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Tag Archives: Fete
Get stoned and smile this Saturday morning in Clayhanger
There’s a lovely thing going on at Clayhanger Community Centre in Church Street, Clayhanger this Saturday morning 11th August 2018 – a smile stone workshop. There’s a lovely craze around the area at the moment for painting, hiding and finding … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged activities, Brownhills, Children, Church Street, Clayhanger, community centre, day, Events, Facebook, Fayre, Fete, fun, fun camp, Lichfield, New Photos, open, Summer, Things to do
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Sporting activities for kids this summer at Clayhanger Community Centre!
There’s some great sporting stuff for kids and mums going on at Clayhanger Community Centre in Church Street, Clayhanger during the coming weeks and impending school summer holidays. I always get lots of enquiries for details of activities for kids … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged activities, Brownhills, Children, Church Street, Clayhanger, community centre, day, Events, Facebook, Fayre, Fete, fun, fun camp, Lichfield, New Photos, open, Summer, Things to do
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Come to Clayhanger Summer Fair now!
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 2017, 25 June, Brownhills, Church Street, Clayhanger, day, Events, Facebook, Fayre, Fete, fun, Holy Trinity, Lichfield, New Photos, open, Pubs, School, Things to do
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Knaves Court open day and fete this Thursday!
Knaves Court, the elderly person’s housing complex in Brownhills near Anchor Bridge, are holding an open day and fete this Thursday, 27th August 2015, and everyone is welcome to attend.
[caption id="attachment_2792" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Bold, colourful design. Bright and airy, even on this wet day.[/caption] Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 2015, 27 august, Anchor Bridge, Brownhills, community facility, Fete, fun, fun day, housing complex, Knaves, Knaves Court, open day, stalls, Walsall Housing Group
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Stalls available at the upcoming Knaves Court fun day
I’m interested to see that Knaves Court, the elderly person’s housing complex in Brownhills near Anchor Bridge, are planning a fun day on the 27th August 2015, and they’re looking for stalls to attend.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 2015, 27 august, appreal, Brownhills, Fete, fun day, Knaves Court, stalls, Walsall Housing Group
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Come to Clayhanger Community Centre open day!
In the week I was contacted by Clayhanger resident and community volunteer Becky Bryan who asked me to give the Clayhanger Community Centre fun day a plug, which of course I’m happy to do – it runs Sunday 12th July 2015 from 12 noon to 3pm, and all are welcome.
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Tagged 12 July, 2015, Becky Bryan, Brownhills, Church Street, Clayhanger, community centre, day, Events, Facebook, Fayre, Fete, fun, Lichfield, New Photos, open, Pubs, Things to do
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Crawling under the hedge
Oh my goodness – yet another wonderful image has been sent in to the blog by John and Paul Anslow, whose previous contributions to our record of local history have created so much interest and debate here on the blog. Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 1930's, Anslow, bicycle race, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Fete, field, jockey, john, Lichfield, Local History, Meadow, New Photos, Nurses, Paul, Staffordshire, street, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Wood
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Brownhills Town Festival – On today!
Today (Saturday 19th July 2014), it will be the second Brownhills Town Summer Festival, staged by Brownhills Town Centre Partnership and Walsall Council – following the success of the Christmas event last year and the excellent Canalside Festival, this one looks set to be a belter.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, cycling, Environment, Events, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local media, Local music, News, Panoramio photo discussions, Panoramio updates, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 19th July, 2014, Brownhills, Brownhills Town Festival, Contact, Events, Festival, Fete, information, Local, local blogs, outdoors, pageant, planning, Summer, Town, Town Centre Partnership, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood
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It’s festival weekend in Brownhills!
This Saturday (19th July 2014), there will be the second Brownhills Town Summer Festival, staged by Brownhills Town Centre Partnership and Walsall Council – following the success of the Christmas event last year and the excellent Canalside Festival, this one looks set to be a belter.
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Tagged 19th July, 2014, Brownhills, Brownhills Town Festival, Contact, Events, Festival, Fete, information, Local, local blogs, outdoors, pageant, planning, Summer, Town, Town Centre Partnership, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood
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Chasewater Railway – lots to do today and tomorrow!
I see that Chasewater Railway, the preserved line and hidden gem at Chasewater, have a Jubille Street Party on tomorrow, Tuesday 5th June 2012. It’s at Brownhills West station (The one near the Chasewater Innovation Centre and South Shore), and … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Chasewater, cycling, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged bank holiday, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Chasewater, Chasewater Railway, Cycle rides, event, Events, Fete, Godfrey Hucker, Jubilee, local blogs, Local History, loco, Oakparkrunner, Rail, Reservoir, Road, Staffordshire, STeam, Street Party, Things to do, traction, Walsall Wood
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Christmas is coming…
Tomorrow, there’s a great Christmas Market scheduled in the Posh People’s Principality of Pelsall. The Pelsall Christmas Market is usually a corker, and this year, there’s to be a two-day ice rink for the kids, to boot. That’s right – … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, Environment, Events, Fun stuff to see and do, Local Blogs, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council
Tagged 2011, Christmas, Common people, Cycle rides, cycling, Events, Facebook, Fayre, Fete, Garry Perry, Ice Rink, Jayne Howarth, local blogs, Pelsall Christmas Market, Silly, Things to do, Walsall Council
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