What's On Walsall Jubilee Souvenir Edition

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Saturday 26 May

11am - 4pmPool Hayes Jubilee CelebrationsPool Hayes Community CentreFamily fun with fairground rides, reach up tower, bouncy castle,clown, displays, a visit from the police and fire service withrefreshments including abarbecue and more.

Phone: 01902 647018.

7pmdiamond Jubilee Concert the Credo SingersSt Martins Church, Daffodil RoadA concert to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee, featuring music from around the UK including: Andrew Lloyd Webber Medley, Songs of the Beatles, Streets of London, traditional English songs and more. Plus Land Of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia, God Save the Queen. 6.50 including refreshments.

Sunday 27 May

the Walsall MelaPalfrey ParkA family oriented day of Asian and British sports and culture. The Walsall Mela is part of the Caldmore Village Diamond Jubilee Festival. As well as the traditional sporting attractions including Kabaddi, Stone

Lifting, Volley Ball, Bench Press and Tug o War; there are sports tasters for young people to take part in with an Olympic theme. There are family activities, including childrens entertainment, fairground rides, live music, stalls and food. Free.

For further details phone: 01922 642442 or 01922 653114.

WedneSday 30 May

Party in the Park - Home StartReedswood Park

Home Start are holding a Party in the Park to Celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee Please come in your best Royal Fancy Dress not, of course, forgetting your crown. Leaving Home-Start Walsall at 9.45am and walking to Reedswood Park, or meet at the Park at the Reedswood Lane entrance at 10am. Please bring your own picnic blankets and the rest will be provided by us! Plenty of traditional fun and games and refreshments.

For further information: 01922 647018.

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3Celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee with lots of Free events taking place in Walsall

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Friday 1 June

Willenhall Centre - Jubilee CelebrationsWillenhall Chart CentreCelebrate the Jubilee through the opening of thenew community garden project. Enjoy a variety of fun activities for all ages, food and refreshments available.

Phone: 01902 368199.

11am - 3pm Stan Ball Centre Jubilee CelebrationsStan Ball CentreVariety show throughout the day, with various entertainers. The centre will be themed with staff in red white and blue. A special menu for the day in the caf.

Phone: 01922 403351.

Saturday 2 June

10am - 2pm Collingwood Centre Family Fun dayCollingwood CentreA fun packed day for all the family including fair rides, fancy dress, childrens entertainer, refreshments, the move truck and stalls.

Phone: 0121 360 1481.

10am - 12pm Jubilee Crowns and BuntingBrownhills LibraryCome along and make your own crown and bunting to celebrate the Jubilee.

Phone: 01922 650703.

10.30am - 11.30amdiamond Jubilee Story & Craft SessionWalsall Wood LibraryDrop-in afternoon session where children can make and colour some Jubilee themed crafts.

Phone: 01922 655572.

Craft SessionsPheasey Library10am - 1pmDrop in craft session

2pm - 4pmFamily craft sessionDesign and make a t-shirt

Phone: 01922 654865

12noon - 5pmSt Thomas Diamond Jubilee Party in the Park

Family Fun afternoonSt Thomas, AldridgeEnjoy a great family afternoon with an inflatable assault course, bouncy castle, tug of war, penalty shoot out, puppet show, live music and much more.

Phone: 01922 453942.

Mad Hatters tea PartyPheasey Park Farm Community AssociationGames evening, fancy dress parade, buffet and soft drinks. Free, but advance booking essential.

Phone: 0121 360 4909.

10am - 12pmJubilee tea PartyBrownhills Methodist ChurchStreet party plus a range of childrens craft activities, cakes and refreshments.

12noon - 4pm Manor Farm Jubilee CelebrationsManor FarmManor Farm Community Association welcomes Rushalls older people into their centre for a themed jubilee lunch along with 50s music and dancing.Why not dress for the occasion in those good old 50s clothes?Prize for the best dressed!!!

Places are limited, so to ensure you get a place, please call 01922 614316.

12noon - 4pm Beechdale Jubilee PicnicFrank F Harrison Community AssociationDiamond Jubilee Picnic at Mirus Academy, all people are encouraged to wear red, white and blue. Small fairground rides and games, table top stalls, performances from local young people, football games and a crown competition.

For further information phone: 01922 746967.


3pm - 6pmredhouse Jubilee Street PartyMyatt AvenueFamily fun to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee, bouncy castle, face painting, treasure hunt, tombola, magician and barbecue.

For further information phone: 07714 218959 or 07795 562734.

Pelsall Pride Queens Jubilee Proms ConcertPelsall CommonJoin your local community in celebrating the Queens Diamond Jubilee.

Organised by Pelsall Pride Partnership

2 - 4 June Caldmore Village diamond Jubilee Festival and ParadeCaldmore VillageLocal performers on the main stage with a multi cultural slant. Reggae to bhangra, rock to rap and all sorts of dancers, drummers and surprises! The festival features street-style food from around the world. Everyone is invited to take part in the Diamond Jubilee Procession from Walsall town centre to the festival site on the afternoon of Monday 4 June.

For further details phone 01922 653114.

Sunday 3 June

10am onwards Jubilee Family Service and PicnicSt James, BrownhillsJoin the family service followed by a jubilee picnic in the church grounds. Phone: 01543 372187.

12noon - 4pm diamond Jubilee Fun day St Thomas, MossleyFree hog roast, royal fancy dress, test your temptation challenge, pin the crown on the queen, jubilee quiz, scavenger hunt and more. Enter the dish fit for the queen. Prizes.



Jubilee Bring and Share LunchSt Martins, Daffodil RoadA special short service at 11.15am, then a street party at 12noon. Please bring food to share, there will also be a barbecue, crafts, games and more.

Phone 01922 611909.

Monday 4 June

12noondiamond Jubilee Multi Faith Fun dayAlumwell Community CentreMembers of Jamia Mosque and parishioners from St Johns Church will hold joint prayers at the community centre on Scarborough Road, Walsall to mark the special day.

2pm - 5pm tea dancePheasey Park Farm Community Association

12noon- 5pm Moxley Jubilee CelebrationsMoxley Peoples CentreJubilee celebrations including childrens rides, barbecue, a big tea party for all ages, plus the Moxley Jubilee Queen.

Phone 01922 496378.

Canal side Jubilee CelebrationThe Stan Ball CentreCanal side Jubilee celebration in Mallory Crescent, organised by the Stan Ball Centre

4pm - 6pmenigma Brass ensemble Walsall ArboretumEnigma Brass ensemble plays a Jubilee proms concert at the Arboretum bandstand.

Barr Beacon will light up Queens diamond JubileeBarr Beacon Local Nature ReserveLighting of the Beacon.

tueSday 5 June

10.30amQueens diamond Jubilee Commemorative tree plantingWalsall ArboretumSixty commemorative sweet chestnut trees are being planted along King George VI Avenue in Walsall Arboretum. The final 2 trees will be planted by the President of Walsall Rotary Club.

WedneSday 6 June

10.30am - 4pmBloxwich Funday A day out for all the family with childrens rides, inflatables, charity stalls, Punch & Judy, music, face painting, storytelling and refreshments.

12noonJungle Queen CrownsNew Art GalleryCome and be a king or queen of the jungle by making your own crown inspired by Jungle Queen by Hew Locke, to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee. Phone: 01922 654400

10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pmJubilee Badges - drop inWalsall Leather Museum Jubilee Badges - Drop in Come along and make a badge to celebrate the Jubilee. Free no need to book. For further information phone: 01922 721153.

11am - 12noonJolly JubileeWalsall Central Childrens LibraryStories and crafts for children 5 years and over decorating biscuits and jubilee cards Phone: 01922 653120.

tHurSday 7 June

10.30am -12.30pm (5-7s must be accompanied by an adult) and 1.30pm - 3.30pm (8-12s)Celebration PlatesWalsall Leather MuseumMake your own commemorative Diamond Jubilee plate and take away an heirloom of the future. 1.50 booking essential.


2pmSenior Citizens orchestra ConcertForest Arts Centre The Senior Citizens Orchestra perform a Jubilee-themed concert with a programme including the light musical composition Elizabeth Serenade, the popular orchestral march Crown Imperial by William Walton, and Sir Edward Elgars upbeat and ceremonial Pomp and Circumstance No 4. 1 on the door.

11am - 1pmChildrens Half term Craft drop-inWalsall MuseumCreate your own crowns and stylish royal jewellery. Have fun and try out your craft skills! All materials provided, suitable for children aged 5-12 years. Parents or carers must remain with children throughout. No need to book, just drop in. 75p per child.

Saturday 9 June

11am - 4pmdarlaston Party in the ParkVictoria ParkCome along and join the fun as we celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee.

Organised by Darlaston Town Centre Partnership and Darlaston Events Committee.

2pmdiamond Jubilee Film ShowBookmark BloxwichSee the Queens Coronation in colour, 1953.Presented by Bloxwich Film Society in partnership with Walsall Council. Free admission, booking essential.

Phone: 01922 655900.

Sunday 10 June

11am - 4pmJubilee JamboreeBentley Leisure PavilionOld Hall Peoples Partnership will be running a fun filled day of family activities, including table top sale, zumba showcase, Jubilee bowls cup, bouncy castle, assault course, gladiator duel and community time capsule.

Phone 01922 616165.

tueSday 12 June

6pm - 9pmdiamond Jubilee CelebrationsBrownhills & Walsall Wood Fellowship HallAn evening buffetat the centre at Beacon Way, Walsall Wood.Also bingo and table top games. Cost including buffet 4.

Phone: 01543 375601.

tHurSday 14 June

1.30pmtime to rememberForest Arts Centre Thisfabulous showrecreates the sounds and atmosphere of the war years. Performers dressed in authentic 1940s costumes will entertain with lotsof music, comedy and song.

Phone: 01922 654555.

Saturday 16 June

12noon - 4pm Bloxwich CarnivalKing George V Playing FieldsA day out for all the family, with a wide range of special attractions and events, plus a huge number of stalls.

Sunday 17 June

2pmCity of Lichfield Concert Band eventWalsall ArboretumEnjoy a free afternoon of music with the City of Lichfield Concert Band.

Saturday 23 June

11am - 5pmaldridge FayreAnchor MeadowThere is a full days entertainment in the arena with many attractions for all the family.



3pm - 5pm Queens diamond Jubilee Strawberry tea PartySt Martins ChurchCelebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee with tea and strawberries, plus a raffle and a plant sale.

Phone 01922 611909.

Willenhall CarnivalWillenhall Memorial ParkA day of family fun with lots for all ages, including live music, dance displays and cheerleading demonstrations.

Organised by Willenhall Carnival Committee.

Saturday 30 June

11am - 4pmWillenhall town Centre Fun dayWillenhall Town CentreCome along for some family fun, join our Jubilee celebrations.

Organised by Willenhall Traders and Community Support Group.

15 May - 30 June

Crabtrees royal Visit: a 50th anniversary displayWalsall Museum A small display celebrating the 50th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIs visit to Walsalls Crabtree factory in May 1962. Phone: 01922 653116.

31 May - 16 June

Photographic display celebrating royal events Brownhills LibraryResidents share their royal memories through a photographic display in Brownhills Library.

Sunday 8 JuLy

Queens diamond Jubilee Picnic in the ParkBlackwood ParkJoin the local community to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee with a picnic in the park.

Pictures courtesy of Walsall Local History Centre, Essex Street.

For more details www.walsall.gov.uk/ localhistorycentre

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A full programme of events will be available nearer the date and updated regularly on our website www.walsallfor2012.co.uk and www.whatsonwalsall.co.uk

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