Gornal News & Goings On

Keeping you informed about Gornal News and Goings On If you have a news item or event you would like us to feature, simply email us at newsdesk@yampy.co.uk including a contact number. Select one of the headlines below to view. NEWS DUDLEY ELECTIONS 1st MAY 2008 Candidates seeking local vote.. ELLFEST 2008! Can you help? ..Ellowes green jamboree 11/7/2008 Gornal celebration of music, youth and the green environment.. MP - LOCAL BUSINESS YOUTH HELP PLEA MP wants local businesses to invest in positive activity for Dudley youngsters.. DUDLEY KIDS PANEL SOUGHT ..help Council spend £338000! Dudley Council’s youth service is recruiting 13-19 year olds .. CLAIM YOUR BABY BOND says Dudley MP 1144 local families are missing out on cash boost for their new-born kids.. DUDLEY NORTH MP IN GOVERNMENT Key role working with and advising Gordon Brown.. NEXT PM PRAISES ELLOWES ENTERPRISE A letter of congratulation from the Prime Minister designate .. WANTED ! BLACK COUNTRY ACTORS AC Theatre Company are looking for local talent.. OLD POST OFFICE PHOTO QUERY when was our Gornal photo taken? ST. JOHNS VICAR STREET BAND? ..Remember Adrian Ward? Any photos? help Reg Ward to find any late 1970s images that may show his brother Adrian.. UNDERHILL roots request Help Deborah\'s family history search.. BATES family research plea Help Peter\'s quest for family research leads.. REDHALL 76 NAMES TO FACES Anthony identifies some school friends on our recently published pics.. NATURE CRUSADER RETIRES Brian Jones has been at the helm of the environment education system since he joined the council nearly 20 years ago.. WOOD (Noah, 1890's) - any info? Family research query from Ruth.. ELLOWES 6th FORM PRAISED Thumbs up from the Inspector of Schools.. DUDLEY World War 1 - can you help? What was the H.P.F?.. VALE ST. COMMUNITY NEWS ..Upper Gornal Recreation Centre details Vice Chair and Judo organiser Alan Hackett gets in touch.. BE PREPARED! Help Gornal Scouts Male and female Scout leaders required.. JEWS LANE HISTORY QUERY Why is Jews Lane so named? GOT ANY GHOSTLY GORNAL TALES? Carolyn Taylor is looking for your Lower Gornal ghostly encounters.. MORPHUS surname? Roots request Alan looks for Black Country family connections.. GORNAL STAR SEARCH ..in memory of Raj Singh Talent show remembers popular youth worker.. SOUL CHARITY NIGHT FOR OSCAR With DJ's Mick Stevens, Jamie Carr and special guest Smooth Radio's Mike Hollis.. GIVE A GORNAL HORSE A HOME Horse for loan due to work commitments.. CRISPIN CHARITY CYCLE EFFORT travelling the length of the land, without going anywhere! ST. PETER'S CHURCHYARD SLAMMED Renewed criticism of St. Peter's churchyard.. ELLOWES MUSIC FESTIVAL a marathon festival of music and dance. .. Civic Sunday in Dudley The Mayor of Dudley will hold his civic service on Sunday July 1 at St James the Great Church in Lower Gornal. .. COMMONS CONGRATS FOR RUITON CHURCH 225 years old and still going strong! REV STEVE GOES YAMPY FOR CHARITY! ..Sinai Desert trek raises funds for Saltmine Charity walk for creative kids.. ROOM TO RENT (Lower Gornal) Liz wants to share local 3 bed semi.. Hospital logo competition winners Two pupils of a Gornal school excelled in a recent competition to devise a logo for a local hospital's baby unit.. LAST ORDERS at the Straits House The battle is lost and The Straits House pub is closing.. GORNAL GIFTS FOR BLAIR & BROWN MP Ian Austin will be giving Tony Blair and Gordon Brown special gifts this Christmas.. MP BACKS ‘BABY BOOM’ RETIREMENT RIGHTS Dudley campaign group formed.. GORNAL POLICE SURGERY DATES Meet your local police team.. GORNAL ATHLETIC new season details Fixtures, season tickets, contacts etc.. LEFT ELLOWES IN 1985? Get in touch with your old school pals.. LEFT ELLOWES SCHOOL AROUND 1981? Corrine and Juliana are on the lookout for staff and pupils from those post-punk pre-Smiths days.. RAINY DAYS GONE for Gornal Girls FC Gornal Girls FC are on Cloud 9 after a Sedgley Nursery provided funds for team rain jackets.. REMEMBER THE PORK SHOP? Martin is looking for information on his grandad's shop in Louise Street STRUGGLING MAN info wanted Can you assist Phil with his research into this old local? Kim's Search for Ellowes' Chums If you remember Kim Ponder, why not get in touch? SEASONS GREETINGS FROM YAMPY Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.. STROKE ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP starting 12/12/07 United Reformed Church in Trinity Road, Dudley plays host.. DUDLEY XMAS LIGHTS CEREMONY Festive fun is set to fill the streets of Dudley’s town centre .. EMILY IN BEAUTY FINALS Gornal girl Emily Hilton reaches finals of Miss Limo.. HIMLEY ARTS FESTIVAL family entertainment at Himley Hall and Park .. COTWALL END WALK PROGRAMME Hour long walk takes participants through the reserve.. CHARITY SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT fundraiser for the Acorns Childrens Charity.. COMMUNITY PRIDE AWARDS Council on the look out for exciting projects, which help make Dudley cleaner and greener borough.. HIT THE DUDLEY TRAIL! ..Annual borough walk Sunday 6/5/07 The 27th Dudley Trail invites local residents and visitors to enjoy a gentle or brisk walk through the borough on Sunday 6 May. .. VISUAL TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION ..Beacon Centre 11th April 2007 Latest advances at special event.. ELLOWES CHARITY TALENT NIGHT 6th form show for a worthy cause.. YOUTH PROJECT AWARD CASH Apply for a special award, organised by a children’s charity.. VALENTINES DISCO 16/2/07 Proceeds to Get-a-Head Charity.. PROMOTION FOR LOCAL MP It's "Austin's Power" - yeah baby! TERRY PRATCHETT\'S WYRD SISTERS New NAC Theatre Company production.. ABSEIL FOR CHARITY Beacon Centre appeals for adventurous types Beacon Centre for the Blind is looking for adventurous people to abseil down Wolverhampton and Dudley Brewery.. SPORTSMARK SUCCESS FOR ELLOWES Gornal school wins sports accolade.. XMAS WASTE COLLECTION UPDATE Dudley Council collection plans over the festive period .. EMILY KEEPS ON RUNNING Emily helps Dudley Girls to team athletics victory.. Wooden Pallets Appeal ..can you help Black Country Scouts & Guides? Local youth group desperate for camp fire wood.. SUPPORT PINKPARTY APPEAL! Baggeridge band/disco 19th November Boogie on down to the Baggeridge Club.. MORE! OLIVER at ELLOWES Ellowes latest musical production.. HIMLEY BONFIRE 2006 Spectacular fireworks display to the sound of music.. KENT ST. AUTUMN FAYRE 7/10/06 Gornal Scouts fundraising fayre.. STRAITS HOUSE LAST CHANCE TO SPEAK Not happy with development plans for this historic building? GORNAL CARETAKERS TOP AWARD Ellowes caretakers honoured.. NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE SURGERY ..20th July 2006 Raise your community concerns at Ellowes Hall School meeting.. LOST PARROT CAN YOU HELP? Help reunite Emma with her missing pet.. YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS SUCCESS Excellent SAT results for Gornal school.. RESIDENTS \'OPEN HOUSE\' MEETING Residents of Upper and Lower Gornal are invited to attend the next open house meeting on Wednesday 5th July 2006. .. DO THE SPORT RELIEF MILE! Raise money for the needy around the world by being sponsored to complete a mass-participation mile.. LEARNING ACTIVITIES TASTER ..Monday 26th June 2006 Open Morning at Lower Gornal Youth Centre.. ARTS AWARD FOR GORNAL SCHOOL Ellowes School receives national award for commitment to developing their arts .. BEAUTY COURSE at Youth Centre Learn about make up techniques, beauty tips and self care.. LOCAL PARKS FUNDING MEETINGS Have your say on future plans.. ELLOWES CHARITY EFFORT County Air Ambulance Trust benefits from school fundraising.. ELLOWES SCHOOL PROM 2006 Students celebrate at the Kingfisher.. LAURA IS BRITISH DANCE CHAMP Laura Hollies is crowned British Juvenile Dance Champion CONSERVATIVES WIN GORNAL WARDS ..strong BNP Showing Labour stalwarts fail to retake their seats.. GORNAL SCHOOL GOES GREEN 6kW wind turbine for the Environment Zone at Roberts Primary School.. GOT A GREAT GARDEN? A plethora of trophies and prizes up for grabs .. VOTE 7am to 10pm on May 4 First time a 7am start has been used for local elections .. A NIGHT OF CANT and CAG ..Black Country talent, 28th April 2006 Anti-war theme promises to make us loff and think.. STRAITS HOUSE DOOMED? Council officers are recommending Committee members to approve the closure, despite receiving hundreds of signatures on a petition opposing the plan. .. PARK ROAD SHOPS DECISION Development of residential bungalows planned.. FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR BRAVE JACK Help send 5 year old Jack Whitehouse and his family on a trip to Disneyland Paris.. MOBILE MAST.. FOR A GOOD CAUSE? Telecomms company proposes church repair.. Bronze in Melbourne RYAN's COMMONWEALTH SUCCESS Local gymnast win bronze in Melbourne.. JORDAN VISITORS TO ELLOWES International collaboration project between the Islamic College in Amman and Ellowes Hall.. SANDYFIELDS CARE HOME PLAN Dudley Council considering planning application to turn local private residences into a care home... NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MEETING Agenda includes police sector status.. STRAITS HOUSE BATTLE IS ON ! Planning application resubmitted.. RYAN TO COACH ELLOWES KIDS ..star gymnast heads for Melbourne games Ex Ellowes pupil Ryan Bradley has been selected to represent Great Britain at the next Commonwealth Games.. POACHERS POCKET/FORGE REFURB The pub will revert to its original name after a 3 month refurbishment programme.. ELLOWES SPORT FUNDRAISER A marvellous night\'s entertainment at the Dormston Mill Theatre .. CHARITY SIXTIES NIGHT K.R.Y.S. Band plus disco, with all proceeds to Cancer Support.. NEW COUNCIL PAYMENT CENTRE Banking Hall services to move to Dudley Council Plus.. WHERE'S THE GOOD INTENT GONE? Gornal pub shuts its doors once again.. OFSTED PRAISE FOR NURSERY Gornal's Kiddies Kingdom praised by Ofsted inspectors in a glowing report.. NED WILLIAMS BOOK LAUNCH "More Black Country Chapels" at Upper Gornal Methodist.. BEACON CENTRE\'S SEARCH FOR A STAR Cash prizes are up for grabs! Merry Xmas 2005! Seasons Greetings to you all!.. COUNCIL CALL CENTRE open all hours Dudley Council’s housing call centre will be open throughout the Christmas period.. DARBY & JOAN CAR PARK PLEA Calls for a Car Park in Abbey Street to deter nuisance and damage.. NORTH DUDLEY area committee meets Primary School Review on the agenda.. WIND POWER FUNDING BOOST Green energy could become a reality at a Gornal based environment project.. WIN CARPENTERS CELEBRATION TICKETS!! Dudley Concert Hall, 26th November, 8pm Win tickets for this fantastic musical production at Dudley Concert Hall.. BRING & BUY AT GORNAL LIBRARY Money raised at this sale will be donated to The White House Cancer Support Group .. ELLOWES SUPPORT CENTRE OPENS New Student Support Centre for Ellowes Hall Sports College.. BEACON CENTRE XMAS EVENTS Seasonal charity efforts to raise cash for this worthgwhile cause.. HIMLEY FIREWORKS One of the biggest and best annual fireworks displays in the country.. CANT & CAG AT THE LAMP "The sound of the region in spake & song".. PAMELA GIBBS (nee CARTWRIGHT) Message to friends from Carole ELLOWES JUNIOR SWIM LESSONS Teach your child to swim this autumn.. MP's MILKING BANK MAST FIGHT Ian Austin is backing residents at Milking Bank who are fighting against plans for a mobile phone mast.. GET FIT FOR XMAS! Sign up for one of the many activities on offer at Dudley leisure centres. ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Current courses on offer in the Dudley North area SEARCH FOR YOUNG SINGERS Matthew Jones Productions are searching for children of all ages and abilities to audition for a show at Dudley Concert Hall.. GORNAL YOUTH AWARD WINNERS! Ellowes Hall School in Gornal provided three of the nominees honoured in this prestigious ceremony.. LOWER GORNAL LADIES NEWS Coffee morning on 30/9/05 helped Macmillan Cancer Relief.. CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB LAUNCHED Castle & Crystal credit union signed up several new members at the launch of a new Christmas savings club in Upper Gornal.. ELLOWES SCHOOL ON SONG Praise for exam results, and an enthusiastic recent performance by the school choir.. FRIENDS OF COTWALL END AGM Everyone is welcome at Baggeridge Social Club on The Straits, with free admittance and interesting presentation on badgers. HIMLEY PETROL STATION Plans Former service station is set for demolition.. HEAD BOY AND GIRL FOR ELLOWES Matthew Bird and Jessica Hughes have been named new Head Boy and Head Girl of Ellowes Hall School in Gornal. INFAMY! STRAITS HOUSE PUB THREAT Despite earlier denials, a planning application has now been received to convert the Straits House into apartments and build on its land.. COUNCIL'S HURRICANE SUPPORT Dudley Council hurricane issues support details.. RUITON MILL - 25 years of progress?? Yampy isn't impressed with 25 years of progress on the 'Ruiton Mill'.. BAGGERIDGE FOLK FEST Sep 2-4 Annual folk festival at Baggeridge starts Friday 2/9/05.. ELLOWES HALL GCSE SUCCESS Ellowes Hall's huge exam improvement VOLUNTEER WORK IN DUDLEY Can you help Dudley CVS to help othesr? GORNAL NURSERY invests in IT Computer whizz kids of the future will be able to hone their skills following a £15,000 re-vamp at a Gornal nursery. .. FAMILY FUN IN DUDLEY Stilt walkers, fire eaters and clowns will be out in force for a family fun day organised by Castle & Crystal Credit Union.. FREE YAMPY CLASSIFIEDS! Revamped Classifieds section is looking lonely so why not clear out your garage or attic? JOLLY CRISPIN's top beer award Clarence St. pub wins West Midlands Pub of The Year. MP's HEDGE FEE BATTLE Dudley North MP IAN AUSTIN is calling on the council to cut the £405 fee charged – just to make a complaint about high hedges.. FIVE WAYS robbery attempt We hear that the Stars News Shop at Five Ways has been subject to an attempted robbery.. The Blackcountryman on CD The latest CD from Mick Pearson, editor of the Black Country Society Magazine, is a real gem.. DEPUTY MAYOR MEETS JUNIOR SAVERS Deputy mayor, Councillor John Woodall met with junior savers from Castle & Crystal credit union this week.. Karl's Dual Wedding Day Role! Dual wedding day role for Karl Weaver.. YOUTH AWARDS nominations Nominations are flooding in for the second annual Dudley Youth Awards Ceremony.. DUDLEY HEALTH DIVIDE - MP ACTS Austin calls for Commons debate on health equalities.. ROBERTS SCHOOL wind power plan Roberts Primary School's renewable energy ambitions.. COTWALL speed limit campaign Dudley North MP Ian Austin is calling on council bosses to introduce lower speed limits on Cotwall End Road between Sedgley and Gornal.. ELLOWES ECO INITIATIVE A-level students from Dudley Council’s Ellowes Hall School have given sixth form a new lease of life by launching an ‘Eco Schools’ project.. DYING to live in Dudley North? Dudley North people live on average eight years less than residents in Dudley South.. Matt seeks work placement Yampy has been contacted by young Matt Laughlin, with an urgent plea. HEALTH RECRUITMENT DRIVE ..July 14th,15th, 18th 2005 Recruitment open days for health records work ELLOWES LOTTERY WINDFALL Ellowes Hall School has been awarded over £75,000 from the Big Lottery Fund,.. Gornal Power Cut Chaos 24 hour power cut in Upper Gornal.. BORN TO HANNAH JIVE? Dance lessons from former world champ Hannah Smith.. CHARITY TABLE TOP SALE ..The Brook pub, Sunday 3rd Sunday 3rd July at The Brook Inn.. MP SURGERIES this weekend! Friday 1st July/Sat 2nd. The new MP for Dudley North IAN AUSTIN will be holding surgeries for constituents this weekend, on Friday 1 July and Saturday 2 July. AREA COMMITTEE meets 29th June Robert Street School hosts the North Dudley meeting.. HIMLEY FAMILY WEEKEND - 2nd/3rd JULY Dudley Youth Music Live.. and Shakespeare too! GIVE UP SMOKING in Dudley If you need help to quit smoking, local assistance is available.. POLICE STATION OPEN DAY Sedgley police station throws open its doors 23rd July 2005.. ZERO INTOLERANCE? - Local police lack resources A local story of police indifference through lack of resources.. COTWALL walk - Sunday 19th Dudley Council is inviting walking enthusiasts to stretch their legs and enjoy a guided tour around Cotwall End Valley Local Nature Reserve.. MP welcomes schools cash £3.3 million cash boost announced for Dudley schools.. Ellowes Hall School Prom 2005 Gallery Here are some pictures of party-goers ready to attend the school prom, held once again at The Kingfisher, Wall Heath on the 19th May.. MP SURGERY DETAILS Ian Austin's local surgeries.. JOB HELP in Upper Gornal A new programme is being launched in Gornal to support and mentor people looking for new work opportunities.. NEW MP's Maiden Speech New MP for Dudley North Ian Austin namechecks us in his debut House of Commons speech last night.. Newly elected MP for Dudley North Ian Austin is wasting no time in making himself available to constituents.. COTWALL END Meeting Friends of the Valley meeting 18/5/05 Sheltered Housing Vacancies Church View in Lower Gornal caters for older retired people aged 60 or over.. CARE HOMES MEETING 12/5/05 Action meeting at Gornal Conservative Club Calling MAURICE ARNOLD! A Yampy reader is trying to trace a Maurice Arnold - can you help? SUPER HEROES Broadway bash Gornal band The Not So Super Heroes on the comeback trail Sunday 8th May at the Broadway, Stourbridge. LABOUR HOLD DUDLEY NORTH Ian Austin wins Dudley North for Labour GORNAL GENEROSITY praised Gornal people helped raise more than £600 for cancer research.. ARE WE A CHAV TOWN? Do they mean us? Gornal nemd on 'chav' watche's website..r 10 OUT OF 10 for effort! Lee runs it for charity Woodsetton jogger in fundraising form for Russells Hall CATCH GEMZ live Gornal's fantastic girl harmony group are in action during April and May.. ON SALE - Black Country Videos The Black Country Shop now sells a range of local interest videos.. RETURN of the Super Heroes The Not So Super Heroes latest gig is at The Broadway Stourbridge 23/4/05.. CARE HOMES ACTION MEETING Gornal, Coseley and Penn action groups join forces.. THE CROWN'S A JEWEL! Sounds like we wrote off the Crown in Holloway Street too soon.. COTWALL END - exotic future The old Nature Reserve is set to become home to some of the most exotic rescued animals in the country DUDLEY part of Brum shock! Is Dudley is set to become part of a Greater Brum.. (report date 1/4/05) ACTION GROUP fights care home plan Residents form campaigning group to combat plans to set up a care home for troubled teenagers in a Gornal street.. AREA COMMITTEE meets Have your say next Wednesday.. LABOUR chooses candidate Ian Austin has been chosen to fight the Dudley North seat for Labour following Ross Cranston's retirement.. STRAITS HOUSE partys on! Great St. Patricks event to scoff at rumours of closure.. COUNCIL HOUSING decision! Dudley Council decide to retain control of housing service following Use Your Voice coonsultation.. YOUTH CLUB set on fire Gornal Youth Club blaze - toys and sports kit ruined. ELLOWES BAND SHOWCASE Ellowes Hall School shows off its musical talent at the Rock Cafe CRISPIN wins top award Julie and Stuart at the Jolly Crispin have been voted Pub of the Year by Dudley CAMRA.. REGISTER TO VOTE! MP reminds us to make sure we have our say in May.. GORNAL BANDS at Rock Cafe Ellowes Band Showcase Night Thursday 3rd March 2005.. CONGRATULATIONS WILLIAM & NISA! Diamond Wedding Anniversary for Upper Gornal pair.. CRANSTON STEPS DOWN as our MP Ross Cranston is not standing in the forthcoming General Election STRAITS HOUSE update What will be the fate of this fine old Gornal building? Save the STRAITS HOUSE! Will this historic building be demolished? LABOUR CLUB unsung hero MP presents award to John Bagley.. COUNCIL's heating promise Every Council-owned home in Dudley that wants it will have central heating within 2 years, it was announced today.. BOYS/GIRLS Brigade reunion Were you a member OF 1st GORNAL BOYS BRIGADE / GIRLS BRIGADE or FIVE WAYS METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL? PAUL's brave fight ends Paul Hickman loses his long battle against motor neurone disease.. AREA COMMITTEE meet (26/1) Your chance to vent your views to our Councillors.. STRAITS PRIMARY Open Evening If your child is due to start school why not go along on the 27th January 2005.. Dibdale Crash - Council to act at last? Another off road incident at the accident blackspot.. NEW YEAR ROADWORKS Summer Lane disruptions planned.. REMEMBER Alsatian attack story? If you remember this event you may be able to help.. Himley Hall at Xmas A winter wonderland event 12th-14th December 2003 GOVERNMENT PRAISE for Environment Zone Government officials in London have praised the Dudley Environment Zone, based at Roberts Primary School in Lower Gornal. Good Intent Looking Good! Upper Gornal pub gets re-fit COWBOY BUILDERS warning Dudley Council caution against rogue builders WINTER WARMTH grants Our MP Ross Cranston is urging certain groups of people to apply for funds to keep warm this winter TANYA wins training plaudits Tanya Sparrow shows what can be achieved through ambition, determination and good training.. SPARE TIME for volunteer work? Dudley Hospitals are looking for people who can make a difference.. Fireworks at Himley Hall Biggest ever bonfire night from Dudley Council.. Fireworks at Himley Hall Biggest ever bonfire spectacle, set to a stunning musical soundtrack.. Make Charity Will Says MP Ross Cranston, Labour MP for Dudley North, urges local people to take advantage of this November’s Will Aid.. MP Expense Claim Stats Official figures showing the expense claims of our politicians have just been released.. AREA COMMITTEE to meet 2/11/04 Parkes Hall Study Centre, Parkes Hall Rd. Woodsetton at 6.30pm on Thursday 2/11/04. MP asks for fireworks feedback Ross Cranston, Labour MP for Dudley North, today called on Dudley residents to let him know whether tough new laws to crack down on fireworks abuse are working. Bulls Head Brawl - Witness Appeal Police are appealing to local people to come forward with information about a tragic incident at the Bulls Head pub Dudley Borough Direct A new card to help council tenants across Dudley was launched today. Wren’s Nest photographic competition Photographers are being urged to snap to it and get involved in a competition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wren’s Nest National Nature Reserve.. Friends of the Environment Zone Local residents have put their weight behind new plans to make the Dudley Environment Zone a centre of excellence for environmental and sustainable development. Are You a Friend of Cotwall End? A Cotwall End Valley group is being formed.. Area Committee Meeting - 16th September 2004 ..at Wallbrook Primary School, off Bradleys Lane Coseley Emma Jayne at the Old Bulls Head Award-winning Black Country self-contained vocalist Emma Jayne will be returning to Gornal's own Old Bulls Head.. Invest in the Black Country Ross Cranston, MP for Dudley North, today pledged his support for the Black Country by investing in the Black Country Reinvestment Society. Housing Hoax A letter has been sent to a small number of Dudley Council tenants this week regarding lettings policy to Council properties. Housing Roadshow The latest message from the Use Your Voice, Make Your Choice consultation process Housing Panel Meeting ..at The Lodge Wellington Rd. Dudley It's that car parking issue again.. New Street residents are fuming following a recent article in the Dudley News about the never ending battle for a car park in Gornal village. Post Office Closure Program Hits Dudley Hard Decision upheld, despite the efforts and petitions of local residents.. Could you be a magistrate? Contrary to popular perception, almost anyone with the right personal qualities can become a Justice of the Peace, or magistrate Get Organised to Improve our Open Spaces Dudley Council has £3.4 million pounds to give away - but we risk losing our share through apathy.. Dudley Garden Competition Calling all green-fingered Council tenants! Dudley’s annual Garden Competition has been launched.. YOUTH AWARDS - entries sought Proud of a youngster? Closing date is 30/7/04 Oval Youngsters have Their Say Upper Gornal kids present their views to Councillors.. AREA COMMITTEE to meet 13/7/04 Straits School hosts the first meeting since the recent elections.. NEW WEBSITE:Gornal's Environment Zone www.ezonemag.net launched today. WE'RE YAMPY - OFFICIALLY! Application to register Yampy as a trade mark confirmed. SUMMER XS STARS at Himley Hall Summer XS festival at Himley Hall GORNAL LADIES - new group launch Lower Gornal ladies launch SILVER SURFER'S DAY Over 50's computer course. Malcolm finds love with Yampy Surrey based Gornal ex-pat has located a long lost pal. LOCAL KIDS audition opportunity Budding child star in the family? CLLR MILLWARD IN CHARGE OF COUNCIL KITTY Anne Millward lands key council role GORNAL AUTHOR'S NEW EDITION Richard the Second GORNAL FUN DAY review Gornal community funday review. EURO 2004 - GORNAL MAN IN COURT Gornal man deported from Euro 2004 Dudley Housing Meetings Look out for a couple of important meetings this month. ELECTION; TORY CLEANSWEEP IN GORNAL Local election results 2004 MIDSUMMER SHAKESPEARE IN DUDLEY Midsummer magic at Dudley Castle SUMMER JAZZ AT THE CASTLE Jazzin' it up in Dudley Castle COUNCIL COMPLAINTS? An easier way to contact Dudley Council MOTOWN MEMORIES AT THE LAKES CLUB Lakes Club Plays out to Motown Magic BUSY SUMMER FOR GORNAL BAND A busy summer for Gornal band Not So Super Heroes. REMEMBER THE BALL FAMILY? Do you remember the Ball family? VIC'S CLUB REUNION Fund raising reunion night success GORNAL CUBS IN 1959 Gornal cub scouts on parade POST-16 GRANT SCHEME STARTS 'Earn while you learn' comes to Dudley CRITTERS CRISIS CONTINUES Critters Farm future still in doubt. NEW ANTI-SOCIAL EXCLUSION SCHEME Local shops to benefit from exslusion scheme TENANTS CONSULTATION Use your voice. ADULT EDUCATION Dudley adult education website Gornal Library Supports Brave Emily Coffe morning 16/4/04 to help Emily Hart COUNCIL WIN Dudley council get their education award SENIOR CITIZENS Older people - claim your benefits! GEMZ talent show success Local girl group heads for London semi finals of national competition BOROUGH FESTIVAL plans announced Council looks forward to a bigger and better summer celebration BOROUGH FESTIVAL Dudley Borough Summer Festival.. GORNAL YOUTH FUND SUCCESS Priority Neighbourhood Manager helps to secure welcome youth grant for Oval area of Gornal Gornal Youth Council Success Celebrations after grant win. Parent Slams Supply Teaching Standards Area Committee hears complaints from the audience about GCSE science tuition. Saltmine's Spring Fayre At Robert St. SChool on the 27/3/04 MP Promotes Cycle Safety Ross Cranston and David Coulthard explain importance of helmets Dudley Tops Housing League ..for collecting rent and making repairs Your Vote Counts Register by 13/4/04 for Council & Euro elections in June. School's Book Quiz Gornal hosts a borough wide competition Ellowes/Vics Youth Club Reunion Motown memories night to raise money for Mary Stevens and to remember Barrie Wooliscroft. Veterans Return Fund Ross Cranston MP urges WW2 veterans to claim for help regarding D Day 60th anniversary celebrations etc. Environment Zone Reprieve People Power has helped to save the Dudley Environment Zone at Robert St. Shool. World Book Day Events Gornal author chosen as part of a month-long celebration. Local ATC Celebrate Anniversary Service held to commemorate squadron inauguration more than 60 years ago. Mum's the Word Bookworms can serve up a treat for Mothers Day in this competition run by Dudley Libraries EVE LANE LIGHTS overspend Council admits £135K excess Crispin Crash Gornal pub recovers from car accident SCHOOL BUS CUTS OUTCRY MP slams Council cost savings plans Critters Farm Row Conflict of interest concerns raised. Car Park Gloom Cllr. Caunt says it is 'pointless' to plan for a Gornal car park till Redhall School future is decided. NOVEL SUCCESS for Richard Gornal born author Richard Neath is delighted with sales of his first book, 'A Fall of Stone'. ENVIRONMENT ZONE temporary reprieve Councillor Fraser MacNamara gives it another 6 months MP 's TUITION FEES VOTE Dudley North MP Ross Cranston voted with the Government on this vital issue - here's why. AREA COMMITTEE MEETING Have your say! Wednesday 4th February at Parkes Hall. CRISPIN FESTIV-ALE Upper Gornal pub's owners celebrate two years in charge ELLOWES HALL SCHOOL praised MP welcomes announcement of specialist status for Gornal school. NEVER MIND The Buzzards! Steve Jones send in more feathered facts following Andy Cashmore and Paul & Sam's recent sightings of birds of prey in Gornal. PRIORS MILL ideas wanted Council look for suggestions regarding the future role of Priors Mill park. IMMORTALISED IN VERSE An indication of the esteem in which Express and Star editor Adrian Faber is held by his colleagues. BEACON CENTRE seeks volunteers The Sedgley charity has a number of voluntary positions suitable for people with some spare time and a commitment to the local community CASTLEGATE DELAYS New traffic control system may need time to bed in, says Council MINERS COMPENSATION SCHEME Deadline approaching for Black Country Miners and theirfamilies affected by lung disease and/or Vibration White Finger. Critters Crisis Cotwall End's Nature Centre faces closure after Council refuses it further funds. Last Respects to Mick Owen Popular Gornal Accountant Michael Owen laid to rest last Monday (12/01/04) EMMA JAYNE at the Old Bulls Head Black Country singing sensation Emma Jayne hits Gornal on Saturday 17th January 2004. Prize Draw for Council Tenants Tenants who pay their rent on time are in with a chance of winning £100 Mick Owen 1948-2003 Sad news of the death of well known Gornal accountant Michael Owen. Regional Assembly Thumbs Down Our MP Ross Cranston reports that local people do not seem to be in favour of a regional assembly. Christingle at St. Peters Christmas Eve event to help young victims of bullies Cemetary Vandals Gornal cemetary ransacked for Christmas evergreens Gornal Library Events Kids colouring competition, plus link to details of homework and storytime activities. Mark Misses Out Black Country singing sensation Mark Rhodes finished second in ITV's Pop Idol. But was it a fair fight? North Dudley Area Committee At the Queen Victoria School Sedgley on the 2nd December 2003. Neighbourhood Watch in Upper Gornal Council, police and residents initiative to improve safety and confidence in the Oval area. Christmas at Critters The former Cotwall End Nature Reserve tells us about its Yuletide activities Black Country Pop Idol progress Mark Rhodes in the final six MP on lottery cash Dudley North dividend details Sound Wave Radio Dudley community internet station Gornal Library Activities Kids homework club & story time Black Country Pop Idol progress Mark Rhodes makes the last seven Judith on the move again Priority Neighbourhood Initiative Manager changes address Stay Safe this Bonfire Night Council recommends Himley event Wildspace Autumn Antics Volunteers needed at Cotwall End Sedgley ATC latest Open Evening and Race Night success Roadsworks on the Southern Bypass Major repair work already?? Jolly Day Out at The Crispin Celebrating the feast day of the 25th.. of October Police Numbers Praised Dudley North MP Ross Cranston on recent Home Office figures Colossus of (Mark) Rhodes Black Country Pop Idol's 'colossal' performance Daring Delph Descent ..Cllr. Caunt works the locks for charity on 11/10/03 Jews Lane and Eve Lane to become a crossroads ..Work starts 13/10/03 RAF presentation evening ..Local groups and Cllr. Millward attend Battle of Britain Parade ..with Sedgley ATC Sedgley ATC at work and play The Gornal based squadron's latest news. Tuck in to half price grub! Kent Street restaurants special offer Area Committee Blues We're disillusioned with the whole lot of 'em! Bobbies on The Beat New Community Safety Officer scheme Sign of the Times Wildspace try again at Cotwall End Entomologist needed! Dudley Environment Zone appeal for help Yampy milestone passed 200+ visitors every day! Summit Garage MD tragedy John Newey dies aged 65 When the going gets tough.. ..Sedgley ATC get going! Surf's Up at Gornal Library Free internet taster sessions More carts before horses? Councillor Millward says we're 'a load of tripe' What a load of rubbish! Dudley Council's 'victory' is not what it seems.. Magic show at Gornal Library ..July 24th 10am Abbey Street Jam illustrates need for Gornal car parking ..so why was debate suppressed at the recent Special Area Committee Meeting? Express and Star plagiarism Our article complaining about the E&S is reinstated following legal advice Holiday playscheme for local kids At the Children and Parents Zone Gornal pensioner killed in car theft Locals pay tribute to Henry Raybould Rambling "No"s Local walking club say 'no publicity' Car Park Fury at Council Meeting Area Committee tries to limit traffic meeting to yellow lines plan Archdeacon acts on St. Peters Graveyard improved following Yampy article Fun Day Photos A quick look back at our "whopping success" on 28th June 2003 Increased Council influence for Gornal Our own Councillors made Chair and Vice Chair of Area Committee A fit state for a graveyard? Yampy reader complains about St. Peters Upper Gornal Contamination fears eased for Milking Bank Council letter explains situation Bowling is Kid's Stuff at the Hilly House New Crown Green club for children started MP welcomes stadium plan Ross Cranston says it's 'win-win' for Gornal MP's Gornal Surgery June and July dates for Ross Cranston at Gornal Library Citizens Advice in Upper Gornal Sharon Tilt tells us about a new service at the Pensioners Club Gornal Fun Day 2003 Saturday 28th June 2003 12.00 - 4pm Gornal's French Connection Marion's exchange visit to the Dudley Environment Zone School achievement awards MP praises Gornal schools' efforts Reiki comes to Gornal Lisa Jayne's healing and relaxation treatments Your local nature reserve needs you! Opportunities to help preserve the beauty of Cotwall End Valley Just Do Something! MP endorses community opportunities web site Certificate in Community Work Free study towards a recognised qualification at Lower Gornal Youth Centre Gornal's future stars of stage and screen Daniel and Beth search for sponsors to take their place at prestige stage school Top award for Gornal firm M&J Drilling win coveted Investors in People title Paul's soccer night on Monday 28th April 2003 Halesowen Town host fund raising match for Lower Gornal motor neurone disease sufferer Not so Good at the Tent The Good Intent's doors are shut - temporarily we hope! Planning application for Chimneys site Hopes for car parking dented Council Election Countdown Runners and riders for May 1st. Taxi Building Demolition In progress for completion within 4 weeks Gornal Pubs get VIP Visit World champion pub crawler drops by Popular pub's Gornal grub Old Bulls Head starts hot food service Gornal's Chosen Few? Northern Soul at the Lakes on 19th April 20003 Postal voting arrangements Returning officer's advice for May elections Comic Relief effort pays off School raises £1200 The Guilder's First Performance Gornal Youth drama group review New Advice Surgery launched Priority Neighbourhood Manager to help Oval residents Mike Finds Old Friend Gornal ex-pat traces Roun Oak colleague via Yampy reunion page Money with Gornal's name on it? MP and Dudley Council encourage lottery applications (4+4+4)/4 Cheers for brainy James Gornal school pupil gains prize in Maths competition Lakes Club doomed Applicaton for demolition and redevelopment approved Some Pain, Some Gain Mark gets a leg wax for comic relief Calling all fathers! Dads Group starting at Children & Parents Zone Ellowes drama group celebrates Gornal school chosen for prestige premiere Gornal goes global More than forty countries visit Yampy in one month! Brave Alanna's fundraising effort £800 raised for Russell's Hall Hospital Remember Wulfrun Echo? Presenter of the popular radio programme, Chris Phipps, gets in touch Gornal Grazing Plea Lisa looking for a field for rescued horse Upper Gornal Neighbourhood Watch information evening 5th March 2003 - is your road included? Gornal Business committee formed First full meeting 25th Febrary 2003 Advantage West Midlands fund mine search project Ross Cranston QC MP and Cllr. Finch welcome initiative, plus link to initial story Yellow Peril for Gornal traders Council parking restriction plan slammed at Area Meeting Winter thoughts of sun, sea and sand? Yampy discounts from Black Country holiday home owner Express and Star battle latest Newspaper accuses Yampy of defamation This reporting lark is so easy! Story removed pending clarification with E&S Taxi Building tittle tattle Dudley Council reply to 'asylum seekers' rumours Red Cow dommie-nation First season's triumph for rookie team Operation Racksaw Police target Gornal anti social behaviour Immortalised on a pub sign Gornal pub chooses Gornal artist who paints Gornal tradesman! Stephen puts Gornal in the picture Moves framing business back home after thirty years in Dudley North Dudley Area Committee 10th February First chance of 2003 to have your say. MP in Gornal Air Training Corps role Ross Cranston becomes Honorary President North Dudley Area Committee 10th February First chance of 2003 to have your say. MP wants your views on alcohol Use Ross Cranston's new web site to register your opinions. Children and Parents Zone Spring Programme Something for everyone at the Robert Street centre Coopers Bank Farm need your help! Lynne Vanes wants to know how they could improve their service More Community Certificate chances Plenty of advance warning this time for these chances to start a new career Exercise in democracy Our MP creates own website with direct email contact A thousand thanks! Yampy visitor numbers soar. Yampyland USA Mike from Illinois via Darlaston tells us about his new site. Jolly Crispin Beer Festival 3 day booze up to celebrate Stuart and Julie's first year at the pub Ben's Bostin' Day on the Buses A dream trip round the depot for the grandson of Geoff Wilkinson Gornal shop's digital camera bargain Following our item about digital camera courses starting, NP Computers tell us about a special offer You have to draw the line somewhere Junction Depot dismay as Council ignore their requests Yampy car mystery It's a clever marketing idea - so you can bet it's nothing to do with us Lakes Club - fresh attempt to demolish Second planning application under consideration Citizens Advice Bureau Gornal surgeries every Wednesday Certificate in Community Work course starting Not working? A whole new career beckons Mark Your Diary! Gornal Fun Day 28th June 2003 First Committee meeting last night MP's Winter Fuel Reminder Over 60's urged to claim £200 towards heating bills The Oval Priority Neighbourhood Initiative Judith Bennett and her work What does this button do? Free computer and digital camera courses at Lower Gornal Youth Centre. That was the Year That Was Yampy News Archive for 2002