What's on in Stourbridge







*What's on in Stourbridge* Got an event that you want publicised? Get in touch - it's free, even for businesses TELL THEM YOU FOUND IT ON STOURBRIDGE.COM! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stourbridge Chamber of Trade Meeting - Monday 12 May 08 6:00 - 7:15pm at Waitrose, Ryemarket, Stourbridge - More info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NCT (National Childbirth Trust) Nearly New Sale Good quality baby clothes, toys, books, equipment. Saturday 24th May 2008, Sale from 11.00- 12.00 St. James’ Church Hall, Belfry Drive, Wollaston. Sellers to register by 17th May by calling Jackie on 01384 354311 75% of profits to the seller 25% to NCT. (NCT is a registered charity no. 801395) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stourbridge Township Council, 323rd meeting - Amblecote Room, Stourbridge Town Hall Thursday 8th May 2008 at 7.15pm. Stourbridge Township council web page ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Black Country Waterways Festival, Pendeford Park, Blaydon Road, Wolverhampton WV9 5PD 23 -25 August 2008, 10am - 6pm Sat and Sun, 10am - 5pm Monday. Info 0870 240 2438 £7.50 admission, accompanied children under 16 are free. more info www.waterways.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What's on for kids! Organised by Dudley Museums Service HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES - May - August EXHIBITALES! Storytelling Sessions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holy Trinity Church, Wordsley. 28th June 2008 at 7.30pm Concert by Sinfonia of Birmingham conductor Daniele Rosina Programme Mendelssohn ------------ Hebrides Overture Hummel --------------------Trumpet Concerto soloist Edward Roberts-Malpass Puccini ----------------------I Crisantemi Beethoven ----------------Symphony No 6 (pastoral) Tickets £10 (£8 over 60s, £6 other concessions) available 0121 453 2898 or on the door. *-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* St James’s C.E. Primary School P.T.A are hosting a ladies fashion show in the school hall on Monday 21.04.08 at 7.30pm to raise funds for the school. The clothes will be supplied by ‘Smarty’s, a specialist in new ex.chain store clothing from major high street retailers at huge reductions from the original recommended retail price. Over 1300 items of clothing will be available for purchase on the evening, ranging from sizes 8 to 22, so there really is something for everyone. All methods of payment will be accepted including debt and credit cards. The school receives all proceeds from ticket sales and commission from purchases. Tickets are £2 which includes a glass of wine or soft drink and can be purchased from the school office on 01384 818810 *-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Stourbridge Township Council - Amblecote Room, Stourbridge Town Hall, Market Street, Stourbridge. Further meeting dates: Thursday 8th May and Thursday 12 June, same time and venue as above ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Passion [www.myspace.com/mypassionmusic] Rock Cafe 2000, Mill Race Lane Estate, Stourbridge Thursday June 5th £5 All Ages Show 7pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The International Festival of Glass 2008 22nd – 25th August The third International Festival of Glass is the highlight of every glass enthusiast’s calendar. Reinvigorating Stourbridge’s reputation as a global glass centre it draws large national and international audiences into Stourbridge and the Black Country to see glassmaking at its finest. Featuring world class exhibitions, including the prestigious British Glass Biennale, demonstrations, performances and events, the festival shatters all preconceptions by presenting a multi-media, visually exciting and dynamic interpretation. Glass music, glass puppets, glass dresses, what can’t you do with this amazing material! Come and be bewitched over the August bank holiday weekend with events throughout the historic Glass Quarter. Info: www.ifg.org.uk E mail info@ifg.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Blackcountryman Canal Boat Trips - click here for 2008 calendar ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JAM CLUB (Juniors at Museums) - Great events for kids at Dudley Museums over the next couple of months. Click here to download pdf leaflet (220k) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stourbug launches cycling fitness campaigns for 2008 Following a hugely successful Ladies training campaign and cycle ride to Stratford in May 2007 Stourbridge Bicycle User Group [STOURBUG] is looking to train a new group of local ladies to cycle from Stourbridge to Stratford upon Avon in May. The 45 mile route, on quiet lanes, will take the group through Belbroughton, Hanbury and Astwood Bank, and will take most of the day to complete at a steady pace. More info on www.stourbug.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALLROOM DANCE FANS – Amblecote Church Hall Saturday 21st live music (and every two weeks). Relax and do your favourite Ballroom, Latin and Line Dances in the company of a friendly bunch of people.(No experts required) Starts 8.30pm and bring your own refreshments. A good night guaranteed. For further information contact Mike on 07715174502 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amblecote Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Amblecote – From Saturday 7th July and every two weeks join us for a night of ballroom and sequence dancing. A very friendly crowd will give you a warm welcome. Bring your own refreshments and the dancing starts at 8.30.pm if you want any further information please call Mike 0n 07715174502 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday Afternoon Organ Music at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Wordsley, Stourbridge Monthly Series with Paul Carr: On the first Sunday in each month at 3:00pm Full details: www.paulcarr.co.uk The series is now in its 4th year. Admission to these recitals is free. A retiring collection is taken to assist in funding the care and maintenance of the instrument. A view of the organ console is usually projected onto a large screen at the front of the church, giving excellent views of the performer. There is ample car parking on the car parks behind the church hall and in front of the church gates.Holy Trinity Parish Church, High Street, Wordsley, DY8 5RU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COUNSELLING: Do you want to change anything in your life? Learn ways to de-stress? Maybe understand something or even yourself better? Try out a Counselling/ Psychotherapy session for free. Have a chat with local psychotherapist Jenni Taylor and she will discuss with you if counselling could help and if so what you could expect. Free sessions of up to half-hour, are offered at Body Balance, Victoria Passage, off the High Street, provided you mention you saw this notice on Stourbridge.com website. This offer stays while this notice appears on this webpage. If you would like further information or wish to book, call Jenni on 07815 074663. Alternatively, more information on www.jennitaylor.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk *-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *Stourbridge Historical Society* All meetings are held in the Amblecote Room, Stourbridge Town Hall at 7.30pm Annual Subscription: £5.00: Visitors Welcome Further details from David Hickman 01384 274014 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “RELIGHT YOUR FIRE!” - OVER 30’s DISCO. THE FUSE IS LIT ON SUNDAY 5TH NOVEMBER AND EVERY FOLLOWING SUNDAY @ WILSON HALL’S EXCLUSIVE OVER 30’s NIGHT 2 TOP DJ’S and guests playing all the sounds you know and love from the 60’S to the present day! 7.30PM till late at: THE Wilson Hall, Cradley Labour Club, Colley Gate, Halesowen. B63 2BU. Smart dress code: Strictly no trainers. £3.00 O.T.D & no entry after 10.30PM. For further details call P&K Entertainments on 07974 100694 or 07875 291370 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SMARTY’S Club over 30s, every Sunday at the Kingfisher Hotel, A449, Kidderminster Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 0EN. Dance the night away with music from the 60s up to today’s club favourites. Our range of experienced top DJs ensures a great atmosphere to suit all tastes. Dancing from 8pm until 12.30am. Please, no denim or sportswear. The management reserve the right to refuse admission to persons they deem inappropriately dressed. Free glass of wine and £3 entry before 9pm, £4 after 9pm. For further details telephone Steve on 07713 106278 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Every Wednesday Night at the WHITTINGTON INN,(A449 kid-wolv rd) NR.KINVER STOURBRIDGE. DY7. 6NY " 30"s and over party" with the highly recommended DJ "stuart "j" from 8-30pm till 12-30pm, £3 b 4 9-30pm,(late bar) £4 after.smart casual dress only! no trainers. with the biggest variety in music you can dance to.(been going since may 2004.) special valentine"s dine & dance night on weds14th feb and theme nights as well, also a loyalty card & website being launched soon! call 07766320558 for futher enquiries. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stourbridge Town Hall, in partnership with Dudley Performing Arts, run Dance-a-cise classes on a Tuesday at 7.00-8.00 pm. It is a fun and friendly movement class for all abilities, with toning, flexibility and aerobic exercises. The class is held in the Wollaston Room, and is only £2.50 per week. Come along to join in the fun and try lots of different dance styles. For further information, and to check dates, please phone 01384 813904. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weekly Meditation, Relaxation and Stress Relief classes suitable for everyone. Workshops and Retreats also available Stourbridge Meditation Centre - 7.30pm every Thursday The Coach House Arts Centre, Rectory Rd, Oldswinford, Stourbridge, DY8 2HA (next to St Mary's Church) 01384 569 956 info@meditatejlc.org Website: www.meditatejlc.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STOURBRIDGE TOWN HALL EVENTS Box Office: 01384 812812 Online: www.dudley.gov.uk/entertainment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Got an event that you want publicised? 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