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26 June 2023
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Stage set for play penned by Walsall Consultant
25 June 2023
A Walsall Consultant Paediatrician and global environmental campaigner has written a play highlighting the impact of climate change – with performances running next week. Professor Abdul Gatrad founded WASUP, initially Walsall against Single Use Plastic now World Against single Use Plastic, and is a passionate champion of raising awareness of the issues caused by plastic […]
A stroke of luck through artist fundraisers
23 June 2023
Six local artists have teamed up with Well Wishers to use their creative talents to help raise funds for the charity. Artists Ann Hackett, Brenda Jenkins, Anila Patel, Simon Tew, Jean Walker and Elizabeth Whitehouse have all given their time and talents and donated pieces to be sold. This displays of artwork can be seen […]
TV show radiogram repair is fitting Windrush tribute
22 June 2023
Windrush community champion and Walsall Together Chair Patrick Vernon has appeared on BBC TV’s The Repair Shop where a happy ending for a special gift proved music to his ears. Patrick, who has worked in the NHS for many years, appeared on the popular show to mark 75 years of the NHS and the HMT […]
Valuing the Windrush legacy
22 June 2023
Staff and visitors at two Black Country hospitals were given an opportunity to join Thanksgiving services held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation arriving in the UK. Led by the Chaplaincy – Spiritual Care Teams across Walsall Healthcare and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trusts (RWT), both services reflected on the landmark moment […]