Bats, Kingfishers, Watervoles and other special species will get their own regeneration proposals with the new Brierley Hill Area Action Plan to be published by Dudley Council on 30th November. Speaking at a meeting of Brierley Hill Civic Society Nicki Dale, principle planning officer with Dudley Council, described the surprising number special species of wildlife • Read More »
Speaking at a meeting of Brierley Hill Civic Society Nicki Dale, principle planning officer at Dudley Council, set out the time table for adoption of this crucial plan which will guide the physical regeneration of the area. The draft plan will be published on 30th November 2009 and a period of consultation lasting until 15th • Read More »
After the HUGELY successful ‘Pyjama Party’ last year, which raised oodles of money on behalf of Children In Need in 2008, staff and volunteers are continuing the good work in 2009 with new fundraising challenges. This year Signpost bring you our customers, ‘Name the Chicken’ and, ‘Guess the Pudsey’! Come along and join in at • Read More »
Following the insolvency of the Civic Trust, civic societies up and down the country have been seeking ways of networking nationally. On 16th October Civic Societies met together as part of the Civic Society Initiative. Read about the event and download the “Own the Future” document by clicking here.
A draft constitution for Brierley Hill Civic Society is now available from the downloads page. Comments would be welcomed in advance of our next meeting on 16th November 2009.
AGM of the Friends of Marsh Park is to be held on Wednesday 28th October 2009 at St Michael’s Church Brierley Hill, commencing at 7.00 pm. Anyone who is interested in the development of this lovely Park and the nearby Lawyer’s Field is welcome to attend, and hopefully be willing to join the Friends’ group.d
Castle & Crystal Credit Union are pleased to announce the extension of their collection times at Signpost. From 9.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 9.30am to 12.30 on Friday Signpost volunteers will be available to collect Credit Union money. Castle & Crystal Credit Union are also promoting their Christmas Affordable Loans, please call 01384 • Read More »
At the 6th Annual Awards CVS presented both Barry Baker and Natalie Bunn from the Signpost Volunteer Team with Awards for their generous contribution to the work at Signpost and, on behalf of local communities across Brierley Hill. Congratulations CVS and, our excellent Volunteers.
Bloggers, I am delighted to anounce the arrival of The What Centre, Young People’s Advice and Counselling Service to a weekly session at Signpost. Mandi Ceri will provide Information, Advice and Guidance each Thursday morning 9.30am – 12.30, we are delighted to add this excellent Counselling service to our programme. Each session has both drop • Read More »
For sponsorship details, click here Inspired by ‘King Bladud’s Pigs’ sculpture trail in Bath 2008 (www. kingbladudspigs.org), the Brierley Hill Arts and Culture Development Group is launching a similar trail in and around Brierley Hill during summer 2010. This will be a huge event for Brierley Hill and will encourage visitors to take a fresh • Read More »