Pelsall Poppies

Pelsall Poppies

Last weekend I was invited to The Big Poppy Knit, organised by the Pelsall branch of the Royal British Legion.  Their challenge – to the community is to cover the Village Clock with hand knitted poppies, and so last Saturday I joined some of the Knitters at the...
Pelsall Community Centre’s Golden Anniversary

Pelsall Community Centre’s Golden Anniversary

This year marks a mile stone in Pelsall Community Centre’s history as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary. With a yearlong calendar of activities the Centre has raised a huge amount of money to see some renovations and modernisation to the much used Centre. It was...
Afternoon Tea Dance, Pelsall Carnival, Rosie’s Walk and more

Afternoon Tea Dance, Pelsall Carnival, Rosie’s Walk and more

An Afternoon Tea Dance in Aldridge, and a chance to see Joyce and Jim again. Maybe I’ll join in the next time I drop by, after a bit more practice! St Michaels School celebrated their 150th Anniversary this week and I was delighted to join in with the celebrations and...
Armed Forces Day & Brownhills Canalside Festival

Armed Forces Day & Brownhills Canalside Festival

Armed Forces Day in Pelsall and time to get into the swing of things at the 1940s-themed day. It was a wonderful day, with some fantastic costumes, and also a great sense of community spirit. It was then on to Daw End Methodist Church and their Anniversary Tea party,...