Sandwell Libraries offer a wide range of free activities for children during school holiday and the February half-term holiday will not disappoint. Activities are being hosted for children and families across Sandwell thanks to a special grant from the Federation of Friends of Sandwell Libraries. The Federation of Friends successfully […]

There’s lots happening at Sandwell Park Farm in West Bromwich this February half-term. Take the kids along to meet our animals – including the alpacas, goats, chicks and lambs. Plus we have craft activities on every day during the holidays (Saturday 15 February to Sunday 23 February). Every day, visitors […]

There is no need to be bored this half term with free swimming, leisure centre sessions, crafts at museums, football, trampolining and much more. February half term has never been so arty thanks to a series of workshops and themed fun days at the Red House Glass Cone and Dudley Museum. […]

People in Sedgley are backing Fairtrade Fortnight with a host of activities taking place. Fairtrade Fortnight is the annual campaigning fortnight of the Fairtrade Foundation which this year runs from 24 February to 8 March. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘She deserves Fairtrade’ focusing on the need to […]

The rainbow flag is flying outside the Civic Centre this February to mark LGBT History Month, an annual event that celebrates the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in the United Kingdom. The flag was raised this morning during a short ceremony attended by the Mayor […]

Partners have come together to recognise the unsung heroes who contribute to making Whitmore Reans and the surrounding area a positive place to live. People are being encouraged to nominate unsung heroes for a range of awards that celebrate everything from being a good neighbour, promoting community spirit or being […]

Sandwell Council is hosting a huge careers event at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury on Tuesday 4 February. The event, part of the Government’s National Apprenticeships Week (Monday 3 to Friday 7 February), will have a special focus on apprenticeships. Councillor Danny Millard, cabinet member for skills and employment said: […]

Sandwell Council will step in to make a St George’s Day event happen this year, councillors have confirmed. It follows the announcement that the organisers of the annual St George’s Day event in West Bromwich are stepping down this year. Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for leisure Councillor Maria Crompton said: […]

Council Leader, Councillor Ian Brookfield, officially opened the City of Wolverhampton’s first community aquarium and sensory activity centre on Saturday at HugglePets in the Community. The project is the brainwave of HugglePets in the Community, who successfully raised more than £96,000 from 72 Crowdfund Wolves backers to fund it, including […]

Residents are being invited to choose which community projects to benefit older people the council should support. Dudley Council is launching the Connecting Older People Fund and community groups have been invited to bid for a slice of £60,000 to run projects that improve the lives of older people in […]