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Walsall Wood FC away at Quorn this afternoon!
Saturday 15th December 2018 The Wood are away at Quorn! Farley way, Quorn LE12 8RB Kick off is 3:00pm Hopefully, a match report will follow! For the Good of the Wood! Visit Walsall Wood FC’s website here
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Tagged 2017, 25 February, away, Bill Shaw, David Evans, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Quorn, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Christmas market at Chasewater Railway this Saturday!
I notice that this Saturday 15th December 2018, there’s a rather fun looking Christmas Market being staged at Chasewater Railway. The market runs from 10am until 5pm at Brownhills West Station (Use the Chasewater main entrance from the A5 and … Continue reading
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Tagged 1940s, 2017, 23 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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Walsall Wood prove equal to Shepshed – but leave loyal supporter tea’d off!
Yesterday afternoon (Saturday 8th December 2018) Walsall Wood FC faced Shepshed Dynamo at home, and fought an excellent match which ended in a four-all draw. David Evans was there for the action, and found some changes afoot at the Wood he … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, 8 December, Bill Shaw, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Lichfield, match report, Shepshed Dynamo, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Lichfield Waterworks Trust December 2018 public meeting this Monday
Sandfields Pumping Station champion and public historian extraordinaire Dave Moore has been in touch to let me know that this coming Monday 10th December 2018) there will be the monthly Public Meeting of the Lichfield Waterworks Trust charity, formerly the Friends of Sandfields … Continue reading
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Tagged 10 December, 2018, Architecture, at risk, Black Country, buildings, Dave, David, Discovered, event, Events, Facebook, free, heritage, Kate Gomez, lecture, Lichfield, Lichfield Discovered, Lichfield Waterworks Trust, local blogs, Local History, Lore, meeting, Monday, Moore, pub, Sandfields, Staffordshire, Talk, Things to do
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Aldridge Christmas Market on today!
It’s that time of year again, and I welcome news of Christmas Fairs, tree festivals and festive events of all kinds to share with readers – and there’s a great Christmas event in Aldridge today, Saturday 1st December 2018. The … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 december, 2018, Aldridge, Aldridge Village Partnership, Christmas Gift Fair, Events, Festival, fun day, Things to do, Walsall
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Come support Walsall Wood FC away against Willenhall’s Sporting Khalsa this afternoon
Saturday 1st December 2018 The Wood are away! Walsall Wood FC versus Willenhall’s Sporting Khalsa FC Kick off is 3:00pm Come see the Woodmen at the Aspray Arena, Noose Lane, Willenhall WV13 3BB Hopefully, a match report will follow… For the Good … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 December, 2018, away, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Khalsa, Saturday, soccer, Sporting, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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There’s a great Christmas Fair in Brownhills this evening…
Here’s a good one for those of you who, like me, enjoy a really good Christmas fair with Santa and all the festive stuff going on – a great event at Millfield School, Catshill, Brownhills this evening. Today,Friday 30th December … Continue reading
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Tagged association, Brownhills, Catshill, Coffee Morning, Facebook, Group, Jamie Bailey, Lichfield, Millfield, New Photos, Parent, primary, PTA, School, teacher, Things to do
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Aldridge Christmas Market on this Saturday!
It’s that time of year again, and I welcome news of Christmas Fairs, tree festivals and festive events of all kinds to share with readers – and there’s a great Christmas event in Aldridge this weekend. The Aldridge Village Partnership Christmas … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 december, 2018, Aldridge, Aldridge Village Partnership, Christmas Gift Fair, Events, Festival, fun day, Things to do, Walsall
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Why not support Walsall Wood FC away against Willenhall’s Sporting Khalsa this afternoon?
Saturday 24th November 2018 The Wood are away! Walsall Wood FC versus Willenhall’s Sporting Khalsa FC Kick off is 3:00pm Come see the Woodmen at the Aspray Arena, Noose Lane, Willenhall WV13 3BB Hopefully, a match report will follow… For the Good … Continue reading
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Soultime – Northern Soul and Motown Disco with DJ Leekie this evening in Walsall Wood!
Local DJ Peter Leek has been in touch to let me know that he’s DJing his Soultime Disco event at The Drunken Duck, Walsall Wood this evening, Friday 23rd November 2018 where he will be fulfilling all your Northern Soul … Continue reading
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Tagged 17 November, 2017, Brownhills, Brownhills events, Children in Need, entertainment, Events, Leek, Motown, Pete, Peter, Pubs, Real Ale, Shire Oak, Shire Oak Pub, Soul, The Shire Oak Inn, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Don’t miss this Winter Craft, Gift and Food Festival this Sunday at the Lamp, Brownhills!
Old pal of the blog Laura Tucker has been in touch to let me know that she’s organised a lovely Winter Craft, Gift and Food Festival, which will take place this Sunday, 18th November 2018 at the Lamp Arts Space … Continue reading
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Tagged 11 November, 2017, Activity Centre, Annex, BCA, Brownhills, Brownhills community association, Central Boys School, Christmas, Clayhanger, Communty Associantion, Events, gift Fayre, Janet Davies, Laura Hucker, Library, Luxury, Newsletter, Shire Oak, Spring, stuff to do, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Pictures and video from Brownhills 2018 Remembrance Day
Pictures from Brownhills Remembrance 2018 – Images Kindly supplied by Alyssa Timbrell Last Sunday 11th November 2018 saw the annual marking of Remembrance Day in the UK and I’m pleased to say Walsall and South Staffordshire did themselves and the fallen proud and … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 November, 13 November, 2017, Brownhills, Cancelled, David Evans, Events, Heath Hayes, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Parade, Police, Remembrance, Ron Dance, Roy Smythe, Scouts, Service, Staffordshire, Things to do, time, under threat, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood
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Woodmen away at Coventry Sphinx this afternoon!
This afternoon, Saturday 17th November 2018 The Wood are away to Coventry Sphinx! Sphinx Drive, off Siddeley Avenue, Stoke, Coventry, CV3 1WA Kick off is 3:00pm Hopefully, a match report will follow… For the Good of the Wood! Check out Walsall Wood FC’s website … Continue reading
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Tagged announcement, away, Coventry Sphinx, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Inspection, Lichfield, soccer, Sphinx, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, weather
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Soultime – Northern Soul and Motown Disco with DJ Leekie and pals this Friday!
Local DJ Peter Leek has been in touch to let me know that he’s DJing his semi-regular Soultime event at Pelsall Community Centre this Friday, 16th November 2018 at Pelsall Community Centre, where he and a number of great soul … Continue reading
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Tagged 17 November, 2017, Brownhills, Brownhills events, Children in Need, entertainment, Events, Leek, Motown, Pete, Peter, Pubs, Real Ale, Shire Oak, Shire Oak Pub, Soul, The Shire Oak Inn, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Don’t miss this Winter Craft, Gift and Food Festival this coming Sunday at the Lamp, Brownhills!
Old pal of the blog Laura Tucker has been in touch to let me know that she’s organised a lovely Winter Craft, Gift and Food Festival, which will take place this Sunday, 18th November 2018 at the Lamp Arts Space … Continue reading
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Tagged 11 November, 2017, Activity Centre, Annex, BCA, Brownhills, Brownhills community association, Central Boys School, Christmas, Clayhanger, Communty Associantion, Events, gift Fayre, Janet Davies, Laura Hucker, Library, Luxury, Newsletter, Shire Oak, Spring, stuff to do, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Lichfield Waterworks Trust November 2018 public meeting this evening
Sandfields Pumping Station champion and public historian extraordinaire Dave Moore has been in touch to let me know that this evening Monday 12th November 2018) there will be the monthly Public Meeting of the Lichfield Waterworks Trust charity, formerly the Friends of Sandfields … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, 8 October, Architecture, at risk, Black Country, buildings, Dave, David, Discovered, event, Events, Facebook, free, heritage, Kate Gomez, lecture, Lichfield, Lichfield Discovered, Lichfield Waterworks Trust, local blogs, Local History, Lore, meeting, Monday, Moore, pub, Sandfields, Staffordshire, Talk, Things to do
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Walsall Wood Remembrance Sunday 2018 pictures
The young David Evans yesterday (Sunday, 11th November 2018) went to his local Remembrance event in Walsall Wood and sent in a wonderful gallery of images to mark this most sombre of days. And ever, Lee Bragginton of Walsall Wood Scouts, … Continue reading
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Tagged 11th November, 2018, Brownhills, David Evans, Events, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Parade, Police, Remembrance, Scouts, Service, Staffordshire, Things to do, time, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood
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Victorious Wood send Normanton south
Yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 10th November 2018), Walsall Wood F.C. entertained Derbyshire club Normanton Town Athletic at Oak Park, and in an entertaining, gripping match the Woodmen sent the visitors home defeated one nil – but the Woodmen really had to … Continue reading
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Tagged David Evans, Dunkirk, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, match review, Normanton Town Athletic, Report, result, Saturday, Simon Evans, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Don’t miss Walsall Wood at home to South Normanton FC this afternoon!
Saturday 10th November 2018 Walsall Wood FC at home to South Normanton Athletic FC As befits Remembrance Weekend, there will be a minute’s silence before the match – a local bugler and the Under 18s team will be present Don’t break … Continue reading
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Tagged 10th November, 2018, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, Oak Park, Remembrance, Saturday, soccer, South Normanton Athletic, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Details of 2018 local Remembrance events – live list
This post is pinned to the top until Sunday – new material will appear below. Following my request for information to make a list of local Remembrance events, I can again share with readers a list of local Remembrance services taking … Continue reading
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Tagged 11 November, 12 November, 2017, Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Clayhanger, Details, Events, Heath Hayes, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Remembrance, Service, Staffordshire, Things to do, time, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood
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See you up the Poppy Road?
Here’s a heads up for something remarkable I was planning to visit last weekend, but sadly tragic events took over – I will however be visiting in the coming days, and I commend all to go and see this remarkable … Continue reading
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Tagged Events, Local History, Remembrance, Service, Things to do, time, Wendy Dance
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Dronfield defeated leave Wood’s field of dreams
Yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 3rd November 2018), Walsall Wood F.C. entertained Derbyshire club Dronfield Town at Oak Park, and in an entertaining, gripping match the Woodmen sent the visitors home defeated, three goals to one. David Evans was there to enjoy … Continue reading
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Bonfire and Fireworks at Hammerwich this evening, and Walsall Wood FC on Sunday!
Two firework and bonfire events this weekend – one in Hammerwich this evening (Saturday 3rd November 2018) and the one tomorrow evening at Walsall Wood FC (Sunday 4th November 2018) – both events are always a great night out and … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, bonfire night, Events, FC, fireworks, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Lichfield, November, Oak Park, party, soccer, Sunday, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Don’t miss Walsall Wood at home Dronfield Town FC this afternoon!
Saturday 3rd November 2018 Walsall Wood FC at home to Dronfield Town FC Don’t break your Wood vows be there and be faithful to your local heroes! 3:00pm kickoff Please come and get behind your local club For The Good Of The … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, 3rd November, Dronfield, 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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Bonfire and Fireworks at Walsall Wood FC this coming Sunday evening!
If you’re at a loose end on Sunday evening (4th November 2018), or are looking for a good firework party to take the kids to, there’s a great event at the Walsall Wood Football Club Ground, Oak Park, Walsall Wood kicking … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017, 5th November, bonfire night, Events, FC, fireworks, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Lichfield, November, Oak Park, party, soccer, Sunday, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Fancy some musical fun with the Brownhills bad girls?
Old pal of the blog Jamie Norgrove of top local performers Brownhills Musical Theatre Company contacted me yesterday afternoon to ask if I’d plug their latest show – the popular and fun Bad Girls the Musical – which looks set to be … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, 3 November, 31 October, Bad Girls, Brownhills, Cannock, Events, Facebook, Jamie Norgrove, local blogs, MTC, Musical Theatre Company, musicals, November, Prince of Wales, Theatre, Things to do, tickets
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Wood eleven leave Long Eaton beaten
Yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 27th October 2018), Walsall Wood F.C. braved the cold to visit Long Eaton at Grange Park, Leicestershire, and came home with a solid two-nil win. David Evans was there to enjoy the match, and wrote: Images and … Continue reading
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Tagged David Evans, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, match review, Report, result, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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Walsall Wood away to Long Eaton at Grange Park this afternoon
Saturday 27th October 2018 Walsall Wood away at Long Eaton United Grange Park, Station Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire NG10 2EF Kickoff 3:00pm Hopefully, a match report will follow… For the Good of the Wood! Check out Walsall Wood FC’s website here.
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Tagged 2018, 27 October, away, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Inspection, Lichfield, Long Eaton, soccer, Sunday, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC, weather
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Urgent appeal: Do you know of a band that could support the Brownhills Remembrance Parade?
Wendy Dance, Treasurer of the Brownhills branch of the Royal British Legion has been in touch to ask if anyone knows a military band that might be available to play in the Brownhills 2018 Remembrance Sunday Parade? This is always … Continue reading
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Tagged appeal, Brownhills, Events, Local History, military band, Parade, Remembrance, Ron Dance, Scouts, Service, Things to do, time, Wendy Dance
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Wood meet Quorn substitutes in Oak Park roast
Yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 21st October 2018), Walsall Wood F.C. faced Quorn F.C. at Oak Park, and I’m pleased to say Walsall Wood again won in a fast paced game with lots of action. David Evans worte: Images and captions kindly … Continue reading
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Tagged David Evans, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, match review, Oak Park, Quorn, Report, result, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood
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It’s getting better – Wood fortunes improve with wins away
A belated Walsall Wood football roundup here for the Wood faithful -Tuesday last (16th October 2018) Walsall Wood FC’s fortunes continued to improve when they beat Boldmere at Sutton following a three-nil win at Smethwick Rangers FC the Saturday before – … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, AFC Wulfrunians, Boldmere, David Evans, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, losss, Lost, Mikes, Oak Park, Saturday, Smethwick Rangers, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Will Walsall Wood roast Quorn?
Saturday 20th October 2018 The Wood are at home! Can the boys from The Wood beat Quorn FC? Kick off is 3:00pm Come along and support the local lads Hopefully, a match report will follow… For the Good of the Wood! Visit Walsall … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 October, 2018, 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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Macmillan coffee morning on this morning in Brownhills!
A quick note to say there’s a coffee morning for Macmillan going on at the Calvary Pentecostal Church in Brickiln Street, Brownhills this morning, Saturday 20th October 2018 from 10am to 1pm. There will be cake, hot drinks and great … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 October, 2018, Bricklin Street, Brownhills, Calvary Pentecostal Chuch, Cancer Support, charity, Coffee Morning, Events, Facebook, Julie Ceney Walsh, Lichfield, Macmillan, New Photos, Things to do
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Lichfield repair cafe – get together to get things fixed this Saturday!
Never one to sit back and let life pass her by, that there Kate Cardigan from the wonderful Lichfield Lore is involved with the wonderful Lichfield Repair Cafe project – which continues it’s regular run at their new home this Saturday (Saturday, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017, 29 April, cardigan, community, Discovered, event, Events, Facebook, Fisherwick, free, Gomez, Kate Gomez, Lichfield, local blogs, Lore, Recycling, Repair and Share, Staffordshire, Things to do, WHittington, Woodhouse Farm
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2018 local Remembrance events – let’s make a list – can you help please?
This is just a quick request for help – in past years, we have crowdsourced from readers a list of local Remembrance parades and events taking place throughout the area, that was popular and useful to many of the readership – … Continue reading
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Tagged Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Clayhanger, Details, Events, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, Parade, Remembrance, Service, Staffordshire, Things to do, time, Twitter, Walsall, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood
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Woodmen bested by Wulfs in late penalty shocker
Tuesday last (17th January 2016), the Woodmen faced AFC Wulfrunians at Oak Park, and sadly, were met with another resounding defeat.It’s all change down at Walsall Wood FC’s Oak Park ground, where there’s a new team manager in Darren Byfield, and the faithful … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, 6th October, AFC Wulfrunians, David Evans, defet, Events, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, home, losss, Lost, Oak Park, Saturday, soccer, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Chasewater Railway Coal Train event all this weekend
Sorry again for the late notice but I note Chasewater Railway have their Coal Train event this weekend (Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October 2018) with a mixture of diesel and steam runnings, demo trains and working plant. This event will be … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, 6, 7, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Chasewater, Coal Train WWeekend, Events, Gala, Gala Day, Lichfield, local blogs, Local History, New Photos, October, Panoramio, Reservoir, September, Staffordshire, STeam, Steam Railway, Things to do, Trains
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Don’t miss Walsall Wood at home to AFC Wulfrunians this afternoon!
Saturday 6th October 2018 Walsall Wood FC at home to AFC Wulfrunians Don’t break your Wood vows be there and be faithful to your local heroes – for Darren Byfield’s first match as the Wood’s new manager! 3:00pm kickoff Please come and … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, 6 October, AFC Wulfrunians, 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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Lichfield Waterworks Trust October 2018 public meeting this evening
Sandfields Pumping Station champion and public historian extraordinaire Dave Moore has been in touch to let me know that this coming Monday evening (8th October 2018) there will be the monthly Public Meeting of the Lichfield Waterworks Trust charity, formerly the Friends of … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, 8 October, Architecture, at risk, Black Country, buildings, Dave, David, Discovered, event, Events, Facebook, free, heritage, Kate Gomez, lecture, Lichfield, Lichfield Discovered, Lichfield Waterworks Trust, local blogs, Local History, Lore, meeting, Monday, Moore, pub, Sandfields, Staffordshire, Talk, Things to do
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Phoebe James found safe and well – thank you all
Images posted on social media by the James family Great news just in – missing teenager Phoebe James from Burntwood has been found safe and well. Liz James, Phoebe’s mum, posted in the last few minutes: ****update**** By the power … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, 29 September, appeal, Burntwood, Events, Facebook, girl, James, Lichfield, Liz, Lost, missing, New Photos, Phoebe, Police, teenager, Things to do
Worcester source of Woodmen’s woes – plus an important announcement
Images and captions kindly supplied by the young David Evans. A fine autumn Saturday afternoon yesterday (29th September 2018) saw Walsall Wood FC lose to Oak Park visitors Worcester City in an entertaining match that frustrated blog football reporter David … Continue reading
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Tagged David Evans, Events, FC, football, Footy, Friendly, Good of the Wood, home, match, Report, Romulous, soccer, Things to do, Victory, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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Walsall Wood play Worcester City this afternoon at Oak Park
Saturday 29th September 2018 Walsall Wood FC at home to Worcester City in a big-name match! Don’t break your Wood vows be there and be faithful to your local heroes 3:00pm kickoff Please come and get behind your local club For … Continue reading
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Two sugars please: join the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning this Saturday in Brownhills!
John Fogarty from Brownhills Community Association has been in touch to point out they have an event planned this Saturday 29th September 2018 as part of the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning campaign. Their Coffee Morning will take place at … Continue reading
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Woodmen fight Coventry United for a well-earned win
Images and captions kindly supplied by David Evans Walsall Wood FC were at home to Coventry United yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 22nd September 2018, and much to the delight of the faithful, they Woodmen pulled off a hard-fought win. Footage of the match highlights … Continue reading
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Walsall Wood at home to Coventry United this afternoon!
This afternoon, Saturday 22nd September 2018 The Wood are at home to Coventry United! Come watch the match at Oak Park! Oak Park, Walsall Wood WS9 9NP Kick off is at 3:00pm Hopefully, a match report will follow… For the Good of … Continue reading
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Do you know a kid who could make Brownhills alive… With the Sound of Music?
Old pal of the blog Jamie Norgrove contacted me from Brownhills Musical Theatre Company yesterday to ask if I’d put out this appeal for children and young people who’d like to audition for the youngsters roles in the company’s next … Continue reading
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Woodmen give it five to send Uttoxeter home defeated
Pictures and captions Kindly supplied by the young David Evans. Yesterday evening (Tuesday 18th September 2018) Walsall Wood FC faced down weekend away rivals Uttoxeter Town who had, on the previous Saturday held Wood to a two-all draw. I’m pleased … Continue reading
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Walsall Wood at home to Uttoxeter this evening
Tuesday 18th September 2018 Walsall Wood FC at home to Uttoxeter Town FC Don’t break your Wood vows be there at Oak Park tonight and be faithful to your local heroes 7:45pm kickoff Please come and get behind your local club For … Continue reading
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Tagged 15 September, 2018, away, Events, FA Vase, FC, football, Footy, Good of the Wood, Saturday, soccer, Studley, Things to do, Walsall Wood, Walsall WOod FC
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