Sandwell Libraries - What’s On Guides
Find out what’s going on in Sandwell Libraries this January.
Go play Sandwell
Go play Sandwell offers sessions aimed at children aged between six and twelve years old (up to the age of 16 if children have special educational needs or disabilities). It is a new programme grant funded by Sandwell MBC to deliver with partners a wide range of free play services […]
Pickup a real Christmas tree at Sandwell Valley
Visitors to Sandwell Valley can pick up a real Christmas tree for just £20. Sandwell Park Farm and Forge Mill Farm are selling freshly cut Nordmann firs between five feet and seven feet tall. All sizes are £20 and are available while stocks last. Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for leisure […]
Snowy Sheepwash scene wins Tipton photo competition
Congratulations to Angela Gibson, the winner of the Tipton photo competition with her lovely winter landscape at Sheepwash Local Nature Reserve. People submitted entries over the summer and a shortlist of seven photos went on display in October for the public to vote for their favourite at the three Tipton […]
Christmas light switch-ons making Sandwell sparkle
Sandwell’s towns and communities will be celebrating the lead up to Christmas with a series of light switch-on events. The Christmas lights will go on in Smethwick at an event outside Smethwick Council House this evening (Friday 2 November) at 6pm. Events around Sandwell will then follow throughout November and […]
Tipton Photo Competition – Voting has now closed
We’re celebrating Tipton’s parks and green spaces in our photo competition, which has been running over the summer. Voting is now closed. The winner will receive a £25 Asda voucher and the winning entry will be published in the winter edition of the Sandwell Herald and on here on Discover […]
Sandwell’s Hidden Treasures - voting is now closed
[su_custom_gallery source=”media: 39015,39011,39010,39009″ limit=”10″ link=”image” target=”blank” width=”200″ height=”300″] Vote for your favourite exhibit in the final of Sandwell’s Hidden Treasures art competition. Amateur artists, schools and community groups entered a range of pieces for the project, inspired by their favourite buildings, open spaces, walks, views and local attractions. Over the […]
Two new mountain bike trails in Sandwell
We have two new leisure rides for you to download and explore. Ride one - Tour de Sandwell MTB style - is mostly off-road using green spaces and canals. The distance is 32 miles, starting and finishing at Forge Mill farm. Download the GPS route. Download Garmin route. Ride two - Sandwell Safari - […]
Seven things you can still do this summer in Sandwell
The summer holidays are nearly at an end and no doubt, as a parent you’re fed up of hearing “I’m bored” or “Can we do something?”. We still have plenty going on this week to keep you and the kids entertained check out our list of seven things you can […]
Summer fun at Sandwell museums
Families in Sandwell get the chance to enjoy scores of events at local museums during the school holidays - ranging from crafts and musical events to heritage, cartoons and sporting activities. The programme of activities has been drawn up by staff at Sandwell Museums Service at venues in Wednesbury, West […]