The centre was threated with closure due to financial difficulties. Colin Baker and the Young Men’s Christian Association is mentioned. YMCA Council, is quoted in the article.

Sandwell Borough Council hosted fourteen play centres, 5 adventure playgrounds and physical training competitions. The Jubilee Theatre Group and Shadowstring Puppetry Group are mentioned in the article. The photograph shows Mark, Stephen and Nicholas Will

An old bus from the Midland Red Motor Company and sandpits were being provided for the playscheme. Melanie Ward is mentioned in the article.

The photograph shows children playing including Michael Greenfield.

The centre, formerly known as the Sandwell Adventure Centre, had a new extension. The photograph shows Councillor Mayor Bill Walker and his wife, standing alongside Murray and Beryl Watterson and Ray Jackson.

The photograph shows Brad Ostins, Sarah Owen, Dawn Stokes, Clare Stokes and Sarah Woolridge playing in a play area.

The camp was owned by the Birmingham Boys and Girls Union. Park Hall Community School in Birmingham is mentioned, and the photograph shows Samantha Eggington swinging on a rope swing, with fellow teenagers from the school youth club looking on.

Young boys had been sleeping at the playground overnight, causing anger from Councillor Ken Cooper. Councillor Harold Mellor is also mentioned. The photograph shows a boy lying in a pipe cave.

A survey carried out by a local community tutor showed residents of the estates felt neglected and disillusioned, so Dudley Youth and Community Department wanted to help people become more involved in their community. The photograph shows a group of young

Dudley Youth and Community Department were preparing to build a new adventure playground. The photograph shows Lea Graham, John Inglis, Ken Matthews and Dennis Wright.