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Aldridge Village Centre: Monday 11 AprilBloxwich Town Centre: Tuesday 12 April

Willenhall Town Centre: Wednesday 13 AprilBrownhills Town Centre: Thursday 14 April

Darlaston Town Centre: Friday 15 AprilWalsall Town Centre: Saturday 16 April

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Shows

13 & 14 April, 7.30pm 15 April, 2.30pm and 7.30pmWalsall Youth Theatre production of Disney’s High School Musical 2£6

27 April, 7.30pmSt George’s Day Concert Celebrate St George’s Day with the highly acclaimed Staffordshire Band and Forest Arts Ladies Choir.

£6/£4 concession

11 May, 1.30pmTime to RememberA fabulous show recreating the sounds and atmosphere of the war years.

£4

16 May, 8pmWalsall Jazz Orchestra£4

10 June, 7.30pmA Tribute to Elvis starring Chris Connor£11/£10 concession

15 June, 7.30pmAusten’s Women A startling piece of theatre portraying Austen’s characters brilliantly.

£7/£6 concession

Films

Evening Films – All at 7.30pm

■ 13 April The Social Network (12)

■ 11 May Burlesque (12)

■ 8 June The King’s Speech (12)

Afternoon Film Season – All at 2pm

■ 21 April Made In Dagenham (15)

■ 19 May Letters To Juliet (PG)

■ 1 June The King’s Speech (12)

■ 23 June Another Year (PG)

Easter Holiday Films – All at 11am

■ 18 April Despicable Me (U)

■ 19 April Cats and Dogs: The revenge of Kitty Galore (U)

■ 20 April The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

■ 21 April Alpha and omega (U)

May Half-Term Films ■ 1 June Legend of The

Guardians (PG)

■ 2 June Tooth Fairy (PG)

■ 3 June Arthur and the Great Adventure (U)

All films £2/£1 concession

Senior Citizens Orchestra

7 April, 2pmWalsall Town Hall £2

5 May, 2pmForest Arts Centre £1

3 June, 2pmForest Arts Centre £1

For Your Diary

29 June 7.30pmForest Arts Rock & Pop Showcase

2 July, 7pmWest Midlands Popstars 2011 Final

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

Forest Arts Centre

10 June, 7.30pmA Tribute to Elvis starring Chris Connor

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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Walsall Leather MuseumLittleton Street, Walsall Tel: 01922 721153

12 April 10.30am – 12.30pm 5-7s (must be accompanied) 1.30pm – 3.30pm 8-12s

Children’s Textile WorkshopCome and create your own textile wall hanging for your bedroom using fabric paints, collage and decorations.

£1.50 booking essential.

13 and 19 April 10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Drop-In Art ActivitiesCreative drop-in art fun and chance to make something great to take home.

Free – no need to book.

20 April 10.30am – 12.30pm 5-7s (must be accompanied) 1.30pm – 3.30pm 8-12sMosaic MadnessCreate your own textile and leather mosaic with artist, ruth Turnbull.

£1.50 – booking essential.

14, 15 and 21 April 10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Drop-In Have-a-Go LeathercraftEmboss your own leather memento.

50p per item – maximum of 2 items per person.

25 April 10.30am – 3.30pmEaster Family Fun DayThe museum’s most popular event of the year! It’s a day packed with free top quality family entertainment including walkabout entertainers, puppets, quizzes and competitions and much, much more. Definitely not to be missed.

Free.

14 May 10am – 4pmAdult Bookbinding Workshop - Photograph Album Chance to bind a photograph album in leather.

£17.50 (all materials included). Booking essential.

20 May 10am – 2pmValuation DayExpert valuers from Biddle & Webb will once again be visiting to value your prized items.

A nominal charge of £1 per item will be made.

1 June 10.30am – 12.30pm 5-7s (must be accompanied) 1.30pm – 3.30pm 8-12s

Animal FriendsCome and make some animal friends with artist, ruth Turnbull. Younger children will be creating creatures from felt while older children will make their own fantastic sock monkey.

£1.50. Booking essential.

2 June10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Beautiful Butterflies Drop-InDrop-in and make your own beautiful butterfly.

Free – no need to book.

10 June 10.30am – 3.30pm

Vintage Purse-Making Workshop for AdultsChance to hand-stitch a beautifully hand-crafted purse.

£12.50 (all materials included). Booking essential.

25 June 2pm

Pat Collins – Local Showman Talk by Ned WilliamsWell known author and local historian, Ned Williams, gives an illustrated account of the famous local showman, Pat Collins.

£1 – booking essential.

Easter Fun

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Your Corner…

Allows local groups and individuals to put on their own displays about aspects of local history. Please phone 01922 653116 or email: [email protected]

The Hodson Shop

The unsold stock of a Willenhall drapers’ shop provides a fascinating picture of the changing styles of working class women’s and children’s clothes from 1918 to the mid 1950s. There’s a series of regularly changing displays.

Children’s Craft Sessions

Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. The cost is 75p per child and parents/carers must remain with children throughout.

No need to book, just come along.

14 and 21 April, 11am-1pmEaster HolidaysPrepare for Easter in our craft drop-ins making Easter bunnies, baskets and eggs.

2 June, 11am-1pmSummer Half-TermGet crafty and impress your family in our drop-in session making cards for Father’s Day and for family and friends.

Craft Workshops for Adults

Learn new skills or brush-up existing techniques. All workshops take place 12.30-2pm and cost 75p per person.

Places are limited so booking is essential.

7 AprilCalligraphy

5 MayRag Rugging

9 JuneEmbroidery Part 1: The Stitches

Public Talks

Places are limited so advance booking is essential.

28 April, 1.30pmWedding FashionsGet in the celebratory spirit for the royal Wedding with this fascinating talk from Walsall Museum’s Honorary Costume Curator Sheila Shreeve, exploring the many historic wedding dresses in Walsall Museum’s collection.

24 May, 2pmThe Home Guard in the Second World WarAn enthralling talk on how Britain prepared for the possibilities of invasion in 1940 by Staffordshire journalist Mark rowe.

14 June, 2pm Captain Clarke: The Leamore Lion TamerThe fascinating story of a former Leamore resident who travelled the world training lions, tigers, bears and wolves for circuses - by Stuart Williams of Walsall Local History Centre.

28 June 2011, 2pmThe Prince and the ShowgirlWalsall author Ian Payne provides an illustrated talk on the original film of The Prince and the Showgirl starring Laurence olivier and Marilyn Monroe and featuring locally-born actor richard Wattis.

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

14 June, 2pm Captain Clarke: The Leamore Lion Tamer

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15 April, 10.30am

Walking the FairThe historic civic event organised by Walsall Civic Society that celebrates and recognises the market’s contribution to creating an enterprising Walsall. The event starts at The Crossing at St

Paul’s with the town crier, Cyril richardson, and the Mayor of Walsall Councillor Gary Clarke.

23 April

St George’s DayFamily fun activities with musicians and street entertainers in Walsall town centre. Free.

28,29, 30 May1pm-8.30pm

Caldmore Village FestivalInternational music, dance and food. Free Caldmore Junior School, Caldmore road.Phone: 01922 653114

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Aldridge LibraryTel: 01922 655569

■ Adult reading Group 13 April, 11 May, 18 June

■ Cradle Club 10.30am-12pm every Thursday term time for children up to 2 years

Beechdale LibraryTel: 01922 655890

■ Jane Jones Armchair Fitness Workshop 21 April

■ Sarah Heath Environmental Health and Anti-social Behaviour 19 May

■ Age UK Walsall 16 June

■ Toddler Group Every Wednesday from 10 – 11.15am (term time only.)

£1 including refreshments.

Brownhills LibraryTel: 01922 650730

■ Cradle Club Wednesdays (Term time only) 10.30-12 Babies up to 2 years

■ Adult reading Group 2.30-3.30pm - 3 May, 24 May, 28 June

■ Family History Group First and third Wednesday of each month 2-4pm

Pleck LibraryTel: 01922 654860

■ Chatterbooks reading Club aimed at children 9-12 16 April, 21 May and 18 June, 10am-11am

■ Chess Club Every Saturday 2pm-3.45pm

■ Cradle Club Every Thursday term time only 10am-11am

■ National Bookstart event for under 5s 9 June 10am-12pm

■ over 50s Club 6 April 10-11.30am – Talk by Walsall Hand Spinners, Knitters & Weavers 4 May – Author Visit by Beryl Kingston 1 June – The Staffordshire Hoard a talk by Ian Wykes

■ Share-A-Story-Session for under 5s 2 June 10.30am-12pm

■ Varta reading Club (reading group in Guajarati) 5 April, 3 May and 7 June

Walsall Central Children’s LibraryTel: 01922 653120

■ Cradle Club for children under 2 years and their parents/carers. Thursday 1.30-3pm term time only

■ Teenage reading Group for young people aged 12-14 years. 9 April 2-3pm 14 May 2-3pm 11 June 2-3pm

Walsall Central Reference LibraryTel: 01922 653110

■ Steps to Work Surgery 2pm – 4.30pm every Wednesday

Walsall Wood LibraryTel: 01922 655572

■ Bookstart Babies Bounce and rhyme 6 April, 4 May, 8 June 1.30-3.00pm. Suitable for children under the age of 5 years. Free play, craft, stories 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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Exhibitions

8 April – 19 June Toby Ziegler The Alienation of ObjectsToby Ziegler’s sculptural installation consists of new sculptures and readymades inspired by found images of historical art objects.

9 April, 3pmIn ConversationToby Ziegler will give an informal tour of his exhibition with Elizabeth Neilson, Director of the Zabludowicz Collection.

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

8 April – 19 JuneBrian Griffin The Black Country‘Growing up in the Black Country was the best thing that ever happened to me’. Brian Griffin, 2010

Griffin is one of the UK’s most established photographers and is renowned for his portraits of musicians, actors, political figures and the business community.

4 June, 2pmIn ConversationBrian Griffin will give a tour of the exhibition and share his passion for the Black Country.

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

23 April – 10 JulySamuel Palmer Towards the LightThis exhibition explores the work of Samuel Palmer (1805-1881) in relation to the themes of light and literature.

until 17 AprilFrank Sidney Smith Memories of a Long LifeSmith’s paintings, constructed from both memory and research, reflect the joys and sorrows of his life

9 April, 2pmIn ConversationMeet Frank Sidney Smith and chat with him and his son Greg about his life and work. Please reserve your free place in advance by calling 01922 654400.

until 5 JuneBob and roberta Smith The BonfireThe Bonfire consists of a number of previous works by Bob and roberta Smith as well as floorboards and placards painted with snippets of overheard conversations which often refer to health and well-being.

until SeptemberBob and Roberta Smith and the Epstein Archive Interpretation of the Garman ryan Collection in new and interesting ways.

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

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until 9 OctoberMake room Interventions into the Garman Ryan CollectionThis exhibition uses some of the contemporary works acquired by the gallery in recent years to make interventions within the Garman ryan Collection’s themed rooms.

Free Family Events

All workshops activities run 1-3pm. No need to book, just drop in subject to space

13 and 14 AprilPainting MemoriesPaint a picture from a time you remember in your life just like the paintings in the Frank Sydney Smith exhibition. Tell us what you remember and we’ll record your story.

20 and 21 AprilMake the Missing BitToby Ziegler starts with old images then constructs new designs using computer packages before creating new sculptures. In the gallery collection there are some objects with bits missing. Can you design and make some new parts for them?

Adult Events

23 April, 11am – 4pmVaisakhi 2011Another ground shaking, feet tapping, family friendly free for all Vaisakhi day, packed with live music and dance performances, family workshops, mendhi hand patterns and more. Everyone welcome.

Audio Described Talks

28 April, 2pm

Join us for free audio described talks for our blind and visually impaired visitors and their carers on a selection of artworks from the Toby Ziegler and Brian Griffin exhibitions.

Free, no need to book, just drop in!

Workshops for Young People

9 April, 12pm – 4pmExplore how a piece of paper becomes a sculpture at this free workshop ideal for young people age 13 – 25. Make your own sculptures.


7 May, 12pm – 4pmInspired by Brian Griffin’s photographs, join us for a free digital photography workshop. Ideal for young people age 13-25.


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Greenspaces

Countryside

10 April, 2pm – 4pmSigns of Spring Walk Sunday afternoon guided walk around Merrions Wood, watching for signs of spring, including early woodland wildflowers, nesting birds and the first bluebells of the year.

Free. Advance booking is essential on 0845 111 2900

12 April Family Den Building at Brownhills CommonLearn how to build a shelter from the natural materials found in the woods. Free family event.

Advance booking is essential on 01922 458328.

14 April, 10.30am – 12.30pmFood for freeDo you want to know what you can find to eat in the Countryside? Come along to Fibbersley Local Nature reserve and find out.

Advance booking is essential on 0845 111 2900.

20 May Heath End & Goscote Valley WalkCountryside walk from Heath End, Pelsall, to Goscote Valley and Mill Lane Local Nature reserve and back again.

Free, but advance booking is essential on 01922 458328.

25 MayPractical Conservation Event at Moorcroft Wood Local Nature ReserveGet involved with the practical management of a local woodland and make a difference.

For more information phone 01922 458328.

2 June, 10am – 12pmBig Tidy Up event – Merrions Wood A “Big Tidy Up” litter picking event in the woodland, as part of the Keep Britain Tidy Campaign. Everyone is welcome! Wear appropriate clothing and footwear, as it may be muddy! Meet at Skip Lane entrance to Merrions Wood, off the A34 Birmingham road.

Free – no need to book

12 June, 10am - 4pmTrevor Antill Memorial WalkSandwell ValleyJoin Sandwell Valley’s countryside staff for the first of three walks featuring the Beacon Way. This 7½ mile circular walk takes in the majority of the Valley’s rural attractions and wildlife havens.

£3 - advance booking essential. Phone Sandwell Park Farm on 0121 553 0220.

26 June 10am - 4pmTrevor Antill Memorial Walk Great Barr & Aldridge The second part of a walk along the Beacon Way. This 7 mile section is by led Walsall Countryside Services. return transport is available.

Charge for transport: £4 per person. Advance booking essential on 0845 111 2900.

29 June Litter pick at Moorcroft Wood Local Nature ReserveJoin us in helping to tidy this woodland nature reserve at the heart of the Black Country. Telephone 01922 458328.

The Really Green Discovery TeamThe really Green Discovery Team is an exciting club run by Walsall Council for young people aged 8 to 16* who want to discover more about Walsall’s countryside and the environment. Younger children can participate provided an adult remains with them.It meets on the second Saturday of every month at 10am finishing at 12 noon, at various locations across Walsall. There’s a charge of £2.50 per child per event.

If you want to find out more or to book onto one of the activities, please phone 01922 459813 or email: [email protected]


Countryside: Telephone 01922 459813 or email: [email protected]

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Parks

Easter Egg HuntsTeams for Under 10s and Under 14s. Maximum 3 per team. 10am for team registration. 10.30am for start of the egg hunt.

Friday 22 AprilWillenhall Memorial Parkoff Pinson road, Willenhall Meet at the Play Area

Saturday 23 AprilKing George V Playing Fieldsoff Stafford road, BloxwichMeet at the Play Area

Sunday 24 AprilHolland Parkoff The Parade, BrownhillsMeet at the Play Area

Monday 25 April, 10amPalfrey Parkoff Dale Street, Palfrey Meet at the Mess room

Monday 25 April, 12pmWalsall ArboretumArboretum road, Walsall

Tuesday 26 AprilPleck Parkoff Montfort road, Pleck Meet at the Pavilion

Fun Days10.30am -4pmChildren’s rides, inflatables, charity stalls, Punch & Judy, music, face painting, storytelling, refreshments

30 MayPalfrey Parkoff Dale Street, Palfrey

1 JuneBloxwich ParkBloxwich

Countryside Rambles with Outdoor Pursuits

Monday/Tuesday 9am-2.30pm, £6.50

4, 5, 12 AprilHimley3, 9, 17 MayCop Mere

6, 14, 21 JuneFradley

Wednesday 9.15am-4pm, £9

27 AprilOmbersley18 MayThe Malverns29 JuneTo be confirmed

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.


Parks: Telephone: 01922 654893/4/5/6 or 07736 388 409

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.

Tel: 01922 654893/4/5/6 or 07736 388 409 for more information.

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Town Halls

Darlaston Town Hall Victoria Road

7 April, Doors open 6.45pm, show starts 7.30pmThe Mayors Variety Show Performances by Jack Williams on xylophone, singer Beryl Briscoe, organist Mervin Jones and comedian and compere Doug Parker.

Tickets £5 from the Mayor’s Office on 01922 652072(Net proceeds donated to the Mayors Appeal to benefit Walsall Hospice and disadvantaged children of Walsall).

Afternoon Variety ConcertsDoors open 1pm – Concert starts 1.30pm

■ 14 April Beryl Briscoe – Black Country Nightingale

■ 12 May Nostalgia – Dance Sextet

■ 9 June Jack Williams – Xylophonist

£2 on the door

Every WednesdayDoors open 1.30pm, dance starts 1.45pm, Doors open 7pm, dance starts 7.15pm Old Tyme and Modern Sequence Dance£3 per person

Walsall Town Hall Leicester Street

21 May, Doors open 6.15pm, show starts 7pmShelfield Male Voice Choir Annual concert with guests The Staffordshire Men

£8 - for more information phone 07946 477654

20 May or 4 June (to be confirmed). Doors open 7pm, start at 8pm

Fight Night - Boxing£50 ring side £30 Normal seats

For further information phone: 07852 268333

30 June, 1, 2 and 3 July Doors open 6pm, show starts at 7pm CFL Annual Catwalk Show Advance tickets £15 or £120 per table seating 10. £20 on the doorTicket price includes - fashion photo and floral exhibition, catwalk show and buffet.

To book tickets call 0845 111 2900

Telephone 0845 111 2900


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Sport and Leisure

Health and Fitness

Walsall Sport & Leisure operates a programme of health and fitness activities including:

■ Active Steps – for those at risk of falling.

■ Evolve – to help weight loss.

■ Fun 4 Life – weight management for ages 8 to 16.

■ Community Hydrotherapy – for those with reduced mobility.

■ Jog Walsall – regular weekly jogs.

■ PACE – activity sessions for those who may experience a cardiac episode or heart disease.

■ Skilz 4 Sport – for young people with low physical activity levels.

■ Splash – Water-based physical activity sessions.

■ Walk On – weekly walk programme.

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

16 April, 7pm Doors, 8pm ShowThe Lock In + supportThe Lock In, whose eclectic style sees them described as «Woody Guthrie meets the Clash», will be supported by the Canadian country singer/songwriter Chuck Micallef.

£5. More info 01922 447871

14 May, 7.30pm Doors, 8pm ShowDisarm Goliath + supportAn evening of quality heavy rock. £5

Telephone 01902 605500


Elmore row, Bloxwich Tel: 01922 655900

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Walsall Walk On

Monday

Willenhall Memorial Park10.15am for 10.30am start

■ Duration: 30mins approx. ■ Distance: 1.5km (1 mile) ■ Intensity: Easy; an ideal

introduction to health walks. ■ Surfaces: Hard (wheelchair and

pushchair friendly). ■ Meet: The Pavilion, Willenhall

Memorial Park, Pinson road.

Moorcroft Wood 10.15am for 10.30am start

■ Duration: 30mins approx. ■ Distance: 1.5km (1 mile). ■ Intensity: Easy; an ideal

introduction to health walks ■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: Moorcroft Environment

Centre, Hawkswood Drive.

Clayhanger Common 10.15am for 10.30am start

■ Duration: 30 - 45mins approx. ■ Distance: 1.5 – 2.5km

(1 – 1½ miles). ■ Intensity: Easy; an ideal

introduction to health walks. ■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: Tesco car park,

Brownhills, market stall end

Reedswood Park2.15pm for 2.30pm start

■ Duration: 1 hour approx. ■ Distance: 5km (3 miles). ■ Intensity: Moderate; slight

gradients. ■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: reedswood Lane park

entrance, off Bentley Lane, Birchills.

Tuesday

Willenhall Memorial Park 10.15am for 10.30am start

■ Duration: 1½ hours approx. ■ Distance: 5km (3 miles). ■ Intensity: Easy; occasional slight

gradients. ■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: The Pavilion, Willenhall


Walsall Arboretum Long Walk10.30am for 10.45am start

■ Duration 2 to 2½ hours approx. ■ Distance: 6 to 9km (4 to 6 miles). ■ Intensity: Strenuous; stiles,

steep gradients, suitable for regular walkers used to longer distances.

■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: The Palm House by the

centre green, nearest entrance is Arboretum road.

Wednesday

Aldridge Airport10.15am for 10.30am start

■ Duration: 2 hours approx. ■ Distance: 5 to 6.5km (3 to 4

miles). ■ Intensity: Moderate; stiles; slight

inclines. ■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: Lower Hangar car

park, entrance off Bosty Lane, Aldridge.

Pleck Park11am for 11.15am start

■ Duration: 30mins approx. ■ Distance: 1.5km (1 mile).

■ Intensity: Easy; an ideal introduction to health walks.

■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: The Pavilion, Pleck Park

Rough Wood (LNR)12.15pm for 12.30pm start

■ Duration: 1 ½ hours approx. ■ Distance: 5 to 6.5km (3 to 4

miles). ■ Intensity: Moderate; slight

gradients. ■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: The United Kingdom

Pub, Lane Head, Short Heath, Willenhall

Walsall Arboretum Evening Walk7pm for 7.15pm start From 20 April to 17 August 2011

■ Duration: 1 hour approx. ■ Distance: 3 to 4.5 km (2 to 3

miles). ■ Intensity: Moderate with

occasional gradients. ■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: Centre Green by Lakeside

Cafe.

Thursday

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

■ Duration: 30 - 45mins approx. ■ Distance: 1.5-2.5km (1–1½

miles). ■ Intensity: Easy; an ideal

introduction to health walks. ■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: Toilet blocks, King

George’s Park, Stafford road, Bloxwich

Weekly Health Walks Programme

Telephone: 01902 605500

Details 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.

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Aldridge Community10.15am for 10.30am start

■ Duration: 2 hours approx. ■ Distance: 5 to 8km (3 to 5 miles). ■ Intensity: Moderate; stiles and

gradients. ■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: Aldridge Community

Centre, Middlemore Lane.

Willenhall Memorial Park 10.15am for 10.30am start

■ Duration: 1 to 1½ hours approx. ■ Distance: 2.5 to 5km (2 to 3

miles). ■ Intensity: Easy; occasional slight

gradients. ■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: The Pavilion, Willenhall


Pheasey 2.15pm for 2.30pm start

■ Duration: 1 to 1½ hours approx. ■ Distance: 3 to 6.5km (2 to 4

miles). ■ Intensity: Strenuous; hilly;

suitable for regular walkers. ■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: Collingwood Centre main

entrance, Collingwood Drive.

Walsall Arboretum Evening Walk7pm for 7.15pm start From 21 April to 18 August 2011

■ Duration: 1 hour approx. ■ Distance: 3 to 4.5 km (2 to 3

miles). ■ Intensity: Moderate with

occasional gradients. ■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: Centre Green by Lakeside

Cafe.

Friday

Walsall Arboretum Short Walk10.15am for 10.30am start

■ Duration: 45mins approx. ■ Distance: 1.5km (1 mile). ■ Intensity: Easy; ideal

introduction to health walks. ■ Surfaces: Hard. Meet: Centre

Green by Lakeside Café, nearest entrance is Arboretum road.

Pelsall Short Walk 10.15am for 10.30am start

■ Duration: 30 - 45mins approx. ■ Distance: 1.5 – 2.5km (1–1½


introduction to health walks. ■ 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 start

■ Duration: 45mins approx. ■ Distance: 1.5 to 2km (1 to 1.5


introduction to health walks, Slight gradients.

■ 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 ■ Duration: 1 hour approx.

Distance: 3km to 4.5km (2-3 miles).

■ Intensity: Easy; ideal introduction to health walks. 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

■ Duration: 2 to 2½ hours. ■ Intensity: Strenuous; stiles,

steep gradients, suitable for regular walkers used to longer distances.

■ Surfaces: Hard and soft. ■ Meet: Pelsall North Common

Local Nature reserve car park, opposite Free Trade Inn, Wood Lane. The walk will include tow paths and commons.

Sunday

Rough Wood (LNR)11am for 11.15am start

■ Duration: 1 hour approx. ■ Distance: 5km (3 miles). ■ Intensity: Moderate; slight

gradients. Surfaces: Hard and soft.

■ Meet: rough Wood Local Nature reserve car park, Hunts Lane, Short Heath, Willenhall.

• 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


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Classes include Aerobics, Step,Body conditioning and Zumba

Special introductory offer of £4 per class Memberships available – you can add

swimming and gym at a greatly reduced rate Available for private hire Wide range of classes available for all

ages and abilities All-inclusive memberships available –

unlimited access to classes for a single monthly fee

New Dance StudioNew Dance Studioat Walsall Gala Bathsat Walsall Gala Baths

Ask at reception for more details. Advance booking

isn’t essential, but places are limited so to secure a place please phone 01922 653150.

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