a quick one – I note there’s a fun day event today (Saturday 14th September 2019) at Sutton Coldfield Fire Station. These really are great events – always loads to do and if your kids are into the blues … 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 14th September 2019 from 10-11:30am. It costs just … Continue reading
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You can help the hedgehogs this Sunday!
Hey folks – this is really important! West Midlands Hedgehog Rescue have an open day planned at Hawkins Sport and Social Club, Coppice Lane, Cheslyn Hay, WS6 7EY this Sunday, 15th September 2019 from 11am until 3pm. There will be plenty … Continue reading
Coming soon: Tipton Community and Canal Festival
The weekend of Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd September 2019 is a busy old time for canal fans locally. Across both days of the weekend there are not one but two local canal festivals that span both days – the … Continue reading
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Not one, but two community litter picks this weekend in Brownhills and Walsall Wood!
I know folk always complain they never caught notice of these, so this is just a note to say there are two community littler picks this weekend, from Brownhills Community Wombles and Walsall Wood Wombles groups. There’s a community litter pick … Continue reading
Brownhills very own autism support group is back today after it’s summer break!
Just a heads up to let folk know that the popular local autism support group ‘Supporting the Rainbow’ start meeting today (Tuesday 10th September 2019) again following their break for the summer holidays. Today and on coming Tuesdays they will … Continue reading
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Can you help local Royal Naval Cadets form a marching band for Remembrance?
I have a really important appeal here from the local Royal Navy Cadets at TS Vigo based in the Community Centre in Clayhanger – they’re appealing for new members with a musical aptitude to form a marching band! Last year … Continue reading
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999 problems – and location is just one of them
Just a quick one as a discussion point for an autumnal Sunday evening – these photos (scanned from slides by the indispensable young David Evans) are part of the Gerald Reece collection and are clearly of Brownhills in the Holland … Continue reading
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