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A freshly fallen, silent shroud of snow
Today, I left for work as usual and after a bit of a battle, got to work, only to find it was closing up and everybody was going home. Undeterred, I cycled back into Birmingham and caught a train back...
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Enchanting forest
Well, I made it. Yesterday, I cycled up onto Cannock Chase. Starting from Brownhills, I headed up to Chasewater - which was stunning - and on through Heath Hayes and Hednesford, up to Rifle Range...
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Falling steadily
I promise, this is the last one, but it was requested that I take some images within the borough. As usual, more on my 365daysofbiking journal. I escaped on Sunday afternoon, between 4 and 5pm, just...
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Cutting the tape…
I was too busy to pop down yesterday, but I'm very thankful to friend of the blog and long-time reader Andy Hollyhead, who popped over to the opening of the new Co-op store in Walsall Wood yesterday....
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Where the art is…
Just a quick note to point out to readers that there's some great coverage of the unveiling of Burntwood's new mining memorial over on Lichfield Live - I passed through at about 2:45pm and it certainly...
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Jammin’– pictures from Our Big Gig
Well, I nearly missed it due to other commitments, and like the Bands on the Beacon, I arrived late, but Our Big Gig in Walsall Arboretum this afternoon was brilliant - I can honestly say it was a...
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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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Party like its… 1998?
I like this a lot - way back in 1998, an officer for Walsall Council was given the job of taking some pictures of Brownhills town centre, the lady in question was handed a digital camera that took...
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It was magic…
I didn't really know what to expect from the Brownhills Christmas Magic 2013 event, it looked really good on paper but I was curious as to how it would pan out on the day - I was really, really...
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Brownhills Central Boy’s School: Can you help?
A very interesting request for help came in last week from Bonita Clayton of Brownhills Community Association, who as you'll know, are based at the former Brownhills Central Boy's School, or as my...
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Photos from the 2014 Brownhills Community Fun Day
Last Saturday, as I advertised here on the blog, it was Brownhills Community Fun Day at the Activity Centre - what used to be the old Central Boy's School or Annexe, and Bonita Clayton from the...
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Moving pictures – cinema returns to Aldridge
Regular readers will know well that I like to support community projects here on the blog, and anything that caters for the kids is particularly close to my heart - so here's a bold and inspiring...
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The magic of Christmas
I have to congratulate the people who worked so hard on Brownhills Christmas Market - I went yesterday, and it was a joy to see Brownhills so busy once more - considering the majority involved were...
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Woodmen hold Badgers to a draw
Yesterday (7th February 2015), after a rash of weather-scuppered games, Walsall Wood FC squared off against Brockton at Oak Park in that very rare event - an entertaining no score draw. Continue reading →
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Aldridge Cinema – come see The Lego Movie this afternoon!
This afternoon at 2:30pm (Saturday 21st March 2015), Aldridge Cinema at the Youth Theatre are showing The Lego Movie - it's only £4 a ticket and normal popcorn and drinks are only 50p. Continue reading →
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Aldridge Cinema – come see Paddington the Movie this afternoon!
This afternoon at 2:30pm (Saturday 4th April 2015), Aldridge Cinema at the Youth Theatre are showing Paddington the Movie – it’s only £4 a ticket and normal popcorn and drinks are only 50p. Continue...
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Aldridge Cinema – come see Big Hero 6 this afternoon!
This afternoon at 2:30pm (Saturday 23rd May 2015), Aldridge Cinema are showing family feelgood film Big Hero 6. - it's just £4 a ticket and normal popcorn and drinks are only 50p. Continue reading →
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Photos from the 2015 Brownhills Community Fun Day
Last Saturday, as I advertised here on the blog, it was Brownhills Community Fun Day at the Activity Centre - what used to be the old Central Boy's School or Annexe, and Bonita Clayton from the...
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Pictures from the 2015 Huddlesford Heritage Gathering
Today (20th September 2015) I got chance to go to the Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust's Heritage Gathering at Huddlesford, near Whittington. Continue reading →
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Walsall Wood find little meat in Quorn
Yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 17th October 2015), Walsall Wood FC faced Quorn FC at Oak Park, and once more the boys from the Wood triumphed. Continue reading →
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Aldridge Cinema – come see The Spongebob Movie this afternoon!
I'm pleased to noted that the project to start a community cinema at Aldridge Youth Theatre is a continuing success, and Saturday afternoon screenings return today. Continue reading →
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Woodmen cull Badgers
Yesterday (14th November 2015) Walsall Wood F.C. squared off against Brocton at Oak Park in an entertaining match which the Woodmen won. Continue reading →
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Life’s a Holbeach as Woodmen tame Tigers
Yesterday (21st November 2015) Walsall Wood FC entertained Finlanders Holbeach United, and after some great football, Wood emerged the victors with an impressive 4-1 scoreline. Continue reading →
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Aldridge Cinema – come see Minions this afternoon!
I'm pleased to noted that the project to start a community cinema at Aldridge Youth Theatre is a continuing success, and Saturday afternoon screenings continue. Continue reading →
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Aldridge Cinema – Frozen singalong this afternoon!
Late, I know, but there's a full screening of popular Disney film Frozen with singalong lyrics at Aldridge Cinema this afternoon - it's £6, and you may just get in if you're quick (I recommend...
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Aldridge Cinema – Frozen singalong this afternoon!
Late, I know, but there's a full screening of popular Disney film Frozen with singalong lyrics at Aldridge Cinema this afternoon - it's £6, and you may just get in if you're quick (I recommend...
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Everything was magic but the weather…
I have to congratulate the people who worked so hard on Brownhills Christmas Market Magic 2015 - although I couldn't make it this year, I've been hearing lots of good stuff about it - my best wishes to...
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Pictures from Brownhills Christmas Market Magic 2016
I have to congratulate the people who worked so hard on Brownhills Christmas Market Magic 2016 - Diane and the team at the Brownhills Town Centre Partnership worked really hard and raised money towards...
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Pictures from the 2017 Huddlesford Heritage Gathering
Yesterday (Saturday 23rd September 2017) I got chance to go to the first day of the Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust's Heritage Gathering at Huddlesford, near Whittington. Continue...
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Walsall Wood FC conquer Cradley
Last weekend Saturday, 23rd September 2017, Walsall Wood travelled over to Cradley, ironically enough a place I'd been the day before - small world, really - anyway, the Wood lads comfortably beat the...
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Wood hunt Tigers nearly to extinction, while Villans fail to storm Montpelier
Yesterday (Saturday 11th November 2017) Walsall Wood F.C. entertained Fenlanders Holbeach United, and after some great football, Wood emerged once again the decisive victors with an impressive 5-0...
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