December

Saturday 13 December
Christmas Carol Concert
Town Hall, High Street, West Bromwich. 7.30pm-9.30pm
Admission: £3 - pre-book before event.
Info: 0121 569 8276 to book tickets.
Langley Band, Light Harmony Choir, Maggie O'Hara - soloist, Keith Hearnshaw - organ, Mike Wyer - compère. Suitable for any ages, refreshments available.

Saturday 13 December
Tipton's Christmas Cracker
Tipton Library, 17 Unity Walk, Tipton. 11am-3pm.
FREE admission
Info: 0121 557 1796
All the fun of Christmas past and present, with a special day full of games, stories, carols and other traditional favourites. This event is in partnership with Sandwell Museums Services. Suitable for all ages.

Sunday 14 December
A Winter Wonderland Christmas Celebration at Haden Hill House Museum
Haden Hill House Museum, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath. 12 noon-4pm.
FREE admission; small charge for some activities - be aware that at busy times there may be a short wait to get in.
Info: 01384 569444 or www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
A family fun Christmas, come and see our beautiful Victorian house decorated for Christmas and help us celebrate the festive season with music, entertainment, an audience with Santa and lots of fun and activities. Family fun day for all ages.

Sunday 14 December
Christmas at the Farm
Sandwell Park Farm, Salter's Lane, West Bromwich. 10am-4.30pm.
Admission: £2 and £1.50, family £6.50.
Info: 0121 553 0220
Costumed staff join visitors to sing in the farmyard. Santa will be in his grotto every weekend from the first week in December. Whole family welcome.

Sunday 14 December
Meet Santa at Smethwick Pumping Station
The Galton Valley Canal Heritage Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick. 11am-3pm
Admission: £1.50 per child to visit Santa.
Info: 0121 558 8195 or www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
In the run up to Christmas this is an opportunity to meet Santa who will be stopping off at the New Smethwick Pumping Station. You can also join in our children's craft workshops.
Whole family welcome.

Thursday 18 December
Carols at Oak House Museum
Oak House Museum,
Oak Road, West Bromwich. 7pm-8pm.
Admission: tickets £3 - essential to pre-book.
Info: book by telephoning 0121 553 0759 or visit Oak House in person. www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
Traditional carols at Oak House with a Salvation Army band. Suitable for 8 years onwards.

January 2009

Tuesday 20 January
Storytelling Café
Wednesbury Library, Walsall Street, Wednesbury. 7.30pm.
Admission: £1.50/£3 -
pre-book before event.
Info: 0121 556 0351
Suitable for 16 years onwards.

Saturday 24 - Tuesday 27 January
Holocaust Memorial Event
A Sandwell Year of Communities Event
Info: 0121 569 3027 -
ask for Joan Gooden.

Tuesday 17 February
Storytelling Café
Central Library, High Street, West Bromwich. 7.30pm.
Admission: £1.50/£3 - pre-book before event
Info: 0121 569 4911
Suitable for 16 years onwards.

Tuesday 17 February to Friday 20 February
Drop in Craft Workshops
Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery, Holyhead Road, Wednesbury.
10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm.
Admission: 50p.
Info: 0121 556 0683 or www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
Come and have a go at some crafts this half term at the Gallery. Suitable for 4-12
year olds.

Wednesday 18 February to Friday 20 February
Half term 'Drop-in' workshops
Oak House Museum, Oak Road, West Bromwich.
10am-12.30pm & 2pm-4pm.
Admission: 50p per item made.
Info: 0121 553 0759 or www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
Drop in workshops for children to make something special to take home.
Suitable for 4-12 year olds.

Wednesday 18 February and Friday 20 February
Children's Half Term Workshops
Haden Hill House Museum, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath. 11am-3pm.
Admission: 50p, no booking required.
Info: 01384 569444 or www.museums.sandwell.gov.uk
Drop in style craft workshop for children. Come and enjoy being creative and then take your work home with you, suitable for 4-12 year olds.

Friday 20 February
Effing and Blinding - Extant Theatre
Crosswells Inn, Whyley Walk, Oldbury. 7.30pm.
Admission: £5.
Info: 01902 558600
An anarchic cabaret that fearlessly trips to the dark side of the moon on a surreal rocket of scurrilous songs and absurd sketches. What can the pitch dark do for auditioning actors, selling property and the film industry? Come and find out from the Effing and Blinding crew. Please note: This performance takes place in complete darkness and involves interaction between the audience and performers. Suitable for 14 years onwards. This is an Impress event promoted by SAIBA. Disabled access & toilets

Sunday 22 February
Lhasa Apso Dog Show
Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre, Broomfield, Smethwick. 8.30am-5.30pm.
FREE admission: spectator event only.
Info: 0121 558 2973 or www.slt.sandwell.gov.uk
Refreshments available. Suitable for whole family.

Friday 27 February
Centenary of Langley Library - A Local History Talk by Dr Terry Daniels
Langley Library, Barrs Street, Oldbury. 10.30am-11.30am.
FREE admission.
Info: 0121 552 1680 or langley.library@sandwell.gov.uk
Local history talks about the local area as part of the celebrations for the centenary of Langley Library, which is celebrating its centenary from Friday 27 February 2009 to Friday 26 February 2010.
A range of events will take place during the year. More information will be provided
as and when events are organised. All ages welcome, free refreshments provided.