Kendall and Wall

Kendall and Wall We organise door-to-door, wheelchair accessible outings for elderly and disabled people. We are a not-for-profit Community Interest Company.

We all need a break now and again to recharge our batteries and to remind us that there is a world out there beyond the four walls that normally constrain us. We organise outings to places of interest-especially for clients with poor mobility. All the outings are in our easy access, wheelchair friendly vehicles which are fitted with a lift so no climbing is involved. We provide a ‘door to door’ se

rvice collecting clients from their homes, care homes etc. and providing friendly staff to push wheelchairs, if necessary. Mobility scooters are available for hire, if required. Most of our outings are in the West Midlands area and all locations are wheelchair-accessible with disabled access toilets on site. Locations have been chosen to appeal mainly to older people – for example, The National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas; Birmingham Botanical Gardens; Black Country Museum. All admission charges are included in the price of the trip. All our staff are CRB checked.

WANTED CHARITY ACCOUNTANTFor Kendall & Wall Charity Trust. We help to tackle loneliness and isolation by organising out...
25/08/2026

WANTED CHARITY ACCOUNTANT

For Kendall & Wall Charity Trust. We help to tackle loneliness and isolation by organising outings to a wide range of interesting places and events using our wheelchair accessible mini buses.

Our volunteers help to look after our clients and push wheelchairs if necessary. We provide a door to door service. None of our volunteers are paid and we have no central office, everyone works from home.

Our previous accountant passed away after volunteering with us for many years. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please either telephone 01543 897131 or email us on [email protected]

There is a rich heritage in the Midlands which, together with our friends, Kendall and Wall love to explore. To this en...
10/04/2026

There is a rich heritage in the Midlands which, together with our friends, Kendall and Wall love to explore. To this end We were fascinated to be guided round the Needle Museum in Redditch on Thursday 2 April. The Forge Mill Needle Museum is an unusual and fascinating place to visit. This historic site illustrates the rich heritage of the needle and fishing tackle industries. Models and recreated scenes provided a vivid illustration of how needles were once made, and how Redditch once produced 90% of the world’s needles.

Forge Mill is a listed building which houses original water powered machinery. Models, recreated scenes and original audio provided a vivid illustration of how needles were once made and how Redditch dominated the world needle trade.

You can step back in time and experience the largely unchanged atmosphere of an original scouring (polishing) mill. This is the only water powered needle scouring mill left in the world and much of the original Victorian machinery remains.

The museum exhibits over 3 floors holding an extensive and unique collection of needle related items. Our guided tour took us through their basement and scouring mill to discover how needles were made in Victorian times. Health and safety was unheard of and there were numerous injuries and early deaths due to the dreadful conditions the employees worked in. They were paid less than £1 per week, but the scourer was paid one Guinea per day due to the extremely dangerous nature of his work; he usually died within 2 years from lung disease or was blinded by pieces of needles breaking off due to the scouring process.

Kendall and Wall turned creative on Monday 23 March by holding a card making day with our creative and very clever drive...
27/03/2026

Kendall and Wall turned creative on Monday 23 March by holding a card making day with our creative and very clever driver Wendy. We have held several card making days in the past and have found them very popular with our friends.

This time our card making was held, with permission, at Hammerwich Cricket Club, a beautiful venue overlooking their cricket grounds. We have used this venue several times in the past and have always been looked after exceedingly well.

With Easter coming up very soon it was the ideal opportunity to make Easter cards, have fun, a natter, get creative and enjoy a Kendall and Wall picnic. Our friends thoroughly enjoyed themselves under the expert guidance of Wendy plus her copious amounts of equipment who guided us expertly through the process of creating.

The wonderful warm Spring sunshine tempted Kendall and Wall for yesterday’s outing to The Denby Pottery Village where we...
20/03/2026

The wonderful warm Spring sunshine tempted Kendall and Wall for yesterday’s outing to The Denby Pottery Village where we could shop, eat and experience to our hearts content. We had a small bus of clients, no less enthusiastic about the day ahead. The village had a factory shop, cookshop, home accessories, farm shop and deli, gift shop, garden and pond. As well as a Denby pottery tour, the Denby museum, Denby discovery, craft studio, pottery throwing and further events and activities scheduled throughout the year.
Unfortunately wE had no time for the Pottery tour which we were told is not wheelchair friendly, but thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in the shops which were all easily accessible for wheelchairs and rollators as well as those unable to walk far. It was just wonderful to sit in the sunshine and dream of warmer days to come.

We had delicious food in the Bourne’s Coffee Shop and Bistro, housing a wide selection of homemade cakes, breakfasts, lunches, snacks and drinks. Their star attraction is their Homity Pie. Legend has it that the name “homity” derives from the acronym “How Many in Takes Today?” a question the Land Girls were asked to ensure they consumed enough calories to sustain their strenuous work. The pie is a traditional British open vegetable pie in a pastry case containing a filling of potatoes and an onion and leek mixture, which is then covered in cheese. At Bournes their added ingredient was chicken.

The Denby Pottery Village is located next door to the main Pottery 8 miles north of Derby and has so much to offer in just one location. Another visit for sometime next year.

With trepidation (suspecting that someone may not be allowed to leave!) Kendall and Wall once again took 2 buses to the ...
13/03/2026

With trepidation (suspecting that someone may not be allowed to leave!) Kendall and Wall once again took 2 buses to the West Midlands Police Museum at The Lock-up, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham.

We were transported back in time as we learned about two centuries of policing history. This superb museum is housed in a former, very old police station and is set over 3 floors with many exhibits actually in the cells with the heavy iron doors still in place.

The cells started with the original bare tiny rooms with no comfort at all and progressed to the next cell with a hard wooden bench for a bed and a wooden pillow, we then progressed to a cell with the added comfort of a thin mattress and a bucket and finally to a cell with a toilet, but the chain is outside the cell for the warder to flush the toilet (this was to prevent the inmate from blocking up the toilet and flooding the cell!).

We learned when policing first started, the first police woman, when fingerprints were first used to gain a conviction and also the first DNA as evidence. The museum offers Murder mystery nights, walking tours to hear gruesome tales of Birmingham’s Victorian past, school hands-on and creative days and would you believe Sleepovers. We learned about the Peaky Blinders who were actually common criminals who charged through the streets in gangs causing mayhem and terrible injuries.

On the lower floor were tables where a picnic could be eaten and tea and coffee served. But also costumes and hats where we had a great time dressing up and taking photos. A really informative and fun day out. We then drove to the Tyburn Inn for another great lunch.

Monday 9 March found Kendall and Wall’s 2 buses braving the heavy traffic into Birmingham for an exciting trip for our f...
13/03/2026

Monday 9 March found Kendall and Wall’s 2 buses braving the heavy traffic into Birmingham for an exciting trip for our first visit to a Sikh Temple. The visit was to the Gurudwara served by Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha in Soho Road, Handsworth.

The Gurudwara is a Sikh place of worship. It is open to visitors of any faith, culture, gender or background. ‘Sikh’ means life-long learner or disciple. At the Gurudwara, Sikhs learn about life’s purpose. They learn how to put important values into practice, like praying, serving God’s creation and singing God’s praises.

The guiding motto for the Sikh way of life is Pray, Work and Share.

Guru means teacher or enlightened.
Dwar means gateway
Gurudwara means gateway to the Guru’s home.

Inside the Gurudwara you will find the sacred scripture, which Sikhs regard and treat as ‘Guru’.

Unfortunately due to the heavy traffic, our second bus was late. So we were taken first to the Langar serving area. The Langar is a vegetarian meal, provided free of charge for all visitors. It is one way Sikhs practice serving others, being generous and seeing God in all. The cooking, serving and cleaning are done by volunteers doing Sewa (selfless service). We were told that they serve 25,000 meals each week!

Next we were taken into the Darbar (Prayer hall). Darbar means court. It is a very sacred place, so,before entering we had to cover our heads, remove our shoes and wash our hands. We walked up the Centre aisle to pay our respects where we could see the sacred scripture on a throne under a canopy, wrapped in beautiful fabrics, like royal robes. The sacred scripture was being recited as part of a 48 hour continuous reading. We then sat quietly to one side whilst those who wanted it were offered the sweet Prashad to mark the Guru’s grace and hospitality to all. It is made of butter, flour and sugar and water and is received with cupped hands.

This was a wonderful experience and many found the trip very moving and certainly an experience not to be missed. We were warmly welcomed, nothing was too much trouble.

Today Kendall and Wall stayed local to support our wonderful city of Lichfield. Despite the cold and taking advantage o...
17/02/2026

Today Kendall and Wall stayed local to support our wonderful city of Lichfield. Despite the cold and taking advantage of some rare sunshine we watched the annual Shrovetide Pancake races held in front of Lichfield’s Guild Hall. The first Lichfield race took place in March 1976. The racing today started at 12.00hrs attended by several dignitaries including the Mayor, two mace bearers and the town crier (who by the way didn’t really need a microphone to make himself heard!).

We watched and cheered several races and then made our way to our chosen lunch restaurant, Ask, an Italian restaurant in Bird Street. The food was delicious, we were made so welcome and a repeat visit is a must.

February 17 is the start of the Chinese Year of The Horse, so it seemed appropriate Kendall and Wall should join in a Ch...
17/02/2026

February 17 is the start of the Chinese Year of The Horse, so it seemed appropriate Kendall and Wall should join in a Chinese culinary experience and visit our favourite Eastern restaurant, Wing Wah in Burton on Trent. We have enjoyed their hospitality many times and their delicious all you can eat buffet lunch is a must.

Friday 13 February was the day chosen to take our two buses full of clients to experience their dragon dance as well as their many and varied eastern dishes.

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121 Walsall Road
Lichfield
WS138AD

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+441543897131

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