Walk Works, a new Community Interest Company, founded by Vicki Smith and Fran Wilde aims to explore Black Country heritage and the arts through outdo events, mainly walks for looking and experiencing.
The good news is that they have been commissioned by the Office of Public Health in Dudley to run four walks along Brierley Hill Canal to demonstrate the contribution walking makes to helping us feel good.
Last night I went to the ‘launch’ event of Dudley Voices for Choice at the David Lloyd Centre, Brierley Hill. I put ‘launch’ in inverted commas as they have actually been around for over a decade now. But last night was a celebration of the next stage of their development – the award of charitable status.
I’ve been to Symphony Hall, the NEC, The Albert Hall, West End theatres…all at great cost. Yet a £5 Black Country Folk, Food and Fun evening at St John’s Church Brockmoor gave me as much pleasure and enjoyment. I do hope these evening become a regular event.
Jayne Pilkington, Dudley Borough’s conservationist (a species in danger of extinction itself in this age of austerity) will be giving her perspective on the conservation of the borough’s heritage assets – a key concern in Brierley Hill area where several buildings are under threat. The meeting starts at 5.30pm on Monday 16th June at the grade 2 listed St Michael’s Church in Bell Street South. As always all are welcome to attend this event.
Brierley Hill’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre has come up with another cracking event for everyone who loves Brierley Hill. From 6 until 8pm on Wednesday 18th June at Insight House, Pearson Street, you are invited to join in an evening of reminiscence and memory sharing. Bring along any information and stories of living in Brierley Hill. The evening includes an audio visual presentation on historical aspects of Brierley Hill.
The Storehouse, a new community venue, is holding an open day on Saturday 21st June 2014. Visitors will be able to view the Albion Street facility and take part in fund activities.
An appeal is going out for residents, community groups, schools and business to support their town by becoming ‘bloomers’ and adopting one or more of the planters which will be brightening up Brierley Hill this summer.
A fantastic music and dance line up for the Brierley Hill Christmas Festival on Saturday. Come along and support us at The Moor Centre, Insight House, ASDA and Brierley Hill Market.
Drop in to do a free mask making session at Brierley Hill Library. Who knows this could start you on a career like the famous mask makers of Venice (pictured)!
There is no need to book and all materials are provided.
Do you usually go for full on lights at Christmas? Are you a business or a residence in Brierley Hill, Brockmoor and Pensnett? If so, this could be the competition for you! Cash prizes and extended deadline!!!!