The Civic is jam packed with entertainment again this month – visit our website for info on everything coming up and to book tickets!
Diva Dudley! Monday 24th March Dudley Town Hall Doors 6.30pm Show starts 7.30pm
Diva Dudley Choir led by Louise Blackburn and special guests – Together we sing, together we shine
A powerful evening of song and spoken word, capturing the strength of Black Country spirit, celebrate resilience, history, and the landscapes that shape us.
FREE entry but please book via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/diva-dudley-a-night-of-black-country-celebration-in-harmony-spoken-word-tickets-1248254495799 or WhatsApp Katie Whitehouse on 07832 200980 to reserve a seat. Special Guests include: Jasmine Gardosi, Filkin’s Drift, Dan Whitehouse, Elizabeth J Birch, Alan Nielson with Ruth Beachim-Ratcliffe & Lucy Wood, Jenny Sunter. Spoken Word by members of the Diva Dudley Choir, led by poet Martin Yates
World War 2 remains discovered at Marsh Park
There will be a FREE talk by Clive Westwood from Wolverhampton Archaeology Group on Wednesday 5th March starting 7.15pm at St Michael’s Church Bell St South. Clive will be showing finds and discussing the WW2 lookout post foundations uncovered recently on Marsh Park. This site is a fascinating and tangible link to the town’s historic past. All welcome.
The Friends of Marsh Park have been working with Wolverhampton Archaeology Group and Dudley Council to excavate a dig and discovered the foundations of a WW2 look-out tower on the site. For the past few Sundays, volunteers have met and worked together to explore the site. There is evidence of a two-storey block house with a crow’s nest style roof space on floor one, to look out for approaching aircraft during WW2. The site would have been manned by the Royal Observer Corps in the early years of the war and then by local Home Guard volunteers until the end of operations. Do you have any pictures or family stories about Marsh Parks history in WW2? If you had a family member in the Home Guard or know of anything that would help us dig into the heritage of the areas hidden past, please get in touch with Frank at culture@brierleyhill.net.
Jones Brothers clock returns to the High Street
The iconic Brierley Hill town clock is back on the High Street following specialist repair and restoration work. Work to repair the clock was commissioned by Dudley Council utilising government funding.
The clock dates back to the early part of the 20th century and is fixed to the outside of 151-153 High Street. The building was occupied from 1915 to the 1990s by Jones Brothers, who sold electrical goods.
The work is part of a £10 million of investment by Dudley Council investment through the Future High Streets Fund bid, which included refurbishment of the library, the new public toilets and works to improve the look and feel of the High Street.
Everwild – Bloom and Breeze Spring Festival 19th April at Hawbush Community Gardens 1 Bull Street, DY5 3NQ
Join us for our first Everwild Festival. A day of fun, creativity, and community followed by an evening of live music in the roundhouse. Our Spring Festival will be full of exciting activities with something for all the family to enjoy. From vibrant performances to hands-on crafts, food and drinks, there’s something for everyone. Bring your loved ones, friends and family and celebrate Spring with us. Entrance and all activities are FREE! No booking needed, just turn up! 19h April Activities 12-5pm Woodland Folk music 5-7pm.
Further seasonal festivals will take place on 14th June, 14th September, 6th December. We have a link to a community consultation form where you can add requests as to what you would like to see at this and the other festivals across the year. https://forms.office.com/e/KWFevW6eTz
Brand new code club starting at Brierley Hill Library
This club will run fortnightly starting on Friday the 21st March 3.45pm-4.45pm. Suitable for ages 8+ Learn to code, shape the future. Join a global community of creators!For more information on this exciting new club please call us on 01384 812874 or email us BrierleyHill.Library@gll.org
1940s Day, Brierley Hill Market
Saturday 8th March 11am-3pm the Market is hosting another of its very successful 1940s days. Step back in time to the glory days of World War 2 with a range of top-class performers on the market stage. These will include singer Vicky Elise, George Formby tribute Kyle Evans, tap dancer Katie Lewis, and banjo player Angie Parker!
As well as the entertainment, genuine World War 2 military vehicles will be on display at the back of the market. There will be a fancy-dress competition, dress up in 1940s style and win a prize! Prizes for best 1940s dressed gentlemen, lady and child. There will also be a special competition for children, find 10 warplanes in the market and win a prize! FREE activities for all the family!
Brierley Hill leads way in new age friendly business scheme
Brierley Hill is taking place is a new initiative to make businesses more ‘age friendly’ for visitors to the town. A really feather in the cap…you can read all about the Dudley Council run scheme here:
Parachuting Teddies get ready to fly
Super coverage of the forthcoming parachuting event in the Express and Star!
Remember, you can bring your own teddy and give it the experience of a lifetime. We’ll provide the parachutes and do the rest.
Because we value your teddy bears health, this event is subject to no rain and low winds, so check this website on the day.
You can read the Express and Star article here:
100 Faces of Brierley Hill
Such an exciting project that even the boroughs archives have asked for a copy for future generations to view. You chance to see them all right now!
