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When the sound of bikes echoed across the town

Posted on December 5, 2020 by BrownhillsBob

A quick one for Saturday while I’m busy – a few weeks ago reader and Facebook group member Jim Wall posted some lovely period pictures of busy days at Wharf Lane Motocross Track that existed in a quarry that’s now … Continue reading →

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Please look out for another stolen bike

Posted on February 14, 2016 by BrownhillsBob

I’ve been asked to post an appeal for a bike stolen a few weeks ago – and of course, I’m happy to do so, and it’s further warning to cyclists and drivers to be wary of securing their bikes and vehicles when leaving them locally.
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When the engines roared at Wharf Lane

Posted on September 21, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

There’s an interesting sale currently up on eBay – I’d go for it myself, but suspect the film that’s up for sale would probably be better going into the hands of enthusiasts of motorbike scrambling.
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Wharf Lane motocross: What do you remember?

Posted on October 6, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I found the above video on YouTube few weeks ago, and it’s made me think of the Motocross events that used to take place in the old quarry off Wharf Lane in Brownhills. The sound of the bikes used to … Continue reading →

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Perfection

Posted on October 17, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

Spotted yesterday, on the canal bank near Wharf Lane in Brownhills, this little red gem. Fly Agaric is mostly found under birch trees, and this little fellow was no exception. I know that Kevin, the fungi fanatic behind @ws7weather will … Continue reading →

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