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Click on image to see details of youth activities including dance classes, Poetry, Music, Cooking, games and outdoor facililities and Sports View the current list of planning applications and appeals held at Walsall council for Aldridge area: Walsall council planning and development control Blood Donor Sessions in Aldridge usually run from 13:30 to 15:30 and then from 16:30 up to 19:30. To book appointments call 0845 7 711 711. to check dates and locations on the Blood Donor website Spanish, French, Italian and Urdu Adult Language education Courses / classes starting in 2012 in Walsall Saturday 11th February Valentines 4 course meal at Calderfields Golf Club in Aldridge Monday 13th February, fancy dress valentines disco at aldridge community centre 2-4 pm. 2.50 per child including 1 free drink. Under 2s free. Any age welcome. Ps. Children under 6 must be supervised but can be left if over 6. Dancing, games and prizes 4 best fancy dress etc... For more info please call 07758 409923 February 14th, Aldridge & Beacon Area Partnership Community Meeting starts at 6pm as below: Aldridge Youth Theatre Noddy Park Road, Walsall, WS9 8NQ Contact: Mike Harrison How do I request that an issue is included on a future agenda ? If you are a member of the public and would like to request to have an agenda item included on the next meeting please contact your Area Manager, John Morris, on 01922 652029. The Area Manager will discuss the issue with you and, if it is of significant concern, contact the Chair to request that it be included as an agenda item on a future agenda. Thurs 16th February fancy dress disco at brownhills + walsall wood fellowship community centre, druids walk walsall wood 2-4 pm. 2.50 per child including 1 free drink. Under 2s free. Any age welcome. Ps. Children under 6 must be supervised but can be left if over 6. Dancing, games and prizes 4 best fancy dress etc... For more info please call 07758 409923 Friday 17th February fancy dress disco at pheasey park farm community centre, hillingford ave great barr. 2-4 pm. 2.50 per child including 1 free drink. Under 2s free. Any age welcome. Ps. Children under 6 must be supervised but can be left if over 6. Dancing, games and prizes 4 best fancy dress etc... For more info please call 07758 409923 Friday 17th February, 7pm, Bavarian Night at Calderfields Golf Club in Aldridge with a 2 course meal and entertainment from a 4 piece oom-pah band. Tickets are priced at £16.95 per person. 18 February 2012 from 12 till 2 pm, Your local RSPCA branch needs you! Event at Aldridge Community Centre, Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, ws9 8an Come along and see how you can help us! RSPCA Walsall are currently looking for new volunteers to come foward to help us wth various aspects of the branch. We desperately need new members, trustees, fundraising organisers and volunteers, cat and rabbit fosterers. At the moment RSPCA Walsall is running with the bare minimum of trustees and we desperately need new members to help continue to run the branch successfully. We are holding a volunteer recruitment day at Aldridge Community centre from 12 midday - 2pm. Please pop along for a chat and a piece of cake to see how you you can help us. If you can spare a few hours a month to help animals in the local area please get in touch. Email: enquiries@rspca-walsall.org.uk or Phone: 0845 272 3570 (please leave a message and we will get back to you ASAP) 29 February 2012, ALDRIDGE VILLAGE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP meets at 5.45pm in the R1 Bar, 11 Anchor Parade, Aldridge . Aldridge Village Business Partnership is open to all local businesses, landlords, voluntary organisations and public sector partners and our purpose is to improve the economic viability and vitality of Aldridge Village Centre. We very much welcome new colleagues to the partnership and membership is free. Our meetings are informative and friendly and we want to encourage as wide a cross section of shops, businesses, community organisations and other partners to get involved and bring their expertise to the partnership. Skip straight to the day of week you wish to view: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Regular Aldridge area meetings, groups, clubs and events listed by day of week Monday Monday, Lazy Hill Dance club meet in the Hall the rear of the lazy hill pub walsall wood road and learn ballroom, latin & sequence dancing, yes just like Strictly! starts at 8 pm we love to see new members. Contact Paul Brearley Phone: 0121 353 1992 Mondays, Jo Leigh School of Dance in Aldridge, Competitive team for age 8 - 12 . Call Jo on 07968 147103 for more details Monday Beavers 6 - 8 years of age. meet at the Aldridge 1st Scout Group from 5:45pm-6:45pm see website Monday Cubs 8 -10½ years of age meet at the Aldridge 1st Scout Group from 7:00pm-8:15pm see website Monday SIMPLY PILATES with Diane Harrold Shelfield sports academy 7-8pm intermed Phone: 01922 454705 Mondays Poker Night Fun, 8.00pm at the Hardwick Arms. Come along and join in the Hardwick Arms tournament. Telephone 0121 580 9631 Mondays, Fat Burner Boot Camp is held at Oak Park, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall ,WS9 9PQ at 9:45am and again at 7.30pm, The camp aims to boost your energy, kick start weight loss and leave you feeling fitter and healthier in just 21 days or less! Paul will educate, guide and motivate you to achieve weight loss success, supporting you throughout your personal training with a friendly approach. To drop a dress size in just one month or your money back contact Paul Wilson at Fat Burner Boot Camp on 07891 931 245 1st & 3rd Monday in the month, Aldridge & Barr Beacon, Amateur Radio Club, callsign MOGRX, part of the Radio Society of Great Britain meet at the Aldridge Community Centre, Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, WS9 8AN from 2 till 4 pm. Tel: 01922 614169 Contact: Mr Ted Roberts, M1EWH or visit the website Monday PROUD Dance Classes, 4.30 – 5.30pm At Tynings Lane Church Tynings Lane, Aldridge, WS9 0AS. Every Monday evening during school term time only. The classes are for children of Reception age upwards and last an hour proving fun in an informal setting and they are introducing children to a selection of Musical tastes and dances. Emma who runs the dance classes, teaches at the local school and has her own dance academy and she has had lots of experience with children with special needs having done work for MENCAP. These classes are totally FREE to children with Down’s syndrome and their siblings or just £2 for per child. Email jo@proudwalsall.org or text or phone 07951019506 to book a place. Monday meeting of Aldridge Philatelic Society at 7.30pm. Talks and displays of stamps, postal history and postcards. Meet at Aldridge Community Centre, Middlemore Lane, Aldridge. Contact Mr A.M. Cornforth on Telephone No. 0121 605 3106. 2nd Monday, Aldridge Freemasons meet at The Masonic Hall in Aldridge during Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar & Apr subject to membership, more information including how to apply is found on the website Monday Aldridge Rotaract Club meet at the Irish Harp, Aldridge WS9 0LP at 8.15pm part of a fun, dynamic and unique International organisation for people aged 18-30, offering a wide range of activities that will enable you to try something new, whilst having a great time and meeting others. Rotaract offers a wide choice of social activities, actively supports your local community, raises money for charity and gives you the opportunity to develop your personal skills and gain new life experiences in the UK and abroad. see the website Tuesday Tuesday, Kind Fitness Boot Camp with Ian Dempsey at Moore Than Nails on the High Street, Aldridge. Tuesday 18:00-19:00 (all Fitness levels Welcome) Cost is £5 per person per session Kind Fitness Boot Camp is all about YOU, the client. We continuously review all our programmes, research the latest information so that we can ensure that you are getting the best from us. Our mission at Kind Fitness Boot Camp is to create a lifestyle programme that re-energizes, informs and inspires you to permanently change the way you look, feel and perform forever. Not only will you feel the physical and emotional benefits that are associated with the Kind Fitness programme, we will also give you the support and resources to make sure you keep up the good work once you return home and even then we stay in touch and give you support and fitness advice, ensuring your journey to the ‘New You’ is a success. phone Neil on Mobile: 07837 818922 and visit or the More than nails website for more information. Activities for young people at Aldridge Manor House, Aldridge, Walsall Tuesday Zumba class from 7.30pm Leighswood School Key Stage 1 entrance The Latin-inspired, easy to follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party. Feel the music and let loose. Contact Debbie Allers: 07968604503 only £4 per session. Tuesday Rhythm Time Classes run till 6th Dec 2011. magic of music with Rhythm Time. Stimulating multi-sensory baby classes from birth. Exciting toddler classes from 14 months. mornings at Aldridge Community Centre. Anchor Meadow Middlemore Lane Aldridge WS9 8AN Book your free trial session now. Classes: Autumn Term 2011 Baby (0 months - 18 months) 10:00 and Toddler (14 months - 3 years)10:45 am with Catherine Bayliss Please contact Catherine on 0121 370 4748 or visit the website: Rhythm Time Tuesdays, Aldridge Activity Group meets at Aldridge Manor Youth Club, Little Aston Road, Aldridge. Fun activites for 8 - 12 year olds. DJ Workshops, grafitti art, cooking, arts and crafts, sports, music production - or anything else you would like to do. Earn your place on half term trips - Drayton Manor, ice skating and go karting. Contact Charlotte Thornley on 01922 625060 or 07976 491644 or charlotte.thornley@nacro.org.uk, or Margaret \francis, Full Time Youth Worker on 01922 743220 or francismargaret@walsall.gov.uk Tuesday Explorers 14 - 18 years of age meet at the Aldridge 1st Scout Group from 7:15pm-9:00pm see website Tuesday afternoon 2.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. TAI CHI at St. John’s Church Hall, St. John’s Hill, Shenstone, Lichfield, Staffs, WS14 0JB. FOR HEALTH, RELAXATION, STRESS RELIEF HELP IMPROVE POSTURE, BALANCE AND ALIGNMENT Low Impact Gentle form of exercise suitable for all. Slow graceful movements encourage Relaxation, Deep Breathing, Balance, Coordination and a Meditative state of Mind; the result being a Calmer, Healthier, Stronger and more Confidant individual. Tai Chi Chuan has many benefits to ones health and wellbeing regardless of your age or present fitness levels. Fully Qualified Instructor, Regulated by Kai Ming Association for Tai Chi Chuan Affiliated to the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain BCCMA and Recognised by the Sports Council For further details, please ring Neil on 01543 480151 or 07721 670913 Tuesday North Birmingham Cyclists Touring Club meet at the Club House in Shenstone. Contact John Bedford, telephone 0121 353 5136 or Val Jones on 0121 353 9142. Tuesday Walsall Wood Camera Club website meet at 8.00pm at St. John's Community Hall, St. John's Church, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall. Tuesday SIMPLY PILATES with Diane Harrold Shenstone St johns Church Hall 10.00 11.00am Phone: 01922 454705 Tuesday Little Steps Gym organised by Thao Lam. special offer for Mums and Babies up to 15 months "Four sessions for £ 12.00". A saving of £2 over 4 weeks. Venue is at Walsall Wood Methodist Church, Lichfield Rd, Walsall Wood, WS9 9NP Time for Steps babies is 11.00am. All email enquiries are welcome Tuesday meeting, Aldridge Running Club The Stick & wicket Club, Cricket Club website in Aldridge at 7.15 pm, call Tony Jones on 01922 722607. Aldridge Running Club website Tuesday Line Dancing classes at Aldridge Community Centre (Regular event each Tuesday) Absolute Beginner 9-15am - 10-15am (new class starts September 8th ) Beginner + 1 year 10-30am - 11-30am, improvers 11-45am - 1-15pm, intermediates 1-30pm - 3-30pm. at Aldridge Community Centre. New members are very welcome, just call Pat Harris on 0121 308 5192 Email Enquiries welcome Tuesday Super Slim Club meets at 7pm Walsall Wood Club, claim your free consultation with Coleen Allen your Personal Weight Loss Consultant at The Royal Exchange, High Street, Walsall Wood, Walsall. Free Diet and Weight Loss Consultation 2nd Tuesday each month Aldridge Flower Club meet at 7.30 p.m. at Aldridge Youth Theatre Aldridge, Walsall. 4th Tuesday each month Aldridge Flower Club meet at 7.30 p.m. at Community Centre Aldridge Aldridge, Walsall. Tuesday Bliss yoga class with Michelle Nicklin at Leighswood Primary School, Broadmeadow, Aldridge on Tuesday nights 7.30 till 9, all welcome, no need to pre book just turn up, class costs £6 . For more info check out Bliss Yoga Website or call Michelle on 01922 624182. Tuesdays, Walsall Company Of Archers, meet at Aldridge School, Gaydon Road Entrance, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0SX. Archery Club for the sport that is suitable for people of all abilities with full details on Walsall Company Of Archers website Wednesday wednesday mornings 9:30, Free style fitness yoga class, at Aldridge community centre. contact Neal Findlay, Phone: 01922 455660 Wednesday mornings 10.30 - 11.30am Aldridge Pilates with Debbie Allers, Increase energy levels, suitable for all fitness levels! Practising Pilates will improve posture, strength, function and movement of joints, core strength, body tone and flexibility. Held at Moore than Nails, 45-47 High Street, Aldridge, WS9 8NL. £5 per class. Tell us that you heard about us from the Aldridge website and get the first class half price! Wednesdays, Arts and Crafts classes for 1 - 11 year olds at Aldridge Community Centre, WS9 8AN from 11.00 - 11.55 am. For details call Sue on 0844 854 9089 Creative arts and craft sessions for preschool children, birthday parties and events for children 1-11yrs old. The Creation Station for fun and Inspiring arts and crafts classes for 1 - 11 year olds throughout the year. Also, the ultimate arts and crafts birthday parties. Contact Sue on 0844 854 9089 or visit The Creation Station Wednesday Tai Chi Class Aldridge Community Centre, Anchor Meadow, Middlemore Lane, Aldridge from 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm. Contact Steve on 078459 81677. Tai Chi website Wednesday ZUMBA fitness class with Dawn Findlay 6:30-7:30pm in Aldridge St Thomas Church Hall, St Thomas Close (off Kingshayes Road), Aldridge, WS9 8SN. Come and party yourself into shape, with this fun exercise class based around latin and world rhythms...Zumba is for everyone, no matter your age, shape or size. see full details on Dawn Findlays Zumba website Wednesday ZUMBA fitness class with Dawn Findlay 8-9pm at The Killock hall,Longwood Lane, Aldridge, WS5 3AT see full details on Dawn Findlays Zumba website Wednesday Afternoons Rainbow Rhyme sessions at Leighswood Children Centre, Broadmeadow, Aldridge,WS9 8FY. We hold weekly sessions at Leighswood children's centre. We run 2 sessions: 1:00pm-1:45pm Newborns to walkers 2:00pm-2:45pm Walkers+ For more information including pricing please get in touch! To book a place please call Leighswood children's centre on: 01922 457186 Wednesday, Beavers 6 - 8 years of age. meet at the Aldridge 1st Scout Group from 6:00pm-7:00pm see website Wednesday, Cubs 8 -10½ years of age meet at the Aldridge 1st Scout Group from 7:15pm - 8:30pm see website Wednesday The Aldridge Musical Comedy Society meet 8pm at the Keeling School of Dance, High St. Aldridge and would welcome any prospective members to come and meet us at any one of our rehearsals. sorry no phone or website details available ! Wednesday Karate at Aldridge Airport Adult and children Karate from 6.30pm - 8.30pm Adults £4.20 and Child £2.50 Wednesday Ballroom Latin Dance class at Aldridge Community Centre The Intermediate ballroom/latin class is 8.30pm to 9.15pm The beginners ballroom /latin class is 9.15pm to 10pm Contact Gwyneth Dawson on 07812 364660 Wednesdays, Jo Leigh School of Dance in Aldridge, Cheerdance aged 10 plus and competitive team 12 plus. Call Jo on 07968 147103 for more details Wednesday Fairtrade coffee shop open at St. Thomas Church 9.00 till 10.30. (every wednesday) Wednesday Aldridge Bridge Club meet at 7:15 till 10pm in Aldridge Community Centre Wednesdays Fat Burner Boot Camp is held at Oak Park, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall ,WS9 9PQ at 9:45am and 7.30pm, The camp aims to boost your energy, kick start weight loss and leave you feeling fitter and healthier in just 21 days or less! Paul will educate, guide and motivate you to achieve weight loss success, supporting you throughout your personal training with a friendly approach. To drop a dress size in just one month or your money back contact Paul Wilson at Fat Burner Boot Camp on 07891 931 245 1st Wednesday of each month, The Fishing Club have their monthly meeting at Aldridge social club from 7pm see website 1st Wednesday of each month, Women of Walsall SOROPTIMISTS CLUB volunteer service organization for women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world, and also have fun too. We encourage potential new members to join us for dinner, call our membership secretary Jane Perham on 01922 640221 1st Wednesday of each month, Age uk Walsall, Advocacy Service,holds a surgery at the Walsall Centre for Independent Living in Bridge Street, Walsall to help residents aged 18 or more with physical, sensory impairment or a mental health issues gain access to information and services, write letters, or attend meetings plus a range of other assistance. To get more information or to talk in confidence to a trained advocate, call Kerry on 01922 638835 or Roy on 01922 650790. 2nd Wednesday of each month regular meeting of Aldridge Reading Group at Aldridge Library, 4.45pm - 5.45pm. Tel 01922 655569. 4th Wednesday of the month the Lynn & Stonnall Conservation & Historical Society meet at 7.30 p.m. in the wooden Youth and Community Centre in Main Street, Stonnall, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS9 9DX, next door to st Peters, the village school. Contact name: Mr Peter Terry Tel: 01543 372410 Wednesday Aldridge Airport Walk Meet at 10.15 for a 10.30 am start to take part in this moderate intensity walk, which encounters slight inclines and stiles on both hard and soft surfaces. The walk will last approximately 2 hours covering 3 to 4 miles. Meet at the Lower Hanger car park, which can be accessed from the entrance off Bosty Lane. Thursday Thursday, Lazy Hill Dance club meet in the Hall at the rear of the lazy hill pub walsall wood road and learn ballroom, latin & sequence dancing at 8 pm, yes just like Strictly! we love to see new members. Contact Paul Brearley Phone: 0121 353 1992 Thursday Zumba class from 7.30pm and again at 8.30pm at Leighswood School Key Stage 2 entrance. The Latin-inspired, easy to follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party. Feel the music and let loose. Contact Debbie: 07968604503 only £3 per session. Thursday Scouts 10½ - 14 years of age meet at the Aldridge 1st Scout Group from 7:15pm-9:00pm see website Thursdays Aldridge Rotary Club meet 7pm at Druids Heath Golf Club, Stonnall Road, Aldridge, WS9 8JZ Tel: 01922 455595 or visit website Thursday SIMPLY PILATES with Diane Harrold Shelfield sports academy 7-8pm mixed Phone: 01922 454705 Thursday, The Aldridge Fitness League meets at 10.15am in Aldridge Community Centre for more info, telephone Margaret Jones on 01922 624850 Thursday SIMPLY PILATES with Diane Harrold Shenstone St johns Church Hall 9.30- 10.30 am Phone: 01922 454705 Thursday Aldridge Library Cradle Club (Mother & Toddler group) pm 10.30-12.00 . Telephone: 01922 655569 Thursday 8.30 pm Walsall Astronomical Society meeting, a small group of stargazers who meet there every Thursday for talks, slide shows, to look at the sky through telescopes or just to chat over a beer. Rushall Olympic Football Club, Dales Lane, Rushall, Walsall, WS4 1LJ Thursday evening pub quiz at The WhiteHouse in Aldridge 9pm start with a £15 meal voucher to be won plus win free beer, also at end of quiz a chance to win cash anything from £50 to £80, this is a fun quiz so not to serious, but come early to get a seat. Quiz master Dave Watts welcomes all new contestants for a fun night ! Thursday Aldridge Photographic Society Meeting at 7.45pm till 10pm in Aldridge Community Centre Thursday Aldridge Bridge Club meet at 1.15 pm till 4.15 pm in Aldridge Community Centre Thursday Anchorage over 55 Club Meet at 1 till 4 pm for socialising with the only boules pitch in Walsall, bingo, bowling and other activities. For more information find us at the Anchorage Club, Leighswood road, near the new flats and community centre in Aldridge or call 01922 451599 and speak with Margaret or call 01543 370372 to speak with Geoff. Thursday Ballroom / Latin dancing classes held at Blue Coat Secondary School Walsall, West Midlands. The beginner's class starts at 7pm but the dance school caters for all standards. It's a really friendly class and we have loads of fun as well as learning new skills. Check out the website Dance x treme 1st and 3rd Thursday each month Aldridge & District Lions Club meets at Barons Court Hotel, Walsall Wood, start at 8.00 pm. They are great opportunities to get to know club members better and to network. For more information see the website Friday Friday ZUMBA fitness class with Dawn Findlay 1.15pm-2.15pm in Aldridge Aldridge Community Centre, Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, WS9 8AN Come and party yourself into shape, with this fun exercise class based around latin and world rhythms...Zumba is for everyone, no matter your age, shape or size. see full details on Dawn Findlays Zumba website Friday Walsall Roads Cycling Club in Aldridge for juniors, adults and seniors Fridays evenings 9-10pm at The Scout Hut. Middlemore Lane, Aldridge. Racing Fees (time trials e.t.c) £20 per year. including organised rides and on a ad hoc basis. for further information please call 0121 311 2931 or visit website Friday, Aikido at Oak Park Leisure Centre Lichfield Road Walsall Wood Walsall WS9 9PQ from 19.30 - 21.30 p.m (Adults and Juniors) contact Aikido Instructor Richard Power Sensei Tel: 07779 509835 or 01922 636039 all welcome and first lesson free visit west midlands aikido website Fridays Fat Burner Boot Camp is held at Oak Park, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall ,WS9 9PQ at 9:45am and 7.30pm, The camp aims to boost your energy, kick start weight loss and leave you feeling fitter and healthier in just 21 days or less! Paul will educate, guide and motivate you to achieve weight loss success, supporting you throughout your personal training with a friendly approach. To drop a dress size in just one month or your money back contact Paul Wilson at Fat Burner Boot Camp on 07891 931 245 Friday Walsall Handspinners meet every Friday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Anchorage Club ( opposite the Community Centre) in Aldridge. A friendly and informal group of all ages who share their skills and interests in working with any type of fibre including wool, silk, cotton, dog hair, cashmere, angora, linen and man made fibres. Spinning - Fleece Sorting - Basket Making - Weaving - Dyeing - Peg Looms Felting - Knitting - Paper Making - Crochet - Tapestry - Tatting - Rug Making Japanese Maru Dai Braids - Inkle and Tablet Weaving....all Visitors are very welcome. see more information on Walsall Handspinners website Friday, Arts and Crafts classes for 1 - 11 year olds at 10:30am, St John’s Hall, Shenstone, For details call Sue on 0844 854 9089 Creative arts and craft sessions for preschool children, birthday parties and events for children 1-11yrs old. The Creation Station for fun and Inspiring arts and crafts classes for 1 - 11 year olds throughout the year. Also, the ultimate arts and crafts birthday parties. Contact Sue on 0844 854 9089 or visit The Creation Station Friday evenings, Walsall Company Of Archers, meet at Aldridge School, Gaydon Road Entrance, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0SX. Archery Club for the sport that is suitable for people of all abilities with full details on Walsall Company Of Archers website Saturday Saturday ( schhool term time only ) ZUMBA fitness class with Dawn Findlay 10am-11am in Aldridge Aldridge School, Tynings Lane, Aldridge, WS9 0BG (Alternating Saturday class each week with fellow instructor Sally Turner) Come and party yourself into shape, with this fun exercise class based around latin and world rhythms...Zumba is for everyone, no matter your age, shape or size. see full details on Dawn Findlays Zumba website Saturdays, Chatterbooks Reading Group age 7- 11. Love reading and chatting about books? Then come and join our Chatterbooks club, monthly on Saturdays at Aldridge Library, 10.30am - 11.30am. Tel: 01922 655569 Saturdays, Jo Leigh School of Dance in Aldridge, Boys Hip Hop, Girls Hip Hop, Cheerdance age 5 - 10, Disco Classes for all ages, Rock and Roll, Slowdance and Latin. Call Jo on 07968 147103 for more details Saturday Tai Chi Class Aldridge Community Centre, Anchor Meadow, Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, ws9 8AN Contact Steve on 078459 81677. See more information on the Tai Chi website Saturdays at 9.45am Fat Burner Boot Camp is held at Oak Park, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall ,WS9 9PQ at 9:45am The camp aims to boost your energy, kick start weight loss and leave you feeling fitter and healthier in just 21 days or less! Paul will educate, guide and motivate you to achieve weight loss success, supporting you throughout your personal training with a friendly approach. To drop a dress size in just one month or your money back contact Paul Wilson at Fat Burner Boot Camp on 07891 931 245 Saturday Card making workshop is hosted by "Gifts From The Heart" who are stockists of a huge range of card making, crafts and scrap booking supplies including products from Woodware, Hero Art Stamps, Flowersoft and Hot Off The Press. please call Mandy on 0121 360 4144 for more details.Gifts from the heart website 1st Saturday each month Charity Coffee Morning at Aldridge Methodist Church Anchor Road, Aldridge, West Midlands, WS9 8PT Sunday Sunday, Kind Fitness Boot Camp with Ian Dempsey at More Than Nails on the High Street, Aldridge. Sunday 9:30am-10:30am (Beginner Boot Camp) Sunday 10:30am-11:30am (Advanced Boot Camp) Cost is £5 per person per session Kind Fitness Boot Camp is all about YOU, the client. We continuously review all our programmes, research the latest information so that we can ensure that you are getting the best from us. Our mission at Kind Fitness Boot Camp is to create a lifestyle programme that re-energizes, informs and inspires you to permanently change the way you look, feel and perform forever. Not only will you feel the physical and emotional benefits that are associated with the Kind Fitness programme, we will also give you the support and resources to make sure you keep up the good work once you return home and even then we stay in touch and give you support and fitness advice, ensuring your journey to the ‘New You’ is a success. phone Neil on Mobile: 07837 818922 and visit or the More than nails website for more information. Sunday afternoons, Woodlands Adventure in Aldridge, walsall for your Birthday Party, special occasion, or just good dirty fun ! .... Swinging from ropes,Climbing tyres, wood and ropes, balance beams, Stepping stones, Parallel bars AND THE ZIP LINE £14.75 per person with a Minimum group of 12. Woodlands Adventure, formerly known as “Woodlands Camp” is situated in 36 acres of Green belt which includes a lake and 17 acres of protected woodland at Bourne Vale, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands. Modern & extremely well equipped facilities include a main recreational building with a large hall, dining and kitchen areas, showers and toilets with facilities for the disabled and accommodation for 4 group leaders. In addition there is a dormitory block with accommodation for 56 people and another 4 group leaders. There is also a separate sports hall. A camping field with its own amenities that will accommodate up to 30 people under canvas is located on a separate area of the site. Separate toilet / shower block for day visitors. Full facilities for the disabled. visit Woodlands Adventure website Sunday mornings, Walsall Company Of Archers, meet at Aldridge School, Gaydon Road Entrance, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0SX. Archery Club for the sport that is suitable for people of all abilities with full details on Walsall Company Of Archers website Sunday Tai Chi Class Aldridge Community Centre, Anchor Meadow, Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, ws9 8AN Contact Steve on 078459 81677. See more information on the Tai Chi website Walsall Cyclists Touring Club (now called CTC Walsall) meet most Sundays in Aldridge for easy, scenic rides of 40+ miles. Check the website for dates, destinations and times or phone John Burns on 01922 452502 Sunday Aldridge & District Dog Training Club meet weekly on Sunday mornings ( NOT Bank Holidays) starting 10.30 to 11.30am. at Aldridge Airport Aldridge Dog Training Club Sunday, Aldridge Sailing Club meet all day. A small friendly club with keen racing and junior fleets, Volvo Championship Club and run RYA approved training courses. for more information see the website First Sunday of each month, Walsall Group of Advanced Motorists. The Walsall Group has been established in Walsall for many years and has enabled hundreds of motorists, of all ages, to improve their driving skills and pass their I.A.M. Advanced Driving Test. Our friendly group, which is manned by fully qualified volunteers, meets at Aldridge Community Centre on the first Sunday of every month at 9.30 a.m. If you would like to enjoy driving more, make yourself a safer driver, drive more economically and have the opportunity of discounted motor insurance, discounted AA and RAC membership and lots more, then come and meet us. contact us about our next Institute of Advanced Motorists course, please ring us for full details of how to join. Visit our Website on www.iam.org.uk If you would like to speak to someone about our group or to answer any questions you may have about the course please phone:- Secretary – Shirley Mills – 0121 358 3022 *** Free publicity on this website for regular or single date events, meetings, Clubs and Groups, full details by subscribing to the free newsletter, which will explain how to get your details published on the website free ! **** Additional / future Aldridge 2011 Events Free of charge...... Your Club, Group Charity and local organisation event or meeting details can be here ....just email details to Aldridge website via the contact page....Thank you ! March 2012 Aldridge Events Calendar 17th March 2012 - Aldridge & District Lions Club, Coffee morning to raise funds for Lions charities - 10:00am - 12:00noon - Aldridge Methodist Church. For further details please contact John Butler, President via Email 26th March, Aldridge & Beacon Area Partnership Community Meeting starts at 6pm as below: All Saints Church Foley Road East, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3JL FAO: Brenda Clarke April 2012 Aldridge Events Calendar Thursday 5 April from 10am to 2pm "Aldridge" Know Your Town 2012 Event giving an invaluable free resource to promote your local organisations, businesses and voluntary groups to your local Aldridge community. Last year in Walsall, over 70 businesses and groups took part with 1000s of local people attending and finding out more about the shops, services and facilities available to them. In a survey of 415 visitors to the 2011 events, 88% of respondents rated the event as very good or good and 97% said that they would like to see more events of this nature in the future. How you can get involved.... Having an information stand or stall to promote your group, service or business Distributing giveaways to improve the visibility of your business or service Offering special promotional rates to raise awareness and encourage customers to your business Providing children’s activities or entertainment to showcase the services you offer You are welcome to take part in the event and participation is free. You will need to complete a booking form and return it to the postal or e-mail address on the form no later Friday 9 March 2012. You will also need to provide a copy of your current public liability insurance. If you would like more information about Know Your Town, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the District Centre Management Team. Diane Mansell Tel: 01922 652416 and Atonia Pompa Tel: 01922 652095 May 2012 Aldridge Events Calendar June 2012 Aldridge Events Calendar 23rd June 2012 - Aldridge Fayre - Anchor Meadow - Aldridge. For further details please contact John Butler, President via Email July 2012 Aldridge Events Calendar 7th July 2012 - Aldridge & District Lions Club, Musical entertainment evening - Aldridge Youth Theatre. For further details please contact John Butler, President via Email