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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. Select one of the headlines below to view. Goings On - Local Events Diary Sunday 29 4 2007 Himley Hall STROLL IN THE PARK Free guided walk starting 11.00am. Pre booking essential 01384 817817 Tuesday 23 5 2006 Mount Pleasant Coseley Dudley Archives Tour Also 26th May. 10am-11am. Part of Adult Learners Week. Thursday 23 2 2006 Dormston Mill Theatre Ellowes Fundraising Event Music, drama and more from the school's talented uyoungsters plus special guests. All profits to the sports hall appeal. Box office 01384 454808. Thursday 18 5 2006 Dudley Central Library Dudley Local History Society AGM 7.30pm start. Includes presentation on Himley Hall by Bryan Hollies and Enid Lavender. Thursday 25 1 2007 Pensnett House (trading estate) DUDLEY STROKE ASSOCIATION New Office Launch Website launch and official opening of new offices. 2pm-4pm Mayor and Mayoress of Dudley in attendance. Thursday 22 3 2007 Ellowes Hall School Gornal CHARITY TALENT SHOW Several members of the Ellowes Hall Sixth Form are organising a charity talent show.This will take place on Thursday 22nd March from 7.30pm-10.00pm in the main hall. Tickets will be available from Reception after 8th March. Prices are £1.50 adults and £1.00 children. All proceeds will go to Cancer Research UK. Friday 16 2 2007 British Legion Ruiton St. Gornal VALENTINES DISCO £2 per ticket for adults and children alike and the price includes disco and refreshments. All the proceeds go to the Get-a-Head charity based in the queen Elizabeth hospital Birmingham. Karen Wallage is treated there as she suffers from an illness called P10 which is the constant growth and recurrence of tumours. Ticket from the bar or pay on the door. Friday 29 6 2007 Sedgley Conservative Club Real Ale Festival Noon to midnight 29/6/07-1/7/07. Non members welcome. Phone 01902 882369. Saturday 21 1 2006 Methodist Church, Spills Meadow/Kent Str Ned Williams Book Launch 11am start, launch by Rev Bill Cauldwell. Special price on the day ("More Black Country Chapels"). Saturday 8 4 2006 Netherton Arts Centre All England Theatre Festival - Regional Final Six one-act plays performed throughout the day, in two sessions (1.45pm and 6.45pm), by amateur drama groups throughout the West Midlands. £5 per session or £8 for the two sessions if booked in advance. Please contact Jean Cunnington 0121 707 6684 or email cunnington@talk21.com Saturday 20 5 2006 Dudley College Broadway Campus Dudley College Open Day 10am-2pm. Full and part time courses. Includes careers lounge and football academy news. Call 01384 363546. Saturday 27 5 2006 The Himley House Beer Festival Also 28th and 29th May. Phone 01902 892468. Saturday 7 10 2006 St. Peters Church Hall Autumn Fayre 1st Upper Gornal Scouts Group are holding their Autumn Fayre on Saturday 7th October 2006. The event takes place at St Peters Church Hall, Kent St. in Upper Gornal, from 11am till 2pm. Saturday 4 11 2006 Himley Hall HIMLEY BONFIRE 2006 Gates open at 4.30pm. The bonfire will be lit at 7.45pm and fireworks will begin at 8.30pm. Tickets are £6 for adults, £3 for children and senior citizens or £15 for a family ticket. Saturday 19 11 2006 Baggeridge Club CHARITY DISCO and 1960s TRIBUTE In aid of pinkparty breast cancer appeal. Starts 7.30pm till late, tickets £5, adults only, ring 07811 508173 for details. Saturday 16 12 2006 Environment Zone, Roberts Primary School Christmas Decorations 'Naturally' Create your own decorations using natural materials. 'Yule' be amazed at what you can do!! 10am-1pm. Booking is essential, as places are limited. An adult must accompany children under 10. 10am-1pm. Location Environment Zone, Roberts Primary School, Robert Street, Lower Gornal. Cost £4.00 per person Contact Guy 01384 814170 Saturday 30 6 2007 Wordsley Holy Trinity Church SINFONIA OF BIRMINGHAM 7.30pm, tickets £10 £8 (over 60s) £6 (other concessions). Conductor Anthony Bradbury - Beethoven, Handel, Mozart soloist Daniel Sanford-Casey), and Mendelssohn. Phone 0121 453 2898 or on the door.