Saturday 2nd October, 9pm at the Drunken Duck 55 High Street Walsall Wood Walsall ,WS9 9LR come and see Simon Lees, One man Rock show for a fantastic performance by the Guitarist of the year '98' and ex Lead guitarist with Budgie.

Sunday 10th October Cancer Research 10k Fun Run at Aldridge Airport

Friday 15 - Sat 16 October Aldridge Continental Market held in Aldridge Shopping Centre

Friday, October 22nd, astrology event 'A Beginners Guide to the Night Sky', at Barr Beacon, lead by senior Walsall Council countryside ranger Morgan Bowers. To book a place call 01922 459 813.

23 October Neil Diamond Tribute at 8pm in Aldridge Social Club, High Street, Aldridge, WS9 8LZ. Tickets are �8 each please contact Karen Ross on 07946 404224 or pop into the Club

Regular Aldridge area meetings, groups, clubs and events listed by day of week

Monday

Monday Beavers 6 - 8 years of age. meet at the Aldridge 1st Scout Group from 5:45pm-6:45pm see website

Monday Cubs 8 -10� 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 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.

Every Tuesday "Eye Clinic" between 10am and 2pm at the Walsall Centre for Independent Living in Bridge Street, Walsall, Janet Porter, Eye Clinic liaison officer, will be on hand to offer emotional support, information on various visual impairments such as macular degeneration, diabetes and cataracts and advice on equipment and other services to help people experiencing sight loss to stay independent. call 01922 627683 or 01922 650790 for more info or an appointment time.

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 Michelleat Leighswood School, Broadmeadow, Aldridge on Tuesday nights 7.30 till 9, all welcome. For more info check out Bliss Yoga Website or call Michelle on 01922 624182.

Wednesday

Wednesday, Beavers 6 - 8 years of age. meet at the Aldridge 1st Scout Group from 6:00pm-7:00pm see website

Wednesday, Cubs 8 -10� 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. see website

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

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 Concern 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 Scouts 10� - 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 Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2PG. 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 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.

Saturday

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, 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

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Additional / future Aldridge 2010 Events

November 2010 Events

Saturday 6th November Autumn Fair
This is a Fundraising event with all proceeds going to the Club Funds. For more information, or to book a table, please contact Lisa on 07804 197784.

Friday, November 19th, on Barr Beacon, as part of Meteorwatch 2010, watch the Leonid meteor shower with senior Walsall Council countryside ranger Morgan Bowers. To book a place call 01922 459 813.

4 November Basic Computer taster sessions at Aldridge Library in Computer Basics 1.30pm - 3.30pm Contact Aldridge Library on 01922 655569, Course Provider Walsall Adult and Community College

11 November Basic Computer taster sessions at Aldridge Library covering Internet Basics 1.30pm - 3.30pm Contact Aldridge Library on 01922 655569, Course Provider Walsall Adult and Community College

18 November Basic Computer taster sessions at Aldridge Library covering Email Basics, 1.30pm - 3.30pm Contact Aldridge Library on 01922 655569, Course Provider Walsall Adult and Community College

Thursday 2nd December Basic eBay FREE course at Aldridge Library 1.30pm - 3.30pm contact Aldridge Library on 01922 655569. The Course Provider is Walsall Library Staff