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 1940s Evening event
- Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of wartime Britain as the 1940s returns to the Black Country Living Museum on Saturday 12 July.
- Join us for a spectacular evening of nostalgic entertainment as we step back in time to celebrate the spirit of the 1940s. Wander through period-accurate shops, homes, and industrial workplaces, each telling its own story of life during wartime.
- Put on your finest vintage attire, enjoy wartime and post-wartime music from talented live performers and sing along to timeless melodies that lifted spirits during one of history’s most challenging periods. So put on your dancing shoes and cut a rug to this years batch of top-notch performers;
- The Bluebird Belles
- Natty’s Solid Four
- Kalamazoo Dance Band
- Don’t miss this chance to step back in history and experience the atmosphere of wartime Britain first-hand.
- Come and visit us during the day and enjoy your normal Museum favourites, plus a whole host of 1940s vintage vibes and make your whole weekend one to remember.
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- Under 5s Day, in association with Connect2Dudley, is coming back to Himley this summer with Duggee!
- This year we have a very special guest making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day – Duggee - a fun-loving friendly brown dog who runs the Squirrel Club, from hit TV show Hey Duggee.* *Appearances are included in admission price and are subject to availability.
- This popular fun filled event runs for 5 hours, jam-packed with entertainment specifically designed for children under 5 years old.
- Enjoy baby and toddler sessions throughout the day and enjoy all the fun of the seaside at Himley’s Beach.
- Activities include a small petting zoo, Lego for younger children, miniature railway, giant tortoises, Punch & Judy shows, arts and crafts, funfair, sandpit and main stage with interactive singing and dancing with Funtime Theatre.
- Plus free taster sessions from Wild Earth Movement, Art Venturers, Jiggly Wrigglers, Little Kickers Football, Pop-up Play Village, Tumble Tots, mini first aid, DMBC Road Safety Team, Dudley Libraries, Story Rangers, Dudley Zoo & more. For children who need a bit of “time out” SENstation will offer a quiet space on the day.
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- Armed Forces Day in association with SF Harrison Roofing is returning to the prestigious Grade II listed Himley Hall & Park.
- The FREE event runs from 11am to 4pm and offers fun for all the family, including a paintball gallery, a vintage military vehicle display and dance lesson taster sessions hosted by Time to Swing Dance.
- In the park vintage and crafts will be on offer at Lily & Lolly’s Vintage & Craft Fayre, there will be ‘tea for the troops’ from a pop-up vintage tearoom as well as vintage fairground rides and Punch & Judy.
- Highlights of the day will include the Veteran's Badge presentation by the Mayor of Dudley and an opportunity to meet regular and reserve military units as well as army, air and sea cadets from across the region.
- Veterans are being urged to come forward and have special badges and medals presented by the Mayor of Dudley at this year’s Armed Forces Day event.
- People who think they are entitled to one of the HM Armed Forces Veterans Badges should call the Veterans UK helpline on 0808 1914 218 or email dbs-modmo-vetsbadge@mod.uk to apply, or for medal queries DBS-Medals@mod.uk
- This event is supported by SF Harrison Roofing, Midtherm Laser Cutting, Jewson Partnership Solutions and HP & Sons Construction & Restoration.
- Please note that parking will be at the reduced rate of £3.50 per car for the day. There are no ATM’s on site.
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- There will be various craft activities taking place across the Museums Service during the summer holidays. Keep a look out on the Museums Socials. In the meantime, there is a Geological Walk: Castle Hill on Thursday 10 July taking place too. Pre-booking essential.
- Events are pre-bookable through Ticket Source. To find out more visit: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dudley-museum-at-the-archives https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/red-house-glass-cone
- Free family trails.
- The artisan craft studios at the Cone have different types of craft workshops you can take part in too.
- Dudley Museum at the Archives is open Thurs – Sat, 10am to 4pm and the Red House Glass Cone is open Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm and Saturday & Sunday 11am to 4pm.
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- As we ease into summer there is plenty to see and hear at Borough Halls this June. You Choose is an interactive music show for all the family, coming to Halesowen Town Hall, based on the brilliant book, meanwhile The Opal Ring sees Side by Side Theatre Company bringing us another of their superb productions to Stourbridge Town Hall.
- There will be much flexing of the vocal chords, as Festival Community Choir Presents The Vintage Big Sing at Dudley Town Hall and Lutley Community Voices Presents As Time Goes By with Billy Spakemon at Halesowen.
- Funny bones will be tickled at Stourbridge Town Hall’s monthly comedy club, Kum-n-avaloff, where headline is top stand-up Chris Brooker, and there is a rare treat in store for attendees at Sara Pascoe’s Work In Progress show at Halesowen Town Hall just a few days before the start of her big 2025 tour!
- Fans of Bridget Jones can see the latest movie of the franchise: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (15) on the big screen at Stourbridge Town Hall this month.
- June is a musical month across all three of the Borough Halls with tributes to Small Faces (The All Or Nothing Experience), Queen (Supreme Queen), Sting and The Police (The Rozzers) and ABBA (Thank ABBA for the Music) all masterfully recreating our favourites. Also, for fans of Ragas & Rhythm, Dudley Town Hall will host The South Indian Music Festival at the end of the month.
- The inimitable football legend that is Paul Gascoigne will be chatting to a packed house about the games, dressing room / training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for a successful football club, at Dudley Town Hall this month too.
- DB Halls are available for hire, offering a range of well-equipped and comfortable rooms to suit any occasion.
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- Enjoy a family-friendly boat trip into the heart of the geologically significant limestone caverns under Dudley complete with sound and light shows, re-enactments and a skipper commentary.
- Enjoy drinks, snacks and meals in the Gongoozler Cafe Restaurant overlooking the boats arriving and departing. Gongoozler Afternoon Tea and Sunday lunches available too.
- Gift shop and exhibition galleries available.
- Special events including craft activities are held throughout the year.
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- Under 5’s Family Fun Day at Dudley Zoo and Castle on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 June from 10am to 2pm.
- Flip & Dippy Mini Beasts Magic & Puppet Shows
- Meet Jambi the Tiger & Monty the Monkey Mascots Tombola*
- Face Painting* (3 yrs +)
- Mini Beasts Colouring Activities
- New for 2025! Castle-themed Play Area
- Ow Bin Ya Sands Beach
- Zoo admission too…..and don’t forget to bring your packed lunch and picnic blankets
- *Extra charges apply for face painting, tombola and retail stock.
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- On Saturday 14 June there is a Heritage Glass and Church walking tour taking place from 11am to 12.30pm. Join our expert guide on a journey through Stourbridge's glass history, exploring its churches, canals, factories, and the people who shaped the industry. Pre-booking is essential and charges apply.
- On Sunday 22 June there is a Cyanotype Workshop from 1pm to 3.30pm. Join us for an inspiring cyanotype workshop with local artist Holly Wardale. Pre-booking is essential and charges apply.
- On Saturday 28 June there is a Whiskey Tasting Evening from 7pm to 9pm. Due to popular demand we are hosting this exclusive tasting experience again! Pre-booking essential and charges apply.
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