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Pictures from Pelsall Canal Festival 2013
Well, the weather behaved, mostly - a couple of sharp showers and a strong wind couldn't dampen spirits with loads of stalls, activities, people and boats - Pelsall Canal Festival was a great afternoon...
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Exterminate! Daleks to invade Aldridge
Martin Fisher contacted me from the Aston Manor Road Transport Museum in Aldridge recently, to let me know about their latest event, taking place this Sunday which looks set to be a must for Sci-Fi...
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Pictures from Brownhills Canal Festival 2013
I have to say, the weather was dire, and I didn't arrive until late, but there was much to like about the Brownhills Canal Festival today - I don't know if it was the poor weather or what, but there...
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Missing Walsall Wood kids found safe and well
Residents of the Northern Wastes who were at home this afternoon will have no doubt noticed the West Midlands Police helicopter hovering over the southern end of our patch. Continue reading →
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The Summer of Fun continues…
Thanks again to council whiz Kate Goodall for bringing this fine festival happening next week to my attention - along with Caldmore, Chuckery is one of my favourite bits of Walsall and has, to put it...
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Meet Aston Manor Road Transport Museum in their new home this Sunday!
This Sunday, 14th July 2013, Aston Manor Road Transport Museum will be holding their 26th annual Open day, where the enthusiasts who lovingly maintain and curate this fascinating collection of vehicles...
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Poetry in motion
Apologies to Dave Moore, but he contacted me a couple of days ago about an event he's putting on at Cafe Fuse, as part of the Lichfield Fuse Festival in Lichfield this afternoon - Dave is, of course,...
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Chuckery Festival on too!
Thanks again to council whiz Kate Goodall for bringing this fine festival happening next week to my attention - along with Caldmore, Chuckery is one of my favourite bits of Walsall and has, to put it...
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Walking for Rosie
Karen Ross has been in touch with details of this Sunday's sponsored walk and festival in aid of the wonderful Rosie's Helping Hands Charity. Continue reading →
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More music…
This Sunday 21st July 2013, the Chuckery Festival finishes in spectacular style - from 12pm to 6pm, there will be another afternoon of great live music at the Bandstand in Walsall Arboretum, and what's...
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Eine kleine Nachtmarket
Well, it was a balmy summer evening, and the atmosphere was carnival-like and relaxed. There were loads more stalls than last time, and everyone seemed to be having a great time. Continue reading →
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Aldridge coach rally – on today!
Friend of the blog and Gardner Diesel fetishist The Stymaster informs me that Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, at Shenstone Drive in Aldridge have a Coach Rally on today - it starts at 10am and runs...
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More live music & fun this Bank Holiday Monday
I became aware at the Brownhills Music Festival last weekend that there's another live music and fun event happening locally this coming Bank Holiday Monday (26th August 2013) - It's taking place at...
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Live music and fun in Walsall Wood today!
I became aware at the Brownhills Music Festival last weekend that there's another live music and fun event happening locally today, Bank Holiday Monday (26th August 2013) - It's taking place at the...
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Some Mummers do have ‘em
There is a long tradition in British history of Mummer's Plays - folkloric parables, stories and satires - performed for the benefit of the working classes by mostly itinerant actors and Walsall has...
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Chasewater Railway Steam Gala this weekend
I noticed Chasewater Steam Railway have a Gala this weekend, with special engines and a much busier running timetable than normal. Continue reading →
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Not what I’d hoped
Yesterday was my usual annual visit to the Cycle Show at the NEC, Birmingham, which I usually love - however, this year's event left me feeling somewhat disappointed. Continue reading →
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Not quite Halloween…
I had this publicity request in from Collette Mumford from Norton Canes Music and Drama Society - the group has a great reputation for local performances, and they've got a show on tonight. Continue...
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Consultation event in Walsalll Wood this evening
Don't forget that this evening, from 4-6pm, there's a Walsall Council budget Consultation event at Oak Park, Walsall Wood from 4-6pm. Continue reading →
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Shire Oak Park: Come meet the Rangers this Saturday
Helen Sanger, the Walsall Council Countryside Ranger responsible for Shire Oak Park Nature Reserve, has asked me to point out to readers and fans of the reserve that this coming Saturday, 9th November...
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