Newton Rose

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

Tanhouse Community Centre Puffin Crossing Design Confirmed.

The final design for for the pedestrian crossing outside the Community Centre has been put out for statutory consultation.

A Puffin crossing (Pedestrian User-Friendly Intelligent) is a smart, sensor-controlled pedestrian crossing. Unlike older crossings, sensors monitor the crossing to adjust the lights dynamically.

This will be a major safety improvement for pedestrians who cross the busy Hamstead Road to access the Centre, Doctors Surgery and Hamstead Library and the Bus Stops.

30/05/2026

Elaine & Keith Confirm new Surgery Details.

We will be available for Surgery Consultations by appointment at Hamstead Library on the following times.

Every Tuesday Afternoon 2pm - 3pm
Every Saturday Morning 11am - 12am

In addition Keith will hold a drop in surgery at Great Barr Library every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10am till 10:45am

Contact Detail:

Email: [email protected] Mob: 07715301375
Email: [email protected] Mob: 07970 202313

28/05/2026

Please come along and support your Sandwell Armed Forces Community

🙌 Sandwell Armed Forces Day! 🎖
📆 Saturday 27 June 2026
🕚 11am – 4pm (Parade starts from 10.45am)
📍 Civic Square, Oldbury, B69 3AD

🎉 Join us for a day of celebration as Sandwell comes together to honour the service and dedication of our Armed Forces community.🎖

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This free, family-friendly event will begin with a parade at 10.45am, followed by a short service at the War Memorial from 11am. After the service, enjoy an afternoon packed with activities, entertainment and community engagement. 🎨

👌What’s on
🎤 Live stage performances
🚌 Sandwell Youth Bus activities
🧗‍♀️ Climbing wall adventure
🛍️ Local market and information stalls
🙌 And much more to explore throughout the day

👋 Whether you're a member of the Armed Forces community or simply want to show your support, we warmly invite everyone to attend and take part in this special day.

12/05/2026

🏅SCHOOLS BUILD YOUR OWN SCARECROW COMPETITION 2026🥈
📢 Dates are fast approaching, will you enter for a chance to win a FREE visit to Forge Mill Farm for a group of 30 participants?

📅 Key Dates:
Register by: Friday 15th May
Drop off from: Monday 18th – until Thursday 21st May
Prize giving: W/C 1st June

📝 Here’s how it works:
🚸 Enter your class for FREE
♻️ Build your unique Scarecrow with straw or recyclable materials
🎨 The theme is “Once upon a Scarecrow”
🐄 Display it at the farm with other schools and groups
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families can visit during the May half-term
🗳 Visitors vote for their favourite during Half term week Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st May
🏆 Winners announced W/C 1st June

🏫 Open to Schools, Nurseries, Community Groups, Home Educated Groups* and SEND Groups can enter the competition!

📧 Register fast by emailing [email protected]
*Please note this competition is not suitable for individual entries

12/05/2026

👏 Foster Care Fortnight 2026 has begun! Foster Sandwell will be all over Sandwell in the next two weeks with information stands, drop-ins and events, as well as eye catching advertising. ℹ️

✨ But there's something a little different - you can now chat to Foster Sandwell from the comfort of your own home. Join them online by clicking the link in the comments to get your free ticket join their online event. 💻

Foster Sandwell

12/05/2026

💜 Are you looking for mental health support in Sandwell?

You can find local services to support you using our Healthy Sandwell online directory.

Check it out through the link in the comments 👇

07/05/2026

Keith Allcock, Saj Ashraf & Elaine Giles - Newton & Valley Ward