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Tuesday, 18 December 2018
Active older people in Tividale have said a big "thank you" to Sandwell Council for a grant that funded a special day out and a Christmas buffet.
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Tuesday, 18 December 2018
A group that works to improve the team building and social skills of Tipton children has received a special Sandwell Council grant.
The Little Nippers group provides children aged 5-11 from the Princes End area with workshops on sports, cosmetic making, cookery classes, robotics, seasonal crafts and movie sessions.
Children also got to enjoy a trip to Dudley Zoo’s Winter Wonderland event where they met Santa Claus and received a present.
The Thursday sessions started in November at St Mark's Church Hall and will run to mid-March.
Group chair James Marsh said: “I would like to thank Sandwell Council and local councillors who have supported us with funding to enable children to visit Santa and provide sports equipment and craft materials that will be used by children and make a difference to their lives.” Councillor Ann Jarvis, town chair for Tipton, said: “This is a wonderful idea and the programme will give children a safe and warm environment where they can enjoy activities. “The cosmetics and robotics workshops will help develop new interests and skills, which hopefully will lead to children spending less time on games consoles and mobile phones. “And the cookery classes will teach children how to cook meals from fresh and unprepared ingredients, which are healthier to eat due to less salt and sugar being present compared to pre-made food and ready meals.” It is hoped the activities will encourage children to use their imagination and develop new skills and hobbies.
Children taking part in the skills workshops will also receive an information booklet, which they can take home with them, so they can continue with the activities at home. A town grant of £691 is supporting these various activities.
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Thursday, 13 December 2018
Residents are being warned not to give out their bank details over the phone following reports of council tax cold calling scams.
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
Wednesbury tumbling sensation Jaydon Paddock is head over heels with success – after becoming a World Champion in Russia. Gymnast Jaydon, who is 17, made the journey to St Petersburg where he competed against 35 other elite tumblers in the Tumbling World Age Group Championships.
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Monday, 10 December 2018
Socially-isolated people will get to enjoy a magical Christmas concert from The People’s Orchestra for free thanks to a town grant from Sandwell Council.
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