Bringing Communities Together
This September, Walsall MakerFest returns for a second year, bringing a celebration of creativity and innovation through collaboration to the heart of Walsall. Taking place on Saturday 13 September in venues across the town centre, the festival promises a full day of family-friendly entertainment, hands-on workshops, and creative inspiration for all ages. […]
A new dedicated infant play zone has been officially opened at Swannies Field, Blakenall. The new playground features a variety of equipment designed specifically for infants and junior children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for kids of all ages. Improvements have also been made to the existing junior play […]
Walsall Council launches new Summer Adventure Passport of activities to enrich children’s experiences and skills over the summer holiday. We’re delighted to launch our Summer Adventure Passport a free activity booklet packed full of fun, engaging, and educational challenges, specially created to support early development and encourage children to take […]
Walsall Arboretum will be the stage for a full day of live music and family fun at the Bostin’ Black Country Bash on Saturday 5 July, bringing together a diverse line-up of local talent in celebration of the Black Country’s rich cultural heritage. King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys will […]
A new book highlighting LGBTQ+ Voices and promoting authenticity was presented to Walsall Archives by local artist and author Fynn O’Connor on Friday 20 June 2025 as part of Pride Month. The book being presented to the Archives team by Author Fynn O’Connor Written during the COVID lockdowns, the book […]
Summer events kick off in Walsall with the family-friendly Bostin’ Black Country Bash, a free festival at Walsall Arboretum celebrating regional heritage with live music, food, children’s entertainment and more. As the summer holidays begin, The New Art Gallery Walsall and Walsall Leather Museum offer a packed programme of hands-on […]
Walsall Libraries will host an exhibition and events celebrating Britain’s black ballet dancers. The ‘Black British Ballet Exhibition’ will be hosted at Lichfield Street Hub Library, open now until July 30, 2025. The exhibition will include 20 to 30 images taken over the past 60 years, archive posters, and audio […]
The Saturday Symposium focused on photography with guest speakers including photographer, curator, filmmaker and conceptual artist Dr Pogus Caesar; photographer, director and publisher Rachell Smith; editorial and commercial beauty and fashion photographer Tina Eisen and featured a keynote from multi-award-winning photographer Garry Hunter. The day was hosted by Walsall-based photographer […]
Wolverhampton’s Young Poet Laureate and Primary Poet Champion were officially unveiled at this year’s Wolverhampton Literature Festival. Young Poet Laurate Agneta Krieva, from Ormiston SWB Academy, and Primary Poet Champion Florence Ehigie, from SS Mary & John’s Primary Academy, were chosen from dozens of budding poets after winning a competition […]
Due to popular demand and the continuing good weather, Walsall Council’s two splash pads in Walsall Arboretum and the King George V Playing Fields in Bloxwich will re-open from today and will be open every day up to and including this Sunday. “ I’m delighted to confirm that we […]
