Time is running out to see the spectacular sights of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. The Natural History Museum’s 54th Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is running at the Lichfield Street venue until Sunday 1 September. It features awe inspiring images capturing fascinating […]
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Historic orangery restored to former glory
The Deputy Mayor Councillor Suzanne Hartwell and her consort Geoff Deakin attended the official opening of the Ingestre Orangery in Staffordshire. The orangery has been restored to its former glory by the Friends of Ingestre Orangery – a group of people living in or around the Staffordshire village of Ingestre. […]
Event for young people with special needs
Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can benefit from an event being organised in Dudley. The ‘supporting young people with SEND in making informed decisions about their futures’ event runs from 10am to 2pm at Saltwells Education Centre in Netherton on Friday 20 September, with registration from […]
Gallery exhibits former city student’s highly innovative work
A new exhibition featuring highly innovative prints by Irish artist and former Wolverhampton Polytechnic student Tim Mara will go on display at Wolverhampton Art Gallery next month. Bringing together loans from his family and Advanced Graphics London with works from the Gallery’s collection, this show seeks to give an overview […]
Gallery to host first pre-Literature Festival 2020 event
Returning for its fourth year in 2020 City of Wolverhampton Council is building up the excitement to what is going to be a spectacular Literature Festival from Friday 31 January to Sunday 2 February. The first in a series of pre-festival events is ‘Himmat’ (Courage) will take place next month. […]
Splash of visitors as popular outdoor pool reopens
City of Wolverhampton Council reopened Tettenhall Pool for families to enjoy over the summer. Since 1989, the city council has maintained Tettenhall Pool which has seen many visitors over the years and proven to be extremely popular during the 6 weeks’ holidays. Young families visited the pool to enjoy a […]
Glass trail set to wow visitors
People visiting the borough as part of the International Festival of Glass can take a trip through time with the Stourbridge Canal and Glass Quarter Heritage Trail. The Glass Quarter will be hosting a range of exhibitions, workshops and events over the four day festival, which runs from 23 to 26 […]
Murder mystery at Himley Hall
Visitors to the historic Himley Hall will be able to turn amateur detective at a murder mystery evening next month. Award-winning comedy group The Fizzogs will be presenting Who Killed Little Willie? on September 14. Guests will be called upon to follow the clues to unmask the murderer during the […]
Doctor Who-themed fun as new facilities open at Langley Library
Families enjoyed a Doctor Who-themed event at Langley Library following the official opening of new facilities for people with disabilities. People brought picnics and fun and games were held on the green space outside the library in Barrs Street. During the event, children also learned how to code and play […]
Live music continues at Sandwell libraries
After the success of the Birmingham, Sandwell and Westside jazz festival, Sandwell Libraries Summer of Jazz is continuing with a series of music events in libraries during the next three months. Blackheath, Great Barr and Central libraries at West Bromwich will be holding events that include a real mix of […]