Friday night’s production of the National Youth Theatre’s Ghost Office in Brierley Hill had to be split into two performances following an audience turn out in excess 200. Fifty local youngsters and national members of the National Youth Theatre worked together to create the play which was performed in an empty suite of offices at • Read More »
Pensnett’s Lookout Project, which helps local young people make positive life choices, will officially open its new base this month. The centre, located at 116 Commonside, will hold an open day to mark the occasion on Wednesday 18 August from 1.30 to 3pm. There will be an opportunity to look around the new base as • Read More »
As part of Dudley CVS’s exciting new campaign to launch the 2010 Dudley Volunteer Awards, some of the people who scooped awards at last year’s ceremony agreed to star in their 2010 campaign based on another popular film. ‘Meet the real Incredibles’ stars local people who give up their time to make Dudley borough a • Read More »
For those who have recently visited the Moor Centre got a taste of native indian music. Photo credits: Neighbours News
This week volunteers from Home Start, based in Brierley Hill joined English Heritage Outreach Manager Suzanne Carter to devise a fun, family Treasure Trail around the historic high street area (From Marsh Park to Civic Centre) and the magnificent Brierley Hill Pony Trail. The Treasure Trail will be tried and tested with more Home Start volunteer • Read More »
To celebrate the new Karate Kid film released this week, a group from the Academy Martial Arts will be at the Odeon cinema, Merry Hill from 1pm onwards, on Saturday 31 July with karate demonstrations and displays, so make sure you come along to see the film and join in the action! Photo credit: (right) • Read More »
A MERRY Hill fish and chip shop is set to feature on TV tonight, as Harry Ramsden’s chief executive goes undercover to discover what really happens on the shop floor. As part of channel 4 programme ‘Undercover Boss’, viewers will see Marija Simovic (pictured) – the CEO of the world’s most famous fish and chip • Read More »
A NEW cafe aimed at being a one stop shop for carers across the borough is now open in Brierley Hill. INSIGHT for Carers has taken over a cafe in the Brierley Hill Project, in South Street, to provide a friendly and informal place for carers to go for advice and a chat, as well • Read More »
HUNDREDS of screaming fans brought Merry Hill to a standstill on Tuesday 27 July as they tried to catch a glimpse of up and coming boy band The Wanted. The five-piece group – made up of handsome fivesome Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Tom Parker, Nathan Sykes and James McGuiness – were at the shopping centre • Read More »