The 25th Smethwick Mela comes to Victoria Park in Smethwick on Sunday (11 August) with stalls, fun rides, bhangra, live music and lots more. With Sokha Dhesi, Baljinder, Balwinder Bhatti, Sarika Gill, Harjit Harman and Kulwinder Billa. Admission is free and there’s a charge for the funfair rides. Presented by […]
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All aboard the Youth Bus this summer
Every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays Sandwell’s Youth Bus will making visits across Sandwell. Young people can take part in free activities including playing on DJ decks, games consoles and the giant climbing wall. Sessions are aimed at young people aged 10 to 19. As well as these activities young […]
Have a go sessions at the International Festival of Glass
There’s a chance to get creative and soak up the artistic atmosphere with glass crafting sessions for all ages this August. At the heart of Stourbridge’s historic Glass Quarter the cone will be hosting a range of exhibitions, workshops and events over the four day festival which runs from 23 […]
Vote now for your favourite in All the Fun of the Fair arts competition
Head along to Sandwell museums this summer and vote for your favourite work by local artists in the All the Fun of the Fair competition. Sandwell Museums & Arts Service has received lots of entries in the adult and under-16 categories – with artwork featuring clowns, circuses, fairground rides and […]
DARTMOUTH PARK – WEST BROMWICH
Dartmouth Park is located next to West Bromwich Town Centre and Sandwell Valley Country Park. It is currently undergoing a £6 million restoration project that is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and BIG Lottery. There is a range of activities for all visitors at this Grade II listed park […]
MENTAL FEST
Mental Fest is happening over the weekend of August 17th & 18th this year (Saturday and Sunday) in Walsall Town Centre based in the West Midlands. We are raising money for Papyrus- a charity for the prevention of young suicide. The event is being held to raise awareness of mental […]
Space Week to lift off at Sandwell museums
A planetarium show and a series of family fun activities are taking place at Oak House Museum in West Bromwich to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing. Space Week lifts off at the Oak House on Tuesday 23 July, followed by two fun days of space-themed crafts […]
Thousands enjoy first ever Musicom festival
Thousands came out to enjoy fantastic music and comedy at today’s first ever Black Country Musicom festival. Oasis, Little Mix, The Spice Girls and Queen tribute bands took to the main stage at the huge outdoor music and comedy festival at Himley Hall and Park on Black Country Day (July […]
This week is Love Parks Week in Sandwell
Sandwell is celebrating national Love Parks Week (12-21 July) – and there’s a host of events and activities for people to enjoy. From SHAPE Summer Fest 2019 at Sandwell Valley tomorrow (Saturday 13 July) to the Ola Sandwell & Birmingham Mela at Victoria Park, Smethwick, on Saturday 20 and Sunday […]
Join Summer Squad and get ready for holiday fun
Children and young people across Wolverhampton can look forward to a summer of fun as part of a £250,000 boost over this financial year from the City of Wolverhampton Council. The council is investing money to organise and promote holiday activities which will keep younger residents across the city active, […]