Proper Football

                                   No Proper football this week.

I can't be the only one being driven mental by this bloody awful weather.The problem is we're just not used to it.Our climate is,admittedly crap but the current spell is on another level of awfulness.Virtually the whole local non-league programme was postponed.Gripe over and I feel loads better for it!
The current edition of The Blackcountryman(the magazine for Black Country Society members) has a very informative list of links for anyone interested in things Black Country.

Amblecote History Society;www.amblecotehistorysociety.org.uk
The society promotes awareness of Amblecote history and welcomes members and guests to its meetings and outings.

Black Country Living Museum;www.bclm.co.uk
A unique and fascinating glimpse into the Black Country way of life.

Black Country Podcasting;www.blackcountrypodcasting.com
Internet radio for the Black Country;only features Black Country talent.

Broadfield House Glass Museum;www.glassmuseum.org.uk
Has some of the best examples of Black Country glass in the world.

Friends of Dudley Castle;www.dudleycastle.org.uk
Loads of information on one of the most important pieces of our heritage.

History of Oldbury;www.historyofoldbury.co.uk
An expanding new site,covers Oldbury,Langley and Warley.

History of Wollaston Group;www.historyofwollaston.info
Website of a respected local group.Over 300 photographs and documents available to view.

Jerome K Jerome Society;http://www.jeromekjerome.com
Features one of Walsalls most famous sons.2009 marked 150 since his birth.

Sandwell Family History Society;www.sandwellfamilyhistory.co.uk
A new site for this family history society;covers West Bromwich,Cradley Heath and all other Sandwell towns.

St Johns's Church Preservation Group;www.savestjohnschurch.zoomshare.com
Saving historic St John'sChurch in Kates Hill,damaged in the 'Dudley Earthquake' since 2002.

The Black Country Geological Society;www.bcgs.info
Formed in 1975,the bcgs organise regular talks and field trips.

Wall Heath village website;www.wallheath.org.uk
Is Wall Heath the forgotten Black Country village? Terry Churches' website will help you.

Willenhall History Society;www.willenhallhistory.co.uk/society/
This society has published several titles on various aspects of Willenhall history.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery;www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk
Collections of Georgian,Victorian & modern Fine Art,varied activities for all ages and groups.

Wolverhampton Civic & Historical Society;www.cityofwolverhampton.com
Promotes the city by providing talks and promoting local history research.

Wolverhampton History and Heritage Website;www.historywebsite.co.uk
Over 1800 pages devoted to Wolverhamptons' past.

102.5 The Bridge FM radio station;www.thebridgeradio.net
Created in 2001 to serve communities in the Stourbridge  area and beyond.

Many thanks to Mick Pearson-Editor of The Blackcountryman.