Jan Davies - BEM
We are absolutely delighted to share, officially, with you that the Chair of Walsall Community Network and Brownhills Community Centre and The Lamp, Janet Davies, has been awarded in the New Year honours list a BEM for services to the voluntary sector. The King’s New Year Honours recognise individuals across the United Kingdom for their contributions to public and community life.As Chair of WCN, Jan heads up 15 Community Associations operating across the borough, supporting the delivery of a range of local services and activities, reaching an estimated 80,000 residents each month. Jan says:“I would like to thank everyone who sent messages of congratulations for receiving a British Empire Medal, it has been an overwhelming response that I have since the announcement. I would have liked to thank you all personally but I would be days in responding to everyone. There are many people who put letters of support for this to happen. you all know who you are. Thank You.I feel very humble but also very honoured to be chosen.”Congratulations, Jan, on an incredible, well deserved achievement; what a great way to start 2026.
HAF (Holiday and Food Programme)
HAF is a FREE programme for children and young people. It runs over Easter, Summer and Christmas school Holidays. Your child is eligible if they are:
- aged 5 -16
- eligible for benefit-related free school meals
You can find out more about eligibility from the HAF programme from Walsall Council here
The aim of HAF is to ensure children who attend this provision to:
- eat healthily over the school holidays
- be active during the school holidays - take part in activities which support their development and wider educational attainment
- be safe and not to be socially isolated
- have a greater knowledge of health and nutrition
- be more engaged with school and other local services.
HAF Summer 2026 places are now available at Brownhills Community Centre and we are planning a summer filled with fun and activities to keep everyone busy and entertained over the summer holidays!
Registering for HAF only takes a few minutes and you only have to do it once! Click here
Already registered and have an account? Simply Log in to your account and book your child's place!
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