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  Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council - Homepage
Sandwell lies in the heart of the West Midlands, in an area of the UK known as "The Black Country".
The Sandwell website is speech enabled, which means that you can download a free piece of software onto your computer and have the site read aloud to you.
Chat Sandwell is a tool for members of the community to use to talk to each other about general issues in Sandwell.
www.laws.sandwell.gov.uk   (816 words)

  
  Sandwell, Bernard Keble
Sandwell, Bernard Keble, editor and essayist (b at Ipswich, Eng 1876; d at Toronto 7 Dec 1954).
Sandwell will forever be identified as the editor, 1932-51, of SATURDAY NIGHT, a magazine he made the ears and voice of Canadian liberalism.
Sandwell's pen was prolific and seemingly adaptable to any task, from corporate panegyrics to a history of music in Montréal.
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0007143   (121 words)

  
  Ruth Sandwell
Sandwell comes to McGill from a fellowship at the University of British Columbia, where her specialty was rural history -- in 1999, she earned a postdoctoral fellowship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to study the cultural effects of electricity on the home between 1910 and 1960, for instance.
Sandwell believes that the best way to get students involved and interested in history is to give them ownership of it.
Sandwell notes that her own classes require students to do at least one paper based on primary source material.
www.mcgill.ca /reporter/34/04/professors/sandwell   (751 words)

  
 Community Agriculture in Sandwell
The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell was formed in 1974 from the amalgamation of the county boroughs of West Bromwich and Warley, in the West Midlands of England.
Sandwell and the surrounding Black Country present a legacy of over 200 years of unsustainable development, Middleton wrote (1996), and now face the consequences of industrialisation going back to the start of the industrial revolution, compounded by post-war town planning and modernisation which seemed immune to community participation.
Sandwell's history of highly polluting heavy industries has left a legacy of degraded and contaminated land that is difficult and expensive to reclaim for food and gardening projects.
www.cityfarmer.org /sandwell.html   (3698 words)

  
 Sandwell Council
Sandwell Council and BT are seeking a suitable site in the Black Country to set up a new £50m call centre to handle inquiries from the public, with the creation of about 450 jobs.
Sandwell Council is drawing up proposals to build a multi-million pound civic centre, theatre and heritage facility in West Bromwich, as part of a long-term redevelopment scheme in the town centre.
Sandwell Council is considering plans to privatise a number of functions, which could involve the transfer of housing stock to the private sector and setting up a trust for social services and leisure.
www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /sal66441.htm   (476 words)

  
 Sandwell Town - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia
Sandwell Town FC are an Association Football Club not based in Birmingham, England.
In the late 1970's and early 1980's, Sandwell Town were noted for their positive attitude towards fl football.
One of the more curious things associated with Sandwell Town are the fans, who are noted for their tribal war dance, where following a goal, they jump up and down on the spot, and aim to send terror into the enemy with their hypnotic war cry of "Boing Boing".
uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Sandwell_Town   (1130 words)

  
 Sandwell College - Heart of the West Midlands in the Black Country
Sandwell College - Heart of the West Midlands in the Black Country
We aim to be your college of choice and look forward to welcoming you to study at Sandwell College.
Not only are we big, but we are also one of the fastest improving college's in the region.
www.sandwell.ac.uk   (82 words)

  
 Sandwell Homes - News   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The apprentices, aged between 16-24, all live in Sandwell and are working towards NVQ Level 2 on various training courses at the Council's construction training centre based in Smethwick.
Sandwell Homes is currently delivering a major refurbishment programme across Sandwell improving living conditions for tenants, and providing a better community for all.
Sandwell Homes, the organisation responsible for the management of the council's housing stock in the borough is currently working in partnership with Connaught Partnerships Ltd, Lovell, Taylor Woodrow, Thomas Vale and Wates Living Space to bring homes up to the Government's 'Decent Homes' standard.
www.sandwellhomes.org.uk /news/index.asp   (516 words)

  
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A "Walking in Sandwell" forum was formed by Sandwell MBC in February 1999 to produce a Strategy for Walking in the Borough of Sandwell.
Sandwell Group of the Ramblers’ Association, Pedestrian Association, Sandwell Health Authority, British Waterways, Transport 2000, Sandwell Motorcycle Forum, West Midlands Police, Groundwork Black Country, and various sections of Sandwell Council.
Sandwell, with its comprehensive network of canal towpaths and natural corridors, has enormous potential for the development of routes for leisure walking.
members.lycos.co.uk /sgra/strategy.html   (1115 words)

  
 BBC - Black Country - Sport - Cycle Speedway - Sandwell v Hull
Sandwell cycle speedway clubs superb Tividale stadium played host to Hull C.S.C for the Midland and North league meeting.
In the opening heats the visitors were having problems adjusting to the tricky Sandwell oval particularly the first turn which saw its fair share of spills with riders coming together and taking a closer than preferred look at the shale track.
These successes however were few and far between as the day really belonged to the excellent Sandwell team who had strength and skill in abundance right through the card.
www.bbc.co.uk /blackcountry/content/articles/2005/06/01/sandwell_hull_cycle_speedway_feature.shtml   (237 words)

  
 Sandwell Borough Community Page
Many people still get confused as to where Sandwell is. You could argue that it doesn't deserve to be listed separately as it is not exactly a place in its own right, more of a combination of places that make up Sandwell.
Sandwell is geographically in the heart of the Black Country.
Sandwell has put derelict land to good use and a considerable number of new modern prime industrial parks and units have been built in Sandwell.
www.birminghamuk.com /sandwell.htm   (417 words)

  
 The Borough of Sandwell (Electoral Changes) Order 2003
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council shall make a print of the map marked "Map referred to in the Borough of Sandwell (Electoral Changes) Order 2003" available for inspection at its offices by any member of the public at any reasonable time.
The Electoral Registration Officer[10] for the borough shall make such rearrangement of, or adaptation of, the register of local government electors as may be necessary for the purposes of, and in consequence of, this Order.
The changes have effect in relation to local government elections to be held on and after the ordinary day of election of councillors in 2004.
www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si2003/20032510.htm   (1560 words)

  
 Library and Information Service
Sandwell libraries have been awarded £1,428,648 to improve community facilities in Bleakhouse and Smethwick, including extending Bleakhouse and bringing underused back room space into public use at Smethwick.
We want to involve as many local people in the plans as possible so, if you would be interested in being involved, please leave your name and contact details at either of the libraries.
Sandwell Library and Information Service has gained the prestigious Chartermark Award, the UK Government's standard for excellence in customer service.
www.laws.sandwell.gov.uk /ccm/navigation/leisure-and-culture/libraries   (408 words)

  
 Sandwell - Be an inspiration to the whole community - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The area is not without its challenges but the renaissance which began a few years ago continues to bring improvements to the physical, economic, educational and general well being environment of the Borough.
Sandwell is made up of six towns and improvement in all is clear to see.
Staff at Sandwell are dedicated and loyal to the Borough and will provide you with the staffing resource to deliver improvement.
www.sandwellinspiration.co.uk /index.html   (244 words)

  
 Sandwell Mind Supported Flats   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Across the borough of Sandwell we work with people living in 27 dispersed properties that have been specially earmarked for use by people experiencing mental health problems.
The furniture remains the property of Sandwell Mind and is replaced by Sandwell Mind as and when needed, so long as it has only been subjected to fair wear and tear.
Sandwell Mind cannot offer any financial assistance other than ensuring that the basic furnishing and decoration of the property is suitable, but the support workers will help tenants to get what they are entitled to in the way of benefits or other monies, and can help develop budgeting skills if required.
www.sandwellmind.org.uk /ohsupported.html   (579 words)

  
 Sandwell alcohol advice centre
Sandwell Aquarius is funded by the Primary Care Trusts of Sandwell, the Tipton Care Organisation and the National Probation Service (West Midlands).
Aquarius has counselling staff based in 11 GP surgeries in Sandwell (including access for anyone living in the Tipton area), in order to offer a quick response for people in their own communities.
Aquarius provides a probation partnership worker at Probation offices in Sandwell and Dudley, with the aim of reducing the chances of alcohol-related re-offending.
www.aquarius.org.uk /Wrapper/Repository/versionone/services_sandwell.htm   (641 words)

  
 Sandwell Council Job Vacancies   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In Sandwell we have recognised the difficulties that many young people with a disability face when they leave school.
Sandwell Leisure Trust is responsible for managing nine leisure centres, golf course and sports development Unit on behalf of Sandwell MBC.
Sandwell Leisure Trust is seeking to recruit a Swimming Instructor to provide swimming instruction to school pupils and customers, delivering appropri...
irec.sandwell.gov.uk /recruitment/searchservlet   (1476 words)

  
 Sandwell UDP
Some have come about because past uses have made them difficult and expensive to develop and therefore, may not be located in such a way as to maximise their benefit to the local community.
This is an important contribution to the sustainability of Sandwell’s environment through the functionality of wooded open space in terms of biodiversity enhancement, storm water moderation, shade provision, shelter, air quality enhancement and stress relief.
7.6 The policy aim is to protect and enhance Sandwell’s stock of open spaces, and to improve their quality and accessibility in order to maximise their contribution to a sustainable pattern of land use including the diversity of nature.
sandwelludp.wisshost.net /text/text7.htm   (3915 words)

  
 Sandwell Park Farm
Sandwell Park farm occupies a place within the 2000 acres of the Sandwell Valley Country Park.
Now a visitor centre the Sandwell Park Farm illustrates farm life and a historical account of the history of the area.
This is a wonderful day out for children and families with plenty of open space to tire out the kiddies.
www.birminghamuk.com /sandwellpark.htm   (165 words)

  
 Sandwell Park Farm Showground West Bromwich, What's on listings
Future events at Sandwell Park Farm Showground
Past events at Sandwell Park Farm Showground
We invite you into the wardrobe and beyond as you step into the magical and mystical world of the winter wonderland this Christmas.
www.skiddle.com /whatson/guide.php/Skiddle/West_Bromwich/Sandwell_Park_Farm_Showground   (392 words)

  
 Age Concern Sandwell
Welcome to Age Concern Sandwell - helping older people in the Sandwell area with information, advice and services, since 1975.
Through the winter months Age Concern Sandwell has been offering help,advice and support to older people across the Sandwell Borough, on many issues from winter fuel payments to healthy eating, so if you have a question or a problem that you need help with contact us on 0121 500 1860.
The fourth edition of our newsletter is due out at the end of March so if you have any ideas for articles you would like to see or topics we could cover then let us know please write in or email us on julie@ageconcernsandwell.org.uk.
www.ageconcernsandwell.org.uk   (285 words)

  
 Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull   (Site not responding. Last check: )
We are Macmillan in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull.
Macmillan works with the NHS and other health and social care partners in your area to improve the lives of people affected by cancer today.
We are raising money to provide more Macmillan professionals in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull and also we will be funding the Bridges Project.
www.macmillan.org.uk /Get_Involved/Raise_money/In_your_area/England/Birmingham_Sandwell_and_Solihull/Home.aspx   (337 words)

  
 Sandnats: Sandwell Valley Naturalists
he Sandwell Valley Naturalists Club was founded in 1975 by 27 naturalists, both amateur and professional, who were concerned about the future of the valley within its urban setting.
The remains of the Priory, in one form or another, existed until the eighteenth century, when Sandwell Hall was built, though some of the original Priory structure was incorporated.
Sandwell Park Farm, the home farm for the estate has been extensively restored and opened to the public as a visitor centre, with museum and farm with both rare and common livestock on display.
freespace.virgin.net /william.moodie/sandnats.htm   (639 words)

  
 50 million pounds for Birmingham & Sandwell Housing Market Renewal   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The grant applies for the first 18 months of an ongoing partnership programme of strategic investment, aimed at reversing the spiral of social and economic decline to create thriving sustainable communities where people want to live.
Ernst & Young is currently the lead financial advisor to three of the pathfinders: Birmingham and Sandwell, Oldham and Rochdale and Hull and East Riding.
The nine pathfinders are: Birmingham and Sandwell, East Lancashire, Hull and East Riding, Manchester and Salford, Merseyside, Newcastle and Gateshead, North Staffordshire, Oldham and Rochdale and South Yorkshire.
www.ey.com /GLOBAL/content.nsf/UK/Media_-_04_07_07_DC_-_Birmingham_Sandwell   (349 words)

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