Throughout March – 26 April
The Cabinet of Curiosities
An exhibition which gives visitors a chance to see some of the weird and wonderful things in Sandwell Museum Service’s collection not usually on display.
Haden Hill House Museum, Off Barrs Road, Cradley Heath
FREE admission
Tuesday – Friday 10am – 1pm and 1:30pm – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday
2pm – 5pm
Info: 01384 569 444
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

Throughout March – 11 April.
Homage
Local artist Steven Morris displays an excellent exhibition showing paintings in the style of famous artists. A chance for visitors to compare and contrast the different styles in this colourful exhibition.
Wednesbury Museum, Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7DF.
FREE admission
Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm. After 1st April
the Museum is also open Saturdays 2pm – 5pm.
Info: 0121 556 0683
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

Sunday 1 – Friday 27 March
Black Country Canals
Galton Valley Museum
Art Group show off their paintings of Black Country Canal scenes.
Wednesbury Museum, Holyhead Road, WS10 7DF.
FREE admission.
Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm.
Info: 0121 556 0683
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

April

Saturday 4 April – Saturday 30 May
Patent Shaft
Back on display at the museum by popular demand, this Wednesbury Local History Society exhibition explores  the history of the Wednesbury company. Wednesbury Museum, Holyhead Road.
FREE admission
Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm.
Info: 0121 556 0683
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
 
Sunday 5 April
Spring Wildlife on the Canals Wildlife Family Fun Day
Join us for an afternoon of activities and learn about the local wildlife. Suitable for all ages.
Galton Valley Canal
Heritage Museum. Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick.
11am – 3pm.
FREE admission but there may be a small charge for some activities.
Info: 0121 558 8195
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

Monday 6 April
Environmental Workshop
Join our countryside rangers to make bird feeders and then go for a walk to hang the feeders in Park Farm Wood.
Meet at Sandwell Park Farm. 11.00am – 1.00pm
Age Range 6 – 12.
Children £1.75
1 Accompanying adult per child free. Booking Essential.
For information on event and charges: 0121 553 0220

7, 8, 14, 15, 17 April
Easter Egg Hunt
Family School Holiday Activities
Crack the clues and win an Easter egg to take home.
Galton Valley Canal Heritage Museum,
Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick.
11am – 2:30pm
Admission to the centre is free.
Egg Hunt 50p. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Info: 0121 558 8195
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

7 – 9, 14 – 17 April
Easter Children’s drop in workshops
Just drop into the museum and make a spring craft to take away.
Oak House Museum,
Oak Road, West Bromwich.
10:30am – 12:30pm
and 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
FREE admission, workshop 50p.
Suitable for under 12s.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Info: 0121 553 0759
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

7 – 9, 14 – 17 April
Springtime at Wednesbury Museum
School Holiday Activities
Join in our drop in workshops, quizzes, games and trails.
10.30 – 12.30 and 2.00 – 4.30.
Wednesbury Museum, Holyhead Road, Wednesbury WS10 7DF.
FREE admission, workshops 50p.
Suitable for under 12s. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Info: 0121 556 0683
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

8, 15 and 17 April
Spring Children’s craft workshops
Make a spring craft to take away.
Haden Hill House Museum Off Barrs Road, Cradley Heath.
8th April: 2pm – 3pm, Bookable session, £2 per child,
booking is essential as places are limited.
Suitable for under 12s.
15th & 17th April: Drop-in sessions, 11am – 12:30pm
and 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Info: 01384 569 444
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

Thursday 9 April
Organ Concert
1 hour of Classical Organ Music by Kathryn Samuels.
West Bromwich Town Hall.
1.00 – 2.00pm. Free admission.
Info: 0121 569 8276 ask
for Jane Johnson or visit the event website www.events.sandwell.gov.uk

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April
Lambs, Crafts and Courgettes
The first real event of the year, with young lambs in the farm, as well as a craft and food fair. The weekend will also have a food theme, with advice on growing your own food in the back garden and containers. Normal farm admission charges apply.
Sandwell Park Farm.
10.00am – 4.30pm.
For information on event and charges: 0121 553 0220

Sunday 12 April
Lhasa Apso Dog Show
Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre.
8.30am – 5.30pm.
FREE admission.
Refreshments Available.

Monday 13 April
Easter Egg Hunt at the Oak House
Just drop into the museum and have a go at our Easter Egg hunt and
drop in craft workshop.
Oak House Museum,
Oak Road, West Bromwich
2pm – 4pm.
FREE admission, workshop and Egg Hunt both 50p.
Suitable for under 12s. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Info: 0121 553 0759
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

Monday 13 April
Easter Celebrations at Haden Hill House Museum
Celebrate spring at our Easter family fun day with lots of entertainment and activities for all the family.
12pm – 4pm.
FREE admission, but there may be a small charge for some activities.
Info: 01384 569 444
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

18 April – 30 May
Wednesbury Photographic Society and Wednesbury Art Club
display their annual exhibitions
Wednesbury Museum, Holyhead Road, WS10 7DF.
Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 2pm – 5pm.
FREE admission.
Info: 0121 556 0683
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

Saturday 18 April 2009
St George’s Community Fun Day
A medieval event in Dartmouth Park to celebrate St. George’s Day.
Dartmouth Park.
11.00 – 5.00pm.
FREE admission.
Suitable for all ages.
Refreshments available for purchase.
Info: 0121 569 8276 ask for Jane Johnson or visit
the event website www.events.sandwell.gov.uk

Sunday 19 April
Food Fair
Local traders selling specialist and locally produced food.
Every third Sunday in the year.
10.00am – 3.00pm.
Sandwell Park Farm Car Park.
FREE admission.
Suitable for all ages.
Info: 0121 553 0220

Tuesday 21 April
Joanne Blake – Fur, Feathers and Scales:
Animal tales from Around the World
This collection of stories explores our complex and varied relationships with the beasts and the birds with who we have so much in common, but who will always remain uniquely distant.
Central Library, 7.30pm start.
Admission: £3.00 and £1.50 Concessions
Info: 0121 569 4911

Thursday 23 April
Saint George’s Day Concert
An evening of music by English Composers performed by Bands and Orchestra from Sandwell Youth Music and the Kenrick and Jefferson Male Voice Choir.
West Bromwich Town Hall.
7.30 – 10.30pm.
Admission: £3.00.
Refreshments will be served by the Friends of Sandwell Youth Music.
Info: 0121 569 4703/8502
Website: www.sandwell.gov.uk

Sunday 26 April
Bluebell Walk
Bluebell Walk. Sot’s Hole is spectacular in spring, with a carpet of bluebells. Discover our ancient woodland at its best. 11.00am-1.00pm.
Meet at the entrance to Sot’s Hole, in Dagger Lane at 10.45am
Adults £2.25.
Children and over 60’s £1.75.
Family tickets available. Booking Essential.
For information on event and charges: 0121 553 0220

May

Friday 1 May
Nightwatch
Discover Sandwell Valley after the sun has set. Join us on a walk round the Valley to discover what’s about when all of the visitors have gone. With cubs in the earth to feed, foxes should be active in the meadows and you may catch a glimpse of other nocturnal hunters such as tawny owls.

This event will be strictly limited to thirty people and will start as the sun sets and continue until about 11.00pm you will need to wear walking shoes or boots and warm clothes,
as even in May the nights can be cold. Please bring a torch.

Meet at Sandwell Park Farm car park at 8.30pm.
Adults 2.25. Children and over 60’s £1.75 Family tickets available.
Booking Essential.
Info: 0121 553 0220

Monday 4 May – 28 June
The Cornershop
An exhibition displaying Black Country resident’s experiences of running
and visiting corner shops.
Haden Hill House Museum, Off Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7JU.
FREE admission.
Tuesday – Friday 10am – 1pm and 1:30pm – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday 2pm – 5pm.
Info: 01384 569 444
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about the corner shop project and partners involved visit www.connectinghistories.org.uk

Monday 4 May
May Day at the Old Hall
Join us for an afternoon of music and activities and see Haden Old Hall
open to have a look around.
Haden Hill House Museum and Park, Off Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7JU.
12pm – 4pm.
FREE admission, but there may be a small charge for some activities.
Info: 01384 569 444
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

Sunday 10 May
Historic Sandwell Vehicle Show
Vintage Car Show 31st event including Toy Fair and Craft Fair.
Sandwell Valley Country Park.
11.00 – 6.00pm.
FREE admission.
Suitable for all ages.
Refreshments available
for purchase.
Info: 0121 569 8276 ask for Jane Johnson or visit
the event website www.events.sandwell.gov.uk

Sunday 17 May
Food Fair
Local traders selling specialist and locally produced food.
Every third Sunday in the year.
10.00am – 3.00pm.
Sandwell Park Farm Car Park.
FREE admission.
Suitable for all ages.
Info: 0121 553 0220

Tuesday 24 May
Birds at Sot’s Hole
With the nesting season in full swing, now is a good time to visit the Reserve with an expert on birds. Ancient woodlands and undergrowth provide plenty of homes for nesting birds and a perfect setting for finding out more about woodland birds. Meet
at the entrance to Sot’s Hole, in Dagger Lane at 10.45am
Adults £2.25 Children and over 60’s £1.75 Family tickets available. Booking Essential.
Info: 0121 553 0220

Sunday 24 and Monday 25th May
Crafts, food and demonstrations
Sandwell Park Farm. Normal admission charges apply.
Watch local press for further details.
Info: 0121 553 0220

26 – 30 May
Craft Wildlife Workshops
Half-term drop in craft workshops, quizzes and trails. Wednesbury Museum.
10:30am – 1pm and
1:30pm – 4pm.
FREE admission, workshops 50p.
Info: 0121 556 0683
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

Wednesday 27 and Friday 29 May
Craft Wildlife Workshops
Half-term drop in craft workshops. Make a wildlife craft to take home.
Galton Valley Canal Heritage Museum, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick.
10:30am – 2:30pm.
FREE admission, workshops 50p.
Info: 0121 558 8195
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

Wednesday 27 and Friday 29 May
Craft Wildlife Workshops
Half-term drop in craft workshops. Make a wildlife craft to take home.
Haden Hill House Museum, Off Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7JU.
11am – 1pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
FREE admission, workshops 50p.
Info: 01384 569 444
www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk

Wednesday 27 –Friday 29 May
Craft Wildlife Workshops
Half-term drop in craft workshops. Make a wildlife craft to take home.
Oak House Museum, Oak Road, West Bromwich
10:30am – 1pm and
1:30pm – 4pm.
FREE admission, workshops 50p.
Info: 0121 553 0759