Local historian and publisher Ned Williams will give a talk and presentation entitled “Brierley Hill in Old Pictures” to Brierley Hill Civic Society on 18th October 2010 at St Michael’s Church Brierley Hill commencing at 5.30pm.
Entrance to the event is FREE and ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
Given Ned’s track record of talking and presenting this should be a terrific event. Look forward to seeing you there!
Over £2,300 was raised at the Pony Trail auction held at the Copthorne Hotel on Monday evening (4th October).
Schools which had participated in the project had been given first option to buy back the ponies and some twenty took up that option, leaving nine ponies to be actioned on the night.
Some thirty hopeful attendees bid from £150 to nearly £400 in the auction which was hosted by tv auctioneer Will Farmer.
All money raised will go towards further regeneration projects within the borough.
Many felt sad to see the ponies depart at the end of a project which brough smiles to thousands of local residents.
DUDLEY’S FESTIVAL OF WATER & LIGHT
Fireworks and a colourful boat parade brought families to Brierley Hill’s Festival of Water and Light despite the rain.
Thousands of people lined The Waterfront last night (Sunday October 3) for the 12th annual festival – which included a boat parade with a ‘pop bands of the past’ theme, a fireworks display, stalls, a fun fair, music and dancing.
The Mayor judged the winner of the boat parade – which saw first prize go to The Bromley-Pensnett primary school boat. Second place went to AEG, with LIFT picking up third prize.
The event was also supported by radio station Heart FM for the third year in a row. Performances came from former Belle Sorelle singer IamRuby, bands Empty Can, Injustice and Everybody Looks Famous, as well as local dance and theatre groups.
Photo credits: Neighbours News
As the brilliant Brierley Hill Pony Trail comes to an end (25th September), you have the chance to buy one of the ponies.
Many schools involved in the project have opted to buy their own ponies, but some are still looking for homes and will be auctioned at 6pm on Monday 4th October 2010 at the Copthorne hotel.
Please see brochure below for which ponies are still available and more details. Look forward to seeing you on 4th!
Auction Catalogue
A BRIERLEY Hill venue is getting set to host a charity evening of entertainment with a footballing flavour.
Wolverhampton Wanderers star Jody Craddock will be at Dudley Sports and Social Club, Hillcrest Avenue, on Thursday September 16.
The event kicks off at 8.45pm and will be hosted by Nigel Pearson from Talk Sport.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to the FSID cot death charity, tickets cost £10, for more information call 07772 567313.
One of the acts confirmed to appear at this year’s Festival of Water and Light celebration in Brierley Hill is Everybody Looks Famous.
Neighbours News saw them as the opening act at the Midlands Music Festival in Tamworth this past summer, and they are definitely one to watch out for!! You can check out their MySpace site at: http://www.myspace.com/everybodylooksfamous.
This year’s theme will be ‘pop bands of the past’ for the huge event on Sunday October 3. Thousands of people are expected to pack the Waterfront for the annual festival, now in its 12th year, which will culminate with a spectacular firework display. The event is free to attend and will include the traditional colourful boat parade as well as live music, dance groups, a funfair and craft exhibitions. Radio station Heart FM will return as this year’s media partner following their huge success over the past three years.
The Dudley Council festival is organised by CCEM who are also offering businesses and groups a fantastic opportunity to advertise their work by taking on a craft stall or boat. To apply call 08707 449701 or email admin@ccem.co.uk
Everybody Looks Famous
BRAVE Black Country performers are getting set to bare all on stage at Brierley Hill Civic Hall when The Full Monty premieres at the venue.
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It blazed, it rained, it blew a gale… but still teams of treasure hunters from Brierley Hill and across Dudley Borough raced around historic Brierley Hill, along the Pony Trail route to search for clues and work out where the treasure is hidden. Winners of this event on 28 and 29 August to be announced shortly!89% of people who gave feedback felt the Treasure Trail had increased their knowledge about the heritage in the area, 94% felt it had given them the opportunity to spend some quality time together as a family.
“We had a lot of fun! Something great to do”
“An enjoyable morning out with the family”
It’s not too late to do the Treasure Trail yourself before the ponies are moved and auctioned off in a couple of weeks!
Download a free copy of the Treasure Trail here (best printed to A3). You can also download the answers to see how you got on!
Over 100 local people also took part in an English Heritage survey about living and visiting historic Brierley Hill using a digital touch screen kiosk. There will be more opportunities to have your say over the next few months – so look out for a silver inflatable tent and lots of free balloons! Dates and locations will be posted on the blog – so watch this space!
