Tag Archives: Barbecue

A gift from Brian…

Posted on August 26, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Reader Brian Clenton today landed us with a surprise: some excellent photos of Brownhills and Clayhanger life, mostly in the 1950s – these beautifully scanned images are wonderfully diverse, but Brian didn’t say much about them.
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Another family fun day – this Saturday!

Posted on August 22, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s one for the diary, sent in by reader and friend of the Brownhills Blog, Peter Killops – Peter would like to alert readers to a Family Fun Day at St Thomas Church, Aldridge, this Saturday, 24th August 2013, from 12 noon until 4:30pm.
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Brownhills Canoe Centre open event today!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Today – Sunday, the Canoe and Outdoor Centre in Silver Street, Brownhills will be open to all with free introductory canoe sessions and lots of great activities.
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Brownhills Canoe Centre – get set for summer!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Friend of the blog Bonita Clayton has been in touch from Brownhills Community Association, and asked if I’d publicise an event, happening later this month and the Canoe & Outdoor Centre in Silver Street, Brownhills.
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Shire Oak Beer Festival, running all weekend!

Posted on August 24, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I mentioned it in the last post, and I’m still yet to get full details, but there’s a beer festival running at The Shire Oak pub, at the junction of Chester Road and Lichfield Road in Shire Oak, Brownhills, all … Continue reading →

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Getting down with the kids

Posted on June 21, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

Just a quick note to publicise the Barbecue in the Park event at Oak Park this Friday, from 6-8pm. I know these events work well, and have been a roaring success in the past. Everyone involved puts in a great … Continue reading →

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Oak Park – the place to be…

Posted on August 18, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve been alerted to this upcoming event by Councillor Mike Flower and Walsall Council’s press office, and it seems like a great event. Following the success of the party for the opening of the skate park, this should go well, … Continue reading →

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