As we mentioned during our live updates from Tuesday 16th August PACT meeting, Steve Male (who we incorrectly named as Steve Hale at the meeting) from Wolverhampton City Council Parks department was there to talk about the use of the parks in Wednesfield and asked if anyone would be willing to fill in an on-line survey.

We now have all the details and if you have 2 minutes to fill in this short (very short) 5 question survey I’m sure Wilf  the Park Ranger would be grateful.

The park survey can be found here.

You can read updates from Wilf and find out more about the work the park rangers do on the Wolves Parks blog “Wilf’s World”

We’ve just spotted in the Essington Fruit Farm Newsletter:

At last the pick-your-own season has started!

We have lots of lovely strawberries, the recent rains have swollen them nicely and plenty are now ripening up. Other fruit crops will soon follow: gooseberries may be picked now but will benefit from a week or two to grow some more, raspberries and currants should be ready by the end of the month.

We also have lots of fresh vegetables ready now: cabbage and broccoli are ready at the moment, with caulis not far behind. We have beetroot, lettuce and sugar peas ready now, with traditional garden peas coming on shortly. Spinach is just starting.

Log on to our website to see our Summer Newsletter!

We look forward to seeing you regularly as you make the most of summer on the farm.

Best wishes from,

Richard, Mary and Will
Essington Fruit Farm

Hello there! Now you’ve found our post about Cosmo (it’s very popular!), how about subscribing to email updates or following us on Facebook?

We post tons of info about news and events in Wednesfield and often find out first about new restaurants opening such as Cosmo and Nandos.

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TO MAKE A BOOKING, PLEASE CALL: 01902 722233

A new Pan Asian restaurant opens in Wednesfield at Bentley Bridge Retail Park on Monday 21st June.

Restaurant chain Cosmo which owns 10 branches across the UK opens it’s newest restaurant which will serve food from China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore, Mongolia, India and Vietnam and has created 38 new jobs in the area.

The company has been fitting out the unit since January and is offering the chance of free food and drinks to those who register for more information on their website, where you can also book a table online.

Read on for opening times and prices…

TO MAKE A BOOKING, PLEASE CALL: 01902 722 233

Lunch

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 – 15:00

£6.50 – Adult
£3.00 – Child under 150cm
£2.00 – Minimum Charge

Dinner

Monday to Thursday: 17:30 – 22:30
£11.99 – Adult
£6.00 – Child under 150cm
£3.00 – Minimum Charge

Sunday (Bank Holiday): 12:00 – 22:30
£11.99 – Adult
£6.00 – Child under 150cm
£3.00 – Minimum Charge

Friday to Saturday: 17:30 – 23:00
£12.99 – Adult
£6.50 – Child under 150cm
£3.00 – Minimum Charge

More info on Cosmo’s website.

Whilst some have questioned the design of the building, we think it’s great and reflects the changing face of Wednesfield, and we’re sure you’ll agree from the photos that whilst the rooms look far from finished, the building looks like it’s going to be a great contemporart space for our new library!

Thanks to Pat Jones and Gemma Murphy for providing the photos.

But what we want to know is which of Wednesfield’s pubs is your favourite? Vote in our poll below and let us know why in the comments!

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As recently reported in the E&S, a new Pan Asian restaurant is set to open in Wednesfield later this year.

Restaurant chain Cosmo which owns 10 branches across the UK plans to open a new restaurant at Bentley Bridge retail park which will serve food from China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore, Mongolia, India and Vietnam creating 38 new jobs in the area.

The company will begin fitting out the new unit this month and we will bring you opening date details as soon as we have them.

TO MAKE A BOOKING, PLEASE CALL: 01902 72 2233

If you are interested in employment opportunities at this new restaurant please contact Cosmo directly via their website.

There’s been lots of Wv11 news in the last week or so – here’s a round up…

Comic Relief fraudster spared jail
Express & Star – 13th November 2009

Cat’s teeth shattered by gun thugs
Express & Star – 13th November 2009

Lifeguard cleared over swimming pool drowning of Walsall father
This Is Walsall Online – 16th November 2009

Priory Group care home celebrates new dementia unit
Private Healthcare – 16th November 2009

Pride on the cards for troops facing Taliban
Express & Star – 18th November 2009

Cream of club scene celebrating awards
Express & Star – 18th November 2009

Screaming fans get taste of Twilight
Express & Star – 21st November 2009

The event begins at 3:30pm with the lights being switched on at around 4:30pm.

Is it time to put your decorations up?

The Pure Gym complex, which will be located at Bentley Bridge retail park opens on the 29th December just in time for all those New Year’s dieters to sign up!

Call 0845 077 3254 for more information.

According to the company’s website, there will be a £10 joining fee with monthly membership costing £9.99. In addition to Wolverhampton, Pure Gym are opening fitness centres in Edinburgh, Leeds, and Manchester this winter – all of which will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week giving members access to train around the clock at their own convenience.

Amber Lloyd, 13 and Amy Goodall, 14  won the opportunity to appear after more than 30 students auditioned from the school  in front of judges that included the lead performers Nikki Mae and Liam Doyle.

Having studied Drama myself at Coppice I have no doubt that the competition was tough!

You can see the girls in High School Musical 2 at 5pm this evening and other performances of the show at 8:30pm tonight, and tomorrow at 2:30pm and 7pm.

Tickets cost between £14.50 and £31.50, to book call the Grand on 01902 429212.