Seriously. You have to go and see it. Brierley Hill Festival of Christmas Trees got underway today (Saturday 7th December), and it runs until next Sunday (15th December). At least 28 individuals, organisations and local businesses contributed a tree – a fantastic number for a festival which is in its first year. It is heartwarming when our local community comes together like this in Brierley Hill and it makes me very proud to live in the town.
A chance meeting with inspirational Laura Nolan of The Nuthouse Bakery brought back memories of planning battles, innovative new homes at Merry Hill, and an example being set on how to carry out sustainable development nationwide. All against a background of scepticism.
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!!!!
Come and join a host of crafters and community organisations at a very festive Fair. Be greeted by Anna and Nobby, two adorable Donkeys who will spend a few hours stabled at the front door! There is a wide range of quality craft stalls for you to make a start on your Christmas shopping, live • Read More »
Age UK Dudley has been recommended for a £750 Community First grant after expressing concerns about older people in Brierley Hill, feeling lonely and missing family and loved ones who have passed away, during the Christmas period.
The grant will help to contribute towards organising a Christmas Party.
Designed by Walby Pugin the St Mary’s Church was opened on Wednesday 15th October 1873. The Birmingham Daily Post of 17th October contained the following article describing the events of the day. Even in those days there were worries about the condition of the building – foundations had cracked and the bell tower was (and is) yet to be be completed. During many toasts at a celebration in the public hall Brierley Hill dignitaries pledged the loyal support to Her Majesty “…if the socialistic, horrible, and infidel days which seemed imminent were to arrive”!
You’ve heard of the famous Santa races, well here comes the first Brierley Hill and Pensnett Santa Joggle! This is a Family Friendly Fun Run/Jog/Walk which will take place on the morning of 30 November at the Dell Stadium from 10am to 11am.
Brierley Hill in Bloom will be taking its colour theme from the towns coat of arms. This post contains an explanation of the coat of arms and the town’s motto.
Pleasing news on Brierley Hill in Bloom – planters have now been identified for purchase, involvement is growing, and planting is underway. 26 planters each with four linings are to be purchased, more businesses are getting involved, and plans are to start at Five Ways and radiate out.
This is a fantastic video of Round Oak steelworks, taken in 1984, not long before it was demolished to make way for the Waterfront Business Park.
The video is embedded from The Only Way Is Dudley Facebook site, and may take a second or two to load. It is worth the wait.
The video appears to be taken from a vehicle travelling along Dudley Road and then turning into Level Street.
It has already had over 50,000 views on The Only Way Is Dudley Facebook page and there’s lots of comments reminiscing about the works underneath.