There were fears that the church might collapse due to subsidence from old limestone workings. Ove Arup & Partners are mentioned, and the photograph shows Brian Dale.
Four military concerts were planned, featuring veteran Walsall jazz musician Ken Rattenbury and the Walsall Seniors Citizen Orchestra. The photograph shows Arnold Garbett with Austin Donovan and Sid Griffiths (right).
Textile artist Rambir Babrah showing off her skills, as part of an initiative by Walsall Council’s community arts team. Claire Robertson is quoted.
Bibles, pews and other items of furniture were being auctioned off by Sotheby’s to raise money for refurbishment. The photograph shows Reverend John Davis
The group were among 10 winners of the Working for Cities competition, run by the Arts Council and British Gas. Jon Maddison is quoted and Lord Palumbo and Birmingham’s International Convention Centre are mentioned. The photograph shows Jo Hartley (left)
War memorials in Willenhall and Bloxwich had been chemically cleaned by masonry specialists in preparation for Remembrance Sunday parades. The photograph shows Gary Pearce and Ian Lane cleaning the cenotaph.
A workshop in mask-making skills was held, as part of a series of activities for people of all ages and abilities. The photograph shows Rita Beale (right) with David Booker (left) and Tracy Creaney.
The council estate which had been dogged by social probelsm was showing off its positive side with a week-long arts festival, partly funded by the nearby Frank F Harrison Community Association. Sam Hale is mentioned. The photograph shows Diane Donnelly wi
Amateur artists took part in a special workshop on how to achieve the best results when pastel painting, organised by Graham Benton of the Walsall Society of Artists. The photograph shows Robert Newton showing one of his drawings to Miriam Smith of Buxton
Pupils and parents painted a mural onto the wall of a corridor in the infants section of the school, with the help of Andy Bradley of the Fordbrook Community Office and Pelsall Community School. Mark Gallagher is quoted. The photograph shows Andy Bradley