Acoustic Music Festival – last minute line-up updates

A late last-minute addition to our  amazing lineup is the very incredible Faye Bagley. She is before many times at the Community Garden and were delighted to be able to welcome her back.

Why not check out one of her videos here:

Unfortunately Trouble and Strife have  had to step down due to illness.

Although the weather is looking distinctly autumnal please don’t let this put you off coming. With constructive marquees around the stage to keep the audience dry and there be plenty of hot soup and warm snacks from the community café. We’re also running children’s activities in doors to keep the little ones busy! It promises to be a great day look forward to seeing you there.

Acoustic Music Festival this Saturday at Caldmore Community Garden

A great way to round off the summer with an afternoon of live music including performances from some of Walsall’s best live acts as well as leading national names. 


The ever popular Alex Fawson will be kicking off proceedings as well as hosting the day. The afternoon also sees a performance from local legend Martin Breedon who will be bringing his band the Rustlers to enliven The Garden Stage.  Fresh from her storming performance at the Arboretum in August as vocalist for  Funk and Disorderly,  Gemma Niles will be returning to the garden heading up her own band Katsu Cassettes.


Heading up the the M6 from Birmingham singer song writer, Jack Cattell will be taking the stage later on in the afternoon, for a rare Walsall  performance, showcasing music from his new EP, Locked Away.  https://jackcattellmusic.bandcamp.com/


Heading up the bill, we are very proud to have the return of the amazing songsmith, story teller and all round national treasure Ash Mandrake, who will be sharing his own unique brand of psychedelic folk. https://ashmandrake.bandcamp.com


This amazing event is brought to you absolutely free and is hosted in the beautiful environs of Caldmore Community Garden.


The event starts at 1.00pm and goes on to 7.30. The garden café will be opening all afternoon serving up hot and cold drinks and a range of cakes and light refreshments. You’re welcome to bring your own picnic and there will be covered areas in the unlikely event that we have any rain showers!

The event is it’s very definitely family friendly, and there is a play area for young children along with hosted activities, so please come on down and chill with us, to round off our summer of great events at Caldmore Community Garden!

CALDMORE ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL

CALDMORE ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL
A great way to finish the summer.
Refreshments available or bring a picnic.


Breaking news !
A late last-minute addition to our amazing lineup is the very incredible Faye Bagley. She has played before many times at the Community Garden and were delighted to be able to welcome her back. Why not check out one of her videos here
https://youtu.be/J4QvldtvWMs
Unfortunately Trouble and Strife have had to step down due to illness.


Although the weather is looking distinctly autumnal please don’t let this put you off coming. With have constructed marquees around the stage to keep the audience dry and there will be plenty of hot soup and warm snacks from the community café. We’re also running children’s activities in doors to keep the little ones busy!It promises to be a great day look forward to seeing you there.

Insect Safari


Join us as we take you into a fantastical world of creatures that creep, crawl, fly, flutter and buzz.
Incredible stories and facts from across the world burst into life in this stunning show featuring amazing puppets, original music and a whole lot of bugs!

Take heed of the wisdom of the world’s oldest spiders who roamed the lush, tropical swamps of the West Midlands over 30 million years ago, and join us in celebrating the wonderous world of insects.

The Fetch Theatre Company in partnership with Infamous Arts and the Lapworth Museum present this amazing show at Caldmore Community Garden!

FREE ENTRY! 

Toddler Picnic

Join us for a Toddler day of fun at Caldmore Community Garden!

Giant bubbles, soft play, ice-cream, fun at the playground and lots of fun around the Garden.

Bezerkaz Circus combine fun, visually amazing and beautiful excitement to capture the imagination of the youngest, up to the oldest attendees of any event, their brightly costumed circus characters will amaze with their colourful and creative skills, beautiful and gigantic bubbles and comedy suited to the youngest audience. Not to be missed!

For children aged 1-4 only – older siblings are allowed, but please remember that this is an event for little ones and we need to make it fun and safe for them first! Spaces are limited.

Booking necessary – please fill in the form below and we will confirm your space on Monday 2nd August.
https://forms.gle/2DhqNCv3XActynpk9

Our toddler programme is funded by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery – Postcode Local Trust.

Free Summer Play Scheme for Children

FREE HOLIDAY PLAY SCHEME FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-12,

Tuesday – Friday, starting from 27 July, 12.00 – 3.00 pm.

A mix of arts and crafts, gardening, nature education, cooking, and play.

Activities will take place outdoors and indoors.Due to Covid-19 activities will run in “bubbles” of up to 15 children.You have to register for the whole week.

ONLY FOR CHILDREN 8 – 12 YEARS OLD.

Lunch will be provided.You have to book in advance for the whole week by Friday 16th July at the latest using our online form: https://tinyurl.com/summerplayscheme or by texting Sharmin on 07384 112705 .

If you have any questions, please contact Anna on 07871813252.

Free Activities for Children during Half-Term

FREE HALF-TERM HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

Tuesday 1st – Saturday 5th June, 12.00 – 3.00 pm

A mix of arts and crafts, gardening, nature education, cooking, and play. Activities will take place outdoors and indoors.

Due to Covid-19 activities will run in “bubbles” of up to 15 children.

You have to register for the whole week.

ONLY FOR CHILDREN 8 – 12 YEARS OLD.

Lunch will be provided.

You have to book in advance for the whole week by Friday 21st May at the latest using our online form: https://tinyurl.com/gardenhalfterm 

or by texting Sharmin on 07384 112705 .

If you have any questions, please contact Anna on 07871813252.

Caldmore Community Garden, Carless Street, WS1 3RH

Re-opening Schedule

We are back at work and the Garden is now open Monday to Friday 10am till 4pm – individuals and families are welcome to come and use the Garden and the playground, but remember to keep 2m distance from each other, use hand sanitiser provided and check in using the Track and Trace app. Pop down and enjoy looking for signs of spring in the Garden!

From April 19th we will be re-starting our regular activities outdoors in groups of six and starting new indoor activities for parents and toddlers – we will be posting more information later on this month!

See you soon!