by Neil Ridney | Jul 6, 2026 | Wednesday Club
“Red flowers and a bag of bones”. Barry will tell us the story behind our wearing poppoes to commemorate those killed in wars and also tell us the story of the Unknown Soldier. We start at 2.00pm, entry costs just £4 and includes refreshments....
by Neil Ridney | Jun 20, 2026 | Wednesday Club
Colin Knipe “Teddy Gray’s Sweet Factory”. This is a fascinating story about the legendary local business Edward Gray’s of Dudley, better known as Teddy Grays. Who else can remember visiting Teddy Gray’s sweet shop in Dudley? I certainly can and have...
by Neil Ridney | Jun 5, 2026 | Wednesday Club
“The life, Times and Legacy of Billy Butlin”. The talk covers his life from modest beginnings in South Africa to his work as a travelling fairground “Showman” around the UK to the building of the world’s first all-inclusive holiday camp in Skegness. You will find out...
by Neil Ridney | May 12, 2026 | Wednesday Club
Alec Powell, “Circus Days”. Alec will explain how he came to set up a circus while still working for a solicitor’s office in Birmingham. He has also worked as a magician and will tell us how that fitted into the circus ring. We start at 2.00pm, entry costs...
by Neil Ridney | Apr 16, 2026 | Wednesday Club
John Butterworth, “Official invitation to China”. John was one of four newspaper editors invited on the first official visit to China in 1986 as it opened it’s borders after years in isolation. John went to areas visitors do not see as well as many tourist sites....
by Neil Ridney | Mar 23, 2026 | Wednesday Club
Ron Popple AIMC The Wednesday Club are pleased to welcome Ron to present “The History of Punch and Judy”. I’m sure you can all recall one of the highlights of visiting the seaside. As well as the fascinating history of this most popular form of...
