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Oak Park misery continues as Mikes master Wood
The faith of the faithful at Oak Park is being severely tested at the moment as the Woodmen seem to be enduring a losing streak, this time to long-term combatants The Mikes yesterday afternoon (Saturday 21st January 2017).
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2017, 21 January, Boldmere, Boldmere St Michaels, David Evans, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Lost, result, soccer, St Micheals, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, win
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Remember the man with the clipboard?
Interested to note that yesterday, local police finally issued an alert about the man with the clipboard panhandling for money in the Brownhills and Walsall Wood area, claiming his vehicle has been towed and he needs to get somewhere else – usually Willenhall.
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Tagged 2017, battery, begging, Brownhills, caravan, clipboard, deception, directions, Druids Walk, Events, Fraud, Lichfield, Lindon Road, Lorry, man, panhandling, Police, Theft, Tipton, towed, Walsall Wood, Willenhall
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Walsall Wood FC against The Mikes this afternoon!
Your chance to catch Walsall Wood FC in action against The Mikes this afternoon!
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2017, 21st January, Boldmere St Michaels, boxing day, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, soccer, The Mikes, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Urgent! Bike stolen from Shelfield
This morning (Thursday, January 19th 2017) at 7:10am a Trek 7300 bike like the one above but in white was taken from outside the Co-op at the former Spring Cottage in Shelfield.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, cycling, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, It makes me mad!, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 19 January, bike, Brownhills, co-op, crime, cycle, cycling, Events, Facebook, Lichfield, mountain, New Photos, Nicki Shutts, Police, Shelfield, Stolen, Theft, Things to do, Trek, Twitter, Vandalism
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Woodmen badly mauled by Wulfs
Tuesday last (17th January 2016), the Woodmen faced AFC Wulfrunians at Oak Park, and sadly, were met with another resounding defeat.
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Tagged 17 January, 2017, 3-5, AFC Wulfrunians, Bill Shaw, David Evans, defet, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, losss, Oak Park, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Failing to engage
I’d just like to make a quick observation if I might, as I had very positive feedback from yesterday’s meeting of Brownhills Neighbourhood Watch at the Activity Centre, but just one thing seems to have cast a shadow on the evening.

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Tagged 16 January, Activity Centre, Annex, Brownhills, Brownhills community association, Central Boys School, Clayhanger, crime, Events, issues, Kevin Pitt, Library, neighbourhood watch, Newsletter, Shire Oak, Spring, stuff to do, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Concerned about local crime issues? Meeting tonight in Brownhills!
In light of recent events, there’s a very interesting meeting taking place at 7pm this evening Monday, 16th January 2017 – that of Brownhills Neighbourhood Watch.
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Tagged 16 January, 2017, Activity Centre, Annex, Brownhills, Brownhills community association, Central Boys School, Clayhanger, crime, Events, issues, Kevin Pitt, Library, neighbourhood watch, Newsletter, Shire Oak, Spring, stuff to do, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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The Friends of Brownhills Common – January 2017 meeting tonight!
Here’s one for people interested in the issues surrounding Brownhills Common – theres a meeting tonight, Monday 16th January 2017 of the Freinds of Brownhills Common group at the Environmental Depot, 200 Pelsall Road, Brownhills – WS8 7EN – please meet in the reception by 7:00pm.
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Tagged 16 January, 2017, Brownhills common, Chasewater SSSI, Conifer, Consultation, Countryside Services, Cycle rides, Events, forestry, Freinds, Greenspace, Heathland, Kevin Clements, local blogs, Management, Natural England, Plantation, scrutiny, Special, Things to do, tree removal, Twitter, Walsal Wildlife, Walsall, Walsall Council
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Wood fight hard but can’t trip up Tividale
It’s now three defeats in a row, all by two goal margins, but this could have been a different story, keeper Luke Kriskinans was man of the match with a string of fine saves to deny Drew Aiton, Joey Butlin and Liam Molesworth in particular.
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Tagged 14 January, 2017, 3-1, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, lose, match review, Report, result, soccer, support, Things to do, Tividale, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Walsall Wood at home to Tividale this afternoon!
Your chance to catch Walsall Wood FC at home to Tividale at Oak Park this afternoon!

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Tagged 14 January, 2017, boxing day, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, soccer, Things to do, Tividale, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Walsall Wood lose to Wolverhampton Sporting
It was a tough match at Oak park last Tuesday as Walsall Wood FC faced Wolverhampton Sporting Community FC, and sadly, the home side lost two nil.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 10 January, 2017, beaten, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, lose, match review, Report, result, soccer, Stadium, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, Wolverhampton sporting
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Concerned about local crime issues? Meeting this Monday in Brownhills!
In light of recent events, there’s a very interesting meeting taking place at 7pm this coming Monday, 16th January 2016 – Brownhills Neighbourhood Watch.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 16 January, 2017, Activity Centre, Annex, Brownhills, Brownhills community association, Central Boys School, Clayhanger, crime, Events, issues, Kevin Pitt, Library, neighbourhood watch, Newsletter, Shire Oak, Spring, stuff to do, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Scouting for assistance!
I have been contacted by John Currie of the 2nd Brownhills Scouts who’d like to appeal to folk who could help the group thrive and grow in the coming year.
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Tagged 2nd, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Cubs, Events, Fire, help, John Currie, New Photos, safety, Scouts, Shire Oak, volunteer, Youth
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Ogley Hay Class 4A, 1963
A lovely photo comes in via reader Malcolm Kelly, who’s dug out an excellent photo of Class 4A at Ogley Hay junior Schooling 1963, and is wondering if readers can help with the faces he can’t recall?
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Tagged 1964, 4a, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Events, Local History, Malcolm Kelly, Mr. Riley, New Photos, Ogley Hay, Ogley Hay Junior School, School, Staffordshire
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Don’t forget – chance to catch a local legend this Wednesday!
Just a quick headsup to those interested in Walsall Wood history and who are free on the Wednesday afternoon of 11th January 2017 – there’s a talk featuring the Brownhills Blog’s favourite Wood Mon™ and top contributor, the young David Evans.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Just plain daft, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 11 January, 2017, Brownhills local history, David Evans, event, Events, Library, Lichfield, Local History, Shire Oak, Silly, Staffordshire, Talk in the wood, Things to do, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood
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Walsall Wood couldn’t beat Lye, but reserves hold Rocester to a draw
Yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 8th January 2017), Walsall Wood were away at Lye Town, and after a match played on a very poor quality pitch, Wood were beaten two nil.
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Tagged 2017, 7 January, away, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Lichfield, Lye Town FC, Reserves, Rocester, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Beware of a man with a clipboard – and local thefts continue
A couple of local crime alerts here – one of which is rather bizarre, so please be careful, folks!
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, It makes me mad!, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2017, battery, begging, Brownhills, caravan, clipboard, deception, directions, Druids Walk, Events, Fraud, Lichfield, Lindon Road, Lorry, man, panhandling, Police, Theft, Tipton, towed, Walsall Wood, Willenhall
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Walsall Wood away to Lye this afternoon
Your chance to catch Walsall Wood FC in action at Lye this afternoon!
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Tagged 2017, 7 January, away, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Lichfield, Lye Town FC, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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The Friends of Brownhills Common – January 2017 meeting coming soon!
Here’s one for people interested in the issues surrounding Brownhills Common – theres a meeting on Monday 16th January 2017 of the Freinds of Brownhills Common group at the Environmental Depot, 200 Pelsall Road, Brownhills – WS8 7EN – please meet in the reception by 7:00pm.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, Local politics, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council, Wildlife
Tagged 16 January, 2017, Brownhills common, Chasewater SSSI, Conifer, Consultation, Countryside Services, Cycle rides, Events, forestry, Freinds, Greenspace, Heathland, Kevin Clements, local blogs, Management, Natural England, Plantation, scrutiny, Special, Things to do, tree removal, Twitter, Walsal Wildlife, Walsall, Walsall Council
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Walsall Wood FC are hot stuff, but not smoking.
There has been some speculation on social media in the last 24 hours about a fire at Walsall Wood FC yesterday afternoon (Thusrday 5th January 2017) – I’m happy to reassure folk with the following info, which was kindly obtained for the blog by the young David Evans.
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Tagged 2016, 2017, 5 January, Events, FC, Fire, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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A view from behind the inkwell… Your chance to catch a local legend
Your second chance to catch a Walsall Wood legend in action – not to be missed.
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Tagged 11 January, 2017, Brownhills local history, David Evans, event, Events, Library, Lichfield, Local History, Shire Oak, Silly, Staffordshire, Talk in the wood, Things to do, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood
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Woodmen conquer Stourport Swifts to snatch four wins on the trot
New Year’s Eve (Saturday, 31st December 2016) saw Walsall Wood FC travel our to Stourport, where Walshes Meadow was the venue for a resurgent Wood team’s fourth win on the trot.
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Tagged 12th July, 2014, 25, August, away, bank holiday, Bll Shaw, Boys from the Wood, draw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Friendly, Good of the Wood, match report, Monday, score, soccer, Stourport Swifts, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, Woodmen
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New Year Hootenanny at The Chase Inn tonight!
Why not welcome in 2017 in rock style this New Year’s Eve with a Hootenanny party at the Chase Inn, Newtown, Brownhills?
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Tagged 2016, 31 December, atmosphere, Brownhills, Chase Inn, Chasewater, entertainment, Events, Facebook, gig, Lichfield, live music, New Year's Eve, Newtown, Pubs, Real Ale, Saturday, The Chase Inn, Things to do, Twitter
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Walsall Wood away to Stourport Swifts this afternoon!
Your chance to catch WalsalL Wood FC away at Stourport this afternoon!
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Tagged 2016, 31 December, away, boxing day, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, New Year's Eve, Oak Park, soccer, Stourport Swifts, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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New year quiz 2017: part two for the explorers…
Right, here’s the second half of the Brownhills Blog New Year Quiz 2017 – these questions are for those who can explore the area and have a nose around – the first set were released yesterday, and are for those who may be unable to explore or just prefer to research their answers online.
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Tagged 2017, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Canal, Clayhanger, Cycle rides, cycling, David Evans, Events, Lichfield, Local History, New Photos, New Year, part 2, prize, quiz, Shire Oak, Silly, Staffordshire, Things to do, Walsall, Walsall Wood
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New year quiz 2017: part one for the researchers…
Well, much earlier than last year, hopefully for a wider audience I can now present the first half of the 2017 Brownhills Blog New Year prize quiz!
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Tagged 2017, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Canal, Clayhanger, Cycle rides, cycling, David Evans, Events, Lichfield, Local History, New Photos, New Year, prize, quiz, Shire Oak, Silly, Staffordshire, Things to do, Walsall, Walsall Wood
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The Electric Movie
I’ve been asking for years for more material on Crabtree and other local factories, as I’m sure there’s an untapped and rich seem of material to be found from these great lost local employers – but sadly little has emerged.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Features, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, planning, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories
Tagged 1954, 1976, aerial photo, April, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Canal, Crabtree, Crabtree Society, Fred Butler, Lichfield Road, Line, Local History, MCB, Mike Blakeway, New Photos, production, Redevelopment, Staffordshire, Superalloys, video
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Boxing Day battle sees Wood victorious
Boxing Day afternoon (26th December 2016), Walsall Wood F.C. played Leicester newcomers St. Andrews at Oak Park, an entertaining ad good-natured match from which the Wood emerged victorious.
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Tagged 2-1, 2016, 26th, Bill Shaw, boxing day, David Evans, December, draw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, soccer, St Andrews, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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2016 Christmas bin collection information
Hi folks – I’m getting a lot of enquiries regarding Christmas bin collection arrangements in the borough of Walsall, and thought I’d post the official guidance for those that seem concerned about when the guys in orange will come and collect their rubbish.
Posted in Bad Science, Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, It makes me mad!, Just plain daft, Local media, Local politics, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2016, Aldridge, bin collections, Bins, Brownhills, Christmas, Clayhanger, collection, collection day, Events, household waste, information, Leaflet, Local politics, new, Recycling, Refuse, rubbish, schedule, Silly, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall politics, Walsall Wood
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Grand Boxing Day derby – Walsall Wood FC against St. Andrews this afternoon!
Catch Walsall Wood FC in action at Oak Park against newcomers St. Andrews for a Boxing Day treat this afternoon!
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Tagged 2016, 26th December, boxing day, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Leicester, Oak Park, soccer, St Andrews, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Peace at last – a Christmas message from The Brownhills Blog
Hey you lot – Brownhills Blog readers, browsers, information seekers, contributors, friends: have a great Christmas, and I wish you a happy, prosperous and peaceful 2017.
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Tagged 2015, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Christmas, Cycle rides, cycling, Greetings, local blogs, Local History, Local politics, New Photos, Politics, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall politics, Walsall Wood, Wildlife
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Jordan Gaddu is safe and well
Sorry, bit late with the news, but Christmas Eve seems a good time to tell you that it seems Jordan Gaddu, who was missing for several days last week has been in contact with friends and family and is safe and well.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 20, 2016, 22 Decenber, Aldridge, appeal, boy, Facebook, father, Jordan gaddu, lad, Lost, missing, Son, toni ann rolls, Walsall, West Midlands Police
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Onesie party at the Chase Inn this Christmas Eve!
Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills goes from strength to strength – there’s not only great ale and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, but great live music most weekends, too – and there’s a great party on tonight. This Christmas Eve (24th December 2016) there’s the one … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, 24 December, atmosphere, Brownhills, Chase Inn, Chasewater, Christmas, entertainment, eve, Events, Facebook, Karaoke, Lichfield, New Photos, Newtown, onesie, party, pj, Pubs, Real Ale, Saturday, The Chase Inn, Things to do, Twitter
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Jordan Gaddu safe and well
This is an important one that came in yesterday evening (Thursday, 22nd December 2016), via reader and friend of the blog Ian – the lad pictured above, Jordan Gaddu is missing and his family would like to hear from him or anyone who knows where he might be.

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Tagged 20, 2016, 22 Decenber, Aldridge, appeal, boy, Facebook, father, Jordan gaddu, lad, Lost, missing, Son, toni ann rolls, Walsall, West Midlands Police
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Resurgent Wood conquer Khalsa
Yesterday afternoon (Saturday 17th December 2016) Walsall Wood FC entertained Sporting Khalsa at home – and the result was a reassuring victory for the Woodmen, much to the delight of the home fans.
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Tagged 17 December, 2016, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Khalsa, match, Report, Saturday, soccer, Sporting, Things to do, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, win
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Walsall Wood Christmas Fair this Sunday!
There’s a further chance to get into the Christmas spirit this Sunday (18h December 2016) – there’s Christmas Fair and Bonfire on at Walsall Wood Fc’s home ground at Oak Park, Walsall Wood.
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Tagged 18 December, 2016, Brownhills, Christmas, Events, Facebook, fair, Fayre, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, Santa, soccer, Sunday, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Walsall Wood at home to Sporting Khalsa this afternoon!
Your chance to catch Walsall Wood FC in action against Sporting Khalsa at Oak Park this afternoon!
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Tagged 17 December, 2016, boxing day, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, soccer, Sporting Khalsa, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Something cheesy for a festive Friday?
There’s a great acoustic music and food treat in store for punters at the Chase Inn, Brownhills this evening (Friday 16th December 2016) with a rather unique event.

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Tagged 16 December, 2016, atmosphere, bands, Brownhills, Chase Inn, Chasewater, cheese, cheeze, december 1, England, entertainment, Events, Facebook, football, Fox, gig, Lichfield, live music, New Photos, Newtown, Night, pirate, platter, Pubs, Real Ale, The Chase Inn, Things to do, Twitter, vinyl
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Best wishes to Bill Shaw….
Just a note to say there will not be any football reports here this week due to football correspondent and all round top bloke Bill Shaw getting his cataracts done.

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Tagged 2016, Bill Shaw, cataracts, Events, FC, football, Footy, get well soon, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, opertation, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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2016 Christmas Fair and Lantern Parade at Chasewater this Sunday!
There’s a further chance to get into the Christmas spirit this Sunday (11th December 2016) – there’s the Annual Christmas Fair and Lantern Parade being held at Chasewater Innovation Centre.

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Tagged 11 December, 2016, Brownhills, Chasewater, Christmas, Cycle rides, cycling, Events, Facebook, Fayre, Lantern Parade, local blogs, New Photos, Reservoir, Santa, Special, Staffordshire, Sunday, Things to do, Wildlife
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Great live music at The Chase Inn this evening!
The team from the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills have been in touch to let me know that there’s live music on again this evening at the popular Brownhills pub.
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Tagged 10 December, 2016, atmosphere, Brownhills, Chase Inn, Chasewater, entertainment, Events, Facebook, fun, gig, Gunners Law, Lichfield, live music, Newtown, Pubs, Real Ale, Saturday, The Chase Inn, Things to do, Twitter
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Walsall Wood away to Coventry United this afternoon!
Your chance to see Walsall Wood in away action at Coventry today!
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Tagged 10 December 2016, 2016, announcement, away, Coventry, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Inspection, Lichfield, soccer, Sphinx, Things to do, United, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, weather
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Brownhills Christmas Market Magic 2016 – coming this Saturday!
Diane Mansell at the Walsall District Management Team has written to let me know that there will be a Christmas market event in Brownhills this year, planned for this coming Saturday 10th December 2016.
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Tagged 12 Decemebr, 2015, Brownhills, Brownhills Christmas Evens, Brownhills Christmas Windows, Christmas Fair, Christmas Magic in Brownhills, Christmas tree festival, Craft Club, Diane Mansell, Festivity, Ravens Court, Santa Special, Shop Local, Shop smart, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood
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Woodmen enter new era with draw at Loughborough
Saturday afternoon (3rd December 2016), Walsall Wood F.C. faced Loughborough University away, and they came home with a respectable draw after some entertaining football.
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Tagged 1-1, 13 December, 2016, away, Bill Shaw, David Evans, draw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Loughborough, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, University, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Enjoy live music at The Chase Inn this weekend!
The Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills goes from strength to strength – there’s not only great ale and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, but great live music most weekends, too – and tonight (Saturday 26th November 2016) there’s top local pub rock band The Guvnors.
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Tagged 3 December, atmosphere, bands, Brownhills, Chase Inn, Chasewater, England, entertainment, Events, Facebook, football, gig, Guvnors, Lichfield, live music, New Photos, Newtown, Pubs, Real Ale, Saturday, The Chase Inn, Things to do, Twitter
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Walsall Wood away to Loughborough this afternoon!
Your chance to catch walsall Wood FC away at Loughborough this afternoon!
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Tagged 2016, 3 December, away, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Loughborough, Oak Park, result, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, University, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Beware: Children approached in Brownhills in two recent incidents
Somewhat worryingly, a couple of incidents involving men approaching schoolchildren have been reported today (Friday, 2nd December 2016) in the local area that will be of concern to all local residents, but particularly parents.
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Skittles and pie nights at the Chase Inn – starting tonight!
As well as being a great venue for live music and quality ale, the Chase Inn have started a new entertainment option for the pre-Christmas period: Skittles and pie nights, the first of which is tonight, 1st December 2016.
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Tagged atmosphere, bands, Brownhills, Chase Inn, Chasewater, december 1, England, entertainment, Events, Facebook, football, gig, Lichfield, live music, New Photos, Newtown, Night, pie, Pubs, Real Ale, Saturday, skittles, The Chase Inn, Things to do, Twitter
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Urgent! Please look out for a moped stolen from Walsall Wood
I see the thefts and criminality in Walsall Wood continnue – please be on the lookout for a stolen moped VX07CSY, taken on Monday evening 28th November 2016 from Ivy Grove just off Occupation Road, Walsall Wood.
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Tagged 2016, Brownhills, Clayhanger, Events, Lichfield, New Photos, Occupation Road, Shire Oak, Stolen, taken, Theft, Things to do, Twitter, Vandalism, VX07CSY, Walsall Wood
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