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.

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

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

A series of table sales was organised by Sunday School helpers to raise money for the chapel. Jenny Morris is quoted, and the photograph shows Daniel Perry with a large toy dog.

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.

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. .

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.

Five teams from around the country competed for the British Bakers of 93 title, producing bread and confectionary in a bake-off as part of National Bread Week. The photograph shows the winning team, W H Oddie Ltd of Nelson in Lancashire (from left) Ian Ti

Four Sandwell nurses gained merit awards from Clive Wilkinson for their outstanding work while training in a ceremony at West Bromwich Town Hall. The photograph shows (left to right) Lisa Mould of Walsall, Margaret Johnson of Bromsgrove, Glynis Rowbottom

The first major exhibition for the nursing profession in the Midlands was taking plance, running alongside the Countdown to Change conference which was sponsored by the Royal College of Nursing and Nursing Standard. The Queen Alexandra Royal Army Nursing