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On Wednesday 21 January 2026, the APPG of which I am co Chair with Baroness Barbara Keeley held a meeting to discuss and hear from our two speakers. The first was Music Education Reflections from the Curriculum Assessment Review presented by Sophie Lewis Association of British Orchestras Chair and Chief Executive , National Children’s Orchestras

The first ever UK Town of Culture competition, announced by the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy in October 2025 will celebrate the rich culture, history and identity of towns right across the UK.  I had the opportunity to speak with Ian Murray MP, Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts (pictured) about the Leather Museum. The Minister

I visited the exhibition at the New Art Gallery on Saturday 17 January 2026.  The Walsall Society of Artists was founded in 1949, with the aim to “help in the work of beautifying the town”. The Annual Exhibition is open until 15 February 2026.  I encourage you to visit the exhibition on the ground floor of the New Art