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14/05/2026

Skydivers raise funds for lifesaving air ambulance service

21/04/2026

Tickets now on sale!!

Dudley is gearing up for its own blockbuster boxing showdown

In a charity clash set to pack a punch, Councillor Patrick Harley, leader of Dudley Council, will step into the ring with myself, Shaz Saleem on 21 August at Dudley Town Hall — all in the name of charity.

The two civic heavyweights will be throwing punches for a purpose, raising funds for the Mayor of Dudley’s charities.

Tickets are now available from Dudley Borough Halls:
https://boroughhalls.co.uk/the-big-showdown.html

05/04/2026

28/01/2026

31/12/2025

Happy New Year,

In the New Year, let's resolve
to get less stressed, upset, anxious
about things over which we have no control.

Let's center our attention on our lives, loving and helping our family and friends, making our a better place to live, to create peace and satisfaction.

In the New Year, let's resolve to stop focusing on what we want that we haven't got, instead of appreciating the many blessings we do have.

In the New Year, let's look for the good, the good is there, all around us.

"In the New Year, never forget to thank your past years because they enabled you to reach today! Without the stairs of the past, you cannot arrive at the future!"
- Mehmet Murat Ildan

I pray that the New Year will be extraordinary and filled with happiness for you. I wish you and your family a wonderful new year!!

24/12/2025

I like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!

But if I could wish a wish for you,
it would be for peace, faith, and happiness...
not only at Christmas,
but for the whole year through!

I wish that there always be food on your table.
That you always give to those less fortunate.

May you always take time to share,
and thank those who have blessed you.

I wish for time, so you may reflect
on the blessings that you have,
and that you express your love
to those who are dear to you, and remember those who we have lost will forever be in our hearts.

May you never feel lonely,
because there are those who care.

That you realise: you are special,
you are unique, you make a difference,
not only at Christmas, but all year!

I wish for your thoughts to be positive ones,
that you never quit, that you never give up,
and that you continue to learn.

I wish love, and peace to be yours, and your family always.

Merry Christmas and !

15/05/2025

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week.

It is held each year by the Mental Health Foundation to raise awareness of mental health and promote mental wellbeing for all. This year's theme is 'community' to highlight the importance of a safe and supportive community for mental wellbeing.

Today is "Wear It Green Day" – let’s turn the world green for good mental health!

If you are concerned that you are developing a mental health problem you should seek the advice and support of your GP as a matter of priority.

Or contact the following support groups:
The Samaritans - 116 123
Text SHOUT to 85258
Rethink - 0300 5000 927
Mind infoline - 0300 123 3393
CALM helpline - 0800 58 58 58

Remember its ok not to be ok!