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Tuesday 16th November Free Bitesize taster courses onboard the MOVE truck at Aldridge Community Centre. All courses below are free.
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Just Dance with the Wii
Sports with the Wii
Times of sessions are as follows
9 - 10
10 - 11
11 - 12
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
For more information or to book a place call 0808 156 3999 or call Jackie Hewitt 077 363 88424
Fri 19th November charity quiz night for children in need at The Whitehouse in Aldridge, 9pm start, with all welcome, free beer, �15 meal voucher & raffle prizes all to be won, regards Dave your Quiz master
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
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.
Sun 21 November
Charity Christmas Fair with Santa�s Grotto at Compass Suites, Masonic Hall, The Green, Aldridge, Walsall West Midlands WS9 8NH
Beautiful Christmas Fair held in warm and comfortable surroundings with choice of stalls offering quality gift ideas everything from crafts, food, skincare & perfumes from local suppliers. Children can visit Santa in his Grotto and have their photo taken. Plus children�s creche. Refreshments on sale. All proceeds to Aldridge based Rosie�s Helping Hands charity improving the quality & care of young lives in the area - please visit website to find out more about the charity.
Fair opens at 11am till 4pm. Admission �1 for adults all proceeds to Rosie�s Helping Hands Charity
Tuesday 23rd November, Free Bitesize taster courses onboard the MOVE truck at the Collingwood centre, Pheasey. All courses below are free.
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Trace your family history
Just Dance with the Wii
Sports with the Wii
Times of sessions are as follows
9 - 10
10 - 11
11 - 12
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
For more information or to book a place call 0808 156 3999 or call Jackie Hewitt 077 363 88424
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 click here
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Regular Aldridge area meetings, groups, clubs and events listed by day of week
Monday
Monday Classes starting in January 2011, Discover the magic of music with Rhythm Time.
Stimulating multi-sensory baby classes from birth. Exciting toddler classes from 14 months. on aTo start January 2011 on Monday mornings at Aldridge Community Centre.
Book your free trial session now.
Please contact Catherine on 0121 370 4748 or visit the website: Rhythm Time
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 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 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
Saturday
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 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
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Additional / future Aldridge 2010 Events
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
11th December Turkey Trot 5km Fun Run at Barr Beacon, registration from 11am, official start 11:30am, with a special Santa�s Grotto inside the Barr Beacon memorial � a sight and experience not to be missed. Supporting Walsall Hospice . read more info here
Free Computer Course. My Guide - an introduction to computers at Aldridge Library, Rookery Lane, Thursday 16th December, 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Tel: 01922 655569 to book a place.
BBC One is creating a bold new TV moment by taking a modern day High Street and catapulting five modern shopkeepers and their families back to the 1870s when the High Street was born. Over the course of six episodes, they�ll be fast-forwarded through a fascinating century of change, right up to the modern era .The programme is to be called "Turn Back Time - The High Street. "
BBC Learning has, invited Aldridge Local History Society to become a partner to the series and run their own activities and create local timelines, thus enabling more people to get involved in exploring and creating their own High Street history. Partner events are to be interactive and will be promoted on the new BBC Things to Do database. Aldridge Local History Society is pleased to have been accepted as a BBC partner for this venture.
ALHS has been invited by MAPSEEKER Archive and Publishing to take up some space in the empty former Harmony Furnisher shop unit on High Street from 13th November through to Christmas which provides a venue to run the �Turnback Time Project�
In the shop unit ALHS intend to build: a 'then and now photo display of Aldridge High Street; There will be a very large aerial plan that people can see where the old buildings and shops used to be; A living time line will be created that people can come in and add to with stories memories or even more photos; We hope that people will volunteer to have their memories professionally recorded. We may have some evening lectures or events pertinent to retailing or the High Street. MAPSEEKER and many Aldridge retailers and local artists will also have a presence in the shop unit.
Aldridge Local History Society look forward to welcoming as many people as possible to their �Shop� on High Street Aldridge (by Barclays Bank) over the coming weeks. If you have any old photos of Aldridge High Street we hope that you will bring them along to add to the display. (We will take a copy if you wish to keep the original)