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Category Archives: Local media
Urgent – wallet/cardholder lost in Brownhills
Just a quick enquiry from reader Susan Matthews, who has lost a card holder/wallet, possibly in Brownhills towards the end of last week (Friday 26th August 2016).
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged appeal, Brownhills, Facebook, Friday, Lichfield, Lost, Susan Matthews, Things to do, Twitter, wallet, Walsall Wood
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Support Walsall Wood FC away against Sporting Khalsa this afternoon!
Your chance to catch Walsall Wood FC away at Sporting Khalsa, Willenhall 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 2016, 29 August, away, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Khalsa, Saturday, soccer, Sporting, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Temperance, even!
Sometimes, enquiries on the blog take a while to resolve – and this one is just such an example, and a good reason why one should never give up hope with finding answers, as you never know who’s passing.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web
Tagged 1974, @brownhillsmemo, Ambulance, Brian Edwards, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Christmas, Crabtree, Facebook, factory, First Aid, Hednesford, Infants, Lichfield, Local History, Maria Fitzgerald, May DayMemo, New Photos, OAP, Ogley Hay, senior citizens, St Johns, Staffordshire, Temperence Union, Things to do
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Woodmen lose their mojo to Coleshill
Walsall Wood FC disappointed the fans yesterday (Saturday 27th August 2016) when they lost to Coleshill Town at Oak Park.
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 1-2, 2016, 27 august, Coleshill Town, defeat, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, loss, match review, Oak Park, Report, result, Saturday, soccer, support, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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See Walsall Wood FC battle Coleshill Town at home this afternoon!
Your chance to catch Walsall Wood play Coleshill at home this afternoon – can they maintain their fitting spirit after beating the Badgers?
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 2016, 27 august, Coleshill Town, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Festival of Water comes to Pelsall – all this weekend!
Those who remember the excellent Pelsall Canal Festivals will be pleased to note that this weekend, there’s a similar three day festival taking place on the canals and common around Norton Junction in Pelsall, featuring over a hundred boats, stalls, displays, fun and entertainment for all the family.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, cycling, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, Local music, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community
Tagged 2016, 28, 29, August 27, bank holiday, Boats, Canal, Cycle rides, Events, IWA, Lichfield and HathertonR, local blogs, Moxley, Narrowboats, New Photos, Norton Junction, Panoramio, Pelsall, Pelsall Canal Festival, restoration Trust
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Badger cull at Oak Park
Last Tuesday evening saw Walsall Wood FC entertain Brocton at Oak Park – hoping for payback for their away defeat a few matches ago.
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 2016, 23 August, 3-1, badgers, Brocton, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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A remarkable local rail journey – stepping right out of time
There’s currently a buzz in the local rail community and in some groups on Facebook about a 1968 cinefilm recently converted to digital and uploaded online by rail historian and blog regular, Ian Pell – it’s a remarkable, wonderful thing, and Ian has written a fascinating account of the film and line it covers especially for the blog, which I feature below.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 1966, Aldridge, Brawn, brickworks, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Chasewater, Conduit, Coppice, Coppice Colliery, Film, House, Ian Pell, joberns, local blogs, Local History, New Photos, planet, Railway, Redevelopment, Simon Briercliffe, Staffordshire, Utopia, Walsall Wood
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Quorn prove too meaty for Walsall Wood following Shawbury feast
The agony and the ecstasy were felt this week in the Oak Park clubhouse, as Walsall Wood FC triumphed over Shawbury United away on Wednesday evening (17th August 2016), but were remarkably hammered by a resurgent Quorn yesterday afternoon (20th August 2016).
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 17 August, 20 August, 2016, away, Bill Shaw, defeat, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Lost, match review, Oak Park, Quorn, Report, result, Saturday, Shawbury, Simon Evans, soccer, Things to do, United, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Christmas, 1957 – but who’s that girl?
As anyone who reads my other channels will know its been a hard week, and frankly, I’ve been too knackered to properly manage the blog – sorry for the lack of content over the last week and thanks for bearing with me.
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Tagged 1957, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Events, Kathleen Martin, Kathleen Schnabel, Local History, Mystery, nativity, New Photos, Ogley Hay, play, School, Staffordshire
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Beware – garage and shed burglaries occurring again locally
It’s time, I’m very much afraid, to issue another warning – it seems local burglars are at is again – In the last few weeks there have been a number of break-ins to sheds and outbuildings in the Brownhills, Walsall Wood, Pelsall and High Heath areas in particular.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local media, News, planning, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 2016, Aldridge, Brownhills, Burglary, crime, Events, garage, garages, home security, local blogs, Pelsall, Police, Shed, Sheds, Shire Oak, vehicle, Walsall, West Midlands
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Can Walsall Wood roast Quorn?
Your chance to catch Walsall Wood FC at Oak Park this afternoon play Quorn….
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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 20 August, 2016, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, Quorn, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Would you like a chat about local history?
Top contributor, commentor and all round good egg the young David Evans has been busy over the last few weeks organising a treat for local history buffs in Brownhills and the wider community – he’s been asked to do a couple of talks on the history of Walsall Wood.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Local History, Local media, News, planning, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2016, 7 September, Beacon Way, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Canal, charity, Coffee Morning, David Evans, Events, historian, history, History Talk, Local History, mining, Staffordshire, The Well, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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The Friends of Brownhills Common – next meeting coming soon!
Here’s one for people interested in the issues surrounding Brownhills Common – theres a meeting at 7:00pm on Monday 12th September 2016 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 12 September, 2016, 9th November, 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 trounce Tividale
Walsall Wood FC travelled yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 13th August 2016) to Tividale, and came home with a good win and three points under their belt.
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Tagged 0-2, 13 August, 2016, 22nd July, away, beaten, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, match review, Report, result, soccer, support, Things to do, Tividale, Tividay, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, win
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Fantastic 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 there’s a great act on this weekend.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, Local music, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 13 August, 2016, atmosphere, bands, Brownhills, Chase Inn, Chasewater, entertainment, Events, Facebook, gig, Lichfield, live music, New Photos, Newtown, Pubs, Real Ale, Saturday, The Chase Inn, Things to do, Third Angle Projection, Twitter, WMD
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Walsall Wood away to Tividale at The Beeches this afternoon
Your chance to catch Walsall Wood FC in away action against Tividale this afternoon!
Posted in Brownhills stuff, 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 13 August, 2016, announcement, away, Beeches, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Inspection, Lichfield, soccer, Sunday, Things to do, Tividale, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, weather
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A gentle reminder
This is just a gentle reminder that tomorrow sees the funeral of much-missed son of Aldridge and talented musician Roger Mosedale, about whom much has been posted in the last few weeks.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Churches, Clayhanger stuff, cycling, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Just plain daft, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Band, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Colin Corbett, deceased, died, funeral, Jake Williams, Lichfield, Local History, memories, memorium, Midland songwriters, music, New Photos, passed away, Roger Mosedale, Shire Oak, Staffordshire, Sundowners, Walsall Wood
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That lost puss from Clayhanger? He’s back home… and the bag looks sorted, too.
Thanks for all the shares, retweets and for keeping an eye out – the rather fetching chap yesterday who went missing from his owner Phyl has returned home, and Phyl would like to thank everyone for their help.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 10 August, 2016, Black, Brownhills, cat, Clayhanger, Events, Facebook, Lichfield, Lost, Maine Coon, New Photos, Phyl, Shire Oak, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Have you lost a bag near Co-op corner in Brownhills?
Reader Paul Evans has been in touch with a bit of an odd one: he found the above bag on the street last Saturday, just by National Tyre in Ogley Road/Chase Road, Brownhills – just at Co-op Corner.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 2016, 8 August, bag, Brownhills, Chase Road, Events, Facebook, found, Lichfield, Lost, Mystery, New Photos, Ogley Road, Paul Evans, Things to do
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Urgent – Maine Coon cat missing from Clayhanger – have you seen him?
Hi folks – anyone in the Clayhanger, Brownhills or Walsall Wood area seen the above rather wonderful cat – he’s gone missing from Clayhanger and his owner Phyl his desperate to find him.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 10 August, 2016, Black, Brownhills, cat, Clayhanger, Events, Facebook, Lichfield, Lost, Maine Coon, New Photos, Phyl, Shire Oak, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Cliff and the Bluebirds – not Dover, but Birmingham!
Last week here I featured a film clip made be photo restorer and friend of the blog Lisa Ashby, celebrating Brownhills and the Black Country – Well, Lisa’s been at it again, and made a lovely clip about The Burntwood Bluebirds, the award-winning marching band from Burntwood.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, Local music, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Blue Birds, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Burntwood, Cannock, Carnival, Chase Wakes, Chasewater, cinefilm, clip, Competition, Events, Facebook, Film, Jazz bands, Lisa Ashby, local blogs, Local History, marching bands, mini-train, New Photos, Parade, Staffordshire, Stuart Cowley, Take me Higher, Things to do, Wendy Jones
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Badgers cull Woodmen
Yesterday (Saturday 6th August 2016) saw Walsall Wood take a scenic trip over Cannock Chase to Brocton, where despite a good fight, the Badgers beat the Wood lads 2-1.
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 2-1, 2016, 6 August, away, badgers, Brocton, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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More from The Sundowners set
I continue to be surprised and charmed by the genuine outpouring of warmth and fond memory shown for Roger Mosedale, guitarist and Aldridge lad who sadly passed away recently.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Churches, Clayhanger stuff, cycling, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Just plain daft, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Band, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Colin Corbett, deceased, died, funeral, Jake Williams, Lichfield, Local History, memories, memorium, Midland songwriters, music, New Photos, passed away, Roger Mosedale, Shire Oak, Staffordshire, Sundowners, Walsall Wood
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Three museums day this Sunday – linking Cannock Chase with Chasewater and Aldridge!
There’s a great thing happening this Sunday (7th August 2016) when a bus service operated by classic vehicles will operate between Aston Manor Road Transport Museum in Aldridge, Chasewater Railway and the Museum of Cannock Chase.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Cannock Chase, Chasewater, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web
Tagged 2016, 6th August, Aston Manor, Award, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Burton Brewery, Chasewater, Events, Facebook, Lichfield, link up, local blogs, Local History, loco, Museum of Cannock Chase, Newsletter, Railway, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Things to do, treat
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Disco at The Chase Inn tonight!
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 there’s a great disco on tonight.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, Local music, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 2016, 6th August, atmosphere, Brownhills, Chase Inn, Chasewater, disco, entertainment, Events, Facebook, Lichfield, New Photos, Newtown, Pubs, Real Ale, Saturday, The Chase Inn, Things to do, Twitter
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Walsall Wood FC off to Brocton to bait Badgers this afternoon!
Walsall Wood FC begin their season with a tough FA Cup game against fellow Midland Premier League side Brocton FC from Stafford.
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Tagged 12 September, 2016, 6 August, away, Brocton, Events, FA Cup, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Oak Park, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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The Craft Barn at Chasewater needs your help!
That there Lucy Wood from the Saxon Hill Craft Barn shop at Chasewater Innovation Centre has written to let me know that they’re currently seeking businesses that may have waste materials they’d be able to supply to the project instead of throwing away, thus reducing refuse bills for the businesses concerned.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web
Tagged Brownhills, care, Carers, Chasewater, conference, Craft Village, Debenhams, disability, Events, Facebook, Innovation centre, Lichfield, local blogs, Lucy Wood, New Deal, New Photos, planning, Saxon Hill School, Scrapstores UK, Social Care, social enterprise, special needs, Srap Barn, Staffordshire, Things to do, Twitter, WH Smith
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Attempted burglary in Shire Oak – be on your guard folks
There’s been an attempted house burglary at Shire Oak in the last ten days – Debbie Etches from the Shire Oak group on Facebook has posted the following message from West Midlands Police Partnerships Officer Kevin Pitt on Monday, 1st August 2016:
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, It makes me mad!, Local Blogs, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged break in, Brownhills, Burglary, Car Crime, crime, Debbie Etches, Events, Facebook, intruder, Kevin Pitt, local blogs, Police, public safety, Shire Oak, Shire Ridge, Stonnall, Walsall Police, West Midlands Police
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Chasewater Railway – Annual Charities Day this Sunday!
Chasewater Railway – the little gem of a local preserved industrial railway is this Sunday (7th August 2016) staging it’s annual Charities Day, when the railway will be operating with steam trains, and there will be charity stalls and activities at Brownhills West Station.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Cannock Chase, Chasewater, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web
Tagged 2016, 7th August, Aston Manor, Award, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Charities, Chasewater, day, Events, Facebook, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, loco, Newsletter, Railway, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Things to do
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Have you lost Buttons the donkey?
A quick one from the Chasewater page on Facebook – this lovely Donkey cuddly toy was found at Chasewater Railway, near the cafe yesterday by Debi Taylor.
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Tagged Brownhills, Buttons, Cafe, Chasewater, Debi taylor, Donkey, found, keys, Lichfield, Lost, New Photos, Railway, Soft toy, Things to do
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The Midland Freewheelers would like to thank Brownhills…
Kevin Osborne of the Midland Freewheelers – the voluntary organisation of bikers who perform urgent courier services for NHS services out of hours – wrote to me a couple of weeks ago to ask if I’d thank residents and visitors to Brownhills for their recent generosity.
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Tagged 2016, Ashtenne Industrial Unit Fund Trust, bikers, Brownhills, charity, courier, donation, Events, Facebook, Kevin Osborne, Lichfield, Midland Freewheelers, New Photos, NHS, Tesco, Things to do
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Great live music at The Chase Inn tonight!
Kim Morris from the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills has been in touch to let me know that there’s live music on again at the popular Brownhills pub this weekend (Saturday 30th July 2016), with top 70s tribute act Rob Cairns live tonight from 9:00pm.
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Tagged 2016, 30 July, 70's, atmosphere, Brownhills, Chase Inn, Chasewater, covers, entertainment, Events, Facebook, fun, gig, Lichfield, live music, Newtown, Pubs, Real Ale, Rob Cairns, rock, Saturday, The Chase Inn, Things to do, Tribute, Twitter
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Cockfest 2016 on this weekend!
Here’s a really, really great thing happening this weekend, Friday 29th – Sunday 31st July 2016 at Newtown, Brownhills – a weekend music and fun festival with proceeds going to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.
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Tagged 2015, 2016, 29 July, 30 July, 31 July, Brownhills, Carl Findon Kent, charity, Cockfest, Events, Facebook, Festival, July 31, Keryl Jenkins, Lichfield, Live, Midland Air Ambulance, music, Newtown, Staffordshire, The Chase, Things to do
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Funeral details for Roger Mosedale announced – and more of Roger’s music emerges
Following the announcement of the sad passing of local lad and noted musical talent Roger Mosedale last week, and the subsequent huge interest shown in Roger’s music, kindly donated by Jake Williams, Jake has been back in touch with funeral details and more music, this time dating from the late 1960s.
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Tagged Band, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Colin Corbett, deceased, died, funeral, Jake Williams, Lichfield, Local History, memories, memorium, Midland songwriters, music, New Photos, passed away, Roger Mosedale, Shire Oak, Staffordshire, Sundowners, Walsall Wood
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More Costa jobs up for grabs in Brownhills
There’s been lots of talk here about the new Costa Coffee outlet due to open in Brownhills – and a couple of weeks ago I spotted a job advert for the new store – sadly, this was oversubscribed quickly and many were left disappointed.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, Local politics, News, planning, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall Council
Tagged 51 High Street, architecture design, blockbuster, branch, Brownhills, Cafe, Coffee, Costa, Derelict, High Street, jobs, Lichfield, Local politics, Opening, outlet, planning, Redevelopment, Restaurant, store, Twitter, Walsall Council
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Fondly remembering a local musical talent
It was with a very heavy heart that I announced the sad passing of local lad and noted musical talent Roger Mosedale this week – Roger had many, many friends and was well known, and the reaction to the tragic news was very marked indeed.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Churches, Clayhanger stuff, cycling, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Just plain daft, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Band, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Colin Corbett, deceased, died, Jake Williams, Lichfield, Local History, memories, memorium, Midland songwriters, music, New Photos, passed away, Roger Mosedale, Shire Oak, Staffordshire, Sundowners, Walsall Wood
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Mabel’s Vintage Fair at Chasewater Railway this Sunday!
I notice that this Sunday, 24th July 2016, there’s a rather fun looking vintage event being staged at Chasewater Railway byMabel’s Vintage Carriage, who have a regular vintage stall in a carriage at the preserved railway.
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Tagged 1940s, 2016, 24 July, 40s, Brownhills, carriage, Chasewater, Chasewater Railway, Events, Facebook, Mabels, New Photos, nostalgia, Staffordshire, Sunday, Things to do, Twitter, Vintage Event, Vintage Fair, We'll Meet Again
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Vinyl night at The Chase Inn tonight!
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 there’s a great Vinyl Disco on this weekend.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, Local music, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 2016, 23 July, atmosphere, Brownhills, Chase Inn, Chasewater, disco, entertainment, Events, Facebook, Lichfield, New Photos, Newtown, Pubs, Real Ale, Saturday, The Chase Inn, Things to do, Twitter, Vinyl Night
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Walsall Wood Football Club need your help this weekend!
Andy Roper from Walsall Wood Football Club has been in touch to let me know that they’re having a maintenance weekend at Oak Park today and tomorrow (Saturday 23 July -Sunday 24 July 206), from 12-5pm each day.
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Tagged 2016, 2ndCityRadio, Andy Roper, coach, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, jobs, July 23, July 24, Oak Park, soccer, Things to do, volunteers, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Lamping it!
Brownhills Community Association have been busy, and recently got in touch to point out that they have a great new arts and performance space in the refurbished former school hall which is now called The Lamp.
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 2016, Activity Centre, Annex, arts, BCA, Brownhills, Brownhills community association, Buster Keaton, Central Boys School, Clayhanger, Community Matters, Communty Associantion, December, Events, Janet Davies, Library, Live, Newsletter, Shire Oak, Spring, stuff to do, The General, The Lamp, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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In memoriam: Roger Mosedale
It’s my sad and solemn duty to report to readers of the blog that local lad and friend to many regulars on this blog, Roger Mosedale sadly passed away in St. Giles hospice in Goscote on Tuesday, 19th July 2016.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Churches, Clayhanger stuff, cycling, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Just plain daft, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Band, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Colin Corbett, deceased, died, Lichfield, Local History, memories, memorium, music, New Photos, passed away, Roger Mosedale, Shire Oak, Staffordshire, Sundowners, Walsall Wood
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Local football returns, but Walsall Wood sadly no match for Chasetown
A quiet start to the football season at Oak Park last Saturday (16th July 2016) as the lads from the Wood faced the mighty Chasetown in a pre-season friendly that sadly, didn’t go the Woodmen’s way.
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Distraction thefts in Walsall Wood – be careful, folks.
People are being warned to be on their guard after a couple of distraction theft incidents in the Walsall Wood area over the last few days – the first in Walsall Wood High Street on Saturday 16th July 2016 and the second in Vigo Road yesterday, Monday 18th July 2016.
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Tagged Brownhills, C Class, crime, directions, distraction, Events, Facebook, Gold, High Street, lady, Lichfield, Merc, Police, Robbery, snatch, Theft, Twitter, Vigo Road, Walsall Wood
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Getting at the engines!
Following his donation of the picture of his uncle Frank training for a trotting race last week, friend of the blog Andy Dennis has been thinking more about his uncle, who lived in Brownhills for most of his life – it seems Frank was a very skilled man.
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Tagged Andy Dennis, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Castle Street, Events, Fleet Air Arm, Frank, Harlech, Local History, Machrihanish, Mystery, New Photos, RAF
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Classic Motor Show at Walsall Arboretum this Sunday!
Friend of the blog Chrissie Ismay has been in touch to let me know that there’s a Classic Car Show on at Walsall Arboretum this Sunday 17th July 2016.
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Tagged 2016, arboretum, autojumble, Brownhills, classic, Classic cars, classic lorries, display, entertainment, Events, extension, Motor, Show, Vintage Cars, Walsall
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Chasewater Summer Fair and fun Dog Show this Sunday!
Just a quick heads up that this Sunday (17th July 2016), there’s to be a Summer Fair and Dog Show at Chasewater – the whole thing runs from 10am until 4pm, with registration for the Dog Show taking place from 11am and the show itself at 2:30pm.
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Tagged 17 July, 2016, Brownhills, Chasewater, Country Park, Craft, Events, fair, Fun Dog Show, Innovation centre, Lichfield, local blogs, Market, Reservoir, RSPCA, Staffordshire, Summer, Sunday, Things to do, Walsall, WS8 7NL
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Great live music at The Chase Inn tonight!
Kim Savage from the Chase Inn at Newtown, Brownhills has been in touch to let me know that there’s live music on again at the popular Brownhills pub this weekend (Saturday 16th July 2016), with top pop and rock covers act The Usual Suspects live tonight from 9:00pm.
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Tagged 16 July, 2016, 70's, atmosphere, Brownhills, Chase Inn, Chasewater, covers, entertainment, Events, Facebook, fun, gig, Lichfield, live music, Newtown, Pubs, Real Ale, rock, Saturday, The Chase Inn, The Usual Suspects, Things to do, Twitter
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Walsall Wood FC at home to Chasetown in pre-season friendly this afternoon!
Your chance to catch Walsall Wood FC in action at Oak Park against Chasetown FC this afternoon! Click through for details.
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Tagged 16 July, 2016, Chasetown, Events, FC, football, Footy, Freindly, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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2016 Chasewater Grand Prix – this weekend!
This Saturday and Sunday (16th and 17th July 2016) will be quite a special weekend for the local powerboat community as Chasewater hosts the PowerBoatGP 2016 Chasewater Grand Prix at our favourite reservoir and country park.
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Tagged 16 July, 17 July, 19 July, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Chasewater, Events, Grand Prix, Lichfield, New Photos, Powerboat GP, Reservoir, Staffordshire, Things to do
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