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A choral treat in store this afternoon!

Posted on April 12, 2017 by BrownhillsBob

This is late news just in, but those readers who enjoy choral music can catch a great performance this very afternoon (Wednesday 12th April 2017) at Silver Street Methodist Church in Brownhills.

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First World War concert at Walsall Wood this Friday!

Posted on November 6, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

This is just a reminder that on this coming Friday evening at 7:30pm, 7th November 2014 there will be a wonderful First World War concert at St. Johns Church, Walsall Wood, performed by a 40 man male voice choir and the Staffordshire Band.

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A life in harmony

Posted on October 28, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Last year, I ran a series of articles here on the Brownhills Blog about Brownhills Co-operative Choral Society, a very highly respected musical ensemble indeed, and a remarkable, often overlooked piece of Brownhills history.

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On to another level

Posted on February 9, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

Way back last summer, the young David Evans started a series of articles here on the Brownhills Blog about Brownhills Co-operative Choral Society, a very highly respected musical ensemble indeed, and a remarkable, often overlooked piece of Brownhills history.
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Jammin’ – pictures from Our Big Gig

Posted on July 14, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

Well, I nearly missed it due to other commitments, and like the Bands on the Beacon, I arrived late, but Our Big Gig in Walsall Arboretum this afternoon was brilliant – I can honestly say it was a cracking event the restored Arboretum basked in the sunshine, and Walsall, in all it’s diversity, came out to enjoy an afternoon of music and fun.
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A sunny afternoon – pictures from the Walsall Bandstand Marathon

Posted on September 9, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Well, it was a nice day, and bikes were welcome, so I toddled along to the Bandstand Marathon in Walsall Arboretum. I can honestly say it was a cracking event. The restored Arboretum basked in the autumn sunshine, and Walsall, … Continue reading →

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Bandstand Marathon & Walsall Sportsfest: on today!

Posted on September 8, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

That there Kate Goodall and top chap Ian Morton Jones from Walsall Council have been raving about this top event for some weeks now, so I thought I’d give it a plug on the blog. It’s a total repost from … Continue reading →

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Bandstand Marathon & Walsall Sportsfest: coming soon to an arboretum near you!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Ian Morton-Jones writes to me from the grey Lubyanka that is Walsall’s Civic Centre to alert me of a wonderful, free event going down in the Arboretum in Walsall on Sunday, 9th September. Ian’s appealing for stallholders, too, so if … Continue reading →

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