A Time to Learn, Learn, Learn

Whether it is a new hobby or interest in learning, the new programme of exciting leisure, education and sports opportunities available at Manor Farm will have something tailored-made for you! Children's activities, childcare, services for the elderly always feature high as priorities for local people and our recently refurbished nursery and an enhanced landscape for older people at our Rushall Centre mean we are determined to p... more

Looking for Work?

We are Recruiting! Interested in reception work?  Good with people? Duty Officer Required at Manor Farm Community Association Sports Reception Every Wednesday Evening 5.45pm to 10.30pm and alternate Sundays 9.30am to 1.00pm £7.20 per hour Great environment with friendly staff and wonderful centre users who will appreciate having you to help them! Please call 01922 614316 for an informal and confidential chat      

Carnival Time!

Colourful creative carnival at Pelsall by Press Reporter Kaisha Ripalo Manor Farm CA were thrilled to be invited to this year’s prestigious Pelsall Carnival – an event organised by local people that raises thousands of pounds for worthwhile causes in Walsall. Hundreds of people gathered for the traditional fun fair - courtesy of Pat Collins; or to go bargain hunting amongst the many car boot stalls that had been ‘setting up’ s... more

Toy Loan Service moves to Pelsall!

Local parents, playgroups and child care centres are celebrating the news that the borough toy lending service has finally been saved from closure and will soon be opening at its new premises in Pelsall. The Toy loan facility service was unable to continue operating in its previous format due to savings that the authority had to make but Council officials vowed to look at new ways of delivering this valuable service. Having been... more

New Manager at First Friends!

First Friends Day Nursery warmly welcomes their new Nursery Manager Jane Arblaster this month into a role where she is assured of overwhelming support from staff and parents alike.  She is relishing her new role after being in the Childcare industry for over 22 years and is now ready to take First Friends to even greater heights. ‘Seeing the children grow and develop’ is something that still excites our new Manager and she says, ... more

BIG Lottery - BIG Win!

The campaign is over and the votes are in.  After weeks of making Facebook friends, handing out leaflets and asking people to support our project the results are in. And we did it! Three West Midlands community organisations were awarded a substantial amount to 'carry on' the good work and make a real difference to the local people.  Rushall Centre in Walsall were one of the BIG three and the event televised across the region. ... more

Rushall on the Gogglebox!

Local people in Rushall are celebrating the exciting news that their community centre has been shortlisted for a prestigious BIG Lottery award and featured on Central ITV for a public vote. They are one of only 5 voluntary organisations selected to represent the region from thousands who applied for the £50k prize money. If successful, the Rushall Centre hope to promote and deliver a wide range of health and well-being activities... more

The Sky's the Limit!

Families with young children across Walsall will be delighted to know that development on the First Friends Day Nursery in Pelsall is now well and truly under way! The sky was the limit as a huge crane lowered the modular building and carefully placed it perfectly ready for further ground works, plumbing, electrics and internal furnishing. Planning has also ensured the forward thinking nursery still has plenty of outdoor play ar... more

Older People Enjoying Regular Activities!

We've just heard about some new and exciting activities down at nearby Rushall Centre.  It's called OPERA but ... it's got nothing to do with music!! Follow this link to see this great group in action. They are trying to start up a wide range of leisure activities that will focus on health and well-being of older people in Walsall.  If their dream comes true they will be delivering everything from crazy 'Golden Golf' to strict... more

Building Better Opportunities!

The big national push for nursery places for 2 year olds means demand for nursery places is increasing at a dramatic rate in Walsall. And with First Friends Day Nursery high on the popularity list of where parents want to place their little ones, we are making massive improvements to our facilities. We have successfully applied for funding and this week started building enhancement work to our fabulous First Friends site in Pelsa... more

The Urgent Care Centre Community site is moving!

From 10am on Wednesday 20th January 2016, the Urgent Care Centre will be located at Saddler’s Centre, Bridgeman Street, Walsall, WS1 1YT. Patients are able to access health advice and treatment for illnesses or injuries which are not life-threatening. The Urgent Care Centre located in Market Square, town centre, Walsall, will close at 6pm on Tuesday 19th January 2016.  The Urgent Care Centre at Walsall Manor Hospital will be ... more

It's Nice to be Nice at Xmas!

The season of goodwill is well underway with the Manor Farm Silver Scheme! Their famous Xmas party was a smash hit with over 100 people enjoying a festive feast, presents from Santa in his Grotto and great entertainment from Everley Brothers’ tribute band – ‘The Elderlies!’ The Silver Scheme is supported financially by the BIG Lottery; and the staff and dozens of volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure everyone had a fabulous time... more

The Matrix Standard at Manor Farm!

Manor Farm are delighted to announce they have been awarded the Matrix standard – a unique quality standard kitemark for organisations to assess and measure their advice and support services. This has been formally recognised as being ‘outstanding’ - ensuring that we give the ultimate support to individuals in their choice of career, learning, work, life goals and service to the community. The intensive assessment process involve... more

You CAN Do It!

We have an awful lot of fun at the Silver Scheme. Our project has been funded through the BIG Lottery Reaching Communities Fund until 2018 and with their generous support we have been able to host regular lunch clubs, take older people to essential medical appointments and provide a handy home help service for minor house repairs, gardening and general ‘tidy ups.’ We organise social events, trips out and a variety of activities t... more

The Van Man Who Can!

Manor Farm Community Association are delighted to announce that they have been awarded BIG Lottery funding for a new vehicle to support the highly successful Silver Scheme project in Walsall. BIG Lottery funding has enabled the Rushall-based charity Manor Farm Community Association to purchase a brand new Citroen Berlingo van.     Charity Chief Executive Gary Bird said ‘We are so grateful to the BIG Lottery as this new veh... more

It’s not New Year ... or is it?

Most people think January is the right time to make resolutions and plans to try new activities.  Well at Manor Farm we have found that people get just as inspired and even more motivated to take up learning, hobbies and try new things to do as soon as we launch our programme of activities each September. Our exciting programme of positive learning activities has now been launched and enrolment is ongoing with the new term which ... more

How does YOUR garden grow?

As the Summer comes to a close, it was ‘Love Your Garden’ time as the Rushall-based Silver Scheme took some of the older folk in Walsall for the perfect day out at  Hollybush Garden Centre and Aquaria in Staffordshire - one of the largest independent garden centres in the UK.   Over 30 senior citizens enjoyed the perfect day out browsing the indoor and outdoor areas for all their gardening needs – with knowledgeable and helpful ... more

Pitch Perfect!

The latest news on the Manor Farm Multi-Use Games Area is that contractors are well on schedule to complete the state of the art sports surface in time for the busy season ahead. Groundworks have been completed with secure, 3 metre high rebound fencing, high quality floodlighting and even a viewing area complete with picnic tables.  Work has now begun on the beautiful 'baize green carpet' that is looking 'pitch perfect' for Wemb... more

Become a Befriender

The Silver Scheme goes from strength to strength as we approach the Summer months.  End of school term, warm sunny weather and the prospect of getting away for a few days well-deserved holiday sounds wonderful for most people right now.  Sadly, it is not the same for everyone.  For those living alone and surviving on a small pension, the Summer is just another season to 'get through.' The many volunteers who work on behalf of old... more

Silver Scheme Needs YOU!

Older people over the age of 55 in Walsall can access a fabulous range of services courtesy of the Manor Farm Community Silver Scheme funded through the Big Lottery. Those who feel a little lonely or need some support are able to call upon local, friendly and reliable people who understand some of the issues that arise as we grow older. Some people benefit from a regular visit to share some quality time together and chat about ... more