The Arthur & George mini-series on TV provoked much interest. The Society was consulted and was included in newspaper articles in the Express and Star and Chronicle newspapers.
Alan Rose gave an interesting and informative address on ‘Pub Signs’ at the coffee morning. The range of signs displayed was surprisingly high. It was suggested that virtually every aspect was covered. This even included a prostitute with a Jack the Ripper sign in a pub in the East End of London.
The next two scheduled coffee morning speakers are Mac Joseph in April on ‘back to back houses in Birmingham’ and Dave Dunham in May on ‘air raids and sniping tactics in WW1’
A visit to the Imperial War Museum has been earmarked for 13th May. Diane is making provisional arrangements for review with members at the April coffee morning.
A broad range of general artefacts has been handed over by the High School. They have been shared with Trevor MacFarlane, as appropriate.
The Society is participating in the St. Georges Day celebration event at Harrisons on April 25th. The day includes a number of activities and will be shared with members at the April coffee morning. For further information, please ring Pauline on 414647.
The Society has arranged a music event at the Sports and Social Club on May 27th. John Badderey will give a talk on the life of George Formby. It will be followed by a concert by a Ukelele orchestra. More details will be included in the April news-letter and also shared with members at the April coffee morning. For further information, please ring Gary on 418546.
The Society has a busy summer ahead and will be participating in a number of community events. These include Walk for health events on 17th June and 8th July, the Great Wyrley Carnival on June 27th, the St. Andrews 2 to 3 club on 29th June and the Help for Heroes event on the Star field on 2nd August. More details will be included in subsequent news-letters.
Community News
Wyrley Wesley Chapel is holding a Mini-Market on Saturday 16th May from 10.30 am to 12 noon and plant sales on 30th April, 6th June and 13th June from 8am to 2pm.
A Friday Lunch Club is held monthly at the Community Centre. It includes a 3 course lunch and entertainment for £5 per person. To book, please pop in to the Parish Office in the Community Centre, Landywood Lane. Bookings are taken up to 12.30 on the Wednesday before the lunch date. Future dates are April 24th, May 15th, June 26th, no luncheons July and August, Sep 25th, Oct 23rd and Nov 20th. For further information, please ring the Parish Council office on 414768.
A reading group is taking place on the first Tuesday of each month at the Community Centre. For further information, please call Gail on 410563 or Diane on 414417.