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Book tickets for a concert with Shelfield Male Voice Choir and "The Bachelors" Live at Walsall Town Hall on Saturday 15th May 2010 at 7pm. Tickets can be obtained from Walsall Central Library or phone 0845 1112900

Walsall Gala baths leisure centre in Lichfield Street is having a rewire as part of a £300,000 revamp scheme which will also include a new suspended ceiling for changing rooms and redecoration in the Brine pool.
Much of the work will be done at night when the centre is closed in order to minimise disruption with further details displayed on posters at the Gala Baths.
Work is due to start on March 15 and last for around three months, but the baths will only be closed from March 22 nd for two weeks.
The entire centre will be closed for seven days from April 5 with the Brine pool only closed for three weeks from May 3.

Get fit by joining Walsall's Walk On programme in 2010
A series of walks around Walsall's parks and countryside encouraging people to become more active take place in Walsall borough every week.
Walsall Walk On organisers are urging more people to sign up to the walks which vary in length to ensure there is something for everyone from beginners to more experienced walkers.
One of the walks is held in Reedswood Park every Monday afternoon. Walkers need to meet in the car park,of Bentley Lane, Birchills, at 2.15pm for a 2.30pm start. The walk is moderate,with slight gradients, and lasts around an hour covering a distance of approximately three miles.
Richard Upton, Walsall Council's Active Lifestyles Officer (Walking and Specialised Conditions) said: "Regular walking is one of the best forms of physical activity and has numerous health benefits including weight control, keeping your heart healthy and reducing stress.
"Our walks are led by experienced leaders designed to help you achieve these benefits assisted by a qualified back marker which means the walks are suitable for everyone regardless of their speed."
Further walks are held throughout the week at different times in Walsall Arboretum, Willenhall Memorial Park,Rough Wood Nature Reserve, Aldridge, Pheasey, Park Lime Pits in Rushall and Pelsall North Common.
For more information call Sport and Leisure Development Services on 01902 605500

Walsall Council Transport Management Team have given the green light to an extra £100,000 to invest in road repairs to help cope with the cold snap bringing the total to £5.7 million.
Scores of potholes have opened up on roads across Walsall in the wake of the icy weather that saw parts of Britain grind to a halt.
Teams from partners Tarmac have been working flat out on inspecting and repairing the backlog holes as they are reported.
The move means that almost £6 million is being spent on highways maintenance across Walsall in the current financial year.
On top of this, an extra £200,000 has been earmarked for vital highways maintenance work in the next financial year – making an extra £300,000 in total across two financial years.
Councillor Tom Ansell, Walsall Council cabinet member for transport, said: “It’s a major priority to keep the traffic moving across Walsall. Roads are our lifeblood and a great deal of time and resources are put into this.
“Like other areas across the country we have been inundated with potholes which are caused by sub-zero conditions.
“It is still a little early to assess the full extent of the damage to the road network. But we all recognise that there has been damage to the roads due to the severe weather this year and for that reason we have allocated a further £100,000 this financial year to enable a rapid response for potholes and other pressing problems.
“On top of this we are putting in an extra £200,000 in the next financial year for highways maintenance.”
Work is carried out by partners Tarmac who are based at a depot in Cable Drive.
Walsall Council looks after more than 500 miles of roads across the borough and is at a key strategic location in the national road network close to the M5 and M6 motorways.