I might not have been able to manage any dancing at Al Bowlly, being sadly deficient in the knowledge of any kind of waltz, foxtrot or rumba but I loved the spirit of participation that overtook everyone involved in organising the event at the Town Hall and resulted in Deb, Trudy, Frances, Natalie and myself …
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Flowers and Trolleys in West Bromwich 0
On Friday 23rd July, the last day but two for Sandwell Arts Festival, we were back in Queen’s Square with Busy Lizzie from Curious Cargo, a charming human sized puppet aged 293 (I think that’s how old she was,she was very ancient) whojourneys throughthe garden of life. Lizziewalked very slowlyround the square with a huge …
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Keep it coming! 0
The Arts Festival in Sandwell has been progressing well, with thousands of people seeing what has been on offer so far. Al Bowlly’s Croon Manifesto had another successful run out on Friday. The dancers from Sandwell’s Perrforming Arts were magnificent, their timing and dancing was superb, showing how much they were enjoying being part of …
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Buddy Can You Spare a Dime 0
The Sandwell Arts festival has got underway with vibrant performances on the streets of West Bromwich by the Bombay Baja Band and with Al Bowlly’s Croon Manifesto’s first performance at West Bromwich Town Hall. On Wednesday, the Brass Band attracted a large and appreciative crowd, inspiring people to join in the dancing whilst the drums …
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And They’re Off! 0
It’s all go in the BCT office and in many of the arts organisations around Sandwell. Sandwell Arts Festival officially launches today, you can catch the Bollywood Brass Band around West Brom town centre and the official opening of the festival coincides with the opening of The Public’s summer arts show this evening. For a …
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