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Walsall Leisure CentresHealth & Fitness Membership at

Bronze – Choose one activity from Gym, Swimming or Classes.  Cost – £24 per month

Silver – Choose 2 activities, either Swim and Gym, Swim and Classes or Classes and Gym. Cost – £29 per month

Gold – When you purchase Gold membership you will have access to a combination of gym, swim and classes. Cost – £34 per month

Elmore row, BloxwichTel: 01922 655900

Shows

6 July, 7.30pmBack to the 70s and 80sForest Arts Theatre Company return with an evening of music from all your favourite 70s and 80s shows. From Footloose, Fame and Saturday Night Fever to some of the lesser known shows of the era this promises to be ‘A Night to remember’.£7 & £6 concession

7 July, 2pm, 4 August, 2pm and 1 September, 2pmSenior Citizens OrchestraThe orchestra perform monthly concerts at Forest Arts Centre, its programme always offers fabulous music and features a whole range of classical favourites. Many concerts also include invited guests and performers.£1

29 September, 1.30pm An Afternoon with the MusicalsFrom rogers & Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber this afternoon promises all of your favourite show tunes.

£4

Films

■ 6 July, 7.30pmBlack Swan (18)

■ 8 July, 2pm The Prince and the Showgirl (PG)

■ 21 July, 2pm The King and I (U)

■ 9 August, 11am Megamind (PG)

■ 10 August, 11am Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader  (PG)

■ 10 August, 7.30pm Red (12)

■ 11 August, 11am Gnomeo and Juliet (U)

■ 16 August, 11am Tangled (PG)

■ 17 August, 11am Gulliver’s Travels (PG)

■ 18 August, 11am Yogi Bear (U)

■ 18 August, 2pm The Boy in the Stripped Pyjamas (12A)

■ 23 August, 11am Alice in Wonderland (PG)

■ 24 August, 11am A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventure (U)

■ 25 August, 11am Rango (PG)

All films £2 & £1 concession

For further details please contact Forest Arts Centre on 01922 654555 or go to www.forestartscentre.co.uk Box Office 0845 111 2900

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Phonefordetails

Available at all leisure centres: Bloxwich

01922 710295 Darlaston

0121 526 7473 Oak Park

01543 452849 Walsall Gala

01922 653150

Available at all leisure centres: Bloxwich: 01922 710295 Darlaston: 0121 526 7473 Oak Park: 01543 452849 Walsall Gala: 01922 653150

Hawbush road, Leamore, Walsall WS3 1AG Tel: 01922 654555

Forest Arts Centre

20 July, 7pm doors, 7.30pm showThe Borrowed Word A lively evening of poetry, compered by David Calcutt, with poets Antony owen, Emma Purshouse, Fergus McGonigal, Heather Wastie plus an open mic spot. £5

5 August, 8pm doors, 8.30 showOpen MicA place for singers, song writers, and musicians to play, jam and try out songs on a full PA. No instrument required. If you don’t play, come along and listen!

20 August, 7.30pm doors, 8.15pm showChuck Micallef - Canadian Country SingerChuck performs live on stage with multi-instrumentalist Dave Luke plus special guest ‘The Trentvale Poet’! £5

30 September, 7.30pm doors, 8pm show £8.The Browning Versionone act play written by Terence rattigan and considered to be one of his most famous and best pieces of theatre.

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Aldridge LibraryTel: 01922 655569

■ 7 July, 1.30-3.30pm Basic IT taster session for three weeks

■ 13 July, 4.45-5.45pm Aldridge Reading Group

■ 16 July, 10am -12pm Boo Boo The Clown’s Circus Skills Workshop, to launch the Summer Reading Challenge

■ 20 July 10am-12pm First Steps in Family History taster session

Brownhills LibraryTel: 01922 650730

■ Last Tuesday of every month 2.30-3.30pm Adult Reading Group

■ Wednesday 13 July, 2-4pm Family History Taster Session

■ Wednesday 27 July, 11am - 12.30pm Circus Skills Workshop

■ First and third Wednesday of every month - 2.30-4pm Family History

New Invention Library Tel: 01922 655570

■ Last Tuesday in the month 1.30-3pm Babies, Books, Bounce and Rhyme

Pheasey LibraryTel: 01922 654865

■ 2 August, 11am - 12.30pm Circus skills workshop

Streetly LibraryTel: 01922 654864

■ 2 August, 2 -3.30pm Circus Skills workshop

Pleck LibraryTel: 01922 654860

■ 5 July, 2 August and 6 September, 1-2pm on Tuesdays Varta (reading group in Gujarati)

■ 16 July 10-11am Chatterbooks Reading Club(for children 9-12)

■ every Saturday 2-3.45pm Chess Club

■ 6 July 10-11.30am 50+ Club - A talk by Walsall Hand Spinners, Knitters & Weavers

■ 3 August Upton to Tewkesbury river cruise

■ 7 September Life in the day of a magistrate

Walsall Central LibraryTel: 01922 653121

■ 28 July, 2.15-3pm Jo Jingles session (under 3s)

■ 3 August 2.15-3pm Smashing Saxons (over 7s)

■ 11 August 2.15-3pm Jolly Olly Octopus (under 3s)

■ 17 August 2.15-3pm The Terribly Greedy Fossy Foo (over 5s)

■ 17th August, 4.45pm-6pm Author event: Alex Wheatle – talking about his new novel, Brenton Brown, plus Yvonne Archer, talking about her new book, Life according to Maas Roy.

■ 24 August 2.15-3pm Ants in your Pants (under 5s)

Walsall Central Children’s LibraryTel: 01922 653120

■ 3 August, 2.15-3pm Over 7s - Summer Activity session - Anglo-Saxon theme

■ 11 August, 2.15-3pm Under 3s Share a Story and activity session

■ 17 August, 2.15-3pm Over 5s Share a Story and activity session

■ 24 August 2.15-3pm Under 5s Share a Story and activity session

Walsall Reference LibraryTel: 01922 653110

■ Wednesdays 2pm - 4.30pm Steps to Work Surgery

■ Thursdays 10am - 4pm Next Step Surgery (Careers advice)

■ Fridays 9.30am - 4.30pm Quit Smoking Surgery

Walsall Wood LibraryTel: 01922 655572

■ 6 July, 10-11am One-to-one help using a computer - please book a place

■ 6 July, 1.30-3pm Bookstart Babies Bounce and Rhyme

■ 27th July, 2pm -3.30pm Circus skills workshop

Willenhall LibraryTel: 01902 366513

■ 7,14 and 21July 1-3pm IT Taster session

■ First Thursday of month, 5-6pm Adult Reading Group

■ every Thursday 10-10.30am for little ones - Stories, Songs and Rhymes

LibrariesVarious locations around Walsall. Contact telephone numbers are below.

Visit www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk to see the full programme of library events.

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Local History CentreEssex Street, Walsall Tel: 01922 721305

Family History BuddyBook a free one hour session with our family history buddy to get you started or get new ideas. Diana Wilkes is at the Local History Centre 9.30pm-1pm, 1.45pm-5pm every Wednesday.

Free but booking essential.

Family History First Thursday of every month 2pm-3pm, a one hour induction session explaining the many resources and how you can use them .

Free but booking essential.

Ancestry OnlineLast Thursday of every month 2pm-3pm, a one hour induction session explaining how to get the most out of the ancestry online database.

Free, but booking essential.

Exhibitions1 July to 14 August

Walsall Through Time - Part IA selection of photographs from the Local History Centre’s collection. Free

16 August to 30 September

Walsall Through Time - Part IIA selection of photographs from the Local History Centre’s collection.

Free.

Public Talks4 July 7.30pm-9pm and 22 July 2.30pm-4pm

Walsall WorthiesFascinating Walsall people from the 19th & 20th centuries by Stuart Williams. £1.50 - booking required

5 September 7.30pm-9pm and 23 September 2.30pm-4pm

Sister Dora Walsall’s heroine and nursing pioneer by ruth Vyse.

£1.50 - booking required

Walks1 August 2pm-4pm

Local History Walk around BloxwichFree but booking essential.

Workshops30 July 10am-1pm and 5 August 1.30pm-4.30pm

Tracing and Recording Your Family History£3 -booking essential.

Course12 September to 17 October, Mondays, 2pm-4pm.

Beginning Family HistoryBooking essential.

£5 per class or

£30 for course including family history pack

Telephone: 01922 721305 www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk

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15 July - 31 AugustRelic Trail Take part in the relic Trail and become a Guardian of the Museum! You can do it yourself or with family and friends. Use your skills to find objects and complete challenges in The Changing Face of Walsall, Walsall Museum’s local history gallery.

The relic Trail is free to do, requires no advance booking, and is available until the end of March 2012.

19 July, 2.30pmPublic Talk - Black Country Murders Local historian Ian Bott gives us his popular talk on the seamier side to Black Country history, exploring the gruesome crimes and ghastly murders that have taken place in the region during the course of the 20th century.

Free - advance booking essential.

4, 11, 18 and 25 August, 11am-1pmChildren’s Summer Holiday Craft Drop-InsCelebrate the summer in our drop-in craft activities, using the seaside, flowers, nature and creepy-crawlies for inspiration. Have fun and make something to take home with you! Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.75p per child. Parents/carers must remain with children throughout. No need to book.

until 3 September The Festive Fifties Walsall Museum celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain with a display of vintage costume from the early 1950s.

The display showcases both women’s and children’s attire, covering both practical but stylish outfits for daytime wear and sumptuous frocks for the evening.

9 September, 2pmPublic Talk - Black Country Workhouses As part of the Heritage open Days weekend, this illustrated talk from historian Dr Chris Upton takes us on a fascinating journey around an important part of the region’s building heritage - the workhouses which once stood in the many towns of the Black Country. We explore their role in society and the experiences of the people within them.

Free - advance booking essential.

17 September 10.30am-3.30pm

Local History FairExhibits by local history societies, Walsall Local History Centre and Walsall Museums plus talks and workshops on local and family history.

To book a table, phone 01922 721305. Free.

Walsall Leather MuseumLittleton Street, Walsall Tel: 01922 721153

8 July - 11 September

Hell Bent for Leather - Judas Priest and the Heavy Metal LookThe historic home of leatherworking explores ‘the look’ of heavy metal and its most famous sons of rock, Judas Priest. The exhibition features stage costumes from the Painkiller and Fuel for Life tours borrowed from the band’s own collection plus a wealth of fans’ memorabila and photographs.

This event is part of the Home of Metal season of exhibitions and events celebrating the Black Country and Birmingham as the birthplace of heavy metal. For further details go to http://www.homeofmetal.com/

27 July, 3, 10, 17 and 24 August 10.30am - 12.30pm 5-7s (must be accompanied)1.30pm - 3.30pm 8-12s‘Rock Star, Superstar! Wednesday ClubWeekly art activities inspired by our Hell Bent for Leather exhibition, which will include rock star mask-making and t-shirt customising. £1.50 per session. Booking essential.

28 July, 9 and 23 August 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pmSummer Holiday Drop-In Art SessionsWhy not drop-in and try your hand at one of the art activities on offer during the school holidays? Free, no need to book.

29 August, 10.30am - 4.00pm Summer Family Fun DayA day of free family fun! There will be entertainment galore and hopefully a healthy dose of sunshine!

3 September, 10.30am - 3.30pm

Home of Metal - Celebration DayDrop-in and join in the fun, maybe design your own album cover or make a back-stage pass!

17 September, 10.30am-3.30pm Portraiture for BeginnersPrize-winning artist, Malcolm Malan, leads this fascinating and informative workshop. It is suitable for anyone who has ever wanted to draw an accurate likeness of a face. £12.50 (includes materials).

Craft Drop-Ins

Telephone: 01922 721153 www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk Find us onFacebook

Walsall MuseumCentral Library Building, Lichfield Street, Walsall Tel: 01922 653116

Hell Bent for Leather

Telephone: 01922 653116 www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk Find us onFacebook

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Exhibitions

8 July – 10 SeptemberMark TitchnerBe True To Your OblivionNewly commissioned works will be shown alongside key works from the artist’s past practice.

10 September, 2pmIn ConversationJoin the artist for an informal tour of his exhibition.

Please reserve your free place in advance by calling 01922 654400.

until 2 October 2011Leo FitzmauriceYou Try to Tell Me but I Never ListenFor this exhibition the artist will transform the gallery space into a sea of colour through the use of mass produced, printed material.

SeptemberBob and Roberta Smith and the Epstein Archive The exciting conclusion of Bob and roberta Smith’s residency with the Epstein Archive will see the complete transformation of the Archive Gallery on Floor 1.

2 July – 3 SeptemberEduardo Paolozzi: General Dynamic F.U.N.The artist, transformed the mundane, the derelict and the mass produced into images that zap with electric diversity and impress with their graphic complexity.

16 September 2011 - 28 January 2012

Behind Closed DoorsPreview on Thursday 15 September, 6pm – 8pm. Everyone welcome.

Inspired by and using the gallery’s collections to their full potential, 20 Art and Design students from Walsall College will curate and present an exhibition about mental health.

Free Family Events

All workshop activities run 1-3pm on each date.

23 July, 2pmBehind The Scenes TourJoin us for a fascinating tour of the gallery spaces that everyday visitors can’t see! Places are limited, to book your free place phone 01922 654400.

27 July and 28 JulyPrint PlayLearn to print and make some mixed up prints inspired by the General Dynamic FUN exhibition on floor 2.

3 and 4 AugustLifesize PortraitsUse your own body as a stencil to draw around and make your life size portrait.

10 and 11 AugustMiniature Models Make you own tiny artwork to fit a tiny box.

17 and 18 AugustTool PrintsMake some prints from gallery tools.

24 and 25 AugustMessage in a BottleWrite a poem or a postcard to send home about your trip to the gallery.

31 August and 1 SeptemberPaint a Blue Skyremind yourself of the feeling of blue summer skies all year long with your own painting.

Adult Events

9 July, 2pm – 4pmAgainst The WallJoin photographer and journalist, William Parry, talking about his experiences of Palestine, the graffiti and artwork and the wall between Israel and Palestine.

29 July –3 SeptemberArtist Teacher Scheme ExhibitionArt teachers and industry professionals are exhibiting work in progress from the 2010 -11 Artist Teachers Scheme course.

6 August, 11am – 4pmFanzine Frenzie and Tate Movie ProjectMake your own fanzine inspired by the Home of Metal Festival.

20 August, 11am – 4pmDeaf Rally 2011Join Walsall Deaf People’s Centre to celebrate 100 years of deaf people in the Midlands, with the first Deaf rally in Walsall since 1965.

2 September, 6pm – 9pmBetween the Hammer and the AnvilA special free night event celebrating the Black Country as the Home of Metal. Not to be missed! Just come along!

3 September, 11am – 4pmJuneau Projects Attack!Make your own Home of Metal instrument with Juneau Projects

24 September, 1-4pmPhoto PortraitsThis is an opportunity to chat to photographer, Malcolm Bird, to improve your portrait. Please book on 01922 654400.

Project Pigeon

A month of pigeon fancying activities.

3 September, 2pm – 4pmPigeon fancying in Birmingham and the Black Country, a panel discussion about the history of pigeon keeping in the area.

10 September, 11am - 5pm over 50 breeds of pigeons will be on show in the foyer of the gallery.

17 SeptemberFilm Screenings:11am - Jim Jenner’s Blue Sky 12pm - Birdy, a film about the Vietnam War.

2pm - Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

4pm - Short film screenings: Pigeons in War; Pigeon Impossible.

24 September, 12pm – 4pmAuction of racing pigeons and fancy pigeons, followed by a pigeon liberation from the gallery’s balcony at 3pm.

Audio described talk

28 July, 2pmJoin us for a free audio described talk for our blind and visually impaired visitors on a selection of artworks from Mark Titchner’s Be True To Your oblivion exhibition. No need to book, just drop in!

GalleryThe New Art Gallery Walsall, Gallery Square, Tel: 01922 654400

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Greenspaces

Countryside

7 July, 1.30pm – 2.30pm Wildflower Walk at Mill Lane Local Nature Reserve Come and explore the wild flowers within the varied habitats of the old railway sidings.

Free - advance booking essential on 01922 458328.

10 July, 9am - 4:30pmTrevor Antill Memorial Walk Walsall’s countryside staff lead the third and final walk along the Beacon Way in memory of Trevor Antill – Walsall’s own Wainwright. This section of 10 miles, stretches between Aldridge and Chasewater. return transport available.

Charge for transport: £5 per person. Advance booking essential on 0845 111 2900.

10 July, 1pm-5pmBands On The Beacon IIonce again Walsall’s Barr Beacon comes alive with the sound of music, with another free family concert. A variety of music from local artistes, including The Nicks, Mojohooker, Snooty Bobs, The Experience, David Young and Enigma Brass Ensemble. For further details call 01922 454194 or 01922 459813.

Twitter: follow @beaconbands, Facebook, search for ‘Bands On The Beacon’.

26 July, 1.30 – 2.30pmBug Hunting at Mill Lane The bugs are out there – can we find them? Come and join the hunting party to find out!

Free - advance booking essential on 01922 458328.

10 August, 10am – 4pmWildlife Road Show at Moorcroft Wood Local Nature Reserve Wildlife workshops and practical sessions including pond dipping, wild flower walks and reptile and amphibian talks. Fun for all - including free face painting.

For more details phone 0121 505 4429.

16 August, 2pmPurple HazeA leisurely, family friendly stroll around Shire oak Park in Walsall Wood to take in the beauty of the heather in flower. Free family event. Advance booking essential on 0845 111 2900.

17 August, 1pm – 3pmFamily Den Building at Moorcroft Wood Local Nature ReserveLearn how to build a shelter from natural materials found in the woods.

Free family event. Advance booking essential on 01922 458328.

21 August, 10am – 2pmSpoon CarvingTop Hangar, Aldridge Airport. Learn how to carve a spoon from locally produced sustainable wood.

£10 including materials. Booking essential on 01922 458328.

23 August 1.30 – 2.30pmPond Dipping at Moorcroft Wood Local Nature ReserveCome and find out how many creatures live within the pools at this local nature reserve.

Free family event. Advance booking essential on 01922 458328.

4 September, 10am – 4pmRustic DeckchairsTop Hangar, Aldridge Airport. Make your own deckchair from locally produced sustainable wood.

£20 including materials. Booking essential on 01922 458328

14 September, 8.30 – 10pmBat Walk and Talk at Moorcroft Local Nature ReserveCome and learn more about bats, what they do and why they do it.

Free event. Advance booking essential on 01922 458328.

18 September, 10am – 2pmBread BoardsTop Hangar, Aldridge Airport. Learn how to carve a small bread board from locally produced sustainable wood.

£10 including materials. Booking essential on 01922 458328.

28 September 10am – 3pmPractical Conservation Event at Heath EndGet involved with the practical management of a local woodland and help make a real difference!

For more details phone 01922 458328.

Parks

Fun Days10.30am - 4pm• Inflatables • Children’s Rides • Charity Stalls  • Punch & Judy • Music • Face Painting • Storytelling • Refreshments

25 JulyPleck ParkMontfort road, Pleck

27 JulyHolland ParkChester road North, Brownhills

3 AugustPelsall CommonPelsall Lane, Pelsall

10 AugustKings Hill ParkForge Street/Darlaston road, Darlaston

17 AugustDoe Bank ParkDoe Bank Lane, Pheasey

24 AugustWillenhall Memorial ParkPinson road, Willenhall

31 AugustReedswood ParkBentley Lane, Birchills

MusicWillenhall Memorial Park,Pinson road

17 July, 3pm-5pmWillenhall Salvation Army Band

24 July, 2pm-4pmWith The Beatles

31 July, 2pm-4pmJakaban

7 August, 2pm-4pmDempseys Lot

14 August, 2pm–4pmNew Washboard Syncopators

21 August, 2pm–4pmTony and the Sapphires

4 September, 2pm-4pmRed Venice

Palfrey Park, Dale Street, Walsall

24 July, 2pm-4pmTony and the Sapphires

28 August, 2pm-4pmNew Washboard Syncopators

other Events10 July, 12pm-4pmPicnic in the ParkBlackwood Park, Blackwood road, Streetly

6 AugustBloxwich CarnivalKing George V Playing Fields, Stafford road

An annual community event organised by Bloxwich Carnival Committee, supported by Walsall Council.

13/14 AugustWalsall ShowWalsall Arboretum, Broadway

£3 Entry, Free Parking

Many attractions including model tent, steam engines, arena events, fairground rides, live music.

27 August, 1pm – 4pmThe Mayor’s ‘Meander’ in the ParkWillenhall Memorial Park, Pinson road.

Phone: 07736 388409 for further information

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Countryside: Telephone 01922 459813 or email: [email protected] Parks: Telephone: 01922 654893/4/5/6 or 07736 388 409

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Sport and LeisureTown Halls

Darlaston Town Hall, Victoria Road

Afternoon Variety ConcertsDoors open 1pm – Concert starts 1.30pm

■ 14 July Gabriel - Ukulele Entertainer

■ 11 August Gareth Evans - Welsh Tenor

■ 8 September Martyn & Chris - Music and song

£2 on the door

Old Tyme and Modern Sequence DanceEvery WednesdayDoors open 1.30pm, dance starts 1.45pm£3 per person on the door

Walsall Town Hall, Leicester Street

17 September, 7pm (doors open 6.15pm)Walsall’s Last Night at the Promsorganised by the rotary Club of Walsall in aid of St. Giles Hospice, Walsall, and featuring soprano soloist – Susie Parkes, concert pianist – Warren Mailley-Smith, Shelfield Male Voice Choir, Walsall Symphony orchestra. Tickets priced £10 each - please call 0845 111 2900 to book

Walsall Town Hall (Conference room) 15 September, 7.30pm A Night at the Musicals with Beacon Park Village ChoirTickets £10 including cheese and wineFor tickets/further information call 01922 652072 or 01922 682140

Community Events

Pelsall Community CentreStation Road, Pelsall WS3 4BQ 15 July, 7.30pm startMayors Variety ShowTickets £5 phone: 01922 652072 or 01922 682140 for further information

Town Centres

Italia in Piazza18 August, 9am - 4pmWillenhall Town Centre, Market Place20 August, 9am - 4pmAldridge Village Centre, Anchor Road

Italia in Piazza is an innovative and authentic Italian Food Market comprising 18 mouth-watering stalls selling all the wonderful tastes you would expect in Italy, such as parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto, salame, olives, extra virgin olive oils and much more. For more information, contact the District Centre Management Team on 01922 652095.

24 July, 10am - 3pm Sport and Leisure Family Fun DayWalsall Arboretum

A great opportunity for family members of all ages to try some of the many sport and leisure activities which are offered throughout the borough. Activities include football, cricket, rugby and athletics coaching, basketball tasters, leisure centres inflatables, martial arts and dance demonstrations, healthy food, music and loads more. Free entry.

25 – 29 July, 1 - 5 August, 8 - 12 August Aiming High Short Breaks Activitiesfor children and young people with a disability in Walsall

at Aldridge Airport outdoor Education Centre

Activities include high ropes course, adapted bicycles, land yachting, low ropes and problem solving, archery and orienteering, sailing, canoeing and kayaking. For further details please phone the Children with Disabilities Team on 01922 686510.

1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26 August Sports 4 All Holiday CampsFun packed sports-based holiday camps for children aged 8-14 years old.

1day £9, 1 week £40, 4 weeks £150

Standard day: 9am-4pm, Early bird 8-9am, Extra fun 4-5pm. Extra hours £1 per session

oak Park Leisure Centre tel: 01543 452849, Bloxwich Leisure Centre tel: 01922 710295

Countryside Rambles with Outdoor Pursuits

Monday/Tuesday9am-2.30pm, £7

11, 12 and 19 July Cannock Chase

5, 6 and 13 September Blythfield

Wednesday9.15am-4pm, £10.50

20 July Dovedale/ Ilam

28 SeptemberBewdley/ Wyre Forest

Active StepsA specialised exercise programme for people who have previously experienced a fall or are at risk of falling. Sessions at venues throughout the borough. Phone: 01902 605500.

Walsall Junior Athletics ClubMeets at: University of Wolverhampton (Gorway Campus) Athletics track – entry via Magdalene road, Walsall WS1 3BD, on Saturday morning during school term times.

10am-11am primary school pupils aged 8-11 (school years 4-6)

£3

11am-12pm secondary students

Aged 11-17 (school years 7-12)

outdoor sessions

£3 per athlete

Phone: 01902 605500 or 07963 413437

Telephone 0845 111 2900 Telephone 01902 605500

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Programme may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Please bring suitable clothing, waterproofs, footwear (walking boots or strong shoes), a drink and packed lunch. To book or for further details, including pick up points, please phone 01922 744637 or 07921 934932.

Advance booking essential.

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XXXXWalsall Walk On

Monday Willenhall Memorial Park10.15am for 10.30am start30mins. 1.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard. Meet: The Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson road.

Moorcroft Wood10.15am for 10.30am start30mins. 1.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Moorcroft Environment Centre, Hawkswood Drive.

Clayhanger Common 10.15am for 10.30am start30 - 45mins. 1.5 – 2.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Tesco car park, Brownhills, market stall end

Reedswood Park2.15pm for 2.30pm start1 hour. 5km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: reedswood Lane park entrance, off Bentley Lane, Birchills.

Tuesday Willenhall Memorial Park 10.15am for 10.30am start1½ hours. 5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson road.

Aldridge Short Walk10.15am for 10.30am start1 - 1½ hours. 5km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Aldridge Library, rookery Lane.

Walsall Arboretum Long Walk10.30am for 10.45am start2 to 2½ hours. 6 to 9km. Strenuous. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Palm House by Centre Green.

Wednesday

Aldridge Airport10.15am for 10.30am start2 hours. 5 to 6.5km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Lower Hangar car park, entrance off Bosty Lane, Aldridge.

Bentley Pavilion Walk10.15am for 10.30am start30mins. 1.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Bentley Leisure Pavilion, Bentley road North

Pleck Park11am for 11.15am start30mins. 1.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The Pavilion, Pleck Park

Rough Wood12.15pm for 12.30pm start1½ hours. 5 to 6.5km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The United Kingdom Pub, Lane Head, Short Heath, Willenhall

Willenhall Memorial Park 7pm for 7.15 pm startuntil 17 August1 hour. 3 to 4.5 km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson road.

Thursday King George’s Park, Bloxwich9.45am for 10am start

30 - 45mins. 1.5 – 2.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Toilet blocks, King George’s Park, Stafford road, Bloxwich

Aldridge Community10.15am for 10.30am start2 hours. 5 to 8km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Aldridge Community Centre, Middlemore Lane.

Willenhall Memorial Park 10.15am for 10.30am start1 to 1½ hours. 2.5 to 5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson road.

Pheasey 2.15pm for 2.30pm start1 to 1½ hours. 3 to 6.5km. Strenuous. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Collingwood Centre main entrance, Collingwood Drive.

Weekly Health Walks Programme

Walsall Arboretum Evening Walk7pm for 7.15 pm start

Until 18 August1 hour. 3 to 4.5 km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Centre Green by Lakeside Cafe.

Friday Walsall Arboretum Short Walk10.15am for 10.30am start45mins. 1.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard. Meet: Centre green by Lakeside Café.

Pelsall Short Walk 10.15am for 10.30am start

30 - 45mins. 1.5 – 2.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Pelsall North Common Local Nature reserve car park, opposite Free Trade Inn, Wood Lane.

Park Lime Pits1.45pm for 2pm start45mins: 1.5 - 2km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Car Park opposite Manor Arms Public House, Park road.

Saturday Walsall Arboretum Monthly Walk (1st & 2nd Saturday of every month)10.15am for 10.30am start 1 hour. 3km to 4.5km. Easy. Surfaces: Hard. Meet: Centre Green by Lakeside café, nearest entrance is Arboretum road.

Pelsall North Common(3rd Saturday of every month)10.15am for 10.30am start 2 to 2½ hours. Strenuous. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Pelsall North Common Local Nature reserve car park, opposite Free Trade Inn, Wood Lane.

Sunday

Rough Wood11am for 11.15am start1 hour. 5km. Moderate. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: rough Wood Local Nature reserve car park, Hunts Lane, Short Heath, Willenhall.

Telephone: 01902 605500

• Unless otherwise stated, walks are free of charge • Distances and duration may vary• Please be prepared for wet weather• Please bring a drink if you think you’ll need one• Wear suitable clothing and stout shoes or trainers • All walk leaders carry identification, which will be produced on request

www.whatsonwalsall.co.ukDetails may be subject to change. Walks may have to be cancelled at short notice. Please call 01902 605500 for details and confirmation, prior to walk.

Jog Walsall Timetable

Monday Pleck Park 4.45pm for 5pm start Meet: The Pavilion

TuesdayWalsall Arboretum Arboretum road 5:45pm for 6pm start Meet: Lakeside Café

WednesdayWolverhampton University – Walsall Campus (Track run) 5.45pm for 6pm start Magdalene road, Walsall, WS1 3TA

ThursdayKing George V Playing Fields Stafford road, Bloxwich 5.45pm for 6pm start Meet: by toilet block on main car park

SaturdayWalsall Arboretum Arboretum road 10am for 10.15am start Meet: Lakeside Café

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