Active Outdoors in Summer 2018 Welcome to the New Active Outdoors in Walsall booklet. Walsall is recognised as being a particularly full of activities and events taking place in green borough and its green spaces are our borough. an asset that the borough residents can be justifiably proud of. If you require further information regarding the activities or events, you Parks and green spaces offer some of the should contact the organiser directly. most valued leisure and cultural facilities Activities and events are subject to change in Walsall which offer a green refuge and or can be cancelled, so please check in provide opportunities where people can advance. relax or take part in active and healthy lifestyles. A number of green spaces have All children under the age of 16 must be successfully achieved national recognition accompanied by a responsible adult. through the Green Flag Award, which Should you have any queries please don’t celebrates the highest standards in parks hesitate to contact Clean and Green, and open spaces. on 01922 653344. There is an abundance of greenspaces We hope you will get out and about to our in Walsall to enjoy and we can offer green spaces this summer, and enjoy some everything from sports to walking and of the wonderful activities and events music to relaxation. This booklet is packed offered by Walsall Council and partners.

Useful contact information:

Clean and Green Services Walsall Arboretum Telephone: 01922 653344 Telephone: 01922 650466 Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WalsallArboretum Environmental Improvement Team Sports and Leisure Development Email: [email protected] Walsall Leisure Facebook: @WMBCGreenspaces Telephone: 01922 658080 Email: [email protected] Facebook: @sportandleisuredevelopment Contents

Page Strategic Parks 4 Parks and Greenspaces 6 Walsall’s Countryside Sites and Nature Reserves 10 Walsall Allotments and Community Gardens 12 Outdoor fitness 14 Fishing 15 Outdoor Basketball 17 Cycling 18 Walsall Arboretum Community Cycle Club 19 Jogging and running 21 Touch Rugby 22 Tennis 23 Junior Cricket 24 Walking 26 Volunteering Opportunities 29 Crown Green Bowling 30 Multi Sports Activities 31 Countryside Activities & Events 34 Community Activities and Events 36 Walsall’s Strategic Parks Key Beacon way King George V Playing Fields Canal Toilet facilities available on site. Rood Motorway Railway Parking

Onsite facilities

Children’s play area Willenhall Memorial Park. Splash pad Pavilion, parks café and toilet facilities onsite Tennis courts

Bowling greens Table tennis unit Trim trail Concrete skate park Cricket wickets Reedswood Park Fishing lake Outdoor gym BMX track Rugby pitches Football pitches Kings Hill Park MUGA – multi games area Pavilions and toilet (football, basketball & cricket) facilities onsite.

Holland Park

Pelsall Common

Aldridge Airport

Blackwood Park Pavilion & toilet facilities onsite.

Reedswood Park

Arboretum Visitors centre, café and toilet facilities available onsite

Pleck Park Pavilion & toilet facilities Doe Bank Park available onsite Palfrey Park Pavilion, changing rooms & toilet facilities onsite. Pavilion & toilet facilities available onsite

Sports Facilities within the Sports Facilities within the Arboretum Walsall North Area Visitors centre, café and toilet facilities available onsite Palfrey Park, Dale Street, Walsall. WS1 4AN - Pavilion & toilet facilities available onsite

Sports Facilities within the Pleck Park, Montford Road, Walsall. WS2 9AF - Willenhall Area Pavilion & toilet facilities available onsite Willenhall Memorial Park. Pinson Road, Willenhall. WV13 2PW Pavilion, parks café and toilet facilities onsite Highgate Drive Play Area, Highgate Drive, Walsall. WS1 3JW

Shortheath Park. Camden Street Play Area, Hawthorne Road, Willenhall. WV12 5LU Walsall. WS1 4HF

Hartill Street Play Area, Wood End Road Play Area, Willenhall. WV13 2JG Walsall. WS5 3BG

Harlech Road Play Area, Newquay Road Play Area, Willenhall. WV12 5SQ Walsall. WS5 3EL

Coppice Farm Play Area, Bescot Crescent Play Area, Allwater Road, Willenhall. WV12 5FH Walsall. WS1 4DH

Littleton Road Play Area, Silverdale Play area, Willenhall. WV12 5JT Segundo Close, Delves, Walsall. WS5 4PZ

Primley Avenue Play Area, Walsall. WS2 9UW

Walsingham Street Play Area, Walsall. WS1 2JY

Sports Facilities within the Sports Facilities within the Area Area Holland Park, King George V Playing Fields, The Parade, Brownhills. WS8 7JW Stafford Road, Bloxwich. WS3 3NJ: - Toilet facilities available on site.

Rushall Playing Fields, Rowley Place, Rushall, Walsall. WS4 1LW Leamore Park, Blakenhall Lane, Bloxwich. WS3 3DU –

Pavilion & toilet facilities available on site. Bradbury Park, Furst Street, Brownhills. WS8 6AW Reedswood Park,

Reedswood Gardens, Walsall. WS2 8SR Pelsall Common, Church Road, Pelsall. WS3 4EN Mallory Crescent Play Area,

Mallory Crescent, Bloxwich. WS3 3DD Shelfield Park. Parkstone Close, Walsall. WS4 1QW Essex Street Play Area/Walker Bequest open

spaceWS2 7AR Nest Common Play Area & OpenSpace, Highfield Road North, Pelsall. WS3 5DA Bloxwich Park Play Area,

High Street, Bloxwich. WS3 3LA Clayhanger Playing Fields, Church Street, Clayhanger. WS87EG Ross Farm Play Area & Open Space

Ryders Hayes Play Area, St. Andrews Avenue, Pelsall. WS3 4EN

High Heath Park, Windsor Grove, Shelfield. WS4 1BM

Radley play area, Bickley Road, Rushall. WS41JF

Westgate Play Area, Westgate, Rushall. WS9 8BS

Cherwell Drive Play Area, Shannon Estate, Brownhills. WS8 7LG

Whitehorse Road Play Area, Brownhills. WS8 7PD

Sports Facilities within the Area Doe Bank Park, Coppice Road Play Area, Doe Bank Lane, B43 7LN Walsall Wood. WS9 9BL Pavilion, changing rooms & toilet facilities onsite.

Goodwood Drive Play Area, Blackwood Park, Darley Way, Streetly. B74 2JG Cedar Drive, Streetly.B74 3RJ

Pavilion & toilet facilities onsite. Coppy Hall Play Area, Greenwood Road, Aldridge. WS9 8XW Aldridge Airport,

Bosty Lane, Aldridge. WS9 0QQ Redhouse Play Area, Berryfields, Aldridge. WS9 0EW Leighswood Play Area,

Hereford Close. WS9 8MX Vigo Play Area & Open Space, Vigo Road. WS9 9LG Anchor Meadow Playing Fields,

Middlemore Lane, Aldridge. WS9 8AN Changing room & toilet facilities Oak Park Open Space, Road. WS9 9NT

The Croft Play Area, Rookery Lane, Aldridge. WS9 8NN Druids Walk Play Area, New Wood Grove, Walsall Wood. WS9 9HQ

Sports Facilities within the Darlaston Area George Rose Park, Curtain Drive Play Area, Street. Darlaston. WS10 8UE Queen Street, Moxley. WS10 8JF

Kings Hill Park, Poplar Avenue, Forge Street, Darlaston. WS10 7TP – Bentley Play Area, WS2 0DM Pavilions and toilet facilities onsite.

Anson Road Play Area, Victoria Park Play Area, Bentley. WS2 0DH Victoria Road, Darlaston. WS10 8AD

Broadwaters Road Play Area, Broadwaters Play Area, Darlaston. WS10 7QS Broadwaters Road, Darlaston. WS10 7QS

Great Bridge Road Playing Fields, Whitton Street Play Area, Belmont Street, Darlaston. WV14 8LB Darlaston. WS10 8BA

Bentley West Playing Fields, Churchill Road, Bentley. WS2 0AW – Porta-kabin with toilet facilities

Walsall’s Countryside Sites and Nature Reserves

Key Bentley Haye (in Rough Wood Chase LNR) Oily Gough’s Beacon way (in Rough Wood Chase LNR) Canal The Piggeries (in Rough Wood Chase LNR) Rood

Motorway Wood Farm (in Rough Wood Chase LNR) Railway Parking Sneyd Reservoir Habitat type

Woodland Heathland Rough Wood (in Rough Wood Wetland Chase LNR) Meadow / Grassland Pool Sandy banks Key wildlife to see Birds Fibbersley LNR Invertebrates Amphibians Bats Fungi Best season to visit this site Spring Moorcroft Wood LNR Summer

Autumn

Winter Other site features Way marked walking route Information panels/notice boards Green Flag Award Brownhills Common SSSI

Pelsall North Common Clayhanger Common

Shire Oak Park LNR

Swan Pool & The Swag

Leigh’s Wood

Park Lime Pits LNR & Lime Pits Farm

Hay Head Wood LNR & Lodge Wood

Cuckoos’ Nook & The Dingle

Barr Beacon

Beacon Spinney & Quarry Mill Lane LNR Merrions Wood LNR

Walsall Allotments and Community Gardens Walsall offers lots of opportunities for “green corridors” for wildlife. Just 1 square communities to lead a healthy and active meter of land can support hundreds of lifestyle in our allotments and community different species. gardens. Being active in a green space can contribute to a healthy lifestyle and just 30 If you fancy taking part in gardening or minutes of gardening on your allotment having a go at growing your own fruit and can burn around 150 calories, the same as vegetables, see the map for allotments doing low impact aerobics. and Community Garden locations near you. Visit the Clean and Green website to Many of Walsall’s allotments and find council managed allotments, or those community gardens are in urban now managed by Community Allotments communities, making them essential Associations. Clean and Green Services habitats for wildlife. By cultivating an T: 01922 653344 allotment you are helping to keep [email protected] biodiversity levels buoyant and provide Community Gardens Bringing people together through gardening Walsall has a growing number of Goscote Greenacres Community Garden, community gardens, in various settings and Goscote Lane, Walsall WS3 1SJ locations around the borough. Most contain Goscote Greenacres community garden growing and recreational space, but all have was launched in 2012 following a £250,000 the common theme of being developed makeover of the Goscote Lane Grounds with and managed by the local community. which houses the Goscote Centre and the If you would like to volunteer your time, canal side open space behind the current please contact Clean and Green Services, building. The centre provides opportunities Walsall Council on 01922 653344 or email us for people with disabilities who use the on [email protected] centre as well as residents, community Caldmore Community Garden, Carless groups and schools in the Goscote area. Street, Walsall WS1 3RH Goscote greenacres is a community garden Caldmore Community Garden was managed by the local community in established six years ago on a piece of partnership with Walsall Council Social Care derelict land at the very heart of the & Inclusion department. The site situated in community. Staffed entirely by volunteers, the grounds of Goscote Resource centre for the Garden Group has transformed this adults with learning disabilities, consists of forgotten patch of land into a magical 54 plots of which 24 are raised beds, 2 poly space with wildflower gardens, vegetable tunnels, wildflower meadow, woodland walk, patches, fruit trees and landscaping as well canal side, putting green and soft fruit area. as a performance space and project area. The canal side has a fishing platform for the Three years ago the group inherited the disabled to allow wheelchair access along lease for the old caretakers house which with 12 additional fishing pegs. We hold 6 was also in disrepair. Through their own fishing competitions a year, day tickets and hard work and the support from numerous season tickets are available and all members grants they have transformed the building must hold an Environmental Agency rod into an environmental education centre license. with meeting rooms, a community cafe and workshops. We have a volunteer scheme where adults with learning disabilities and the local The garden has weekly volunteer days on community come together to assist with Thursdays, regular dig it days and a host development and maintenance of the site. of special projects and events. All aim to We also grow a range of vegetable and improve the lives of the local community. bedding plants which are also available Facebook: CaldmoreCommunityGarden to purchase from the onsite farm shop. Opening hours Monday to Friday 8:00am- Darlaston Community Garden 4:00pm. Being part of an allotment site, Darlaston T: 07432 625923 Community Garden on Victoria Road can Email: [email protected] offer volunteering opportunities to the local Facebook: Goscote Greenacres Community community to enhance their food growing Garden potential learn new skills and access to local Twitter: @goscotegreen events on site. Outdoor Gym The free to use equipment provides opportunities for individuals to take part in physical activities in a safe, attractive environment, which is associated with positive outcomes for physical and mental health.

Locations Inductions Blackwood Park Join the Community Liaison Team for Blackwood Park, Cedar Drive B74 3RJ free outdoor gym inductions Holland Park Holland Park & Blackwood Park Chester Road North WS8 7JB 28th July, 4th, 12th , 25th August 10am -11am Kingshill Park Forge Street WS10 7TP Palfrey Park & Willenhall Park 21st , 29th July Palfrey Park 5th , 18th , 26th August Dale Street WS1 4AN 10am - 11am Reedswood Park Kingshill Park & Willenhall Park Reedswood Lane WS2 8QW 22nd July, 11th, 19th August Willenhall Park 10am – 11am Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road, WV13 2PW

For further information contact Clean and Green Services: 01922 653344 14 Fishing

There are a number of sites available throughout Walsall for fishing. Walsall Arboretum Lake – Free Barnes Lane Pool – Free Beechdale Pool – Small fee to apply Heathfield Lane Pool – Small fee to apply Izaak Walton (Newtown Pool) – Small fee to apply Park Lime Pits –(Large pool) – Free Reedswood Pool – Small fee will apply Willenhall Memorial Park – Small fee will apply

For further information please contact Clean and Green Services: 01922 653344 Email – [email protected]

Outdoor Basketball Come and try basketball on our parks multi-use games areas with our Basketball Activator. Free, drop in session, suitable for 8 -25 year olds. Under 11’s need adult supervision. 1 May 2018 – 3 August 2018 Wednesdays 5.30pm-6.30pm Willenhall Memorial Park Pinson Road WV13 2PW Wednesday 7.00pm-8.00pm Leamore Park Blakenall Lane WS3 2PW Thursdays 6.30pm-7.30pm Walsall Arboretum Lichfield Street WS4 2BU Fridays 5.30pm-6.30pm Reedswood Park Walsall, WS2 8XD

For further information contact Alan Caron: 07879 861011 Cycling Cycling Clubs in Walsall

Walsall Area CTC Walsall Roads Cycling Club Walsall Area CTC offers a range of easy Club Run Meeting Point: to middle paced leisure bike rides, Station Road Car Park, starting from Aldridge, Pelsall and , WS6 6LJ Bloxwich. Most are Between 35-70 Club House: Miles in length. Scout​ Hut www.walsall-cycling.co.uk/ ​Middlemore Lane [email protected] ​Aldridge, WS9 8BG Wheel We Make It www.walsallroadscyclingclub.co.uk (family cycling group) For more information about Cycling Grandad, Grandma, Mom, Dad, and in Walsall please contact children, single male and female. New Starters or returning to cycling. Ride Telephone 01902 550979 together in the safety of a friendly http://walsall.gov.uk/cycling “easy riding” group. www.chasecycling.co.uk [email protected]

Walsall Arboretum Community Cycle Club Supported by Cycling UK & Walsall Council

The Walsall Arboretum now offers FREE cycle sessions for adults that would like to get back on two wheels. Over the coming months you will have the opportunity to Learn to Ride, increase your cycling confidence and join in led rides around the Walsall area! Adults Learn to Ride Tuesdays, 10.00am-11.00am Social Cycling Tuesdays, 10.00am-11.15am Bike Skills Tuesdays, 11.15am-12.15pm Cost: £1 donation Meeting Point: Meet your instructor Steve outside the Clock Tower entrance.

To register interest: Call 07542372758 to book your place or email: [email protected]

DESH Jogging & Running Jog Walsall Couch to 5K FREE programme to get you off the couch and running 5km in 12 weeks Mondays: Willenhall Memorial Park Thursday: Oak Park Active Living Centre (meet at Pavillion) 1:30pm – 2:30pm (meet inside centre) 10:00am – 11:00am Monday: Walsall Arboretum Thursday: St Michaels Church, Pelsall (meet at visitor centre) 5:30pm – 6:30pm (meet outside hall) 7:00pm – 8:00pm *In partnership with Kaleidoscope Wellbeing Friday: Walsall Arboretum £1.00 fee applies* (meet at visitor centre) 1:00pm – 2:00pm Wednesday: Bloxwich Active Living Centre For a full listing of all (meet inside centre) 10:00am – 11:00am Jog Walsall sessions visit: Wednesday: Bloxwich Active Living Centre (meet inside centre) 7:00pm – 8:00pm https://groups.runtogether.co.uk/ jogwalsall

Aldridge Running Club Bloxwich junior parkrun Club Nights: Tuesdays 7.15pm and Free, Weekly, Timed, 2km, 4-14 year olds Thursdays, 6.30pm Every Sunday 9:00am start in Contact: [email protected] King Georges Park, Bloxwich www.aldridgerunningclub.co.uk Register at: www.parkrun.org.uk/bloxwich- juniors Sneyd Striders Facebook: bloxwichjuniorparkrun Club Nights: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm Contact: [email protected] www.sneydstriders.org.uk Walsall Arboretum parkrun Free, Weekly, Timed, 5km Every Saturday 9:00am in Walsall Arboretum Register at: www.parkrun.org.uk/walsall Facebook: walsallarboretumparkrun

For further information contact Sport and Leisure: 01922 658080 Touch Rugby in Walsall Walsall Rugby Club Delves Road, Walsall, WS1 3JY Every Monday 7.00-9.00pm Contact: [email protected] Handsworth RUFC The Charles Lewis Memorial Ground, Walsall, WS5 2JP Every Tuesday 6.45pm – 8.00pm (starting 3rd April) Contact: [email protected]

For further information contact Sport and Leisure: 01922 658080 Rugby, Simon Hincks: Tel: 07912 541471 Email: [email protected]

Junior Cricket Do you want to be the next Joe Root or Heather Knight? Are you aged 8 to 16 years and want to try something new?

Aldridge Cricket Club Streetly Cricket Club Junior Coordinator: Neil Steadman Junior Coordinator: Heather Moore Tel: 07838 129283 Tel: 07585 953443 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Training: Fridays 6.30pm-8.00pm Training: Fridays 5.30pm-8.00pm Cost: £5 per session Walsall Cricket Club Bloxwich Cricket Club Junior Coordinator: Sara Rogers Junior Coordinator: Mark Allcock Tel: 07825 131418 Tel: 07747 825769 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Training: Fridays 6.00pm-8.00pm Training: Sundays 11.00am-12.00pm Cost: £5.00 per session Cost: £1.00 per session Bronze Cricket Club Junior Coordinator: Barry Wood Tel: 07815 605594 Email: [email protected] Training: Fridays 6.00pm-7.30pm Saturdays 9.30am-11.00pm Cost: £2.00 per session Pelsall Cricket Club Junior Coordinator: Keith Stevens Tel: 07921 241841 Email: [email protected] Training: Fridays 6.00pm-8.00pm Cost: £2.00 per session

The clubs listed have achieved English Cricket Board Clubmark Accreditation by demonstrating that they are well managed, safe and child friendly clubs.

For further information contact Sport and Leisure: 01922 658080 Staffordshire Cricket: 07916 351219 Play at your local Play at your local All Stars Cricket All Stars Cricket

Centre Centre Walsall Walk On Weekly Health Walks Programme

Walsall Arboretum Long Walk 3 Monday 10.30am for 10.45am start Willenhall Memorial Park 1 2 Duration: 2 to 2 ½ hours approx. Distance: 10.15am for 10.30am start 6 to 9km (4 to 6 miles). Intensity: Strenuous; stiles, Duration: 30mins approx. Distance: 1.5km (1 mile). steep gradients. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Intensity: Easy. Surfaces: Hard. Meet: The Pavilion, Meet: The Bowling Pavilion, towards Children’s Play Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road area. (3rd Tuesday of the month is a feature walk, Walsall Arboretum 1 phone for details) 10.15am for 10.30am start Duration: 45mins approx. Distance: 1.5km (1 mile). Intensity: Easy. Surfaces: Hard. Meet: Broadway Wednesday North Resource Centre, WS1 2QA Aldridge Airport Stan Ball Centre 1 10.15am for 10.30am start 10.15am for 10.30am start Duration: 2 hours approx. Distance: 5 to 6.5km (3 to Duration: 45mins approx. Distance: 1.5km (1 mile). 4 miles). Intensity: Moderate; stiles; slight inclines. Intensity: Easy. Surfaces: Hard & soft. Meet: Stan Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Lower Hangar car Ball Main entrance, Abbots Street, WS3 3AZ park, entrance off Bosty Lane, Aldridge Reedswood Park Walsall Arboretum 2.15pm for 2.30pm start 10.15am for 10.30am start Duration: 1 hour approx. Distance: 5km (3 miles). Duration: 45mins approx. Distance: 1.5km (1 mile). Intensity: Moderate; slight gradients. Surfaces: Intensity: Easy. Surfaces: Hard. Meet: Broadway Hard and soft. Meet: Reedswood Lane park North Resource Centre, WS1 2QA entrance, off Bentley Lane Rough Wood (LNR) Tuesday 10.15am for 10.30am start Duration: 45mins approx. Distance: 5 to 6.5km 1 2 4 Walsall Arboretum Macmillan Walk (3 to 4 miles) Intensity: moderate; slight gradients. 9.45am for 10.00am start Surfaces: hard and soft. Meet: The Duration: 30mins approx. Distance: 1.5km (1 mile). Pub, Lane Head, Short Heath Intensity: Easy. Meet: Arboretum Visitors Centre, nearest entrance Arboretum Road, WS1 2QH Pleck Park 1 Willenhall Memorial Park 11.00am for 11.15am start 10.15am for 10.30am start Duration: 30 - 45mins approx. Distance: 1.5 – 2.5km Duration: 1 ½ hours approx. Distance: 5km (1 – 1 ½ miles). Intensity: Easy. Surfaces: Hard and (3 miles). Intensity: Easy; occasional slight soft. Meet: The Pavilion Centre of the park gradients. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The Willenhall Memorial Park (Evening) Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road. 7.00pm for 7.15pm start Aldridge Short Walk (from 11/4/18 to 15/8/18) 10.15am for 10.30am start Duration: 1 hour approx. Distance: 5km (3 miles). Duration: 1 - 1 ½ hours approx. Distance: 5km (3m). Intensity: Easy; occasional slight gradients. Intensity: Moderate; slight gradients. Surfaces: Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The Pavilion, Hard and soft. Meet: Aldridge Library, Rookery Lane. Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road

1 Ideal introduction to 2 Wheelchair and 3 Suitable for regular walkers health walks pushchair friendly used to longer distances Weekly Health Walks Programme

• Unless otherwise stated, walks are free of charge Details may be subject to change. Walks may have to be cancelled at short notice either due to inclement weather, other adverse conditions • Distances and duration may vary or the unavailability of volunteer walk leaders. On these occasions it may • Please be prepared for wet weather not always be possible for us to advise you of a cancellation. We can only apologise in advance for any inconvenience and ask that you contact us • Please bring a drink if you think you’ll need one on 01922 658080 to confirm that a walk is running or to let us know if • Wear suitable clothing and stout shoes or trainers you have encountered any problems whilst attending a health walk.

Thursday Friday King Georges Park, Bloxwich 1 Walsall Arboretum Short Walk 1 9.45am for 10.00am start 10.15am for 10.30am start Duration: 30 - 45mins approx. Distance: 1.5 – 2.5km Duration: 45mins approx. Distance: 1.5km (1 mile). (1 – 1 ½ miles). Intensity: Easy. Surfaces: Hard Intensity: Easy. Surfaces: Hard. Meet: Centre green and soft. Meet: Toilet blocks, King Georges park, by new shelter, nearest entrance is Arboretum Road. Stafford Road, Bloxwich Park Lime Pits 1 Willenhall Memorial Park 1.45pm for 2.00pm start 10.15am for 10.30am start Duration: 45mins approx. Distance: 1.5 to 2km Duration: 1 ½ hours approx. Distance: 5km (1 to 1.5 miles). Intensity: Easy. Slight gradients. (3 miles). Intensity: Easy; occasional slight Surfaces: Hard & Soft. Meet: Car Park Opposite gradients. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: The Manor Arms Public House, Park Road. Pavilion, Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road.

Aldridge Community Centre Walk Saturday 10.15am for 10.30am start Walsall Arboretum Monthly Walk 1 Duration: 1½ - 2 hours approx. Distance: 5 to 6.5km (1st & 2nd Saturday of every month) (3 to 4 miles). Intensity: Moderate; stiles; slight 10.15am for 10.30am start inclines. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Aldridge Duration: 1 hour approx. Distance: 3km to 4.5km Community Centre, Middlemore Lane, Aldridge (2-3 miles). Intensity: Easy. Surfaces: Hard. Meet: Visitors Centre, nearest entrance is Arboretum Road. Walsall Arboretum Macmillan Walk 1 2 4 Pelsall North Common 3 10.45am for 11.00am start (3rd Saturday of every month) Duration: 30 mins approx. Distance 1.5km (1 mile). 10.15am for 10.30am start Intensity: Easy. Meet: Arboretum Visitors Centre, Duration: 2 to 2½ hours. Intensity: Strenuous; nearest entrance Arboretum Road WS1 2QH stiles, steep gradients. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Pelsall North Common Local Nature Reserve Pheasey 3 car park, opposite Free Trade Inn, Wood Lane. 2.00pm for 2.15pm start The walk will include tow paths and Commons. Duration: 1 to 1 ½ hours approx. Distance: 3 to Every other month walk alternates to Chasewater 6.5km (2 to 4 miles). Intensity: Strenuous; hilly. please call for details prior to starting the walk. Surfaces: Hard and soft. Meet: Collingwood Centre main entrance, Collingwood Drive. Sunday Walsall Arboretum (Evening) 1 Rough Wood (LNR) 7.00pm for 7.15pm start (from 12/4/18 to 11.00am for 11.15am start 16/8/18) Duration: 1 hour approx. Distance: 5km (3 miles). Duration: 1 Hour approx. Distance: 3-4km (2-3 Intensity: Moderate; slight gradients. Surfaces: mile). Intensity: Easy. Surfaces: Hard. Meet: Visitors Hard and soft. Meet: Rough Wood LNR car park, Centre, nearest entrance is Arboretum Road. Hunts Lane, Short Heath, Willenhall.

4 Part of the Feel Good Move More project for those living with or beyond cancer. Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Make a difference, gain confidence, learn new skills and give something back.

What is a Volunteer Walk Leader? A qualified walk leader leads free, organised weekly health walks around the parks and green spaces in their local community.

Make a difference to the lives of Feel part of and get to know your others and have a positive impact on local community. your local community. You will be the friendly and You will help people to get active welcoming ambassador for the walk and healthy. in your area. Spend quality time doing something Chance to socialise, meet new people you enjoy away from work or a and gain confidence. busy lifestyle. You will welcome new walkers and You will share your enthusiasm for give a brief pre-walk talk to the group. walking, and its health benefits. Feel purposeful and learn new skills. Feeling inspired to try You will complete the register each something new? Ready to week and ensure new walkers volunteer as a Walk Leader? complete a health questionnaire. Walking for Health Walk Leader Training Improve your health and well-being will be provided by Walsall Sport and and be more active. Leisure Development. You will be familiar with the routes you lead, walking on a regular basis will improve your fitness levels.

For further information contact Walsall Sport and Leisure Development Tel: 01922 658080 Email: [email protected]

Leisure Services from Walsall Council Volunteering Opportunities

Caldmore Men’s Shed Volunteer Days Monday’s throughout the year Thursday’s throughout the year 10:00am-12:00pm 10:00am-1:00pm Caldmore Community Garden, Darlaston Community Garden, Carless Street WS1 3RH Victoria Road, WS10 8AP Contact: Anna Webster T: 07871 813252 (opposite Darlaston Swimming Pool) Email: [email protected] Contact: The Conservation Volunteers. Facebook: CaldmoreCommunityGarden Marie T: 07790 256053 Women’s Tuesdays Caldmore Community Garden, Tuesday’s throughout the year Carless Street WS1 3RH 10:00am-12:00pm Contact: Anna Webster T: 07871 813252 Caldmore Community Garden, Email: [email protected] Carless Street WS1 3RH Facebook: CaldmoreCommunityGarden Contact: Anna Webster T: 07871 813252 Email: [email protected] Facebook: CaldmoreCommunityGarden

Crown Green Bowling Clubs. Crown Green Bowling has so many health benefits and is an ideal social sport for all ages to enjoy! Please feel free to contact one of the below clubs if you are interested ! No equipment needed! Make Contact! Drop in! Roll up!

Manor Farm Social Bowler Pleck Sons & Daughter of Rest Venue: Anchor Meadow Bowling Green Venue: Pleck Park Middlemore Lane, Aldridge Monford Road Walsall WS9 8AN Walsall WS2 9AF Contact: Alan Ward Contact: William Burkitt E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01922 624387 Leamore & Blakenhall Senior Citizens Anchor Meadow Bowling Club Club Venue: Anchor Meadow Bowling Green Every Wednesday between 10am -1pm Middlemore Lane, Aldridge The club offer a ‘Drop in and Roll Up’ Walsall WS9 8AN session: Contact: Shirley Ward Venue: Leamore Park Tel: 01922 451707 Blakenhall Lane Walsall WS3 3DU Brownhills & Oak Park CA Bowls Club Contact: Malcolm Whitehouse Venue: Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Tel: 01922 406368 Walsall WS9 9NP Contact: Dave Elwell Walsall Ladies Social Bowling Club Tel: 01543 452378 Venue: The Arboretum, Mobile: 07986731138 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS9 9NP Pelsall CA Bowling Club Contact: Barbara Higgins Venue: Pelsall (Behind the Pelsall Tel: 01922 627340 Community Centre) Station Road, Pelsall (Information can be found in the Club Walsall WS3 4BQ House within the Arboretum near to the Contact: Brian Lewis children’s play area) Tel: 01922 683135 E-mail: [email protected]

For further information please contact Clean and Green Services: 01922 653344 Multi Sports Activities Join the Community Liaison Team and enjoy free multi sport activities within Walsall Parks (Activities will be posted in park notice boards) commencing Monday 23rd July Palfrey Park, Dale Street WS1 4AN Monday 12noon – 2pm Willenhall Memorial Park, Pinson Road, WV13 2PW Tuesday 12noon – 2pm King George V Playing Fields, Stafford Road, WS3 2JT Wednesday 12noon – 2pm Pleck Park, Montfort Road, WS1 1QA Thursday 12noon – 2pm

Holland Park, Chester Road North WS8 7JB Friday 12noon – 2pm Doe bank Park, Doe bank Lane, B43 7UG Saturday 12noon – 2pm Kingshill Park, Forge Street WS10 7TP Sunday 12noon – 2pm

For further information please contact Clean and Green Services: 01922 653344 ACTIVE WALSALL Are you looking to; get fit and healthy? Get out and about in Walsall and meet new like-minded people? Gain new skills and experiences? One Walsall Volunteer Centre is working in collaboration with WMBC to provide high quality volunteering experiences involving physical activity for Walsall residents.

Have fun, improve your wellbeing, help and engage with your local community, meet new people, learn new skills, access What can you free training opportunities and develop get involved with? employment prospects, enhance your cv. From supporting groups with coffee mornings, meet and greets, community litter picks, administration to helping others get together on walks. assist local sports activities, bird watching, gardening and so much more - get in touch to find out what you could do.

If you’ve picked up this leaflet you’ve made the first step towards getting involved, why not pick up the phone/look us up to find out more...?

www.onewalsall.org [email protected] 01922 619 840 Celebrating the real heroes of parkrun... the volunteers!

Every parkrun only happens because of the time and dedication of volunteers. In Walsall we have two events every weekend you can get involved with Walsall Arboretum parkrun and Bloxwich junior parkrun. How to get involved What would I do at the Event? Finding out about your local parkrun or junior First, and most importantly, we never parkrun volunteering opportunities couldn’t ask anybody to do anything they’re not be easier. Simply open a recent parkrun comfortable with. If you don’t want a newsletter, results email or volunteer email, particular task, please let us know and click on ‘manage my profile’, then ‘email we will happily give you an alternative job. options’, then select the events you’d like to Nevertheless, none of our tasks are too hear from and click ‘save opt-in events list’. stressful. You could be organising the finish You will then receive regular emails from funnel, operating the timer, or scanning the those events letting you know all about their runners’ barcodes with our simple barcode volunteering opportunities. readers; we try to start people out on a general marshalling type job, so they get a Future roster feel for how we operate. But if you really want You can see an event’s future volunteer to do something in particular, please let us roster via their specific parkrun page. know and we’ll see what we can do. www.parkrun.org.uk/walsall/ and www.parkrun.org.uk/bloxwich-juniors/ Do I get my name in lights? We like to recognise and publicly thank all To get in touch with the event directly, our volunteers, and your name will appear on just send an email to our home page in the This Week’s Heroes [email protected] and section. We also keep a log of what tasks [email protected]. everybody has done. To do this you need to be registered on our system. If you have not registered, it’s really easy to do so: just go to www.parkrun.org.uk/regsiter and fill in the simple form. We’re very grateful to the help provided by everybody, both now and in the past, who’ve helped make both Walsall Arboretum parkrun and Bloxwich junior parkrun happen. Countryside Activities & Events Join the Countryside Rangers for free woodland craft sessions within Walsall Green Spaces All children must be accompanied by an adult, all materials will be provided, and please dress appropriately for the weather Booking is essential therefore please contact Clean and Green Services on 01922 653344 or email us directly on [email protected]

Date Time Duration Location Max Session Suitable Description Particpants Name Age 26.07.18 18:00 1 Hour Merrions Wood Local 20 Walk With N/A Join the countryside Nature Reserve, Wildlife rangers in a walk around Merrions Close, Merrions Wood Walsall, B43 7AS 30.07.18 10.00 1 Hour Barr Beacon, 12 Creative Kites 5+ Fly up up and away after Nature Reserve, building and flying your Beacon Road, Walsall, very own recycled kite. WS9 0QW 03.08.18 10:30 2 Hours Fibbersley Nature 20 Walk With N/A Join the countryside Reserve, Wildlife rangers in a walk around Noose Ln, Willenhall Fibbersley Nature WV13 3BJ Reserve 07.08.18 15.00 1 Hour Brownhills Common, 12 Muddy 2+ Get mucky as you bring Brownhills, Walsall Models the woodland to life WS8 7LR decorating trees with mud faces 15.08.18 15.00 1 Hour Park Lime Pits, 12 Bug Buddies 5+ Build a little hotel for our Park Rd, Walsall WS4 bug friends 2HH 23.08.18 13.00 1 Hour Aldridge Airport, 12 Creative Kites 5+ Fly up up and away after Bosty Lane, building and flying your WS9 0QQ very own recycled kite 27.08.18 10.00 1 Hour Palfrey Park, 12 Bug Buddies 5+ Build a little hotel for our Dale Street, Walsall, bug friends WS1 4AN 31.08.18 13.00 1 Hour Bentley Haye Local 12 Muddy 5+ Fly up up and away after Nature Reserve, Models building and flying your Willenhall, ‘ very own recycled Walsall, WS2 7LU

For further information please contact Clean and Green Services: 01922 653344 4th JUNE - 3rd SEPTEMBER Friends of Willenhall2018 Memorial Park Summer Sunday Afternoon Bandstand Events Sunday afternoon (weather permitting) 2pm to 4 pm with the Friends volunteer café open from 1 pm for tea and cake. Bring something to sit on and enjoy a great afternoon of free entertainment from local artists and community groups. Sunday 24th June Yam Yam Elvis The Rock Sunday 5th August Sunday 1st July Walsall Brass Band Irish Band Saturday 11th August Sunday 8th July GW Brass Band Salvation Army Salvation Army Sunday 12 August Sunday 15th July Miss Fortunes Willenhalll Singers Sunday 19 August Sunday 22nd July VickyJayne HELP Sunday 26th August Sunday 29th July Salvation Army Special thanks to Friends of Willenhall Memorial Park, Church in the Park and individuals who have sponsored the Musical Events for our Bandstand Season For more information contact Clean and Green Services 01922 653341 or pop into the café

Community Activities and Events July Day Date Activity Time Venue Contact Tuesday 24/07/2018 Fun & Games 11:00am-3:00pm Darlaston Town FC WHG WS2 0DF Wednesday 25/07/2018 Fun & Games 11:00am-3:00pm Community Gardens, WHG WS1 3RH Thursday 26/07/2018 Fun & Games 11:00am-3:00pm Beryfields Redhouse WHG Estate WS9 0EB Friday 27/07/2018 Fun & Games 11:00am-3:00pm Walsall Arboretum, WHG Broadway Nth, MUGA by play area Families with 10:00am-12:00pm Education Development Disabilities Funday Centre, WS4 1NG Tuesday 31/07/2018 Nature Week 11:00am-3:00pm Darlaston Town FC WHG WS2 0DF

August Day Date Activity Time Venue Contact Wednesday 01/08/2018 Nature Week 11:00am-3:00pm Community Gardens, WHG WS1 3RH Thursday 02/08/2018 Nature Week 11:00am-3:00pm Beryfields Redhouse WHG Estate WS9 0EB Friday 03/08/2018 Family Walk 9:00am Palfrey Park Outside the Seed Hut Social Enterprise drop 9:00am-11:00am Palfrey Park Outside the in Sessions Seed Hut Children’s Arts and 10:00am Palfrey Park Outside Craft Sessions including Seed Hut Refreshments Nature Week 11:00am-3:00pm Walsall Arboretum, WHG Broadway Nth, MUGA by Play Area Saturday 04/08/2018 Bloxwich Wake Event King George V Playing fields Sunday 05/08/2018 Bloxwich wake Event King George V playing fields August Day Date Activity Time Venue Contact Tuesday 07/08/2018 Sports Days 11:00am-3:00pm Darlaston town FC WHG Bentley Road Wednesday 08/08/2018 Sports week 11:00am-3:00pm Community Garderns, WHG WS1 3RH Thursday 09/08/2018 Soccer School 9:00am-3:00pm Banks Stadium Sports Week 11:00am-3:00pm Beryfields Redhouse WHG Estate WS9 0EB Sports Week 9:00am-3:00pm Walsall Arboretum, WHG Broadway Nth, MUGA by play area Family Walk 9:00am Palfrey Park outside the seed hut Social enterprise Drop 9:00am-11:00am Palfrey Park Outside the in sessions seed hut Children’s arts and 10:00am Palfrey Park outside Crafts sessions seed hut including refreshments Saturday 11/08/2018 Greenacres Aero Club Aldridge Airport Green Space flying Event Commemorative Event Willenhall Memorial Park Green space World war One Sunday 12/08/2018 Greenacres Aero club Aldridge Airport Green Space flying Event Tuesday 14/08/2018 Healthy Eating 11:00am-3:00pm Darlaston town FC WHG Bentley Road Wednesday 15/08/2018 Healthy Eating 11:00am-3:00pm Community Gardens, WHG WS1 3RH Friday 17/08/2018 Healthy Eating 11:00am-3:00pm Walsall Arboretum, WHG Broadway Nth, MUGA by play area Family Walk 9:00am Palfrey Park outside the seed hut Social Enterprise Drop 9:00am-11:00am Palfrey Park outside the in Session seed hut Childrens Arts and 10:00am Palfrey Park Outside the Crafts Sessions seed hut including Refreshments August Day Date Activity Time Venue Contact Monday 20/08/2018 Young Peoples Summer National Trust 15yrs- Challenge 2018 20yrs Tuesday 21/08/2018 Young Peoples Summer National Trust 15yrs- Challenge 2018 20yrs Trip Bentley (Darlaston FC) Wednesday 22/08/2018 Young Peoples summer National Trust 15yrs- Challenge 2018 20yrs Trip Central Walsall (Arboretum) Thursday 23/08/2018 Young Peoples Summer National Trust 15yrs- Challenge 2018 20yrs Trip Aldridge (Red Houses Estate) Creative Kites 5+ 1:00pm-2:00pm Aldridge Airport Friday 24/08/2018 Young Peoples Summer National Trust15yrs-20yrs Challenge 2018 Family Walk 9:00am Palfrey Park outside the seed hut Social Enterprise Drop 9:00am-11:00am Palfrey Park outside the in Sessions seed hut Children’s Arts and 10:00am Palfrey Park outside the Crafts sessions seed hut including Refreshments Finale Day of Events Bescot Stadium WHG Saturday 25/08/2018 Young Peoples Summer National Trust 15yrs- Challenge 2018 20yrs Friday 31/08/2018 Family Walk 9:00am Palfrey Park outside the seed hut Social Enterprise Drop 9:00am-11:00am Palfrey Park outside the in sessions seed hut Childrens Arts and 10:00am Palfrey Park outside the Crafts sessions seed hut including refreshments

FREE STREET CRICKET AGE 16-24 WHERE: Palfrey Park MUGA Dale Street Walsall WS1 4AN WHEN: Every Sunday, 24 June - 30 September - All abilities welcome 4PM - 6PM CONTACT: - Explosive action Khalid Sadiq - No extra equipment 07853 245 188 [email protected] needed - Wear what you want

Summer Holiday

Bikeability Training!

Walsall Council’s Road Safety Team are coming to Bloxwich Leisure Centre to deliver a national standard cycle training course to children within the transition age of 10-12 years.

The course will take place over two mornings, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd August, from 9:30 - 12:30. Your child will need a roadworthy bike and we strongly recommend that they wear a cycle helmet.

For further information or to book your child a place on the course, please contact the Road Safety team on 01922 654681 or email [email protected].

For further information please contact Active Outdoors Clean and Green Services: 01922 653344 in Walsall