Rosie’s Helping Hands

Rosie’s Helping Hands is a charity based in Aldridge, started in 2003 by husband and wife – and parents of Rosie – Karen and Sean Ross, after their daughter was tragically killed in a random knife attack in Centenary Square in Birmingham in 2001. Karen and Sean have devoted their time to improving the lives of children within the area through their dedication to fundraising events such as the annual Rosie’s Walk and Festival.Go to Website

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ATC

We are proud to sponsor the local cadets, The Air Training Corps, also known as the Air Cadets, is a youth organisation open to anyone between the ages of 13 and 18. See the HQAC site for more information on joiningGo to Website

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Storagebase

Telephone: 0121 562 1111

Address: Axletree Way, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9QY

We are pleased to announce we have teamed together with Storagebase in Wednesbury the new storage facility where you can hire from a 30 cubic foot locker to a 500 square foot (4000 cubic foot) storage room from only £3.39 a week, and also now offering 4 weeks free storage. So why not hire a van from ourselves then visit Storagebase to organise the safe, secure storage of your personal possessions.Go to Website

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Great Barr Self Storage

Telephone: 0121 360 1234

Address: 127 Shady Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 9ER

Great Barr Self Storage, a family run business serving the local community.

If you need storage or help with moving house you’ve come to the right place. Our no gimmicks approach combined with excellent customer service has won us a first class reputation in the Streetly, Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas.

Whatever your storage requirements, we’re here to help. We provide short term or long term self storage for house movers; business storage tailored to your individual needs be it file storage or help with tools or stock; we even have holiday storage options for students.Go to Website

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IPD Signs Limited

Telephone: 01543 270033

Address: 162 Walsall Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9RB

Local signwriting company that provide all our livery for our vehicles.

Vehicle Signwriting & Graphics, A Boards, Banners, Number Plates, Safety Signs, Signs, Site Boards, Stationery, Trophies.Go to Website

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Places to Stay

Fairlawns Hotel & Spa

Telephone: 01922 455122

Address: Little Aston Road, Aldridge, North Birmingham, WS9 0NU

Privately owned and managed by the Pette family since 1984.

Hotel, Restaurant, Health Club and Spa close to Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Cannock, Brownhills, Great Barr, West Bromwich and northern Birmingham. M5, M6 and M6 (toll) 5 miles. A central location in which to relax or from which to explore the West MidlandsGo to Website

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County Hotel

Telephone: 01922 632323

Address: Birmingham Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2NG

We are a family owned and family run hotel. Ray & Anna Gilbert, the owners of The County Hotel Walsall, personally oversee all events and bookings and take personal pride in ensuring that all guests are guided through their event planning and stay at The County Hotel.

The County Hotel is located in Walsall, West Midlands. Approximately 1 mile from Walsall Town Centre, 9 miles from Birmingham City Centre and Sutton Coldfield City Centre.Go to Website

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Beverley Hotel

Telephone: 01922 622999

Address: 58 Lichfield Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2DJ

If you have become disillusioned by large hotel groups and want a more personal approach when staying away from home then we may be able to help. Privately owned for 20 years The Beverley Hotel owes its continued success to its friendly team of staff, comfort and of course the food!! The building dates back to the 1890’s and was the former home of one of the Mayors of Walsall. Many of the original features have been retained within the hotel including the open log fire in the lounge. The Walsall hotel is in an ideal location, it boasts 32 individually designed bedrooms, four conference rooms, the restaurant, private dining, civil weddings licence and lots of onsite free car parkingGo to Website

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Other Local Attractions

Drayton Manor Theme Park

Telephone: 0844 472 1950

Address: near Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3SA

Great day out for all the family, with Thrill Rides, Thomas Land, Zoo & Conservation, Drayton Manor Hotel plus much more its a full day out plus with the hotel there is also a place to rest your head after a long busy day.Go to Website

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Black Country Living Museum

Telephone: 0121 557 9643

Address: Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ

The story of the Black Country is distinctive because of the scale, drama, intensity and multiplicity of the industrial might that was unleashed. It first emerged in the 1830s, creating the first industrial landscape anywhere in the world. It is this that we rejoice in and want to share with you.

Our award-winning corner of the West Midlands is now one of the finest and largest open-air museums in the United Kingdom. After very humble beginnings, a bright idea and 40 years of inspiration, this is twenty six acres worth exploring. Amazing as it may seem, we have created a ‘place’ – a real and lively place, where once there was nothing and nobody. With a village and charismatic residents to chat with. Trams to ride. Games to play. Things being made. Stories to hear. People – their triumphs to admire and troubles to be thankful that are not ours. Time to be well spent.

If you are old enough, you may just be looking for nostalgia and that is fine. But equally, we believe that history shouldn’t be seen as a safe haven in a fast changing and challenging world, but a catalyst for thinking and reflection about our own lives.Go to Website

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Walsall Leather Museum

Telephone: 01922 652288

Address: Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EW

Admission to the Museum is free

Discover why Walsall became the British leather goods capital in this fascinating working museum, housed in a restored leather factory.

For two hundred years Walsall people have been making some of the world’s finest saddles and leather goods. Walsall Leather Museum seeks to celebrate this great tradition and reflect the achievements of the leather craftsmen and women of Walsall. In our atmospheric workshops you can watch skilled leather workers in the process of hand-crafting leather goods such as wallets and purses and perhaps have-a-go yourself. The displays around the museum tell the stories of the Walsall leather trade and feature splendid examples of local craftsmanship past and present, including saddles made for the Royal Family and exciting contemporary designs.Go to Website

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Twycross Zoo

Telephone: 0844 474 1777

Address: Burton Road, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX

Twycross Zoo was founded in 1963 by pet shop owners Molly Badham and Natalie Evans, after the pair’s increasing zoological collection outgrew their three quarter acre site in Hints, Staffordshire.

Twycross Zoo is now renowned as a World Primate Centre and has a wide variety of monkeys and apes including the UK’s only group of bonobos. We have breeding groups of many endangered primate species so we often have babies and toddlers playing around in our great ape groups, and in many of our monkey groups. We also hold a range of other species including Asian elephants, snow leopards, penguins, meerkats, tapir, hyena, and the world’s rarest big cat, the Amur leopard.Go to Website

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National Memorial Arboretum

Telephone: 01283 792333

Address: Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR

Since planting began in 1997, the national memorial arboretum has been a special place honouring those who have served, and continue to serve, our nation in many different ways.

It’s not a cemetery, its a place of life, represented by the 50,000 trees planted here, where older and younger generations alike can wander and wonder.

The trees and the more than 200 dedicated memorials on our site make the arboretum a living tribute that will forever acknowledge the personal sacrifices made by the Armed Forces and civil services of this country. Importantly the focus isn’t just military. There is a large area devoted to Police who have fallen while on duty, as well as other areas devoted to the Fire and rescue and Ambulance Services. National charities representing those who have died in particular circumstances, including children, are also to be found in the Arboretum grounds.   Go to Website

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West Midlands Safari & Leisure Park

Telephone: 01299 402114

Address: Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF

Are you ready to go on Safari and come face to face with some of the fastest, tallest and cutest animals around? Then make sure you visit the 4-mile drive-through Safari for close encounters you will never forget. Also with Discovery Trail, African Village & Lemur Woods.

Not just all the fun of the fair, with 28 rides and attractions there is something here to suit the whole family. Plummet 30m back to earth on Venom Tower Drop, get truly soaked on the Wild River Rafting or Zambezi Water Splash or take it easy aboard the galloping zebras on the Congo Carousel ride. For your own little explorers, visit our Tiny Tots Theme Park with a selection of rides and attractions designed just for them!
The minimum height required to use our rides is 0.8m and with our colour coded easy to use height charts, it is really easy to find rides to suit youGo to Website