The Stourbridge Blog

18/04/2026

YES STOURFESTERS ONLY THREE WEEKS TO GO 🩷💙
We thought you would like a reminder of our amazing 2026 line up...
🎵 Electromantics: The ultimate time machine to the electrifying sounds of the 80s! Get ready to be transported back to the era of iconic Electronica and New Wave music that defined a generation.
🎤 Erasured - The ULTIMATE Erasure tribure (back for the second time by popular demand!)
🎸 Guns n Jovi - Guns N’ Jovi bring together the very best of Guns N’ Roses and Bon Jovi in a powerhouse tribute show packed with iconic anthems.
💿 Woody Cook, yes THE Woody Cook, son of Fatboy Slim - Woody knows how to get the dance floor popping!
🎙️ Logan Paul Murphy - A fully live one man songbook show. One Piano, One Guitar, One Hell of a Voice!!
😇 Dan Budd - A Robbie Williams tribute act like no other, he takes on a huge stage presence and effortlessly fills the shoes of the born entertainer that is Robbie, Dan featured at Stourfest 2024.
🎶 Do it Like Dua - The UK’s ultimate tribute to Dua Lipa!.. As seen performing live on ITV’s This Morning
🥁 Bhangra Smash Up - they need no introduction - everyones favourite party starter!
🎧As ever DJ Richie Morse will be entertaining us in between acts ALL DAY LONG!

We can't wait to see you there 🩷💙

🎫HURRY GET YOUR TICKETS HERE NOW ⬇️
https://www.skiddle.com/e/41994324

18/04/2026

📍 Meet us under the Stourbridge Town Clock at 2PM! 18.04.26

Me & Sarah will be there for about an hour - come say hi and grab a copy! Feel free to take some for family, friends, or your business 💛

🏪 Local business? Want to stock Our Stourbridge for FREE? Head to our page and click the link in bio to fill out the quick Google form - or just drop me a message!

If you share the magazine in your business, charity, or organisation, you’ll get a mention in the guide too 🙌

Can’t make it? Don’t worry! Copies will be available online to read or delivered straight to your door, plus we’ll share local spots where you can grab one 📖

Pssst… there are TWO pieces of free art in this issue 👀✨

17/04/2026

16/04/2026

Our introduction to sewing workshop is a great way to learn new skills and gain confidence with a sewing machine.

So what will you learn?
🪡the basics of how to set up and thread your machine
🪡stitch selection
🪡loading a bobbin
🪡steering and spead control
🪡seam allowance
As well as...
🧵how to follow a template and cut out fabric
🧵learning about grainlines and fabric nap
🧵pin and cut out neatly
🧵how to follow different seam allowances
🧵setting tension
🧵how to use things togeather in the correct order
🧵 impressive finishing touches to get a professional finish every time.

You will show off your newly found skills by making a very handy reversible tote bag in this workshop.

15/04/2026

15/04/2026

15/04/2026

Woop Woop 🙌🏻

I’m so excited to launch this ⬇️ 🪩🚶🏽‍♀️

Silent Striders will launch as pop up sessions and then become a regular fixture if everyone loves it as much as I think they will 🎶❤️

Monday 4th May (Bank Holiday)

6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. We will move to the beat as we walk through the streets for an hour, followed by a drink in the pub afterwards if you wish.

You will each get your own set of silent disco headphones with a choice of an 80s or 90s playlist. Fun tunes, good vibes and getting those steps in!

£10 per person, booking is required as spaces are limited. Meeting at The Foley Arms pub car park and we will head to the pub first a drink afterwards too.

Want to join us? Message to book 🤩

Can’t do the date? Keep your eyes peeled for more Silent Striders dates coming soon 🙌🏻

15/04/2026

♻️ Bin update - for those whose bins haven’t been collected today, you are being advised to leave your bins out

11/04/2026

5 year anniversary! Can't believe it's been 5 years to the day.

The first few years were tough, definitely more downs than ups, but I stuck at it. I remember a customer telling me most businesses take 4-5 years to really get going... and they were right.

Things have finally turned a corner and it's now more ups than downs. I've always done everything the right way - no shortcuts, no fake followers, no fake reviews - just consistency.

Fitting that I'm about to have a record month as well.

Here's to another 5 years 👊🏻

10/04/2026

BBC Radio 2 favourite Mark Kingswood is coming to Stourbridge Town Hall on Fri 18 Sept for an elegant, soul stirring evening of live music! 🎙️

🎟️ boroughhalls.co.uk/mark-kingswood.html