What's on in Stourbridge

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As part of the major £50 million development in the town centre which is now underway, New Street will be closed on Sunday May 6 from 7am until 6pm to allow necessary works to take place. The work is expected to be completed within the day but the closure may be extended if necessary. To manage traffic flow in the town centre on the day, the one way system on Market Street will be reversed. Motorists entering the town centre via Bell Street will exit along Market Street, across Crown Square and out through Crown Lane.

The closure of New Street will then be followed by the closure of Bell Street’s junction with the ring road. A legal closure notice allows the road to be closed from Tuesday May 8 but the work may not start on this date. This closure will be in place for a number of weeks while the road, situated between the Crystal Leisure Centre and the former Bell Street Car Park, is transformed into a two-way junction where motorists will be able to drive in and out of town in future. During these works cars will still be able to use the New Street exit from the town onto the ring road and will still be able to get into town through High Street and Lower High Street. Meanwhile lorries and larger commercial vehicles will be temporarily permitted to access Market Street from the Lower High Street to avoid the tight turning circle at the bottom of High Street onto Market Street.
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Saturday 28th April at 11am - Jumble and Bike Sale at St. James's C.E. Primary School, Kingsway, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 4RU. Admission 20p. If you would like to sell a bike/skateboard/scooter/roller skates or bike accessories please bring along from 0900 on the 28th labelled with your contact details and the price. School deduct 20% from the sale price for school fund raising.
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The History of Wollaston Group and the Stourbridge branch of the Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy & Heraldry are holding a Family and Local History Day on Saturday 28th April in St James's Church Hall, Wollaston, DY8 3SE between 10.00 a.m. & 4.00 p.m. There will be free access to Ancestry and Find My Past websites, displays, talks & book sales. Admission is free. More info: http://historyofwollaston.zymichost.com/index.php
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PARTY IN THE PARK - Monday 7th May 2012, Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge, 11am - 5.30pm
Funfair, stalls, pony rides, dance groups, 3 live music stages, side shows, food, arena displays, championship wrestling. Come and see Peppa Pig and Roary and Big Chris at intervals throughout the day.
Tickets and more info: www.sbevents.co.uk
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Enjoy all the thrills and spills of horse racing at the Chaddesley Corbett Point-to-Point Races. A great day out for all the family - seven races - on course betting - funfair - trade stands - bar & BBQ - donkey rides. This local course is located in the heart of the West Midlands on the A448 between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove. All the attractions you need for a great day out racing or just a fun day with the family. Lots to do and see for young and old, seasoned racegoers or those new to the sport. Bring a picnic and park on the viewing hillside overlooking the course - dogs welcome & kids free!

13 May 2012 - first race 1pm - £10 entry (under 16 free) - for more info go to www.chaddesleyraces.co.uk

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It's hot, it's sexy and a great way to get fit. Join in the fun at the biggest Zumbathon in the Black Country - Saturday 19 May 2012 at Hagley Community Centre raising funds for patient care at YOUR Mary Stevens Hospice based in Oldswinford.
Details on www.marystevenshospice.co.uk or call the Fundraising Team on 01384 377778
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JUBILEE JAUNT - A 5k sponsored walk, Saturday 19th May 2012, 6.00pm Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge. Adults £5, Children £2.50, Family (2 adults, up to 4 children) £12. Also, PICNIC IN THE PARK at 4.00pm Featuring The Crown Phoenix Big Band, Balloon Race, Face Painting, Children's Entertainer, Children's ride and Bouncy Castle. To register call 01384 377778 or book online at www.marystevenshospice.co.uk
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Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. An outdoor production in the grounds of Himley Hall. 11-14 July at 8pm. Tickets from 01384812812, French Deli, Coventry Street, Stourbridge. Website: www.stourbridgetheatrecompany.org.uk
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Animal Healing Workshop with Elizabeth Whiter, one of the UK\'s leading animal healers. Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall, 10:00, Saturday 9th June 2012. Cost is £35 to include a light lunch. For information/booking contact Mike Griffiths on 01562 68693. All proceeds to Cancer Research UK, Cancer Information Help Line
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Jangchub Ling Buddhist Centre are running meditation classes at the Friends Meeting House, 37 Scotts Road, Stourbridge DY8 1UR, Wednesday evenings 7.30 - 9.30pm More info on the Jangchub website
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YOGA LESSONS-Time for You-by British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) registered diploma holder starting on Sunday 26th February 2012 in the Church Hall of The Holy Trinity Church, Vicarage Road, Amblecote DY8 4JB (opposite Corbett Hospital entrance). Yoga lesson from 10am-11.30am followed by voluntary coffee and chat from 11.30am-12pm. For beginners, but improvers also welcome. The first lesson on Sunday 26th February is at a reduced introductory rate of £3 with free tea and coffee. For more information, please call Alison on 0771 400 4912 or e-mail yoga.timeforyou@yahoo.com
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STREET DANCE sessions for Juniors 8 years + at the Crystal Leisure Centre, Thursdays 4pm - 5pm Cost: £3.50
No need to book, just come along and practice your street moves to the latest music. www.dudley.gov.uk/sport
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Craft Classes at Broadfield House Glass Museum, Compton Drive, Kingswinford. 10.15am-1pm £5.25 Aimed at people who enjoy chatting and making! No previous skills required. Come along, have a go, have a cup of tea and enjoy time being creative. Friday 2nd March: Garden Crafts. For further information and to book call 01384 815571
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Tea and Talk at Broadfield House Glass Museum, Compton Drive, Kingswinford. 1.30pm-2.30pm £1.90 Listen to our entertaining and engaging talks whilst enjoying a cup of tea and a biscuit or two! 27th March: The History of Stourbridge Glass with Kate Round. Spaces are limited and can be booked in advance. Call 01384 812745. For further information and to book call 01384 815571
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Black Country Treasures Getting to know you. Do you receive a payment for your care needs? Are you looking for fun activities where you can meet new people and feel good about yourself? Are you a carer or provide care services? Fancy a free cuppa? Then come along to Broadfield House; meet staff from across museums, libraries and archives across the Black Country and have a go at some of the activities and crafts we have to offer.
For further information contact Kate Figgitt on 01384 11638
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Stourbridge Historical Society
Come along to a meeting of Stourbridge Historical Society, have a cup of tea and enjoy a talk about some aspect of history. Sometimes the talks are on local topics, sometimes on national ones. You will be made very welcome. Stourbridge Historical Society meets eight times per year in the Amblecote Room at Stourbridge Town Hall. The meetings start at 7.30pm. The events for 2012 are listed below. You can just turn up as a visitor, however in due course you may wish to become a member of the society. If you want further information please contact David Hickman; 01384 274014
Programme 2012
Thursday 17th May - Dr Gillian White ‘Mary Queen of Scotts’ (Illustrated)
Summer Visits (Details to be announced)
Thursday 20th September - Tim Bridges ‘The Churches of Staffordshire’ (Illustrated)
Thursday 18th October - Max Keen ‘Henry V & Agincourt (England’s Greatest Two & Half Hours)’
Thursday 15th November - Anna Willetts ‘Catholicism in Stourbridge; 1812 - 1864’
Thursday 6th December Annual General Meeting + Eric Greenwood ‘A Voyage Round my Grandfather: a Chauffeur’s Life’
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT THE BLACK COUNTRY MUSEUM Full details on www.bclm.com
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Events at St Thomas' Church, Market Street - please visit their website www.st-thomas-stourbridge.co.uk
for musical events at St Thomas' Church please visit www.stthomaschurchmusic.com
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STOURBRIDGE FARMER'S MARKET - 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month
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TIDY STOURBRIDGE! see how you can help keep the town looking good. This is a group of local volunteers who are doing something positive for the town, why not join them? more on Tidy Stourbridge...
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JAM (Juniors at Museums) What's on this Autumn in Dudley Borough museums - UPDATED 29th Sep 11
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New series of Meditation Classes every Tuesday at the Friends Meeting House, 37 Scotts Road, Stourbridge DY8 1UR, commencing 6th June 2011.
Organised by the Jangchub Ling Centre, 7.30 - 9pm more info on the Jangchub Ling Buddhist Centre...
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2012 events at the Broadfield House Glass Museum - click here for details...
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Zumba Classes - at Wolverley Memorial Hall. Shatterford Lane, Wolverley DY11 5TN.
1.30 - 2.30 pm Fully licensed and qualified gym and Zumba instructor. Zumba is a danced based fitness routine which is great fun and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. For more details contact Debbie 0n 077927 23213
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Pregnancy Pilates classes are starting up in Stourbridge! Classes will be held at BodyBalance each Saturday morning from May 7th
Click here for full details...
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BodyBalance Holistic Training Solutions based in Victoria Passage, enroll now for our Beauty, Complementary, Hairdressing, Holistic and Massage Therapy courses. Course prospectus can be viewed here.... Call us for more info on 01384 442091 or email therapy@bodybalance.org.uk...
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2012 Concerts and recitals at St Thomas' Church, Market Street, Stourbridge - details of events...
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Stourbridge Bus Station - More info...
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The Blackcountryman Canal Boat Trips From 1 hour to all day - see calendar on canal page...
Music nights: 60's; Jazz; Country & Western, Comedy nights: Just Aynuk
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Raring2go! - The definitive guide to what to do and where to go with your children in the Stourbridge and Kidderminster area.
Click here for Raring2go Summer 2011 issue!

Raring2go website
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Stourbridge area police Surgery/Pact meetings
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Jazz at the Bonded Warehouse - 2012 concerts
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'SUNDAY AFTERNOON ORGAN MUSIC' at Holy Trinity Parish Church Wordsley
Organist Paul Carr's monthly series, founded in 2003, continues on the first Sunday of every month at 3.00pm.
Admission is free and 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. Paul has played many of the finest instruments in the UK and beyond. Visit www.paulcarr.co.uk/SAOM.htm for all the details
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JAM CLUB (Juniors at Museums) - Great events for kids at Dudley Museums over the next four months. Click here to download pdf leaflet (965k)
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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
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STOURBRIDGE TOWN HALL EVENTS
Box Office: 01384 812812 Online: www.dudley.gov.uk/entertainment
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