Forthcoming Events

A for Animation: Exhibition

Date: 21st July - 26th Sept
Time: Wednesday - Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Cost: Free Entry
Venue: The Public
Details: An exciting range of animation old and new.

A for Animation: Cyclo-mation

Date: 21st July - 26th Sept
Time: Wednesday - Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Cost: Free Entry
Venue: The Public
Details: Specially-commissioned interactive animation . Develop your own story and upload it to our big screen for other visitors to see and enjoy.

Clive Walley: A Retrospective

Date: 21st July - 26th Sept
Time: Wednesday - Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Cost: Free Entry
Venue: The Public
Details: The internationally renowned fine art animation artist exhibits a selection of his many award winning films and two dimensional artworks.

Fall into Paradise

Date: 21st July - 26th Sept
Time: Wednesday - Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Cost: Free Entry
Venue: The Public
Details: A rare chance to see work by the internationally acclaimed video artist.

Salsa Nights

Date: Every Thursday
Time: 7.00pm - 11.00pm (Adults only)
Cost: £4
Venue: The Public
Details:Release your Latino side and get your dancing shoes on every Thursday!

Zumba

Date: Every Thursday
Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Cost: £4.50
Venue: The Public
Details: Latin inspired fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system.

Summer Holiday Seaside Fun

Date: Tuesday 20th July to Friday 3rd September
Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Cost: Free admission
Venue: Oak House Museum
Details:Enjoy seaside and circus themed activities, quizzes and colouring. Maybe a small charge for some activities.

Out of Orbit Space Craft

Date: Tuesday 27th July, 3rd, 10th and 24th August
Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Cost: Free admission
Venue: West Bromwich Central Library
Details: Craft sessions to include designing an alien, making a star mobile, making your own map of the planet system.

Game Zone

Date: Tuesday 27th July, 3rd, 10th and 24th August
Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Cost: Free admission
Venue: West Bromwich Central Library
Details: Have fun playing board games and games on PC's

Summer Holiday Camps

Date: Monday 26th July to Thursday 26th August
Cost: Free admission
Time: 3.00pm - 9.00pm
Details: Range of activities taking place in all youth centres. Mondays to Thursdays will be ‘Try something new day' and Fridays there will be opportunity to go on a trip. Suitable for ages 11yrs to 19yrs.

Reading Group

Date: Friday 30th July and 27th August
Time: 2.30pm - 4.00pm
Cost: Free admission
Venue: West Bromwich Central Library
Details: Come and join in the lively and fun reading group.

Circus Skills Workshop

Date: Tuesday 10th and Wed 25th August
Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm - ages 4years to 7 years, 3.00pm - 4.00pm - ages 8years+
Cost: Cost £3.00 per child. Booking essential, Information: 0121 553 0759
Venue: Oak House Museum
Details: Come and learn some circus skills with Custard Moon, juggling plate spinning and more.

Summer Garden Treasure Hunts

Date: Sunday 1st, 15th, and 29th August
Time: 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Cost: Free admission
Venue: Oak House Museum
Details: A free fun treasure hunt for children. A small prize for each child completing the hunt.

Sandwell Community Show

Date: Sunday 29th to Monday 30th August
Time: 10.00am
Cost: Free admission
Venue: Sandwell Showground, Salters Lane, West Bromwich
Details: This is a family event which will be hosting a wide range of enjoyable activities. There will be an arena/ stage with James Dylan Stuntworld and stage hosted by Smooth Radio; a circus; funfair and theatre marquee with gardeners' question time. In addition to this there will also be a horticultural marquee; craft marquee; community marquee; sports marquee and a sport & physical activity festival. A variety of refreshments will be available for purchase.

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 0800 011 4656

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
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Details: Held on the third Sunday of each month at Forge Mill Farm, the event provides the opportunity to purchase food, plants and hand-made crafts.

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

Forge Mill Lake Weekend Health Walk

Date: Every second Saturday in the month
Time: 10.30
Cost: Free Admission
Venue: Forge Mill Farm
Details: Come along to enjoy community interaction and improve your health on the hour walk. The event is for all ages, we will meet to start and end at the farm shop.

Sandwell Valley Explore Day

Date: Every first Wednesday in the month
Time: 11.15am - 3.00pm
Cost: Free Admission
Venue: Sandwell Park Farm
Details: Make a day trip to Sandwell Park farm and get a free guided tour of the gardens and farmyard

Forge Mill Lake Weekend Health Walk

Date: Every Second Saturday in the month
Time: 10.30am
Cost: Free Admission
Venue: Sandwell Park Farm
Details: Come along and enjoy an hour's walk around a beautiful nature reserve.

Learning Workshops at the Public

In addition to the regular Saturday Art Club there will be a wide range of sessions including free digital light drawing workshops suitable for all ages, play and paint sessions and photography workshops.

Street dance and style workshops will also take place, with a team of street dancers to choreograph a special live performance. If you are aged 10-18 and interested in dance and performing arts then this will be ideal for you!

To celebrate the World Cup there will be a unique event for people to participate in. Anyone can come along and help artists create a giant football based sculpture for display in The Public.

Learn to Swim with Sandwell Leisure Trust

Various Times and Days

Swimming Lessons for all ages and abilities from 5 years to adult. Parent and Toddler and one-to-one session are subject to availability.

Learn to swim in a safe and warm environment with our friendly and fully qualified instructors.
Book now for your 30 minute lesson.

• Langley Swimming Centre
• Smethwick Swimming Centre
• Wednesbury Leisure Centre
• Tipton Swimming Centre
• Haden Hill Leisure Centre

Info: 0845 659 4815 - Leisure pass discounts available