The Sandwell 50 photographic exhibition has launched, join us in celebrating the people and places that made Sandwell the borough it is today, on a journey through our history with photographs.
On each of the Fridays, starting at 11am, there will be a talk about the exhibition, as well as the opportunity to view some fascinating archive material from the Sandwell Community History and Archives Service.
Oldbury Library (Friday 9 August – Thursday 15 August)
Blackheath Library (Friday 13 September – Thursday 19 September)
Smethwick Library (Friday 20 September – Thursday 26 September)
Find more info here
We looked back at 50 years of Sandwell and Oak House Museum and its role in the local community.
You Shared your photographs and memories with us helping us to build our Nostalgia Board and reminisce on old times.
You can check all the great historical goings on at Sandwell’s Museums here.
The Sandwell Arts Festival celebrated Sandwells 50th in style with comedy, live music, dancing, author talks, storytelling, poetry, theatre, children’s activities and more.
The Sandwell Arts Festival is made possible thanks to support from the West Midlands Combined Authority and the Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund.
And you can find more great goings on at Libraries here
Thanks to West Midlands Combined Authority for supporting our Jazz & Blues Festival from its Commonwealth Games Legacy Enhancement Fund. Lots of Sandwell’s residents enjoyed free live music across venues around Sandwell, from Libraries to museums and even in a park!
You had the chance to nominate a volunteer making a difference in Sandwell – and help us to celebrate them!
