Fourth week
December
First Week
Aldridge Shopping center (parade - precinct - arcade) December Opening Hours see Shopping Centre page
Christmas Light Display
1st December Charity Christmas Light display created by Julia & Nick Barnard
at our home at 70 Westbrook Avenue Aldridge (the postcode is WS9 0DA for any sat nav users). The display will start on the 1st December and will continue until Christmas Eve. Opening times are 6pm to 9pm approx each evening and Santa will be in attendance each weekend. Admission is �1 per family front garden and �1 per person back garden and an extra 50p per child to see Santa and receive a small gift.
This will be the 17th year we have held the display. We would like to pass on our thanks to everyone who has been along to see us over the years and look forward to seeing them again this year and new visitors. Many thanks to Strike Electrical, Valley Nurseries, Aldridge Running Club and the Bowman public house for their sponsorship and support over the years. This year Mellish Engineering, Aldridge, have agreed to sponsor the light display and many thanks to them for this.
The Plough & Harrow
770, Chester Rd,
Mill Green,
Aldridge.
WS9 0LR.
Telephone: 01922 457847
NEW website launched 2007: Plough and Harrow
Remains Closed untill December 7th 2007 for major refurbishment, however the 01922 457847 Telephone pre recorded message line opens TODAY 1st Decemberfor Table Bookings for the reopening to the public on Friday 7th December.
For more information and details of the new menu see the News page
1st December Fat Lip are playing at the Elms Pub in Aldridge
1st & 2nd December The Aldridge & District Lions Club, will be having their Christmas float, complete with Father Christmas, at Morrison's in Aldridge.
Children will be welcome to talk to Father Christmas and there will be festive music to cheer the shoppers.
Come along and give generously to our collections - all donations will go into the Lions Charity Fund which is used throughout the year to help those in need locally, nationally and internationally.
Also take the opportunity to talk to members of the Aldridge & District Lions Club to find out more about the work of the Lions and how you may be able to help more with their work - volunteers are always welcome.
John Butler
Aldridge & District Lions
PR Officer
Tel: 0121 353 6400
Monday Super Slim Club Cancelled... Super Slim Club with Jane Holden at The Friary club, 39 Whetstone lane, Aldridge, Walsall on Monday Evenings @ 7.15pm
Tuesday Line Dancing classes at Aldridge Community Centre (Regular event each Tuesday)
Absolute Beginners Line Dancing Class 9.45am till 10.45am.
Beginners Line Dancing Class 11.00am till 12.30pm
Improvers Line Dancing Class 12.45pm till 2.15pm
Intermediates Line Dancing Class 2.30pm till 4.00pm
New members are welcome, just call Pat Harris on 0121 308 5192 for more details.
Tuesday Aldridge Flower Club meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7.30 p.m. at the Aldridge Community Centre
Anchor Meadow, Middlemoore Lane, Aldridge, Walsall.
Tuesday Super Slim Club Cancelled..... Super Slim Club with Coleen Allen at The Drunken Duck, (Restaurant Entrance) High Street, Walsall Wood, Tuesday - 7.15pm
Wednesday Aldridge Bridge Club meet at 7:15 till 10pm in Aldridge Community Centre. (Regular meeting each Wednesday)
Thursday Yoga classes with Marilyn Buckham in Aldridge Community Centre on Thursdays 7 - 9 pm. Enquiries welcome by contacting Marilyn, on telephone 01902 850519, or by email
Thursday Aldridge Photographic Society Meeting at 7.45pm till 10pm in
Aldridge Community Centre ( regular meetings held every Thursday )
Thursday 6th watch ITV 1 and the Big Lottery Fund for the largest prize ever seen on UK television to be awarded to local projects via public votes, which now includes Barr Beacon park as a finalist of the four remaing projects.
Each competing project will feature in a short documentary to explain how the �50 million will be used and the impact it will make for people across the country.
A celebrity champion will front each appeal, with telephone voting lines opening at 9am on Friday 7 December. The programmes will be broadcast immediately after the ITV1 Evening News
Today Thursday December 6th, The Black Country as an Urban Park with a special local interest in the form of a proposed visitor centre on Barr Beacon Park, supported and presented by Toyah Willcox at 11.05pm � 11.20pm.
Friday 7th December The Plough & Harrow Officially Re opens Today
770, Chester Rd,
Mill Green,
Aldridge.
WS9 0LR.
Telephone: 01922 457847
NEW website launched 2007: Plough and Harrow
THE PLOUGH & HARROW, ALDRIDGE
Local residents and businesses joined the new general manager, Ruth Campbell and her team of 30 staff to celebrate with champagne and canap�s the completion of a six figure sum transformation of the Plough & Harrow pub and restaurant in Aldridge the night before it opened to the public on Friday 7th December. Over 300 guests enjoyed drinks and complimentary bites from the new menu in contemporary, stylish surroundings.
Ruth Campbell, general manager commented, �We had a fantastic time and the atmosphere was relaxed and everyone was very friendly. Even though it was pouring with rain outside we had a great turn out and a wonderful reopening party.�
The Plough & Harrow, 770 Chester Road, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 0LR.
Tel: 01922 457847. Food served: 12noon-9.30pm Mon-Sat; 12noon-7.00pm Sun.
Parking for 50 cars
The Plough & Harrow re-opened its doors on Friday, 7th December 2007 following a major refurbishment by Warwickshire based Classic Country Pub Design Company. This historic pub and restaurant has been transformed into a stylish drinking and dining destination.
Located on the Chester Road, the Plough & Harrow re-opened with a team of 30 staff, creating 15 new positions, headed up by new general manager Ruth Campbell. Originally from Solihull, Ruth, aged 30, joins the Plough & Harrow from the very successful Ha Ha Bar & Canteen on Montpellier Walk in Cheltenham where she was general manager.
The Plough & Harrow is open every day from 11am � 11pm and 12noon-10.30pm on Sundays, seating 100 in the dining area with up to 30 al fresco in the summer months. An intriguing blend of old and new artefacts, teak tables, leather tub chairs, soft lighting, and large, log burning fires complete the new look.
Super chilled continental beers including Peroni, Edelweiss, Bierra Moretti, Staropramen and Amstel, as well as award winning English cask ales are available and draught wine is served on tap or by the glass or carafe.
Kirsty Green, former head chef of the popular Saxon Mill in Warwick heads up the kitchen brigade. The menu includes sharing dishes, starters and salads. Mains include Quattro Formaggi Pizza (�7.50), Fillet Steak with Horseradish Mash & Baby Spinach (�17.50), Lasagne with Chicken, Blue Cheese & Spinach (�9.50), Duck Confit with Honey and Orange Roasted Roots (�13.00) and Fish of the Day. Desserts start at �4.50. Lighter dishes and daily specials ensure there is something for everyone.
General manager Ruth Campbell, 30, says, �I am looking forward to being part of the Aldridge community. The refurbishment work is looking great.�
See the new Plough and Harrow menu here in Adobe pdf format
Menu
Saturday 8th December meet the Simpsons Event in Aldridge Shopping Centre 11.00am and 12.00pm.
8th December, My Generation are playing at the Elms Pub in Aldridge
8th & 9th December The Aldridge & District Lions Club Christmas float, complete with Father Christmas at Tesco's in Brownhills.
Sunday "The link church" holds regular Sunday evening service at Aldridge community centre, Anchor meadow with Pastor Douglas miller and April Miller at 6:30pm.
Second week
Monday Super Slim Club Cancelled..... Super Slim Club with Jane Holden at The Friary club, 39 Whetstone lane, Aldridge, Walsall on Monday Evenings @ 7.15pm
Tuesday Line Dancing classes at Aldridge Community Centre (Regular event each Tuesday)
Absolute Beginners Line Dancing Class 9.45am till 10.45am.
Beginners Line Dancing Class 11.00am till 12.30pm
Improvers Line Dancing Class 12.45pm till 2.15pm
Intermediates Line Dancing Class 2.30pm till 4.00pm
New members are welcome, just call Pat Harris on 0121 308 5192 for more details.
Tuesday Aldridge Flower Club meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7.30 p.m. at the Aldridge Community Centre
Anchor Meadow, Middlemoore Lane, Aldridge, Walsall.
Tuesday Super Slim Club Cancelled..... Super Slim Club with Coleen Allen at The Drunken Duck, (Restaurant Entrance) High Street, Walsall Wood, Tuesday - 7.15pm
Wednesday Aldridge Bridge Club meet at 7:15 till 10pm in Aldridge Community Centre. (Regular meeting each Wednesday)
Thursday Aldridge Photographic Society Meeting at 7.45pm till 10pm in
Aldridge Community Centre ( regular meetings held every Thursday )
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.
15th December The Aldridge & District Lions Club Christmas float, complete with Father Christmas at Aldridge Precinct.
15th December, Kylie Tribute will be at the Elms Pub in Aldridge
Sunday "The link church" holds regular Sunday evening service at Aldridge community centre, Anchor meadow with Pastor Douglas miller and April Miller at 6:30pm.
Third Week
Monday Super Slim ClubCancelled..... Super Slim Club with Jane Holden at The Friary club, 39 Whetstone lane, Aldridge, Walsall on Monday Evenings @ 7.15pm
Tuesday Super Slim Club Cancelled..... Super Slim Club with Coleen Allen at The Drunken Duck, (Restaurant Entrance) High Street, Walsall Wood, Tuesday - 7.15pm
Tuesday Line Dancing classes at Aldridge Community Centre (Regular event each Tuesday)
Absolute Beginners Line Dancing Class 9.45am till 10.45am.
Beginners Line Dancing Class 11.00am till 12.30pm
Improvers Line Dancing Class 12.45pm till 2.15pm
Intermediates Line Dancing Class 2.30pm till 4.00pm
New members are welcome, just call Pat Harris on 0121 308 5192 for more details.
Tuesday 18th December Aldridge Flower Club meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7.30 p.m. at the Aldridge Community Centre
Anchor Meadow, Middlemoore Lane, Aldridge, Walsall.
Wednesday Aldridge Bridge Club meet at 7:15 till 10pm in Aldridge Community Centre (Regular meeting each Wednesday Evening)
Thursday Aldridge Photographic Society Meeting at 7.45pm till 10pm in Aldridge Community Centre
( regular meetings held every Thursday )
Thursday Aldridge Bridge Club meet at 1.15 pm till 4.15 pm in Aldridge Community Centre (Regular meeting each Thursday Afternoon)
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.
Saturday 22nd December, Room 26 will be playing at the Elms Pub in Aldridge
Sunday "The link church" holds regular Sunday evening service at Aldridge community centre, Anchor meadow with Pastor Douglas miller and April Miller at 6:30pm.
Last Week
Monday Super Slim Club Cancelled..... Super Slim Club with Jane Holden at The Friary club, 39 Whetstone lane, Aldridge, Walsall on Monday Evenings @ 7.15pm
Tuesday Line Dancing classes at Aldridge Community Centre (Regular event each Tuesday)
Absolute Beginners Line Dancing Class 9.45am till 10.45am.
Beginners Line Dancing Class 11.00am till 12.30pm
Improvers Line Dancing Class 12.45pm till 2.15pm
Intermediates Line Dancing Class 2.30pm till 4.00pm
New members are welcome, just call Pat Harris on 0121 308 5192 for more details.
Tuesday Aldridge Flower Club meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7.30 p.m. at the Aldridge Community Centre
Anchor Meadow, Middlemoore Lane, Aldridge, Walsall.
Tuesday Super Slim ClubCancelled..... Super Slim Club with Coleen Allen at The Drunken Duck, (Restaurant Entrance) High Street, Walsall Wood, Tuesday - 7.15pm
Wednesday Aldridge Bridge Club meet at 7:15 till 10pm in Aldridge Community Centre. (Regular meeting each Wednesday)
Thursday Aldridge Photographic Society Meeting at 7.45pm till 10pm in
Aldridge Community Centre ( regular meetings held every Thursday )
Thursday Aldridge Bridge Club meet at 1.15 pm till 4.15 pm in Aldridge Community Centre (Regular meeting each Thursday Afternoon)
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.
Saurday 29th December, The Issue will be playing at the Elms Pub in Aldridge
Monday 31st December, Elvis Tribite will be playing at the Elms Pub in Aldridge
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