Villager Magazine

26/08/2025

26/08/2025

Here we are again… the 7th Pattingham Scarecrow Festival is back…�The most popular biennial village Scarecrow Festival is here again for 3 days at the end of September in the beautiful country village of Pattingham, situated on the South Staffs/Shropshire border, just 7 miles from Wolverhampton.

The 3-day event will run from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September 2025, opening 12 pm to 5 pm Friday, 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm Sunday. Over 110 scarecrows have been registered by villagers and these will be displayed on 3 routes, details of which will be in the Trail Guide which can be purchased for £3 at the main car park, or at the Village Hall. The ever-popular Children’s Quiz and special Scarecrow Badge will again be available at £1 each item.

The main car park with a capacity of approximately 1000 vehicles is a short distance out of the village down the Patshull Road and will be clearly signposted and manned. A further car park specifically for the disabled will be available on the back car park of the Village Hall.

This year, there will be a bigger choice of refreshments at local pubs, the village hall and coffee shops, together with an assortment of food vendors situated on the car park of the Pigot Arms to include tea, coffee cakes, sandwiches, pizzas, hog roast, chicken and beef Yorkshire wraps, fish & chips, burgers and bars.

For safety and to enhance this area, the road from the top of the High Street down to the junction of Hall End Close will be closed on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th, from 9 am to 6 pm..

This year, sponsors of the event are several local businesses and final profits from the event will be used to support several village establishments and new projects.��Running alongside the Festival, will be two evening events…�A Barn Dance with a Hog Roast in Pattingham Village Hall on Friday 26th September at 7.30 pm, tickets at £15 each available by calling 07968 891 927.

A Brass Band Concert in St Chad’s Church, Pattingham on the evening of Saturday 27th September at 7.30 pm, with tickets at £15 each available by calling 07757 688 518.

Harvest Festival services will also be held in St Chad’s Church on Sunday 28th September at 10 am and 6.30 pm.

Be sure to put this established popular event in your diary as the next one will not be until September 2027 !.
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To find out more, please contact Mike Coope on 01902 700426, 07774 844519 or [email protected] or visit www.pattinghamscarecrowfestival.org, the Facebook or Instagram

16/08/2025

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16/08/2025

We're looking for new on-call fire fighters to join or Brewood crew

Here’s an update from Brewood Fire Station:As your on-call firefighter crew we provide day and night emergency cover for the local community. Rather than being based at the fire station, we work a number of on-call hours each week where we are paid to respond to emergencies from home or work.At the moment there are 10 of us working on-call, but we really need more people to come forward and join us to support the local community.If you live or work within 5 minutes of Brewood Fire Station and are 18 years old or over you can apply to join us to gain the skills to become a fully competent firefighter.You can find more information about the on-call role and make your application on our website: https://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/careers/on-call-firefighters/ You can also contact the local On-Call Support Officer, Tom Mabley, to have a conversation about how the role could work for you around your current commitments: 07528 983157 or email [email protected]

We're recruiting on-call firefighters. On-call firefighters are not based at a station but instead, carry an alerter and respond to incidents when they happen.

16/08/2025

Perton LibraryHistory and Heritage FairPerton Library is celebrating the Staffordshire History Festival with a fantastic family-friendly open day Saturday 4th October from 10:00am until 3:00pmAs well as looking at what Staffordshire Libraries have to offer for those interested in local and family history there are lots of other exhibitors and plenty of drop-in activities, chances to get ‘hands on with history’ and fun for families and children.Age of Penda – Saxon re-enactment group. Explore their encampment and staged battles throughout the dayGet Hands on History with Ancient Egyptians re-enactor Liz Scott – Lots of great exhibits and activities for the childrenMeet the team from English Heritage, Boscobel HouseMeet former Poet Laureate for Staffordshire Bert FlitcroftStaffordshire Archives and Heritage ServiceRAF Museum, MidlandsMuseum of Wolverhampton and South StaffordshireApedale Heritage CentreThe Lace GuildCodsall and Bilbrook History SocietyGet family history advice from ‘Midland Ancestors’NT Moseley Old HallBattle of Tettenhall displayFriends of Wolverhampton ArchivesWolverhampton Archaeology GroupArchaeology in Mind Group‘Hour Shakespeare’ will be performing!The Western Front AssociationAnd much more to be confirmed All events are FREE to attendPlease contact Perton Library on 01902 506050 or [email protected] for more details.

01/05/2025

Poetry Day at Perton Library Tuesday 6th MayOur host and ‘Poet in Residence’ for the day will be the hugely experienced, widely acclaimed, former Staffordshire poet laureate, Bert Flitcroft.Bert Flitcroft will be in residence for the day. Bert will be sharing 2 or 3 poems every hour on the hour. Bert will read from his recent collection ‘SEEING THE LIGHT’ leaving plenty of time in between just to chat generally to anyone who cares to come along. 9.30am-1.00pm • 2.00pm-4.30pm All WelcomeHis work is has been described as ‘conversational, meditative, serious but often playful, replete with all aspects of life from bike riding to ballet, pottery to fishing, quantum physics to love and ageing, walking on the moon.....written with compassion and questioning and bundles of common sense.’ For more information please contact Perton Library on 01902 506050 or email [email protected]

01/05/2025

Kinver Library Walks

Join us for a healthy 8 mile walk from Kinver Community Library

Tuesday 13th May

10:00am departure (please arrive for 9:45am)

£2 per person (book early as places are limited)

Bring a packed lunch and wear sensible footwear and clothing for the weather condition.
A shorter 4 mile led walk will also be available on the day, departing at 12:00 (arrive for 11:45); please ask Kinver Library for more information.

Please contact Kinver Library on 01384 872348 for further details or to book.

11/03/2025

Perton Library Essential Maintenance Work – 23 -29 March

Disruption to Normal Services

Due to essential work, to replace the lighting system, Perton Library will be closed on 23rd and 29th March and will operate a limited foyer service during the week of Monday 24th- Friday 28th March.

There will be no public PCs available, but you can return your books and choose from a reduced selection of popular book stock. Our photocopying service will be available and you will be able to print from a memory stick or WIFI print from your own device.

Public access PCs are available at Codsall Library or Wombourne Library.

Staff will be on hand to assist during this time.

Groups, events and regular activities will continue where possible, in the meeting room, but we will be reaching out to groups in the coming days to discuss options.

More information will be provided onsite, via the South Staffs Libraries Instagram page and Library webpages.

Please contact Perton Library if you have any specific questions on 01902 506050 or at [email protected]

03/03/2025

March 2025
Celebrate ‘Shakespeare Week’ at Perton Library with the ‘Hour Shakespeare’ group.

We are delighted to welcome 'Hour Shakespeare' back to Perton Library. The group will perform scenes from Shakespeare plays, take part in an audience Q&A session and you will also be able to request favourite pieces for the group to perform.

Perton Library
Tuesday 25th March
7:00pm-8:00pm (Please arrive for 6:45pm to be seated)
FREE, but donations requested to cover the groups expenses.
Refreshments available.

Please contact Perton Library for more information or to book on 01902 506050 or [email protected]

Codsall Library Walk
Join us for a healthy eight mile walk from Perton Library & discover the Great Outdoors.
Friday 21st March
10:00am departure (please arrive for 9:45am)
£2 per person (book early as places are limited)
Bring a packed lunch and wear sensible footwear and clothing for the weather conditions.
Please contact Codsall Library on 01902 506060 or e-mail [email protected] for further details or to book.
Story Time at Wombourne Library
Every Friday, during term-time, 10:15-10:45am.
Free, no need to book.
Contact Wombourne Library on 01902 506055 for more information.

Improving access to online health services through libraries

Did you know that you can use the NHS App services online at Perton & Wombourne Library?

Use our library computers to log into your NHS Account, where you can order repeat prescriptions, view your GP record and much more.

You can also use the free Wi-Fi that libraries provide to use the NHS App on your smart phone. www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/account/


Perton Mums

The first day of starting school is a milestone that can fill both parent and child with a mix of excitement and anxiety. For the parent, there is now time to meet new friends and discover 'my time'. That’s why I have started Perton Mums which meets in the Wrottesley Room at Perton Library on Monday mornings in term time from 9 until 11. Come along for a cuppa and chat, biscuits included of course. Enjoy a couple of hours without the children, relax, chat, and discover new opportunities. Ann Everitt, Coordinator, Perton Mums

Perton Library
Mondays 9am – 11am

Contact us for more information on 01902506060 or email: [email protected]


Recycle at Your Library
Staffordshire Libraries in South Staffordshire are teaming up with Waste Savvy Staffs to expand a bra recycling scheme that also helps to support the ‘Against Breast Cancer’ Charity.

Bra recycling banks are onsite at Codsall, Perton, Wombourne Library and Kinver Community Library and we hope to roll out this offer elsewhere as well.

You can also find ink cartridge recycling points and battery boxes at Codsall, Perton and Wombourne to dispose of those unwanted ink cartridges and batteries.

To find out more contact your local library or search for Waste Savvy Staffs on Facebook.

Perton Library Astronomy Club

Pop along to our next meeting for informal chat, presentations and observing if the skies are clear. Bring your own telescope or binoculars if you have them and get help in making the most of them.
Beginners welcome!
Thursday 20th March 7:00pm-9:00pm (usually every third Thursday of the Month)

Contact us for more information on 01902506060 or email: [email protected]

Need advice on Wills and Power of Attorney
Thornes Solicitors will be offering free pop-up advice sessions.
Codsall Library - Every Third Thursday of the month at 10am - 11:30am

Perton Library - Every First Wednesday of the month at 10am - 1130am

Contact Perton Library on 01902 506050 or Codsall Library on 01902 506060 for more information.

IT Buddy available at Wombourne Library

Every Wednesday
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Free-Bookable slots
Please contact Wombourne Library for more information or to book on 01902 506055.

IT Buddy available at Perton Library
• 4th Mar
• 11th Mar
• 18th Mar
• 25th Mar
Free - Bookable slots
Call 01902 506050 for details or to book.