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Keeping you informed about local News and Goings On! If you have a news item or event you would like us to feature, simply email us at newsdesk@yampy.co.uk including a contact number. News In Brief POOL LOCKER THEFT Counncillor Davis is urging Dudley Council to conduct an inquiry into security at Coseley Swimming Baths after thieves stole car keys from changing room lockers. The Council did plan to spend £20000 on upgrades to the lockers, but has since lowered its projected spend on the problem. Wednesday 19 10 2005 LIBRARY 3 for 2 OFFER Coseley, Gornal and Sedgley libraries all have a special offer until the end of August. If you hire any two music or film cd's, dvd's, videos or cassettes you may take another one free. Tuesday 12 7 2005 LILLIAN - 100 years young! Many congratulations to Coseley born Lillian Bennett, who celebrated her 100th birthday last Wednesday (22nd June). Lillian attended Mount Pleasant School and married in 1933, going on to celebrate her Golden Wedding Anniversary and beyond. She is now a resident at the Beacon Centre for the Blind. Saturday 2 7 2005 Dudley Council Plus Dudley Council has extended the hours in which it can be contacted. From May 23rd 2005 the "Dudley Council Plus" initiative will mean that Castle STreet in Dudley will be open from 8am till 7.30pm weekdays, and 9am till noon on Saturdays. Telephone number is 01384 812345 and website remains www.dudley.gov.uk. Tuesday 24 5 2005 Can you hold a tune? The Coseley Male Voice Choir encourages male voice singing and performs concerts. For further information contact Mr Gordon W Barker on 01902 658402. Friday 25 2 2005 Volunteers Wanted Could you spare a few hours a month providing help at Beacon Centre for the Blind? Whether it's driving, gardening or shop work, every little bit helps. Ring Sharon on 01902 880111 for further details. Monday 31 1 2005 WOODSETTON Green Belt safe An application to convert the tree-lined open land in Bourne Street into a medical centre car park has been refused by the Council's development control committee. Councillor Margaret Wilson told the Dudley News that she was delighted and hoped that this small remaining piece of green belt would now be left alone. Monday 31 1 2005 CLOSE SHAVE for John Well done to sixteen year old Coseley lad John Newell, who will soon be having his head shaved to raise money for the tsunami appeal. The hair raising event will be at the Hillyfields pub in Parkes Hall Road Woodsetton, at 8pm on January 22nd 2005, during a fund raising disco. Sunday 16 1 2005 Do you have the brass nerve? Anne Troman from Black Country dramatic group Circle Players has contacted Yampy to appeal for a local brass band to join in the fun of a production of "Brassed Off". The license has already been granted for the performance, which will take place at Aldridge Theatre in October 2005. If you are interested or know anyone who may be able to help, email us at newsdesk@yampy.co.uk and we will put you in touch with Anne. Tuesday 23 11 2004 New Police Boss for Dudley North Dudley North has a new police commander. Chief Supt. Dennis Hodson is retiring to take over as director of Dudley Community Partnership. His replacement is Superindendent Richard Green who been promoted from his current position in Harborne to take over from Mr Hodson - starting today. Monday 8 11 2004 Dudley Library Kids Survey Starting on Monday October 4th 2004 children in Dudley, Dudley Wood, Gornal and Coseley will be able to take part in a survey to tell the Council what they think of their local library. Saturday 25 9 2004 Free language course at Dudley Libraries. Special Spring Offer throughout June. You may borrow one language course FREE on cassette or CD on each visit to the library during June 2004. Tuesday 15 6 2004 Win for Dad on Fathers Day Does your Dad deserve a surprise? Write a story to tell Dudley Libraries why he does, and you might win a restaurant meal for two. Entries are to be taken to the library, or email donna.taylor@dudley.gov.uk. Don't forget to include your name, age, address and phone number. Closing date 5th June 2004. Thursday 13 5 2004 Keep On Running Dudley Ladies Running Club is hosting a new 12 week beginners running course for women. The course starts 7pm 20th April 2004 at Wombourne Leisure Centre, and aims to get you covering three miles or more by the end of it. For info. phone Rita on 01384 832168 or go to www.dudleyladies.co.uk Thursday 15 4 2004 MP says yes to ID's Dudley North MP Ross Cranston has been putting the case for identity cards. He says that constituents have been complaining about illegal workers and that identity cards could help to combat the problem. Mr. Cranston also drew attention to the possibility that illegal workers were vulnerable and could be exploited. Saturday 27 3 2004 Baggeridge Colliery Query Response Many thanks to Suzanne Daniel for responding to Reginald Woodhall's recent request for contact details for Baggeridge Colliery employment records. Suzanne gives two telephone numbers to ring for national insurance details of ex miners: 0845 9152191 or 0845 9152629 - but explains that due to an industrial dispute at moment the phones are not being answered. Suzanne also lists a possible alternative number of 0191 213 5000. Wednesday 18 2 2004 Gas Servicing for Council Tenants Dudley Council have reminded tenants that they are entitled to annual safety checks on their gas appliances. If you believe that your property has not been visited within the last year by one of the CORGI registered installers contracted to the Council, ring 01384 818283 to arrange a convenient time. Thursday 22 1 2004