A new Methodist Centre was opened by Sandwell Deputy Mayor, Councillor Brian James. The Black Country Development Corporation and Richard Taylor are mentioned, and Barry Picken is quoted. The photograph shows Sylvia Allcock in the new centre.
Fire officers were appealing for sponsors in their trip to travel as far as possible across the world by air, in aid of The Training Trust to help doctors and teachers in Romania. The photograph shows Chris Aulton, Kevin Rowsell and Steve Newman with a gl
Sandwell people with special needs worked on a project to produce a collection of work. Walsall is mentioned. the photograph shows Jason Pace and Faye Ward from Beech Road in Wednesbury with some of the artwork.
People who had donated their memorabilia to the gallery were being invited to a special “thank you” reception. The photograph shows Rosie Crook with exhibits donated by Mrs Davies of Tividale and Mr Price from Wednesbury. .
A new audio guide to the permanent exhibitions meant that blind and partially signed people were able to benefit from the same experience. Rosie Crook is quoted, and the photograph shows Christine Hodgetts with a Sony Walkman listening to the audio guide.
Two police officers were honoured in a special ceremony in Birmingham. Chief Superintedent David Baker (left) and Wednesbury crime prevention officer Pc Roger Penniket (right) were named in the Queen’s birthday honours list
The special needs unit of Sandwell Community Leisure organsed a two-day activity course for children from special schools. Irene Grosvenor is quoted. The photograph shows Debbie Hayley helping Donna Greenshil from Dudley.
The fire station open day included a comedy obstacle race and displays of rope rescues, ladders and pump drill, along with the West Midlands Fire Service Roadshow. The photograph shows Dean Harris (left) and John Berrill soaking each other with sponges.
Donna was ready for a two-week expedition to the French Pyrenees, to achieve her silver Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Same article as for D-EXP/P/I28/28: African dissident Orton Chirwa was in a prison in Malawi in leg irons, which Amnesty International believed were manufactured by Hiatts. Geoffrey William Cross is quoted in the article. The photograph shows the factory.