The Digital Switchover ☎

The Digital Switchover ☎

Moving towards Digital Voice for Telephone Services Between now and 2025, most telephone providers will be moving their customers from older analogue landlines over to new upgraded landline services using digital technology. This is known as the ‘digital...
Measles – Get Protected❗

Measles – Get Protected❗

Measles cases are on the rise across the country, with the West Midlands being particularly affected. Luckily, the most effective prevention method is readily available: MMR immunisation. After two doses, it can provide up to 99% protection against the disease. For...
Catch-up with Mark Brindley

Catch-up with Mark Brindley

Last week I had the pleasure of catching up with Mark Brindley from The James Brindley Foundation. During our conversation Mark updated me on their new base in Aldridge and their upcoming plans. The Foundation is doing fantastic work throughout our community and...
Honouring a Walsall Nursing Heroine 👩‍⚕️

Honouring a Walsall Nursing Heroine 👩‍⚕️

Last weekend, I attended a special service held at St. Paul’s Church in Walsall to honour Sister Dora’s memory and legacy, and to express gratitude for the continued work and dedication of NHS staff. As so many know, Dorothy Pattison, known as Sister Dora,...
National Neighbourhood Policing Week

National Neighbourhood Policing Week

This week is National Neighbourhood Policing Week. I recently had the pleasure of catching up again with Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby. During our conversation, we discussed a range of local neighbourhood policing issues and the work Phil and his team are...
Puss in Boots at Aldridge Youth Theatre 🎭

Puss in Boots at Aldridge Youth Theatre 🎭

An Evening of Fun and Entertainment with Puss in Boots (Aldridge Style!) Last Friday was filled with fun and entertainment as we enjoyed a production of Puss in Boots. The talented Neville Ellis wrote this enjoyable pantomime, with Ian Eaton producing it excellently....