Let's rock in Bloxwich
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Live music fans will be well catered for in 2012 thanks to a series of gigs at popular venue Bookmark Bloxwich over the coming weeks.
Steve Hayes and Lester Hunt will be taking the stage on Saturday 4 February with their take on classics by Sting, Gerry Raferty and Jimi Hendrix to name just a few.
The talented pair have become regulars on the international music scene and are set to make their mark in Walsall.
Many people will know Steve as the lead singer/guitarist with the highly acclaimed Nearly Dan whose live show of Steely Dan songs has a faithful following.
New Year, new organ recitals!
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A January musical treat is being served up by borough organist Peter Morris who is starting his 2012 programme later this week.
Peter will stage his popular lunchtime organ recital at Walsall Town Hall on Thursday 19 January at 1pm.
His programme features Chorale Preludes by JS Bach, including Christus, der uns selig macht and Wachet Auf.
Nigel Ogden's Penguins' Playtime will also delight, along with Trois Pieces by Gabriel Pierne.
Julie Simmonds, Walsall Council programming and operations officer, said: "As usual the audience will be able to see Peter's skills close up as a giant screen will be used in the performance to add to people's enjoyment.
Walsall Police items go on show at Walsall Museum
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A new display at Walsall Museum showcases a recent donation to the Museum of items relating to Walsall Police.
Items on show include a rare wooden truncheon used by a Special Constable during the First World War decorated with a bright transfer print of the Royal Crown and Borough Coat of Arms. Special Constables were able to have these transfer prints put on their truncheons after the end of the War in appreciation for their service.
Also on display are a pair of screw handcuffs made by Hiatts of Birmingham, a number of badges and buttons from the uniforms of Walsall policemen, and a set of police whistles, one of which is stamped ‘Walsall Police.’
Councillor Anthony Harris, cabinet member for leisure at Walsall Council, said: "This is a really interesting display which shows some historical items relating to Walsall Police.
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Yum Yum! Hot Mikado promises a real show-stopper
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An intoxicating mix of styles and classic songs add up to a show-stopping treat in Walsall next month when the Forest Arts Theatre Company presents Hot Mikado.
The show is a 1940s update of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic and is running at the Forest Arts Centre from Wednesday 8 until Saturday 11 February.
The story is set in a little town in Japan where flirting is punishable by death - a law that its residents are struggling with.
They appoint Ko Ko a lowly tailor, as Lord High Executioner, an interesting choice as he is not immune to the art of flirting.
Young stars take the Bloxwich stage
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Walsall's Mayor will be guest of honour at a special play starring a galaxy of young stars at Bookmark Bloxwich later this month.
Councillor Garry Perry has been invited to see Harvest Home (World Citizen), a play written by Walsall's temporary Poet laureate Ian Henery, and starring local Scouts, Guides, Cubs and Brownies.
It focuses on global climate change, pollution, poverty, endangered species and what the Bible has to say about such issues and the talented cast will use drama, music, dance, poetry and song to convey its messages.
The show is on at the Elmore Row venue on Saturday 28 January at 2pm and proceeds are going towards an orphanage in Tanzania, Forever Angels.
Prior to the Bloxwich show, the play will be premiered at All Saints Parish Church on 21 January, supported by Churches Together in Four Oaks, and will be at Aldridge Parish Church on 27 January.
It will finish its run at the Willenhall Youth & Community Centre (CHART) on 4 February, supported by Churches Together in Willenhall.
Ian, who wrote eight poems in three days on the 2012 Olympics for the Mayor’s Appeal - in addition to his day job as managing director of a law firm - said: "This is the first time our young people have ever done anything like this before.
