Sat 19th May
Kinver Country Fayre
The village of Kinver lies on the edge of the Black country near
Stourbridge
and has long been a favourite spot for BC folk. Visit the village and
enjoy
the carnival atmosphere of the country fayre in the historic High
Street.
email Jean for details
Social evening and historical talks at Ye Olde Leathern Bottel,
Vicarage
Road Wednesbury AZ ref : 1D 44) Start @ 7.00pm.
Food available at very reasonable prices.
Sun 20th May
Cruise around the canals of Birmingham from Gas Street Basin, charge
payable
@ 4GBP meet @ 3.00pm outside the ICC next to the canal bridge
Mon 21st May
Social evening and historical talks at Ye Olde Leathern Bottel,
Wednesbury.
Start @ 6.30pm
Food available at very reasonable prices.
Tue 22nd May
Daytime visit to Soho house and Aston Hall Birmingham. Aston Hall is
free
entry, Soho House is @ 2.50 GBP (see Jane's website for last years
visit)
Evening mystery tour! Meet at the Park Inn, Woodsetton Dudley (AZ
ref:
5D
42). It's marked as a Brewery!
Wed 23rd May
Daytime. Meet at St.Barts Church, Church Hill Wednesbury, @ 11am AZ
ref:
1C
44)
Graveyards North and Commonwealth War Graves Cannock Chase
This is within a foot and mouth disease infected area. Those of you
coming
from rural/farming communities would be advised to not attend this
event. We
are concerned that you might have problems upon returning to your
homelands
if you have been in an infected area. Only attend this one if you are
really
sure about it.
Evening
A night out at Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory Tipton. Meet at 7.30pm at
the
pub(AZ ref: 5F 43) Junction of Sedgley Road West and Hurst Lane,
Bloomfield
Tipton
Home of the famous Desperate Dan Cow Pie and a good night out with
lots
of
other food for the less adventurous to sample.
Thur 24th May
Daytime Meet at @10.30am Oldbury Cenotaph (AZ ref 4D 56) you can't
miss
it!
Graveyards south and Glass Museums at Wordsley/Stourbridge.
An interesting day with an opportunity to see how the world famous
Stourbridge Crystal glass is made. Nice gift shopping for a genuine
Black
Country souvenir.
Evening meet at @ 7.30-8.00pm
Meal and talks by Dave Ogden and Alan Hale at the Horse and Jockey,
Wood
Green Road Wood Green, Wednesbury. (AZ ref 1E 45)
Dave and Alan will be entertaining and informing us after our meal
with
talks on Family history related subjects! Food will be from the pub's
own menu which will be posted soon. We have also secured a fantastic
deal
where two people will be able to eat for the price of one! This is
THE not to be missed night out! Fantastic value for money in good
surroundings and company.
Friday 25th May
Social evening and historical talks at Ye Olde Leathern Bottel,
Wednesbury.
Start @ 6.30pm
Food available at very reasonable prices.
Sat 26th May
Daytime. Meet at Jewellery 1/4 Metro stop @ 11am ( well, just outside
it
on
the bridge). Birmingham: Jewellery quarter, Visit to Jewellery 1/4
discovery
centre Canal boat trip, Birmingham Archives and Cathedrals.
A full day with plenty to see and do.
Sunday 27th May
Black country museum.
A full day at our local award winning museum. See how the ancestors
lived.
Monday 28th May
Bank Holiday Monday
Tuesday 29th May
Social evening and historical talks at Ye Olde Leathern Bottel,
Wednesbury.
Start @ 6.30pm
Food available at very reasonable prices.
Wed 30th May
Trip to be led by Dave Ogden to Sarehole Mill and the Dingles,
Birmingham.
This is the one for Tolkien fans, walk the paths and glades where the
Hobbits lived and imagine yourself in Lord of the Rings!
Thur 31st May
Daytime
Sandwell Archives have kindly allowed us exclusive access on a day
when
they
are normally closed to the public. Advance bookings only to Cassy
please.
Note: not all materials are stored on site. If you want further
information
regarding availability phone them on 0121 558 2561 for advice. The
staff
will be able to advise you of their holdings and procedures. If items
need
to be ordered in advance please make it clear to them that you are
part
of
our party.
Monday 4th June
Social evening and historical talks at Ye Olde Leathern Bottel,
Wednesbury.
Start @ 6.30pm
Food available at very reasonable prices.
We have tried to leave you all with plenty of free time to visit
archives
and areas of your own interest and have also left a few nights free
for
you
all to do your own thing and for us to rest!
If you are new to the area be assured it is easy to get around, even without a car. Any lodging near a bus stop is a good bet.
The archives can be gotten to by bus. It is important to remember that none of the archives can handle the whole group at one time. Birmingham comes close but reservations need to be made for the film viewers.
Smethwick and Dudley (Roseville) were popular with our group. Wolverhampton archives was within walking distance of the train, bus stops and the metro.
Some links that might be helpful
Enjoy your visit to the Black Country
A comprehensive BTA site featuring accommodation, attractions, walking, cycling, the waterways and the millennium.
Rail information, including timetables and network maps.
Uk public transport information. For rail, air, coach, bus, ferry, metro
Timettables, Bus & Metro maps. Ticket prices, transport links
All about Dudley
All about Wolverhampton
The Britannia Hotel in Wolverhampton
Narrowboats in Birmingham
The Black Country Bugle site.