A very enjoyable evening was spent by everyone at the Beef and Ballads St George's celebration on Monday. Many thanks to John Stoddard, Di Hames and all who made the event possible.

The Cradley Scouts' AGM and open evening with barbecue is on Friday, May 6 at the Scout hut.

Cradley village has a busy schedule for Christian Aid Week, with the first event a breakfast with Jo and Ron Richardson at Glen Cottage on Tuesday, May 17, 8.30am to 10.30am. It the Guildhall where the Mayor, Allah Ditta, took the salute.