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For lovers of World Music… 

This promises to be a treat! Afro-roots duo from Sierra Leone/UK, formed out of the ashes of World/dance act Le Cod Afrique in 2004.

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A celebration of the life of Andy Hamilton 

Next weekend Andy Hamilton, the great saxophonist would have celebrated his 100th birthday.

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Water Aid 

Thanks to John Stokes for this….

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Thinking of starting your own business? 

This could be for you…

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English for Speakers of Other Languages 

Anyone interested in attending these courses starting after Easter should register their interest at Thimblemill Library…

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Building Relationships 

Building Relationships by Susie Pottinger.

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Caroline on the telly…. 

Bearwoods own Caroline Jariwala will be featured on Midlands Today at 6.30pm on Thursday evening celebrating the fantastic success of her 100 Masters video which has now had over 3.7 million views.

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A belated “Happy New Year” message… 

The team at We Are Bearwood have been working behind the scenes on a few things – including planning for Bearwood Street Festival 2019.

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Holocaust Memorial Commemoration 

Sandwell will remember the millions of victims of genocide at a special Holocaust commemoration event in West Bromwich.

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Bin collection days to change in February 

Bearwood bin collection days are changing from Wednesdays to Fridays from February.

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Prinz Grizzley at Thimblemill 

Next Saturday, (27th) Austrias Prinz Grizzley will be bringing his own blend of country, folk and blues to Thimblemill Library as part of his UK tour.

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You’re ‘aving a laugh! 

Open mic comedy night next week at Thimblemill.

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Happy New Year… 

…from the excellent Simon Lea!! Golden Skies on Ice…

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Looking for a last minute stocking filler? 

The Old Smethwick, Bearwood Warley Calendar 2018 has twelve vintage views of our area.

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Good music, good people, good fun… 

…and its free this week!! Keep live music alive in Bearwood…

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Ska night at The Windsor 

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Simon in the Snow 

Simon Lea has been out and about this weekend, freezing his extremities, to bring us some more of his spectacular photographs of Warley Woods and Lightwoods Park…such as this….

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Jonathan’s in the Park 

Jonathans in the Park have now launched their website, including their full menu…and pretty good it looks too! https://www.

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The Bearwood Xmas Lights switch on 

Santas little helpers at the Xmas lights switch on for the 4th consecutive year…it wouldnt be the same without you, thanks Aves and Wills… Edited with BlogPad Pro…

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Christmas Fair 

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The Little Matchgirl 

5.00 for adults 1.50 for concessions and 10.00 for a family London.

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Xmas Craft Fair at Lightwoods 

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Your votes can help… 

Better Understanding of Dementia for Sandwell (BUDS) are bidding for funding from the AVIVA Community Fund, to enable them to provide iPad sessions for their day centres.

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Women’s Aid Xmas appeal 

How can you help? There are lots of ways you can help someone this Christmas.

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The First Ladies Of folk hit Bearwood 

This Thursday, (9th) 7.30, at Thimblemill Library, two superb American folk musicians will be serving up a real treat.

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Warley Woods Calendars now available 

Simon Lea, Bearwood photographer extraordinaire, has produced his latest Warley Woods calendar, and it makes a fantastic xmas present.

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Next Thursday at The Silvershine 

Doors open at 8.30pm at Corks Social Club, Bearwood Road… Paul Foad writes… “We’re extremely excited to welcome back Tom Ollendorf and his band to the Silvershine.

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Charity music group get lottery grant 

Congratulations to Elms.

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If you don’t recycle your food waste yet… 

If you dont have a food waste bin, order one today to get it in time to recycle your Halloween pumpkin Go to www.

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Warley Woods voted one of Britain’s best parks again 

Warley Woods has again received aclaim as one of Britains favourite parks in a national vote organised by Keep Britain Tidy.

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Garden Waste and Xmas collections 

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Property closed after ASB reports 

Dudley Magistrates’ Court granted a closure notice on a property in St.

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Coffee, cake…and a natter! 

The worlds biggest coffee morning Edited with BlogPad Pro…

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This Sunday….body diversity 

EMBRACE is a social impact documentary that explores the issue of body image.

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Road closures for cycle race 

On Sunday 24 th September 2017 between approx.

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Zumba in the House! 

Coming this month – Low Impact Zumba – upstairs @ Lightwoods House………a fun Latin inspired dance fitness class! Edited with BlogPad Pro…

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Vote for Warley Woods 

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Where next for Bentley? 

At the conclusion of The Big Sleuth this month the majority of bears will be auctioned off to raise vital funds to assist Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

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Are you on the register? 

You should recently have had a form from Sandwell Council asking you to make sure you are on the electoral register.

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Skate park jam! 

A summer Skate Jam comes to Lightwoods Park’s skate park in Bearwood this Saturday, 19th August.

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Baths closure postponed 

The temporary closure at Smethwick Swimming Centre (Thimblemill Baths) will no longer take place, as Sandwell MBC have cancelled the work until a later date in the year, to be notified.

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Live tonight at The Windsor Theatre Bar 

Hayley Moore will be hosting a night of live music from her extensive repertoire… From 8pm, free admission, and fine ale on hand pump…

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New interactive website set to revolutionise contact with the police 

West Midlands Police has taken the first step towards a new interactive website that’s set to revolutionise the way members of the public contact the force – and give people the chance to report some crimes online.

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The weather’s looking fine… 

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Another Simon Lea stunner 

Simon Lea captured this beauty in Warley Woods.

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The Great Bearwood Bake-off returns for a 4th year in a row 

This independent community event returns to Bearwood and is hosted again by Thimblemill Library on Sunday 27th August 12 – 3pm.

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Warley Woods gets Green Flag Award for 9th year! 

Warley Woods, managed by Warley Woods Community Trust, is among a record-breaking number (1,797) of parks and green spaces that will today receive a prestigious Green FlagAward.

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Life’s a beach… 

Still a few tickets left for 6pm…

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The Bearwood Bears are in town… 

The Bearwood Bears, part of the Big Slueth Trail, are now in place at the bus station, Lightwoods House, and in Warley Woods.

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French Film Club 

Tonight at Thimblemill 7.30pm Pierre (Jean-Baptiste Maunier) is an aimless child at an austere boarding school in France.

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The great get together in Lightwoods Park 

If you are local to Bearwood, why not take a stroll down to Lightwoods Park on Sunday, if you’re not already planning a meal out to treat Dad?! Bring your family, something to sit on, and a picnic, and if you can spare it, maybe bring along a dish …

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All the way from Nashville Tennessee…. 

Please note the change of door time…

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Thimblemill baths closing for essential repairs 

Pools at Smethwick Swimming Centre will close next month to allow essential maintenance work to take place.

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In Bearwood tomorrow… 

…the fabulous Digbeth Dining Club! Street food, music, stalls, and so much more at the Bearwood Street Festival…

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Bearwood Hosts Poetry Slam for Refugee Week 

SLAMATHON Sunday 25 June , 2-7pm Thimblemill Library, Thimblemill Road, Bearwood Bearwood Action for Refugees are celebrating UK Refugee Week 2017 in style and inviting the whole community to join them.

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Warley Woods wins Gold in Excellence Award 

Warley Woods in Smethwick is the model which “others should aspire to and emulate,” so said judges announcing that Warley Woods Community Trust has taken gold in the RoyalForestry Society (RFS) Excellence in Forestry Urban and Community Forestry …

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Volunteers urgently needed 

This Sunday the first Bearwood Street Festival will take place on Bearwood Road.

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This Sunday, on Bearwood Road… 

…it’s time to party…

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Prize Raffle 

The Friends of Thimblemill Library are raffling two tickets for Elton John’s concert next Wednesday at the Genting Arena, near the NEC.

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Manchester attack was “beyond words” 

Assistant Chief Constable Alex Murray responds to last night’s attack: We remain deeply shocked following last night’s tragic incident in Manchester and all our thoughts are with those affected.