2007 News and Events
Support forSaving the House
On Sunday 4th February 2007 over 300 people turned up to show their support.
More than 60 people attended the Friends of Red House Park meeting on 19th February. Councillor Bob Badham was griiled by residents over plans for the building. They were told the cost of bringing the building back into use has been estimated at £1.7 million.
February Snow
In February 2007 the heaviest snow for ten years on the hills of the Red House provided the opportunity for some winter photograpy
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In April
Sandwell's Mayor Sadie Smith planted a tree in Red
House Park to commemerate her year as as the borough's first citizen.
photo
courtesy Express & Star
July
This year there was not a full Fun Day. A Band Concert was booked for 15th July 2007 but had to be moved to 23rd September due to bad weather.
On Thursday August 2nd youngsters got to try out trampolining and climbing skills in the park. A climbing wall and trampoline came to RedHouse Park with sessions between 11am until 4pm.
Pool Work
This year the work on the top pool was completed and new fencing and other improvements made on the lower pool.
Roses Planted
The weekend of 15th December 2007 saw the planting of 300 roses of the variety "Black Country Pride" outside the Red House.
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