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What’s On Walsall Further details online at: www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk
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Shire Oak Park – image courtesy of Colin Manning
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Forest Arts Centre Hawbush Road, Leamore, Walsall WS3 1AG Tel: 01922 654555
Phon e for detai ls
5 weekly lessons – only pay for 4, costs £15.50 from Monday 25 July until Saturday 27 August Enrolments from 1 July Beginners and Improvers lessons – stages 1, 2 and 3 Unlimited free swimming for all participants for the duration of the course
Available at all leisure centres: Bloxwich 01922 710295 Darlaston 0121 526 7473 Oak Park 01543 452849 Walsall Gala 01922 653150
Shows
Films
6 July, 7.30pm
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6 July, 7.30pm Black Swan (18)
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8 July, 2pm The Prince and the Showgirl (PG)
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21 July, 2pm The King and I (U)
20 July, 7pm doors, 7.30pm show
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9 August, 11am Megamind (PG)
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10 August, 11am Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG)
A lively evening of poetry, compered by David Calcutt, with poets Antony Owen, Emma Purshouse, Fergus McGonigal, Heather Wastie plus an open mic spot. £5
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10 August, 7.30pm Red (12)
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11 August, 11am Gnomeo and Juliet (U)
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16 August, 11am Tangled (PG)
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17 August, 11am Gulliver’s Travels (PG)
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18 August, 11am Yogi Bear (U)
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18 August, 2pm The Boy in the Stripped Pyjamas (12A)
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23 August, 11am Alice in Wonderland (PG)
Back to the 70s and 80s Forest Arts Theatre Company return with an evening of music from all your favourite 70s and 80s shows. From Footloose, Fame and Saturday Night Fever to some of the lesser known shows of the era this promises to be ‘A Night to Remember’. £7 & £6 concession
7 July, 2pm, 4 August, 2pm and 1 September, 2pm
Senior Citizens Orchestra
Health & Fitness Membership at
Walsall Leisure Centres Bronze – Choose one activity from Gym, Swimming or Classes. Cost – £24 per month Silver – Choose 2 activities, either Swim and Gym, Swim and Classes or Classes and Gym. Cost – £29 per month
Gold – When you purchase Gold membership you will have access to a combination of gym, swim and classes. Cost – £34 per month
The orchestra perform monthly concerts at Forest Arts Centre, its programme always offers fabulous music and features a whole range of classical favourites. Many concerts also include invited guests and performers. £1
29 September, 1.30pm
An Afternoon with the Musicals From Rogers & Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber this afternoon promises all of your favourite show tunes. £4
Available at all leisure centres: Bloxwich: 01922 710295 Darlaston: 0121 526 7473 Oak Park: 01543 452849 Walsall Gala: 01922 653150
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24 August, 11am A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventure (U) 25 August, 11am Rango (PG)
All films £2 & £1 concession
For further details please contact Forest Arts Centre on 01922 654555 or go to www.forestartscentre.co.uk Box Office 0845 111 2900
Elmore Row, Bloxwich Tel: 01922 655900 The Borrowed Word
5 August, 8pm doors, 8.30 show
Open Mic
A place for singers, song writers, and musicians to play, jam and try out songs on a full PA. No instrument required. If you don’t play, come along and listen!
20 August, 7.30pm doors, 8.15pm show
Chuck Micallef Canadian Country Singer
Chuck performs live on stage with multi-instrumentalist Dave Luke plus special guest ‘The Trentvale Poet’! £5
30 September, 7.30pm doors, 8pm show £8.
The Browning Version
One act play written by Terence Rattigan and considered to be one of his most famous and best pieces of theatre.
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Local History Centre
Libraries
Essex Street, Walsall Tel: 01922 721305
Various locations around Walsall. Contact telephone numbers are below.
Walks
Family History Buddy Book a free one hour session with our family history buddy to get you started or get new ideas. Diana Wilkes is at the Local History Centre 9.30pm1pm, 1.45pm-5pm every Wednesday.
Local History Walk around Bloxwich Free but booking essential.
Workshops
Free but booking essential.
30 July 10am-1pm and 5 August 1.30pm-4.30pm
Family History
Tracing and Recording Your Family History
First Thursday of every month 2pm-3pm, a one hour induction session explaining the many resources and how you can use them . Free but booking essential.
Ancestry Online Last Thursday of every month 2pm-3pm, a one hour induction session explaining how to get the most out of the ancestry online database. Free, but booking essential.
Exhibitions 1 July to 14 August
Walsall Through Time Part I A selection of photographs from the Local History Centre’s collection. Free
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1 August 2pm-4pm
16 August to 30 September
Walsall Through Time Part II
£3 -booking essential.
A selection of photographs from the Local History Centre’s collection.
Course
Free.
Public Talks 4 July 7.30pm-9pm and 22 July 2.30pm-4pm
Walsall Worthies
12 September to 17 October, Mondays, 2pm-4pm.
Beginning Family History Booking essential. £5 per class or £30 for course including family history pack
Fascinating Walsall people from the 19th & 20th centuries by Stuart Williams. £1.50 - booking required 5 September 7.30pm-9pm and 23 September 2.30pm-4pm
Sister Dora Walsall’s heroine and nursing pioneer by Ruth Vyse. £1.50 - booking required
Telephone: 01922 721305 www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk
Aldridge Library
Pleck Library
Tel: 01922 655569
Tel: 01922 654860
■■ 7 July, 1.30-3.30pm
■■ 5 July, 2 August and 6 September,
Basic IT taster session for three weeks ■■ 13 July, 4.45-5.45pm
Aldridge Reading Group ■■ 16 July, 10am -12pm
Boo Boo The Clown’s Circus Skills Workshop, to launch the Summer Reading Challenge ■■ 20 July 10am-12pm
First Steps in Family History taster session
Brownhills Library Tel: 01922 650730 ■■ Last Tuesday of every month
2.30-3.30pm Adult Reading Group ■■ Wednesday 13 July, 2-4pm
Family History Taster Session ■■ Wednesday 27 July,
11am - 12.30pm Circus Skills Workshop ■■ First and third Wednesday of every
month - 2.30-4pm Family History
New Invention Library Tel: 01922 655570 ■■ Last Tuesday in the month
1.30-3pm Babies, Books, Bounce and Rhyme
Pheasey Library Tel: 01922 654865 ■■ 2 August, 11am - 12.30pm
Circus skills workshop
Streetly Library Tel: 01922 654864 ■■ 2 August, 2 -3.30pm
Circus Skills workshop
1-2pm on Tuesdays Varta (reading group in Gujarati)
■■ 17 August, 2.15-3pm
Over 5s Share a Story and activity session ■■ 24 August 2.15-3pm
Under 5s Share a Story and activity session
■■ 16 July 10-11am
Chatterbooks Reading Club (for children 9-12) ■■ every Saturday 2-3.45pm
Chess Club ■■ 6 July 10-11.30am
50+ Club - A talk by Walsall Hand Spinners, Knitters & Weavers ■■ 3 August
Upton to Tewkesbury river cruise ■■ 7 September
Life in the day of a magistrate
Walsall Central Library Tel: 01922 653121 ■■ 28 July, 2.15-3pm
Jo Jingles session (under 3s) ■■ 3 August 2.15-3pm
Smashing Saxons (over 7s) ■■ 11 August 2.15-3pm
Jolly Olly Octopus (under 3s) ■■ 17 August 2.15-3pm
The Terribly Greedy Fossy Foo (over 5s) ■■ 17th August, 4.45pm-6pm
Author event: Alex Wheatle – talking about his new novel, Brenton Brown, plus Yvonne Archer, talking about her new book, Life according to Maas Roy. ■■ 24 August 2.15-3pm
Ants in your Pants (under 5s)
Walsall Central Children’s Library
Walsall Reference Library Tel: 01922 653110 ■■ Wednesdays 2pm - 4.30pm
Steps to Work Surgery ■■ Thursdays 10am - 4pm
Next Step Surgery (Careers advice) ■■ Fridays 9.30am - 4.30pm
Quit Smoking Surgery
Walsall Wood Library Tel: 01922 655572 ■■ 6 July, 10-11am
One-to-one help using a computer - please book a place ■■ 6 July, 1.30-3pm
Bookstart Babies Bounce and Rhyme ■■ 27th July, 2pm -3.30pm
Circus skills workshop
Willenhall Library Tel: 01902 366513 ■■ 7,14 and 21July 1-3pm
IT Taster session ■■ First Thursday of month, 5-6pm
Adult Reading Group ■■ every Thursday 10-10.30am for little
ones - Stories, Songs and Rhymes
Tel: 01922 653120 ■■ 3 August, 2.15-3pm
Over 7s - Summer Activity session - Anglo-Saxon theme ■■ 11 August, 2.15-3pm
Under 3s Share a Story and activity session
Visit www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk to see the full programme of library events.
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Walsall Leather Museum
Walsall Museum
Littleton Street, Walsall Tel: 01922 721153
Central Library Building, Lichfield Street, Walsall Tel: 01922 653116
27 July, 3, 10, 17 and 24 August 10.30am - 12.30pm 5-7s (must be accompanied) 1.30pm - 3.30pm 8-12s
4, 11, 18 and 25 August, 11am-1pm
‘Rock Star, Superstar! Wednesday Club
Celebrate the summer in our drop-in craft activities, using the seaside, flowers, nature and creepy-crawlies for inspiration. Have fun and make something to take home with you! Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. 75p per child. Parents/carers must remain with children throughout. No need to book.
Children’s Summer Holiday Craft Drop-Ins
Weekly art activities inspired by our Hell Bent for Leather exhibition, which will include rock star mask-making and t-shirt customising. £1.50 per session. Booking essential.
28 July, 9 and 23 August 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm Hell Bent for Leather
Relic Trail
Summer Holiday DropIn Art Sessions
8 July - 11 September
Hell Bent for Leather - Judas Priest and the Heavy Metal Look The historic home of leatherworking explores ‘the look’ of heavy metal and its most famous sons of rock, Judas Priest. The exhibition features stage costumes from the Painkiller and Fuel for Life tours borrowed from the band’s own collection plus a wealth of fans’ memorabila and photographs. This event is part of the Home of Metal season of exhibitions and events celebrating the Black Country and Birmingham as the birthplace of heavy metal. For further details go to http://www.homeofmetal.com/
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15 July - 31 August
Why not drop-in and try your hand at one of the art activities on offer during the school holidays? Free, no need to book.
29 August, 10.30am - 4.00pm Summer Family Fun Day A day of free family fun! There will be entertainment galore and hopefully a healthy dose of sunshine!
3 September, 10.30am - 3.30pm
Home of Metal Celebration Day Drop-in and join in the fun, maybe design your own album cover or make a back-stage pass!
17 September, 10.30am-3.30pm Portraiture for Beginners Prize-winning artist, Malcolm Malan, leads this fascinating and informative workshop. It is suitable for anyone who has ever wanted to draw an accurate likeness of a face. £12.50 (includes materials).
Telephone: 01922 721153 www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk
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Take part in the Relic Trail and become a Guardian of the Museum! You can do it yourself or with family and friends. Use your skills to find objects and complete challenges in The Changing Face of Walsall, Walsall Museum’s local history gallery. The Relic Trail is free to do, requires no advance booking, and is available until the end of March 2012.
until 3 September
The Festive Fifties Walsall Museum celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain with a display of vintage costume from the early 1950s. The display showcases both women’s and children’s attire, covering both practical but stylish outfits for daytime wear and sumptuous frocks for the evening.
9 September, 2pm
Public Talk - Black Country Workhouses As part of the Heritage Open Days weekend, this illustrated talk from historian Dr Chris Upton takes us on a fascinating journey around an important part of the region’s building heritage - the workhouses which once stood in the many towns of the Black Country. We explore their role in society and the experiences of the people within them. Free - advance booking essential.
17 September 10.30am-3.30pm
Local History Fair Exhibits by local history societies, Walsall Local History Centre and Walsall Museums plus talks and workshops on local and family history. To book a table, phone 01922 721305. Free.
Craft Drop-Ins
19 July, 2.30pm
Public Talk - Black Country Murders Local historian Ian Bott gives us his popular talk on the seamier side to Black Country history, exploring the gruesome crimes and ghastly murders that have taken place in the region during the course of the 20th century. Free - advance booking essential.
Telephone: 01922 653116 www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk
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Gallery The New Art Gallery Walsall, Gallery Square, Tel: 01922 654400
Mark Titchner Be True To Your Oblivion Newly commissioned works will be shown alongside key works from the artist’s past practice.
10 September, 2pm
In Conversation Join the artist for an informal tour of his exhibition. Please reserve your free place in advance by calling 01922 654400.
until 2 October 2011
Leo Fitzmaurice You Try to Tell Me but I Never Listen
Mark Titchner, So Much Noise to make a Silence (Major), 2008
For this exhibition the artist will transform the gallery space into a sea of colour through the use of mass produced, printed material.
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All workshop activities run 1-3pm on each date.
23 July, 2pm
Project Pigeon
31 August and 1 September
Paint a Blue Sky
A month of pigeon fancying activities.
Remind yourself of the feeling of blue summer skies all year long with your own painting.
3 September, 2pm – 4pm
Adult Events
Pigeon fancying in Birmingham and the Black Country, a panel discussion about the history of pigeon keeping in the area.
9 July, 2pm – 4pm
10 September, 11am - 5pm
Behind The Scenes Tour
September
Bob and Roberta Smith and the Epstein Archive The exciting conclusion of Bob and Roberta Smith’s residency with the Epstein Archive will see the complete transformation of the Archive Gallery on Floor 1.
Join us for a fascinating tour of the gallery spaces that everyday visitors can’t see! Places are limited, to book your free place phone 01922 654400.
27 July and 28 July
Print Play Learn to print and make some mixed up prints inspired by the General Dynamic FUN exhibition on floor 2.
2 July – 3 September
3 and 4 August
Eduardo Paolozzi: General Dynamic F.U.N.
Lifesize Portraits
The artist, transformed the mundane, the derelict and the mass produced into images that zap with electric diversity and impress with their graphic complexity. 16 September 2011 - 28 January 2012
Behind Closed Doors Preview on Thursday 15 September, 6pm – 8pm. Everyone welcome. Inspired by and using the gallery’s collections to their full potential, 20 Art and Design students from Walsall College will curate and present an exhibition about mental health.
www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk
Use your own body as a stencil to draw around and make your life size portrait.
10 and 11 August
Miniature Models Make you own tiny artwork to fit a tiny box.
17 and 18 August
Against The Wall Join photographer and journalist, William Parry, talking about his experiences of Palestine, the graffiti and artwork and the wall between Israel and Palestine.
29 July –3 September
Artist Teacher Scheme Exhibition Art teachers and industry professionals are exhibiting work in progress from the 2010 -11 Artist Teachers Scheme course.
6 August, 11am – 4pm
Fanzine Frenzie and Tate Movie Project
Tool Prints
Make your own fanzine inspired by the Home of Metal Festival.
Make some prints from gallery tools.
20 August, 11am – 4pm
24 and 25 August
Message in a Bottle Write a poem or a postcard to send home about your trip to the gallery.
Over 50 breeds of pigeons will be on show in the foyer of the gallery.
Bob and Roberta Smith, Eppy Daddy Battle Bot, 2010
8 July – 10 September
Free Family Events
Leo Fitzmaurice, You try to tell me but I never listen, 2011
Exhibitions
17 September
Film Screenings: 11am - Jim Jenner’s Blue Sky 12pm - Birdy, a film about the Vietnam War. 2pm - Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
2 September, 6pm – 9pm
Between the Hammer and the Anvil A special free night event celebrating the Black Country as the Home of Metal. Not to be missed! Just come along!
4pm - Short film screenings: Pigeons in War; Pigeon Impossible.
24 September, 12pm – 4pm Auction of racing pigeons and fancy pigeons, followed by a pigeon liberation from the gallery’s balcony at 3pm.
3 September, 11am – 4pm
Juneau Projects Attack! Make your own Home of Metal instrument with Juneau Projects
Deaf Rally 2011
24 September, 1-4pm
Join Walsall Deaf People’s Centre to celebrate 100 years of deaf people in the Midlands, with the first Deaf Rally in Walsall since 1965.
This is an opportunity to chat to photographer, Malcolm Bird, to improve your portrait. Please book on 01922 654400.
Photo Portraits
www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk
Audio described talk 28 July, 2pm Join us for a free audio described talk for our blind and visually impaired visitors on a selection of artworks from Mark Titchner’s Be True To Your Oblivion exhibition. No need to book, just drop in!
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Greenspaces Countryside: Telephone 01922 459813 or email: countrysideservices@walsall.co.uk
Parks: Telephone: 01922 654893/4/5/6 or 07736 388 409
Countryside
18 September, 10am – 2pm
10 August
Bread Boards
Kings Hill Park
7 July, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Wildflower Walk at Mill Lane Local Nature Reserve Come and explore the wild flowers within the varied habitats of the old railway sidings. Free - advance booking essential on 01922 458328.
10 July, 9am - 4:30pm
Trevor Antill Memorial Walk Walsall’s countryside staff lead the third and final walk along the Beacon Way in memory of Trevor Antill – Walsall’s own Wainwright. This section of 10 miles, stretches between Aldridge and Chasewater. Return transport available. Charge for transport: £5 per person. Advance booking essential on 0845 111 2900.
10 July, 1pm-5pm
Bands On The Beacon II Once again Walsall’s Barr Beacon comes alive with the sound of music, with another free family concert. A variety of music from local artistes, including The Nicks, Mojohooker, Snooty Bobs, The Experience, David Young and Enigma Brass Ensemble. For further details call 01922 454194 or 01922 459813. Twitter: follow @beaconbands, Facebook, search for ‘Bands On The Beacon’.
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26 July, 1.30 – 2.30pm
21 August, 10am – 2pm
Bug Hunting at Mill Lane
Spoon Carving
The bugs are out there – can we find them? Come and join the hunting party to find out!
Top Hangar, Aldridge Airport. Learn how to carve a spoon from locally produced sustainable wood.
Top Hangar, Aldridge Airport. Learn how to carve a small bread board from locally produced sustainable wood.
£10 including materials. Booking essential on 01922 458328.
£10 including materials. Booking essential on 01922 458328.
23 August 1.30 – 2.30pm
28 September 10am – 3pm
Free - advance booking essential on 01922 458328.
10 August, 10am – 4pm
Wildlife Road Show at Moorcroft Wood Local Nature Reserve Wildlife workshops and practical sessions including pond dipping, wild flower walks and reptile and amphibian talks. Fun for all - including free face painting.
Pond Dipping at Moorcroft Wood Local Nature Reserve Come and find out how many creatures live within the pools at this local nature reserve.
Practical Conservation Event at Heath End Get involved with the practical management of a local woodland and help make a real difference!
For more details phone 0121 505 4429.
Free family event. Advance booking essential on 01922 458328.
16 August, 2pm
4 September, 10am – 4pm
Purple Haze
Rustic Deckchairs
A leisurely, family friendly stroll around Shire Oak Park in Walsall Wood to take in the beauty of the heather in flower. Free family event. Advance booking essential on 0845 111 2900.
Top Hangar, Aldridge Airport. Make your own deckchair from locally produced sustainable wood. £20 including materials. Booking essential on 01922 458328
• Inflatables • Children’s Rides • Charity Stalls • Punch & Judy • Music • Face Painting • Storytelling • Refreshments
17 August, 1pm – 3pm
14 September, 8.30 – 10pm
25 July
Bat Walk and Talk at Moorcroft Local Nature Reserve
Family Den Building at Moorcroft Wood Local Nature Reserve Learn how to build a shelter from natural materials found in the woods. Free family event. Advance booking essential on 01922 458328.
www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk
Come and learn more about bats, what they do and why they do it. Free event. Advance booking essential on 01922 458328.
For more details phone 01922 458328.
Parks
Fun Days 10.30am - 4pm
Forge Street/Darlaston Road, Darlaston
17 August
Doe Bank Park
Doe Bank Lane, Pheasey
24 August
Willenhall Memorial Park
Palfrey Park, Dale Street, Walsall
24 July, 2pm-4pm
Tony and the Sapphires 28 August, 2pm-4pm
New Washboard Syncopators
Other Events
Pinson Road, Willenhall
10 July, 12pm-4pm
31 August
Blackwood Park, Blackwood Road, Streetly
Reedswood Park Bentley Lane, Birchills
Music Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road 17 July, 3pm-5pm
Willenhall Salvation Army Band 24 July, 2pm-4pm
With The Beatles 31 July, 2pm-4pm
Picnic in the Park
6 August
Bloxwich Carnival
King George V Playing Fields, Stafford Road An annual community event organised by Bloxwich Carnival Committee, supported by Walsall Council.
13/14 August
Walsall Show
Walsall Arboretum, Broadway £3 Entry, Free Parking
Pleck Park
7 August, 2pm-4pm
Montfort Road, Pleck
Dempseys Lot
Many attractions including model tent, steam engines, arena events, fairground rides, live music.
27 July
14 August, 2pm–4pm
27 August, 1pm – 4pm
Holland Park
Chester Road North, Brownhills
New Washboard Syncopators
The Mayor’s ‘Meander’ in the Park
3 August
21 August, 2pm–4pm
Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road.
Pelsall Common Pelsall Lane, Pelsall
Jakaban
Tony and the Sapphires 4 September, 2pm-4pm
Phone: 07736 388409 for further information
Red Venice
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Town Halls
Sport and Leisure
Telephone 0845 111 2900
Telephone 01902 605500
Darlaston Town Hall, Victoria Road Afternoon Variety Concerts Doors open 1pm – Concert starts 1.30pm ■■
14 July Gabriel - Ukulele Entertainer
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11 August Gareth Evans - Welsh Tenor
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8 September Martyn & Chris - Music and song
£2 on the door
Old Tyme and Modern Sequence Dance Every Wednesday Doors open 1.30pm, dance starts 1.45pm £3 per person on the door
Walsall Town Hall, Leicester Street
Walsall Town Hall (Conference Room) 15 September, 7.30pm
A Night at the Musicals with Beacon Park Village Choir Tickets £10 including cheese and wine For tickets/further information call 01922 652072 or 01922 682140
Community Events Pelsall Community Centre Station Road, Pelsall WS3 4BQ 15 July, 7.30pm start
Mayors Variety Show
Tickets £5 phone: 01922 652072 or 01922 682140 for further information Darlaston Town Hall
17 September, 7pm (doors open 6.15pm)
Walsall’s Last Night at the Proms
Organised by the Rotary Club of Walsall in aid of St. Giles Hospice, Walsall, and featuring soprano soloist – Susie Parkes, concert pianist – Warren Mailley-Smith, Shelfield Male Voice Choir, Walsall Symphony Orchestra. Tickets priced £10 each - please call 0845 111 2900 to book
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Town Centres Italia in Piazza 18 August, 9am - 4pm Willenhall Town Centre, Market Place 20 August, 9am - 4pm Aldridge Village Centre, Anchor Road Italia in Piazza is an innovative and authentic Italian Food Market comprising 18 mouthwatering stalls selling all the wonderful tastes you would expect in Italy, such as parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto, salame, olives, extra virgin olive oils and much more. For more information, contact the District Centre Management Team on 01922 652095.
24 July, 10am - 3pm
Sport and Leisure Family Fun Day Walsall Arboretum A great opportunity for family members of all ages to try some of the many sport and leisure activities which are offered throughout the borough. Activities include football, cricket, rugby and athletics coaching, basketball tasters, leisure centres inflatables, martial arts and dance demonstrations, healthy food, music and loads more. Free entry.
1day £9, 1 week £40, 4 weeks £150 Standard day: 9am-4pm, Early bird 8-9am, Extra fun 4-5pm. Extra hours £1 per session Oak Park Leisure Centre tel: 01543 452849, Bloxwich Leisure Centre tel: 01922 710295
Countryside Rambles with Outdoor Pursuits Monday/Tuesday 9am-2.30pm, £7
25 – 29 July, 1 - 5 August, 8 12 August
11, 12 and 19 July Cannock Chase
Aiming High Short Breaks Activities
5, 6 and 13 September Blythfield
for children and young people with a disability in Walsall
Wednesday
at Aldridge Airport Outdoor Education Centre Activities include high ropes course, adapted bicycles, land yachting, low ropes and problem solving, archery and orienteering, sailing, canoeing and kayaking. For further details please phone the Children with Disabilities Team on 01922 686510. 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26 August
Sports 4 All Holiday Camps Fun packed sports-based holiday camps for children aged 8-14 years old.
9.15am-4pm, £10.50 20 July Dovedale/ Ilam 28 September Bewdley/ Wyre Forest Programme may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Please bring suitable clothing, waterproofs, footwear (walking boots or strong shoes), a drink and packed lunch. To book or for further details, including pick up points, please phone 01922 744637 or 07921 934932. Advance booking essential.
www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk
Active Steps A specialised exercise programme for people who have previously experienced a fall or are at risk of falling. Sessions at venues throughout the borough. Phone: 01902 605500.
Walsall Junior Athletics Club Meets at: University of Wolverhampton (Gorway Campus) Athletics track – entry via Magdalene Road, Walsall WS1 3BD, on Saturday morning during school term times. 10am-11am primary school pupils aged 8-11 (school years 4-6) £3 11am-12pm secondary students Aged 11-17 (school years 7-12) Outdoor sessions £3 per athlete Phone: 01902 605500 or 07963 413437
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Walsall Walk On
Weekly Health Walks Programme
• Unless otherwise stated, walks are free of charge • Distances and duration may vary • Please be prepared for wet weather • Please bring a drink if you think you’ll need one • Wear suitable clothing and stout shoes or trainers • All walk leaders carry identification, which will be produced on request
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Telephone: 01902 605500
Monday
Thursday
Willenhall Memorial Park
King George’s Park, Bloxwich
10.15am for 10.30am start 30mins. 1.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard. Meet: The Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road.
9.45am for 10am start
30 - 45mins. 1.5 – 2.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Toilet blocks, King George’s Park, Stafford Road, Bloxwich
Moorcroft Wood
10.15am for 10.30am start
30mins. 1.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Moorcroft Environment Centre, Hawkswood Drive.
Clayhanger Common
10.15am for 10.30am start 30 - 45mins. 1.5 – 2.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Tesco car park, Brownhills, market stall end
Reedswood Park
2.15pm for 2.30pm start 1 hour. 5km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Reedswood Lane park entrance, off Bentley Lane, Birchills.
Willenhall Memorial Park 10.15am for 10.30am start 1½ hours. 5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road.
Aldridge Short Walk
10.15am for 10.30am start 1 - 1½ hours. 5km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Aldridge Library, Rookery Lane.
Walsall Arboretum Long Walk
10.30am for 10.45am start 2 to 2½ hours. 6 to 9km. Strenuous. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Palm House by Centre Green.
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Aldridge Community
Wednesday Aldridge Airport 10.15am for 10.30am start 2 hours. 5 to 6.5km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Lower Hangar car park, entrance off Bosty Lane, Aldridge.
10.15am for 10.30am start 2 hours. 5 to 8km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Aldridge Community Centre, Middlemore Lane.
Until 18 August 1 hour. 3 to 4.5 km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Centre Green by Lakeside Cafe.
Bentley Pavilion Walk 10.15am for 10.30am start 30mins. 1.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Bentley Leisure Pavilion, Bentley Road North
Willenhall Memorial Park 7pm for 7.15 pm start until 17 August 1 hour. 3 to 4.5 km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road.
Willenhall Memorial Park
Walsall Arboretum Short Walk
Pelsall North Common
10.15am for 10.30am start
10.15am for 10.30am start 1 to 1½ hours. 2.5 to 5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road.
30 - 45mins. 1.5 – 2.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Pelsall North Common Local Nature Reserve car park, opposite Free Trade Inn, Wood Lane.
Pheasey
Park Lime Pits
2.15pm for 2.30pm start 1 to 1½ hours. 3 to 6.5km. Strenuous. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Collingwood Centre main entrance, Collingwood Drive.
Details may be subject to change. Walks may have to be cancelled at short notice. Please call 01902 605500 for details and confirmation, prior to walk.
Walsall Arboretum Monthly Walk
Friday
Pelsall Short Walk
Rough Wood
Saturday (1st & 2nd Saturday of every month) 10.15am for 10.30am start 1 hour. 3km to 4.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard. Meet: Centre Green by Lakeside café, nearest entrance is Arboretum Road.
10.15am for 10.30am start 45mins. 1.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard. Meet: Centre green by Lakeside Café.
11am for 11.15am start 30mins. 1.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The Pavilion, Pleck Park
12.15pm for 12.30pm start 1½ hours. 5 to 6.5km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The United Kingdom Pub, Lane Head, Short Heath, Willenhall
Walsall Arboretum Evening Walk 7pm for 7.15 pm start
Pleck Park
Tuesday
Jog Walsall Timetable
1.45pm for 2pm start 45mins: 1.5 - 2km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Car Park opposite Manor Arms Public House, Park Road.
(3rd Saturday of every month) 10.15am for 10.30am start 2 to 2½ hours. Strenuous. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Pelsall North Common Local Nature Reserve car park, opposite Free Trade Inn, Wood Lane.
Sunday Rough Wood
11am for 11.15am start 1 hour. 5km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Rough Wood Local Nature Reserve car park, Hunts Lane, Short Heath, Willenhall.
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Monday Pleck Park 4.45pm for 5pm start Meet: The Pavilion
Tuesday Walsall Arboretum Arboretum Road 5:45pm for 6pm start Meet: Lakeside Café
Wednesday Wolverhampton University – Walsall Campus (Track run) 5.45pm for 6pm start Magdalene Road, Walsall, WS1 3TA
Thursday King George V Playing Fields Stafford Road, Bloxwich 5.45pm for 6pm start Meet: by toilet block on main car park
Saturday Walsall Arboretum Arboretum Road 10am for 10.15am start Meet: Lakeside Café
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