The Society’s exhibition was officially opened by Mayor, Councillor Malcolm Barton. The photograph shows Alison Cox with Bert Mercer of Nursery Avenue, Aldridge, and two of his paintings.

The exhibition featured a selection of etchnigs and engravings from Eastern Europe. The photograph shows Norah Smith of Short Heath in Willenhall with one of the etchings.

The photograph shows Deborah Robinson was pictured with two ceramic military busts by John Williams of Willenhall.

Artist Gail Kenning, originally from Tamworth but now living in London, was creating a large French knitting sculpture to be exhibited in the foyer.

A giant gold foot was created by children under the guidance of Karl Lewis and Sam Hale of Bostin’ Arts.

The photograph shows Debbie Robinson with work by AT Arnold from Birchills and Sally Keir from Featherstone.

Licensee Fred Clarke, his wife Pat and regulars of the Spring Cottage pub, Bloxwich, were pictured with the monster pile of pennies collected to raise funds for the RNLI.

Awards were presented for long service and fundraising to Birmingham branch members Geoff Cope and his wife Mary, Len Hart, Nigel Richards and Madeline Figures.

A traffic bollard which had been put over the head of the Prince Albert statue by a prankster.

Shadow Chancellor Gordon Brown being shown examples of their products by Amber Paul. He also visited Armstrong Atlas Fastenings, Heath Road, Darlaston, and Barton Engineering is mentioned.