The festival, organised by the Wolverhampton branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), featured new beers including Somerskills Ninja and Hogback Ripsnorter. Gareth Fish is quoted. The photograph shows Martin Kendrick and Val Rostance with a cake to ce

There were many new beers due to appear, including the Feather Plucker mild from Rochdale and Railway Porter from Derby, and the district’s Euro Parliament candidates were due to speak on beer-related issues. The photograph shows Fred Morton unloading a c

Reuben Welch holding his medals and a model tank.

Clarification that the Normandy campaign was not over in 24 hours. Operation Overlord is mentioned. The photograph shows Reuben Welsh, a former lance-sergeant in the Yeomanry, with his medals.

Thousands of budding students queued up when enrolment for courses began. The photograph shows Julie Farmer (left) and Pat Hill, who were first in the queue.

Fallings Park fire station was holding an open day to raise money for the Wolverhampton Mencap appeal and for the Fire Services Benevolent Fund for widows and orphans. John Griffiths and Carol Barrow are mentioned. The photograph shows Andy pouring a cup

Demonstrators were marching from Liverpool to London, staged by the All Britain Anti- Poll Tax Federation. Coseley, Dudley, West Bromwich, Phil Wardlow, the Bilston Anti-Poll Tax Union, Glasgow, Swansea and Brixton are mentioned.

The photograph shows Robert Harvey from Park Village, Wolverhampton, with a placard attached to his pushchair.

The Wolverhampton No 1 Area Army Cadets were presented with a new standard by Major Gordon Roberts to mark the 125th anniversary of the formation of the cadet force. Staff Sergeant Gary Arblaster, Major John Perkins and Reverend Don Felix are mentioned. T

The Gallery refreshment rooms were planning to serve a special Wolverhampton Tea, including boiled cake and pikelets, as part of the town’s arts festival. The photograph shows Glenys Wright (left) and Beryl Simcox with a tea pot and cakes.