by Becky Bradbury | Mar 12, 2026 | Press
If you’ve ever wondered where superstitions come from and why they hold such sway, Professor Black’s free adults-only talk at Lye Library on Wednesday 18 March at 2pm should provide the answers. “The event will delve into the origins and meanings of the UK’s most...
by Becky Bradbury | Mar 11, 2026 | Press
Cradley Library is marking the week of its 90th birthday with a series of special events. It begins on Saturday 21 March with a Days Gone By family craft session at 11am and, on Monday 23 March at 1130am, continues with Buskateers Billy Spakemon and Tim Martin...
by Becky Bradbury | Mar 5, 2026 | Press
Belinda (Billy) and Scott Sowden are celebrating thirty years as licensees at The Vyvyan Arms Hotel in Camborne. First recorded in the 1856 Post Office Directory as The Vyvyan Arms Inn, the public house with rooms was founded during Cornwall’s mining boom and,...
by Becky Bradbury | Mar 3, 2026 | Press
Poppy T. Perry, Donna David and Siren Knight have been selected by the GLL Literary Foundation as three of the 20 children’s authors across the UK to receive a bursary placement for 2026 worth up to £4,000 each. Poppy has an honours degree in Visual Communication...
by Becky Bradbury | Feb 27, 2026 | Press
Local authors, writing groups and comic artists are invited to apply for a free table at Dudley Library’s first ever Authors’ Market. Taking place on Saturday 25 April from 11am to 3pm, the event aims to celebrate local talent – with those taking part able to promote...
by Becky Bradbury | Feb 24, 2026 | Press
With little time left before World Book Day on Thursday 5 March, parents and carers in Dudley are being reminded that last year’s costume can be swapped for another at Brierley Hill, Gornal, Wordsley and Halesowen libraries. Many schools encourage children to dress up...
