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This summer, Walsall Council has a number of opportunities for children and families to get creative, learn, and explore. At the Walsall Leather Museum, visitors can delve into the area’s leather trade history and participate in hands-on craft workshops. Meanwhile, The New Art Gallery Walsall invites everyone to engage in various art forms, such as […]

A free art club for children aged four and above now takes place weekly at the New Art Gallery in Walsall. Every Sunday between 12pm-3pm, children can learn to paint, sculpt and craft alongside local artists. The upcoming schedule includes: Sunday 7 July – Drawing reflections in spheres Sunday 14 July – Dream Catchers Sunday […]

Starting in September 2024, families in Walsall can benefit from a new initiative aimed at making childcare more affordable and accessible. The introduction of these new childcare codes marks a significant step forward in supporting parents and guardians, ensuring that children have access to quality early education and care. Walsall Council has announced that eligible […]

A unique view of Walsall Arboretum, which explores its 170 acres of land, offers a new perspective on the town’s popular historic park. Utilising a drone, Walsall Council has launched the footage on YouTube ahead of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Walsall Arboretum. “Residents and visitors can now experience the beauty of this historic […]

Children’s toy retailer, The Entertainer, is expanding its partnership with Tesco to appear in numerous stores in the area, including Walsall Extra on Littleton Street and the Superstore in Brownhills. Following the successful launch of its products in 35 locations across the U.K. over the last couple of years, The Entertainer will become a feature […]

A new sculpture trail at Reedswood Park designed to represent the harmonious coexistence of art and nature, features artwork that appeared at The New Art Gallery as part of the National Lottery-funded ‘Bee Inspired Walsall’ project. Commissioned by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, local artist Daisy Askins created a series of sculptures using natural materials that […]

Keeling School of Dance started in 1934 when Miss Keeling started teaching pupils in her parents’ back room. She then moved into studios in Great Barr and Sutton Coldfield before setting up base in Aldridge during the 1970’s. Many of her former pupils danced both in the UK and abroad with professional contracts and starred […]

Check out what’s coming up at Walsall Arboretum this summer! Digbeth Dining Club – 6 July The popular and award-winning Digbeth Dining Club is on tour this summer with a pit-stop at Walsall Arboretum on Saturday, 6 July 2024. Running from 12pm to 7pm and costing £4 for adults and £2.50 for children, the event […]

The SPAR store in Pelsall is hosting a unique chance to win a basket of shopping*, as well as the chance to win a month’s worth of groceries, just by singing karaoke! SPARaoke starts on Saturday 6 July, coinciding with the Pelsall Carnival, with another session on Saturday 13 July. To join in the fun, simply: […]

Europe’s leading patchwork and quilting event returns to Birmingham NEC from 1-4 August 2024 with a bumper line-up of features that include special guest appearances from international quilting artists (including Jenny Doan!), hundreds of craft brands, an incredible workshop, a talks and lectures programme and much more! Visitors can look forward to spectacular galleries by […]

Pelsall is buzzing with excitement as the annual Pelsall Carnival draws near, set to take place on Saturday, July 6. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering a day full of festivities, entertainment, and community spirit. A day full of fun Starting at 10 AM, the carnival will feature numerous stalls […]

Members of Walsall Council’s Youth Justice Service team will be climbing Snowdon this weekend to raise money for the James Brindley Foundation. A team of 11 will take on the ‘Pyg Track, an 11km, six-hour ascent to the top of the mountain. Funds raised will go towards helping tackle the causes of youth violence. The […]

Performed by Aldridge-born Ellie Ball from touring theatre company, Mint Theatre Society, “The Red Room” is a spine-tingling one-woman storytelling show that is taking a spooky pit-stop in Stonnall for one-night-only before heading to the internationally-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August. “The Red Room” is an adaptation of H.G. Wells’ spooky gothic short story, where […]

A new art installation aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of vaping has been unveiled at Walsall College. The installation, which comprises of 4,000 empty boxes of illicit vapes, was put together with the help of students and Walsall Council’s Public Health and Trading Standards team and designed in the shape of a pair […]

Beacon Primary School in Willenhall has scooped a silver award at the Pearson National Teaching Awards 2024. The award for “Marking a Difference – Primary School of the Year” was presented to staff following the development of numerous iniativies, including themed corridors, reading corners and a fully functioning bank to help children with life skills. […]

Walsall Council is one of twenty local authorities that is taking part in a new initiative to recruit more staff into the early years sector. The recruitment drive will give approved childcare providers a cash incentive of £1,580. While £580 can be set aside for tax and national insurance payments, the remaining £1,000 will be […]

The airwaves of Walsall are set to buzz with the energy of youth as the town welcomes its newest radio station, KIC. Formerly known as kicfm, the youth radio platform is rebranding and aiming to become the heartbeat of Walsall’s youth culture, providing a fresh and exciting platform for music, entertainment, and community engagement. KIC’s […]

A bee monument made out of thousands of weapons will be touring Walsall schools next week to raise awareness about violent crime. The Manchester Anti-Violence Monument Bee is made from knives, guns and other weapons that police seized on the streets of the city. Numerous schools in Walsall have signed up for a visit from […]

Anthony Harris has been elected as the new Mayor of Walsall. The election, held on May 22, 2024, saw Harris, a long-time community advocate and local councillor, secure a decisive victory. Harris, who has been a dedicated member of the Walsall Council for over a decade, is well-known for his commitment to social issues and […]

When most people think of hamburgers they think of ‘fast food’ – mass produced snacks, created in a kitchen more like a production line. But when Dean Haynes decided to create his own range of burgers, speed was the furthest thing from his mind – as he took weeks and weeks to get his recipes […]