As part of Sandwell Council led Wednesbury High Street Heritage Action Zone development, there will be a free, ticketed guided wander around Wednesbury on Saturday 19 and 26 March.,
During the events poets and performers will bring to life the facts and fables, truth and tall stories to be found in the history of the high street.
The promenade around the town will include performances from Marion Cockin, Brendan Hawthorne, Emma Purshouse, Suzan Spence, Matt Windle and Alex Vann. On both days, the walk will take place at 11am and at 1pm and the 11am walk will be BSL interpreted. They will start at the memorial to John Wesley on Church Hill, High Bullen, Wednesbury, and take approximately one hour. Booking is essential and tickets are available online.
Please also join us for a community-led event at the Wednesbury Clock Tower at Market Place from 11am to 6.30pm on Saturday 26 March with live music, poetry and creative workshops – all of the activities are free and you can drop in throughout the day and stay as long as you want to. Come along to see the new art project Market by artist duo, Hipkiss & Graney, created with Wednesbury residents and you can take part in family-friendly, creative workshops at 11am to 12.45pm and 1.30pm to 5pm.
Wednesbury Town Chair Councillor Simon Hackett said: “We have some wonderful community events in Wednesbury throughout the year and it’s great to see how the High Street Heritage Action Zone project is bringing additional cultural activities – alongside physical improvements – to the town”
People are strongly encouraged to book tickets to the guided walks so they can find out more about the town. People can then come to the Clock Tower on 26 March to see the innovative art Wednesbury has inspired.
Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and growth Councillor Iqbal Padda said: “Wednesbury town centre is a real gem in Sandwell – whether you are from the town or further afield, it is well worth a visit to find out more. We are pleased to be working with Historic England and Multistory on the Wednesbury High Street Heritage Action Zone project, which includes this exciting cultural programme.”
Wednesbury was one of five West Midlands towns to receive millions of pounds of government funding to aid economic recovery and restore its historic centre.
The High Street Heritage Zone (HSHAZ) involves restoration of shops and shopfronts and help to convert unused upper floors into new homes. There is also a focus on restoring local character, improving public spaces and boosting arts and culture. Visit our Wednesbury HSHAZ webpage to find out more.
