I have nearly always lived in Wednesfield, I moved away briefly but missed the sense of community and so swiftly moved back! I honestly believe Wednesfield has more to offer than the residents often give it credit for and wanted to do something to redress the balance of negativity around where we live. Working for a media company using the internet and social media as a marketing tool I had the skills and passion to help set up WV11.co.uk so did!
When we asked over on our Facebook page what everyone was up to over the bank holiday weekend it sparked quite a heated debate about WV11 and what it has to offer. Now I know we don’t have anything like Alton Towers on our doorstep, but I pointed out on Facebook what we do have […]
Thank you to everyone who has been in touch regarding the site, it seems that the people who live in and around WV11 like what we are doing here so it’s been worth the effort getting it all up and running. We’ve had some lovely comments and some very useful feedback left. Over the weekend […]
Wolverhampton’s Transport Interchange project is due to start the first stage of construction on October 16th with the levelling of the existing bus station to make way for the new station and associated buildings. The first stage of the project will be to move the existing stops to locations around the city centre and of […]
Essington Fruit Farm is just down the road from us here in WV11, and in fact although it’s classed as South Staffs, it still has a WV11 prefix. I’m lucky enough to live close enough to be able to cycle over with my little one, we love the place so when I saw an article […]
Adding photos to the WV11 flickr group is easy, simply become a member of Flickr, join our group, and start adding! When adding photos to the group please remember: Photos added to this group must have been taken in and around the WV11 – Wednesfield area. We accept any photos taken by any medium, camera […]
Plans by Black Country Reclamation to build a waste disposal incinerator on the site of the former Essington Brickworks on Hobnock Road have been thrown out by Staffordshire County Council. Essington parish council objected to the plans, claiming it would be a “blight on the greenbelt and increase in traffic” so understandably they are happy […]
Wolverhampton City Council are holding Bikeabilty courses, throughout August at Aldersly Leisure Village. Bikeabilty is the latest incarnation of the Cycling Proficiency test and is designed to teach your child safe cycling skills: “Cycling helps children develop a sense of responsibility and independence. Knowing your kids can cycle safely means that you can send them […]