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Board games and stories at Halesowen Library
Halesowen Library in Dudley is starting a new board game club. Taking place from 24 February on Mondays 11am to 1pm, there are plenty of games available – including chess, Monopoly, Scrabble, Lost Lands and Cluedo. “This is a great opportunity for anyone who maybe...
Brierley Hill offers World Book Day Costume Swap
Brierley Hill Library, Dudley, is taking part in a World Book Day Costume Swap – a chance for anyone looking for a new child’s outfit to exchange it for one already used, completely free of charge. World Book Day takes place on 6 March and is all about encouraging...
Climbing towards the Olympics
When Seren Wills was two years old, she loved climbing so dad Julian built a climbing wall in the family garage. Fast forward to now and fifteen-year-old Seren has just won Bronze in the under 17 category of the British Lead Climbing Championships 2025 in...
Half term activities at Dudley Libraries
From making bunny headbands, 3D cats and dog finger puppets to Lego construction, rattle and rhyme, board games, film shows and storytimes, there’s a wide range of free activities to keep the family happy in Dudley’s libraries this half term. A mixture of bookable and...
Armed forces benefit from free swims at Maindy Centre
Around 500 free swims for serving members of the armed forces and veterans were recorded at Maindy Centre in Cardiff during the last three months of 2024. Following the significant increase in funding for the Armed Forces Free Swimming Scheme (AFFS) just announced by...
Working towards a crime-free Camborne
BID Camborne’s Business Intelligence Scheme (BID:BIS) is proving an effective way of reducing local crime. Launched in October, businesses using the licensed-based app can alert each other to criminal and anti-social behaviour via instant messaging. They can also file...
Leisure centre fun this half term
From silent discos, tennis courses and intensive swimming lessons to junior gym, soft play and trampolining, Better leisure centres throughout Cornwall are offering plenty of activities this February half term. Kids can swim for just £1 from 9-10am each day and extra...
Half term book sale
Stourbridge Library will be holding a half term book sale from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 February. Situated in the Crown Shopping Centre and with a wide range of books available, the library sale is an opportunity to buy some of the titles being replaced. “We are...
Daily swimming is a lifeline
Retired bus inspector Afzal Mohammad, from Cardiff, arrives promptly at Western Leisure Centre every weekday morning at 7am to swim. It’s a cherished routine he’s been following since 2006. Afzal will be 78 in March and credits his early morning exercise with helping...
Full reopening after major refurbishment
Liskeard Leisure Centre’s swimming pool and changing rooms have fully reopened after major refurbishment. Costing £400,000, work began in November to fully reline the pool tank and surrounding areas with resin to safeguard the facility. The wet side changing rooms...
Truro Leisure Centre supports Skills for Life campaign
Two specialist careers’ advisers will be available to provide free advice and guidance at Truro Leisure Centre on 29 January from 9.30 to 1pm. Truro is one of ten centres across the UK to take part in the Department for Education’s Skills for Life initiative to...
Lye Library reopens
Lye Library in Stourbridge has reopened after major refurbishment. Funded by a grant of £144,715 from the government’s Libraries Improvements Fund, administered by Arts Council England, work has included installing VR headsets, improving the seating and creating more...
Life behind the scenes on our screens
John Walker’s TV and film exploits are extraordinary. He’s been shot at by planes in France during World War 1, made an arrest for Hercule Poirot, witnessed Daleks attacking Manhattan and sold a car to Steve Coogan. Having spent more than fifteen years working...
Revamped Camborne shop reopens
Fonehouse Camborne reopens on Saturday 25 January after major refurbishment. Situated in Commercial Square, it is one of the mobile phone retailer’s top performing outlets and one of the first of more than 65 stores nationwide to undergo a complete revamp. Ian Gilbert...
St Ives seniors invited to get active
St Ives Leisure Centre is launching weekly activity sessions for more mature people on Wednesday 5 February from 10am to 12pm. The programme will include circuits from 1015-11am and a senior swim or table tennis from 11am to midday. There will also be an opportunity...
“I’m in love with living again”
Sarah Colbourne says she has taken control of her life and the debilitating health issues that have blighted it for the last thirteen years. The forty-two-year-old, from Swindon, lives with chronic bowel disease and fibromyalgia. The conditions meant she was regularly...
Sporting superstars – Truro’s very own Murray brothers!
Brothers Isaac and Logan Murray, from Truro, have both been selected for the next stage of the national Find Your Greatness campaign to find Olympic stars of the future. Thousands of athletes initially applied for consideration, with 700 chosen to compete at various...
Working together to improve health and fitness in Bath
A new partnership has been forged in Bath to improve physical activity levels among underrepresented groups. Bath City Football Club Foundation and not-for-profit leisure operator GLL have teamed up to provide facilities and targeted sports sessions specifically...