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Important dates that may be of interest to you.

Please see dates of meetings for other local organisations,Sporting events or social events that may be of interest to you.

* South Aldridge Neighbourhood Watch on Tuesday 4th March at the Friary Club,Whetstone Lane, Aldridge.Commencing at 19.00pm.

*Aldridge South and Streetly Community Action Group (CAG) on Tuesday 18th March 2008 at Aldridge Community Centre,Anchor Meadow,Middlemore Lane,Aldridge.

• 18.00pm - 18.30pm.Introduction and Welcome by Chairman Mr Ron Perks.
• 18.30pm - 19.00pm.Main Workshop.
• 19.30pm - 20.00pm.Any other Business.
• Light Refreshments will be available on the Evening.
• To place items on the agenda call Ron Perks on 0121-353-9968.
• For copies of information circulated at the meeting call Aliyaah Baines on 01922-652284.

*Local Neighbourhood Partnership meeting on 31st March 2008 at Aldridge School,TyningsLane,Aldridge commencing at 19.00pm.Please call Lucy Flowers for further information on 01922 - 653381

* South Aldridge Neighbourhood Watch.  Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 1st April 2008 At the Friary Club,Whetstone Lane,Aldridge Starting at 19.00pm.

Free Meals at local pub.

A popular Aldridge pub has a brand new look following an extensive refurbishment.

To celebrate the re opening of the Whitehouse on Bosty Lane the venue is offering the first ten customers through its doors on April 15th a sizzling meal on the house.

Manager Diane Woods said "Following the pubs make over we wanted to to do something to celebrate our reopening and what better way than to treat the first ten customers. to a free meal.

Diners can feast on a range of meals including chicken,steak and gammon,traditional pub meals including fish and chips and dishes with an international twist including tandoori chicken.Vegetarians are also catered for and the pub also boasts an array of mouth watering deserts.

*Get informed on benefit Entitlements.

Residents who look after a friend or relative with an illness or disability will be able to find out more about applying for additional benefits at two advice surgeries.

Walsall Councils Welfare Rights Service will be holding the surgeries at Blakenall Village Centre,located in Thames Road,Blakenall on 15th April 2008 from 10.30am - 13.00pm and at Pelsall Library,in High Street,Pelsall on 28th April 2008 from 10.00am - noon.

information on a range of benefits including carers allowance,disability living allowance,attendance allowance,housing and council tax benefit,Income Support,Pension Credit,Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit.

Advice will also be given on local authority care charging and the blue badge parking scheme.

For further information please call 01922-627247.

*Community Action Group meeting commencing at 18.00pm on 8th April 2008.

South / East Health Commissioning Consultation Group

on Tuesday 22nd April 2008. From  18.30pm - 20.30pm at Streetly Community Association,Foley Road East,Streetly,Sutton Coldield.B74 3HR.

Agenda

(1)Welcome.Introductions and apologies.

(2)Notes and feedback from previous meeting of 4th December 2007

(3) A presentation followed by discussion on (urgent care in Walsall ,present and future - How services are currently delivered and what proposals for change should be considered.How we can get public and patient involvement in urgent care programme.

(4)Discussion about HCCG review- Future model and possible topics.

(5) Any other business

(6) Date and time of next meeting.

Local Government Election .

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council.

Ward:- Aldridge Central and South.

Polling day is on Thursday 1st May 2008.

It is hoped that Aldridge Residents will take to the ballot boxes in force to register their democratic choice

Make your "vote" count.

Why don't you consider having a postal vote,Postal voters have higher participation rate than a polling station vote.

Your candidates for Aldridge Central and South are :-

Tom Ansell (Conservative).

Tom is proud to have been re - selected as your conservative candidate.He as served the Aldridge Ward since 1987 working to improve Aldridge village.Tom has worked to maintain the character of Aldridge,and its precious green belt.His service to the elderly and young has been exempary.

Tom when invited as always attended our Residents meetings and given us his advice and full support.

Michael Jose (UKIP)

Roy Sheward (Lib - Dem)

Derek Wigfall (Labour).

Derek has lived in Aldridge since 1965,and as served as a magistrate at Aldridge Court for over 30 years and been a governor at one time or another of every school in Aldridge,also serving as Chairman of the management committee of Aldridge Manor House Youth Centre.Derek if elected will represent the interests of Aldridge people.

And for Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

Mark Greveson (Lib - Dem)

Ian Pearson (Labour)

Keith Sears (Conservative)

*South Aldridge Neighbourhood Watch meeting on Tuesday 6th May 2008 at the Friary Club,Whetstone Lane, Aldridge commencing at 19.00pm.

Aldridge Sailing Club.

Aldridge Sailing Club will hold a taster day for those wishing to try the sport.The event will take place on May 17th 2008 from 10.00am - 16.00pm at the club in arns Lane / Stubbers Green Aldridge.Visitors are invited to turn up on the day and need no specialist equipment.The event is free but for more information call Kate on 01922 - 860501.

Join in Ramble

Countryside officers are urging residents to dig out their walking books and join them on a ramble through the woodlands of Cookoos Nook and The Dingle.

Walkers are intvited to the Green Spaces in Aldridge, where they can learn about the flora, rocks, fossils, history, care and management of the area.

The walk is from 14:00pm-15.30pm on June 1st and it is free.

Advanced booking is essential by calling 08451112900.

*South Aldridge Neighbourhood Watch meeting on Tuesday 3rd June 2008 at the Friary Club,Whetstone Lane,Aldridge commencing at 19.00pm.

Choir Date.

The Aldridge branch of the Royal British Legion is to host an evening of song by the Shelfield Male Voice Choir at Aldridge Community Centre in Middlemore Lane,Aldridge on June 14th 2008.

Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.45pm start.Tickets cost £4 on the door or in advance from Croft News,Croft Parade,Aldridge or by calling 01922-452432,452798,or 745264.

Free breakfast offer to cyclists

People who swap four wheels for two and travel to work in Walsall on their bikes for the day will be treated to a free breakfast.

Walsall Council is offering the treat to any one who takes part in its Bike 2 Work Day on June 18th.

The event,being run as part of National Bike Week,is being held outside The New Art Gallery between 8.00am - 10.00am

Fayre returns to full strength.

The long awaited 14th annual Aldridge Fayre will be held at Anchor Meadow,Aldridge on Saturday 21st June 2008.

The show suffered a major set back last year as poor weather conditions forced the organisers to cancel the June event and hold a smaller show during August.

The event organised by Aldridge and District Lions Club,will see a packed programme of events throughout the day,with music from the 31st SC Scout band and the New Washboard Syncopators Jazz Band.

Areana demonstrations will include the Walsall Junior Coronets and the Jo Lei School of Dance.

Tai Chi demonstrations ,an appearance fron South Staffs Dog Training group and the Fire Service will also be held.

Side shows,refreshments and a fun fair will also feature at the event,as well as a car boot sale.

For more information on the Fayre to offer sponsorship or to book a trade stall call Mike Barker on 01922 456558 or Tony Shepherd on 01922 441108.

To book a car boot space call Keith Price on 01922 - 457945.

Reggatta at Aldridge Sailing Club

A charity sailing regatta is being held to raise funds for a Great Barr and former Aldridge School pupil Ryan Cockbill,who broke his neck after diving in to a pool.

Sailors from all over the West Midlands will take part in the event on June 28th 2008 at Aldridge Sailing Club.

The money raised will also be shared with Sneyd Sailability Group - a club for disabled youngsters who sail.

Great Wyrley Carnival on 28h June 2008.

Walsall Hospice will be supporting this event

Canal Festival to be held in Brownhills.

Brownhills local committee will be holding their annual canal festival on 29th June 2008.

The event will run from 10.00am - 16.00pm along the water front on Silver Street and the committee are calling for groups and organisations to support and participate with craft stalls and exhibitions.

Visiting boats are also welcome at the event,but will have to arrange for moorings.Music through out the day will be provided by the Shire Oak School Band,while water sports will be on going at the canoe Centre.

For further information about the event call 01543-361144 

Walsall Hopice  Charity Golf Day.

Charity Golf Day - Caulderfields Golf Club.

The Walsall Hospice hopes to raise lots of money and are hoping to have 150 ,players paying £40 per head.,aso asking corporates to sponsor each 18th hole.We are having an evening an evening presentation and meal and a raffel also.

Pleasse help support Walsall Hospice at no cost by saving www.walsallhospice-friends.com as your internet hompage or in your favourites.

Posted By Amanda Maisey.

South Aldridge Neighbourhood Watch meeting on Tuesday 1st July 2008 at the Friary Club,Whetstone Lane,Aldridge at 19.00pm.

Aldridge Youth Theatre.Young actors from the group will be performing a double bill.Sinbad the Sailor and The Old Man of the Sea will be performed with a visit to Grease,a look at music from the iconic movie.The shows take place at their venue in Noddy Park Road,Aldridge on July 11th and 12th.

Tickets priced at £6 or £5.

Call on 01922-458615.

Neighbourhood Watch.

South Aldridge Watch.

NHS Meetings at the Friary Club,Whetstone Lane,Aldridge.First Tuesday in the month.

Please note that allmembers are welcome at these meetings.

July 7th 2009 at 19.00pm.

August 4th 2009 at 19.00pm

September 1st 2009 at 19.00pm.

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