Forthcoming Event

Film Course

Dates: Monday 11th January - Friday 15th March
Venue: The Public
Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pm
Cost: £50.00 to be paid for 10 weeks course, concession £30.00 for 10 weeks

Public Drawing Society

Date: Every second and fourth Saturday throughout March and April
Time: 11.00am - 2.30pm
Cost: £3.00
Venue: The Public

Clubs and Hobbies Geoff Broadway

Dates: Wednesday 3rd February - Tuesday 9th March
Venue: The Public
Contact: 0121 533 7161
Details: Artist Geoff Broadway explores the creative clubs and societies of Sandwell, focusing on creative activities driven by local people.

Under Five Story Time Sessions

Date: Tuesday 2nd March to Tuesday 27th April
Time: 10.30am -11.00am
Cost: Free
Venue: West Bromwich Central Library
Details: Stories and rhymes for under fives.

Captured

Date: Every Friday in March and April
Time: 8.00pm -11.00pm
Cost: £3
Venue: The Public
Details: For information on bands, updates and artists please visit Capturedmusic website.

Young Peoples Reading Group

Date: Saturday 6th March
Time: 2.30pm -3.30pm
Cost: Free Admission
Venue: West Bromwich Central Library
Details: Reading group for young people 11-25 years. Informal forum group - all welcome.

Tea Dancing

Date: Wednesday 10th and 24th March
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Cost: £1.00
Venue: The Public
Details: The Public invites you to put on your dancing shoes and step back into an age of elegance. Dance the afternoon away in the beautiful surroundings of the Long Room. All ages are welcome, refreshments are available.

Lunch Time Organ Concert

Date: Thursday 11th March
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Cost: Free Admission
Venue: West Bromwich Town Hall
Details: International concert organist and pianist Jean Martyn has returned to West Bromwich by popular demand. An event for all ages.

Glow

Date: Friday 12th March and Tuesday 9th April
Time: 8.00pm - 2.00am (Bands 8.00pm till 11.00pm and Club 11.00pm till 2.00am)
Cost: £5
Venue: The Public, Pinktank
Details: Since launching in the summer of 2007 the glow party has risen from obscurity and now provides its ultra cool crowd with one of the midlands biggest indie/alternative club nights.

Soul and Motown Dance Party

Date: Saturday 13th March to Saturday 3rd April
Time: 8.00pm - 1.00am
Cost: £5.00
Venue: The Public

Charlie Gracie

Date: Saturday 13th March
Time: 7.00pm - 12.00pm
Cost: £10.00
Venue: The Public

Bring Your Mum to the Oak House Museum

Date: Saturday 13th March
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Oak House Museum
Details: Bring your mum to the Oak House to celebrate mother's day and learn about mothers and children in Tudor times, Play with Tudor toys and swaddle a Tudor baby. You can even dress your mum up in Tudor costume and take a photo of her!

Mother’s Day Workshop

Date: Saturday 13th March
Time: 2.00pm and 3.00pm
Cost: £3 per child booking essential limited space.
Venue: Oak House Museum
Details: Make a Mother's day card and lavender bag for your mum. To book please telephone 0121 553 0759.

Legends Featuring Elvis, Frank Sinatra and Beatles Tribute

Date: Friday 19th March
Time: 8.00pm
Cost: £8 advance £10 on the door
Venue: The Public

Tweak vs. Filthy Funky

Date: Saturday 20th March
Time: 9.00pm - 2.00am
Cost: £5 /£3 Student
Venue: The Public
Details: Two of the Midlands best house club nights come to The Public. Bringing their blend of house classics, fidget and UK funky house music.

Celebration of St Patrick's Day

Date: Saturday, 20th March 2010
Venue: The Public, West Bromwich, B70 7PG
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Contact: Sandwell Irish Society, Siobhan Gorman on 0121 553 4402, mobile 0777 391 7073 or email: sandwellirishsociety@yahoo.co.uk
Details: Music, singing and dancing, Celtic badge and bookmark making, Celtic bead and St. Brigid's Cross workshops, Irish music workshops, Face painting, plus other activities! Soda bread and other Irish food tasting, Variety of Irish items on display Come along and enjoy the “craic”, We look forward to seeing you there!

Prostate Cancer Awareness Health Walk

Date: Wednesday 24th March
Time: 12:30pm for 1.00pm start, finish around 3.00pm.
Venue: At Sandwell Park Farm, Salters Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BG.
Contact: Michael Woodall on 0121-588-5842
Details: A gentle walk to suit all abilities. Health walk lead by qualified walk leaders with an aim to increase health and act as one of your 5x30 exercise activities. The walk has a focus to increase the awareness of Prostate Cancer and the support offered. Working in partnership with Sandwell Get Outdoors and Active programme and the Prostate Cancer Support Group.

A Black Country Night Out (Comedy Show)

Date: Thursday 25th March
Time: 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Cost: £18.00
Venue: The Public
Details: The cream of Black Country entertainment comes together again to raise the roofs with laughter. Master of ceremonies (flying in from Halesowen) ‘Tommy Mundon’, is joined by the Black Country’s own ‘Aynuk’, the regions most famous musical act ‘Giggetty’, comedy sensation ‘Lee Wilson ’ and of course The Duchess Of Dudley ‘Lizzie Wiggins ’.

Reggae RePublic

Date: Friday 26th March and Friday 30th April
Time: 9.00pm - 1.00pm
Cost: £6.00
Venue: The Public

Seamless

Date: Saturday 27th March and Sunday 24th April
Time: Theatre: 8.00pm - 11.00pm, Pinktank: 11.00pm - 2.00am
Venue: The Public
Details: Band and Indie Club night - showcasing the best bands and tops DJs from the region

Easter activities at Oak House Museum

Date: Thursday 4th April to Sunday 18th April (Each Day)
Time: Open Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm and 1:30pm-5.00pm, From April - Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Cost: Entrance to the house is free.
Venue: Oak House Museum
Details: Join in our holiday activities.

Easter Fun at the Oak House

Date: Monday 5th April
Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Oak House Museum
Details: Join in our Easter Egg Hunt in the Oak House grounds.

Easter Craft Sessions

Date: Tuesday 6th April
Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Cost: Free Admission
Venue: West Bromwich Central Library
Details: Make your own Easter bag to take home.

Lunch time Organ Concert

Date: Thursday 8th April
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Cost: Free Admission
Venue: West Bromwich Town Hall
Details: A regular and popular organist at West Bromwich Town Hall, Peter Morris is providing a concert of classical organ music.

Achtung Baby, U2 Tribute and Club Night

Date: Saturday 10th April
Time: 4.00pm-2.00am
Cost: £6 advance £8 on the door
Venue: The Public

To My Country A Child (Theatre Performance)

Date: Monday 12th, Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 14th April
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Cost: £12.50
Venue: The Public, Theatre

A 60s Night Out - The Fortunes and The Ivys League

Date: Thursday 15th April
Time: 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Cost: £18.00
Venue: The Public, Theatre

St George’s Day Concert

Date: Friday 23rd April
Time: 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Cost: £5.00
Venue: West Bromwich Town Hall
Details: A concert of classical music by English composers to celebrate the National Day of England’s Patron Saint performed by the Sandwell Youth Music Orchestra and combined Kenrick & Jefferson and Walsall Male Voice Choir. Refreshments available during the interval.

St Georges Family Fun Day

Date: Saturday 24th April
Time: 12.00pm - 5.00pm
Cost: Free Admission
Venue: Dartmouth Park
Details: A programme of activities celebrating St George’s Day. A stage and arena, brass band, poetry, song and dance, sport and medieval side shows. This is a family fun day which is suitable for all ages. On site catering to suit all tastes.

Regular Events

Cycling in Sandwell

Date: First Sunday of the month
Time: 10.00am
Details: Saddle up and join cycling in Sandwell’s family bike cycle rides around Sandwell Valley. All rides are short and easy (2 - 3hours with a break) and follow off-road paths or minor roads.

Riders return to the start point at the end of their ride. Please ensure your bike is roadworthy. Cycling in Sandwell does not accept liability for loss, damage or injury incurred. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. There may be an opportunity to purchase lunch but we recommend that you bring a drink and snack with you. Rides last 2-3 hours, meet at War Memorial, Dartmouth Park.

Sandwell Stride Walks

It is a great way to get some exercise, enjoy a walk and the fresh air of some of Sandwell’s best parks and nature reserves. All walks are led by a trained Walk Leader, all ages and abilities are welcome, and refreshments are available on many walks. Coordinator 0121 612 1400 or 07814 540 853.

Walk 2: Beijing to London

The programme is open to people who live, work or study in Sandwell. People who take part are given a step counter and a diary to record how far they walk each day. Once you get started it can be a fun challenge to try to think of new ways to get a bit more walking in! Anyone wishing to take part can call 0800 011 4656 to register.

Countryside Walks

If you enjoy walking in the countryside and like to meet new people, then our free healthy walks are for you. Lasting for about an hour, they take in some of the Country Parks best countryside. With a designated leader at the front and the rear of the group, you're free to walk at your own pace.

Monthly Food and Craft Fair

Date: Starting in April 2010
Venue: Forge Mill Farm
Details: The Country Park will again host a monthly Food and Craft Fair. Held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Forge Mill Farm, the event provides the opportunity to purchase food, plants and hand-made crafts.

Sandwell Youth Music and Arts Services: Music in March

Date: Wednesday 3rd March to Thursday 31st March
Time: All concerts start at 7.30pm
Venue: Venues around Sandwell
Details: Sandwell Youth Music and Arts Service present concerts across Sandwell during March bringing together an exciting range of music and styles, from brass bands to string quartets, jazz to world music.

For further information please telephone 0121 569 8502 - Tickets for most concerts will be available to the public week beginning 22nd February

Priory Woods Health Walk

Every Tuesday
10.30am - 11.30am
Meet at Sandwell Park Farm, Salters Lane, West Bromwich B71 4BG

Sot's Hole Health Walk

Every Thursday
10.30am - 11.30am
Meet at Sandwell Park Farm

Forge Mill Health Walk

Every Friday 10.30am - 11.30am
Meet at RSPB Nature Centre
Tanhouse Avenue , Great Barr, Birmingham B43 5AG
Info: 0121 553 0220

Saturday Art Club

Date: Every Saturday
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Venue: The Public
Contact: Box Office on 0121 533 7161.
Cost: £2 entry per child (accompanying adults free)
Details: Our popular weekly art club inviting parents and children to get creative in the unique and vivid setting of The Public. Come along and let your creativity run loose.

Sessions for Our Community

Date: Under Five story sessions every Tuesday 10.30am - 11.00am, Sure Start sessions every Wed 10.45am - 12.00 noon (Under fives)
Venue:West Bromwich Central Library
Contact: 0121 556 4904
Details: Spend some time at West Bromwich Central Library we have a lot to offer the community in addition to books the majority of which is free to all ages.

Reading Groups

Venue: All groups at West Bromwich Central Library
Cost: Free Admission
Contact: 0121 569 4904
Details: Come along and join in with a variety of books, poetry and stories.

Coffee Morning

Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 10.00am - 12.00noon
Venue: Gospel Blue Ribbon Mission, Taylors Lane, West Bromwich
Details: Free admission, 20p for tea, coffee and refreshments

Sandwell Scrabble Club

For anyone who enjoys Scrabble, aged 16+

Date: Every Thursday
Time: 19.15 - 21.45
Venue: Gayton Road Community Centre, Gayton Road, West Bromwich
Cost: £2
Details: For further information contact Muriel George, Club Secretary 0121 444 5938.

Boys' Brigade 5th West Bromwich Company

Activities for Children 5-11 and Teenagers

Date: Every Friday
Time: 17.30 onwards
Venue: Wesley Methodist Church, High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8ND
Details: There are 3 age groups that all meet on a Friday night. Please visit 5th West Bromwich Boys Brigade for further information.

Football Coaching

Date: Every Saturday
Times: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Redhouse Park

Judo

Time: Tuesdays - 6.15pm - 7.00pm (16 years and younger), 7.45pm - 9.00pm (Adults)
Contact: Dave Elmore (Coach) 0121 556 8663
Venue: Wolverhampton University, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall

Coffee Morning

Very relaxed, including raffle and Bring and Buy stall

Date: Second Saturday of every month
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Charlemont Methodist Church, Charlemont Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DU

Boys Brigade

Activities for all young people aged between 5 and 15

Date: Twice weekly
Time: Monday 6.45pm - 8.15pm, Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Venue: St Andrews Church, Dudley Street, West Bromwich

DJ Production/Music

Date: Every Monday
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Courses last 10-12 weeks, Free
Contact: Luke, 0121 553 3075
Venue: Jubilee Arts, High Street, West Bromwich

Dance/Music

Date: Every Tuesday, Courses last 10-12 weeks, Free
Venue: St Philips Church, Beeches Road, West Bromwich
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Contact: Luke, 0121 553 3075

Video/Photography/IT

Date: Every Thursday
Venue: Jubilee Arts, High Street, West Bromwich
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Contact: Luke, 0121 553 3075

Freestyle DJ Production/Music

Date: Every Friday, Courses last 10-12 weeks, Free
Venue: St Philips Church, Beeches Road, West Bromwich
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Contact: Luke, 0121 553 3075

Boys Brigade 14th West Bromwich Company

Date: Every Friday
Venue: Charlemont Methodist Church, Charlemont Road, West Bromwich.
Time: 6.15pm to 9.45pm (Boys aged 6yrs upwards)
Tel: 0121 588 2563