Events at Forest Arts Centre

September 2, 2015, 2:16 am

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Forthcoming events at Forest Arts Centre, Hawbush Road, Leamore, WS3 1AG. LIVE MUSIC  Thursday 3 September at 2pm and Thursday 1 October at 2pm Senior Citizens Orchestra Concert The Orchestra perform monthly concerts at Forest Arts Centre. Their programmes offer fabulous music and feature a whole range of classical favourites. Many concerts also include invited guests and … Continue reading Events at Forest Arts Centre →

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Try something new at Walsall Libraries

September 2, 2015, 3:23 am

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Walsall Libraries have just launched their new programme of computer taster courses for the whole academic year starting from September 2015 – July 2016. There are now an extensive range of courses available from lots of individual teaching slots where you can seek help on specific things e.g. if you are unsure of how to … Continue reading Try something new at Walsall Libraries →

New Light cinema just months from opening

September 23, 2015, 5:59 am

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Walsall’s first town centre cinema for two decades continues to rise from the ground with the scheme just months away from completion. The 8 screen complex will be run by The Light Cinema and is expected to be finished next spring. Five bars and restaurants are included in the first phase of the development, which … Continue reading New Light cinema just months from opening →

A Flag for Bloxwich

September 24, 2015, 2:30 am

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  What does Bloxwich mean to you? Our ancient Anglo-Saxon village means many things to many people, and now is a good time to be thinking about this, because local community heritage-minded campaigners are calling for a flag to be created for Bloxwich! Great precedents in recent years for this idea have been the Black … Continue reading A Flag for Bloxwich →

Blakenall Library celebrates 10th birthday

September 25, 2015, 1:50 pm

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On Wednesday 7th October, Blakenall Village Centre will have been open for 10 years, and as part of celebrations to mark the occasion, staff at Blakenall Library are preparing a series of free activities during the build-up to the big birthday! Situated inside the Centre in Thames Road, Blakenall Heath, the library will be busy … Continue reading Blakenall Library celebrates 10th birthday →

Interested in local history? Watch this space!

September 30, 2015, 6:41 am

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The people of Bloxwich and district are well-known for their interest in local history and heritage, whether it be of people and places,  pubs and parks, chapels and churches, or ghosts and goings-on in their own area. And both The Bloxwich Telegraph and its predecessor The Bloxidge Tallygraph are well-known for supporting that interest. Now, … Continue reading Interested in local history? Watch this space! →

Bloxwich – Then and Now

September 30, 2015, 7:46 am

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A short potted history of Bloxwich Bloxwich (Blocheswic in Domesday Book, 1086) or ‘Bloc’s Village’, existed before the Norman Conquest, as part of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Mercia, when the Mercian family of Bloc settled there. In 1162, the Manor of Walsall was granted to Herbert Ruffus by King Henry II, Bloxwich being included as … Continue reading Bloxwich – Then and Now →

Smokefree car legislation in force from today

October 1, 2015, 6:09 am

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A new law comes into force today (1st October) making it illegal to smoke in vehicles with someone under the age of 18 present. Both the driver and the smoker can be fined. The reason for this law is protect children from the dangers of second-hand smoke.  Every time a child breathes in second-hand smoke, … Continue reading Smokefree car legislation in force from today →

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Bloxwich versus Walsall: A Foreign Feud

October 1, 2015, 8:24 am

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The modern Walsall Metropolitan Borough is a substantial area housing around a quarter of a million people. But it was not always so extensive, or so populous! In 1831, the old Parish of Walsall,  at that time divided into the townships of the ‘Borough’ and the ‘Foreign’ for the purpose of collecting the Poor Rate, … Continue reading Bloxwich versus Walsall: A Foreign Feud →

The Old Bull’s Head & The Bloxwich Wishing Tree

October 6, 2015, 8:20 am

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Bloxwich was once particularly rich in old public houses, many dating to the Georgian era and before. By the time local historian Billy Meikle (1858-1943), who spent most of his life in Walsall, wrote about the old Bull’s Head pub in Park Road, Bloxwich, few such early inns remained, and today many surviving Bloxwich pubs … Continue reading The Old Bull’s Head & The Bloxwich Wishing Tree →

Harold Parry – Bloxwich war poet

October 8, 2015, 4:05 am

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On National Poetry Day, what better than to revisit the poignant story of a local Bloxwich poet – a man who also made the ultimate sacrifice for king and country in the Great War of 1914-18? Harold Parry (‘Hal’ to his friends), son of Alderman, mine engineer, colliery proprietor and landowner David Ebenezer Parry and … Continue reading Harold Parry – Bloxwich war poet →

Bull’s Head Bloxwich redevelopment – Consultation

October 10, 2015, 3:48 am

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We have been informed by Walsall Council that proposals are being made to demolish and replace the now-derelict former ‘Bulls Head’ public house in Park Road, off Bloxwich High Street. Accord to the developers, Bromford Developments: “Proposals are to be submitted for the redevelopment of the long vacant former pub site for residential purposes. The ambition is … Continue reading Bull’s Head Bloxwich redevelopment – Consultation →

Calling Walsall’s unsung heroes!

October 14, 2015, 3:17 am

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A borough-wide call is being made by Walsall Council, who are on the lookout for exceptional individuals whose efforts make a real difference to the lives of other people, to be nominated for the twelfth Mayor of Walsall’s Civic Awards. Held at Walsall’s Council House on Friday 29 April 2016, the ‘Doras’ as they are … Continue reading Calling Walsall’s unsung heroes! →

Preaching across time in Bloxwich

October 19, 2015, 3:07 am

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It is not generally known that Bloxwich possesses one of the oldest and most complete monuments in the Midlands – although it is of two different periods – and it is certainly the oldest thing in Bloxwich. The old preaching cross or column standing in All Saints churchyard, on the south side close to the … Continue reading Preaching across time in Bloxwich →

Under 10’s team seeking football players

October 22, 2015, 2:31 am

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Young footballers are being sought for the 2015-2016 season by a local under 10’s team. Rostance Edwards F.C. are looking for keen youngsters – who must be in year 5 at school from September 2015 – to join their existing Bloxwich team. Trials are taking place on Saturday mornings between 11am-12 noon at King George V … Continue reading Under 10’s team seeking football players →

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Leamore & Area Community Group seeks members

October 22, 2015, 2:59 am

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A community organisation which aims to support Leamore folk and campaign on local concerns is on the lookout for new members, and is inviting people to come and put forward their ideas and raise problems experienced in their own streets. The Leamore & Area Community Group, which was formed in January of this year, meets every 2nd … Continue reading Leamore & Area Community Group seeks members →

Walsall to join West Midlands Combined Authority

October 22, 2015, 3:30 am

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Walsall Council has voted in favour of joining the West Midlands Combined Authority. At a special council meeting on Monday 19th October, 43 councillors supported the Cabinet’s recommendations for Walsall to become a full constituent member of the Combined Authority. Six voted against, with 4 abstentions. In doing so, Walsall joins Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Solihull … Continue reading Walsall to join West Midlands Combined Authority →

Spooky time at Goscote Greenacres this Halloween!

October 22, 2015, 3:40 am

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Visitors to Goscote Greenacres Community Garden are in for a treat on Sunday 1st November when the centre celebrates Halloween. This free fancy dress family ghoulish inspired event takes place between 1 – 4pm and will feature a range of fun activities to suit all ages. Fun activities Included amongst the activities will be pumpkin carving, … Continue reading Spooky time at Goscote Greenacres this Halloween! →

Aldridge transport museum to host Remembrance concert

October 22, 2015, 4:10 am

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An historic transport museum in Aldridge, Walsall, is all set to present a wartime-themed fundraising concert next month. The Aston Manor Road Transport Museum in Shenstone Drive, WS9 8TP,  is holding Remembrance on Sunday 8th November 2015, between 2.30pm to 5.00pm. Tickets, which  cost £8.00 adult and £5.00 child are available online using Eventbrite via the … Continue reading Aldridge transport museum to host Remembrance concert →

Bloxwich Remembrance parade expected to be cancelled

October 25, 2015, 1:00 pm

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A reluctant decision to cut back police support for Remembrance Sunday parade road closures in the borough this year due to lack of resources has left a trail of dismay and confusion in its wake. The closure of the village’s local branch of the Royal British Legion in 2013 has combined with this to create … Continue reading Bloxwich Remembrance parade expected to be cancelled →