Staff from the Dudley branch of Woolworths donated a giant chocolate easter egg to the children’s ward. The photograph shows Luke Denley of Grant Close, Kingswinford, with Deborah Shemmans.

The Pleck Community Association donated a large cuddly toy kangaroo to the hospital’s paediatric unit. The photograph shows Natalie Clark with her mother, Sharon, of Beebee Road, Wednesbury, and Sister Jill Duffield.

A group of unemployed youngsters on a Government job opportunities programme with Sandwell YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) put on a puppet show for patients in the children’s ward. The photograph shows Karen Miller (left) and Rosemary Taylor, wit

Offenders serving community service orders at the probation service’s carpentry workshop in Brownhills carved two wooden rocking horses for the Truro ward at the hospital. Gerard Bates is quoted. The photograph shows Sister Jayne Edwards holding Jamie Owe

A group of items belonging to Alf Wilson – his Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book, a photo of himself in sergeant’s uniform and a picture headed Earls Colne September 1945 of a bomber with personnel seated in front of it.

The exhibition was held to mark the 50th Anniversary of the battle. The photograph shows Stuart Williams holding a photo of a Messerschmitt ME 109 and Betty Fox holding a photo of a Spitfire named Willenhall.

Liberal Democrat trade and industry spokesman Alex Carlile visited the firm, as well as Samuel Parkes (New Road), Willenhall Lock (Stringes Lane), Willenhall Comprehensive School, Aldridge and Pelsall. The photograph shows Walsall Council leader Ian Shire

A celebration of the church’s 150th anniversary included an exhibition of the town’s industrial history. The photograph shows Florence Morgan (seated) and Florence Hammondseen with a Post Office “Hen and Chicks” delivery and collection bicycle designed in

200th anniversary. Derek Painter is mentioned. The photograph shows directors Barbara King (left) and Janet Painter (right) with long-serving employees Joan Corbett and Joan Renolds.

Private ambualcen company EMS of Mill Hill, North London, were storing three vehicles on a farm near Wolverhampton amid plans to set up a base somewhere in the region. Pam Kendrick of Hall Close, Pattingham and Joe Stowell are mentioned.