Back to contents
Moxley prepares for some Christmas magic
A magical Moxley Christmas is on the cards with a rock band set to raise the roof, a festive wreath
making session and mince pies a-plenty.
A week of events has been organised through the Moxley Community Hub, to appeal to all age
groups, and Christmas lights will be strewn across Moxley People's Centre, funded through Darlaston
and Bentley area partnership.
The week will kick off on Monday 9 December with a presentation evening at the Boxclever session
that has been running at Moxley People's Centre over the last few months.
Former British and WBU Middleweight Champion Wayne Elcock has been running boxing taster
classes for 11 to 17-year-olds and around 20 youngsters have been making the most of the chance
to boost their fitness and confidence.
Certificates will be presented to the sporty youngsters as well as a seasonal treat.
Moorcroft Wood Primary School will host a drop-in session on Tuesday 10 December from 9am until
11am with coffee and mince pies on offer to all. Walsall Community Safety team will also be there to
share winter advice.
Moxley's Merry Movers and Shakers Group is open to parents and carers of babies and toddlers 0-4
years from 1.45pm-2.45pm on Thursday 12 December at Moxley People's Centre.
Teen rock band Sunday 44 will be playing a free gig for young people at Moxley People's Centre as
part of youth activities there from 6pm-8pm on Thursday 12 December.
A festive coffee and chat is on offer between 12 noon and 2pm on Friday 13 December at Moxley
People's Centre.
On Saturday 14 December there will be a friends of Moorcroft Wood Community day from 10am until
2pm.
Visitors will be able to make festive wreaths and take part in community activities courtesy of the
Wildlife Trust. These will take place at Moorcroft Environment centre in Hawkswood Drive.
To attend, or find out more information, please contact Chris on 07975 540954 or email
[email protected]
Moxley Community Hub aims to support people to build capacity in their own communities and help
improve their health and wellbeing.
These efforts will improve services for residents, strengthen local community organisations and their
ability to deliver council objectives and reduce dependency on public services by supporting self
sufficiency and independent living.
Back to contents