The parents association raised money for a replacement minibus. The photograph shows Neil Stokes thanking Eric Baynham, with John Humfress at the wheel of the minibus.

An exhibition of mementoes from the parish’s past, including documents, maps and photographs, as well as a couple of Cromwellian cannon balls. The Reverend Gordon Cooke is mentioned.

The photograph shows the Darkhouse Baptist Church Boys Brigade Band at the opening of an exhibition to mark the 20th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

A new support group had been set up. The photograph features (from left) Sandra Harding, Gloridean Gordon, Milton Dryden and Pat Cespedes.

Jack Everatt of the Transport and General Workers Union issued a statement to the press, alongside Mike Sampson.

The Confederation of Health Service Employees planned 48 hours of strike action and ward closures in a dispute over pay. Geoffrey Baxter is quoted.

Bilston Ladies Circle raised money for a special bed for patients. The photograph shows Jean Harley presenting the cheque to Kay Plant, alongside Jayne Wood.

The hospital received a donation of used tyres and arranged a paint-a-tyre competition with prizes from local firms. The photograph shows (left) Sue Teoh and Lesley Cheongvee with the tyres.

Although the future of the hospital was still in the balance, nurses helped to provide Christmas cheer to patients. Mr F. H. Perry is quoted. The photograph shows (left) Debbie Clifton and Debbie Jones with a Christmas tree.

Residents were launching a campaign to combat the piles of rubbish dumped by tenants at the entrance to the rubbish chutes in Ellerton Walk. The photograph shows Hilda Reeves and Tom Llewellyn with piles of rubbish.