^{Beauty at Bellissimo}

The start of spring is the perfect time to treat yourself to a bit of pampering, and Burcot’s beauty salon Bellissimo offers the perfect relaxing atmosphere.

^{BeautyBox is growing fast}

Since BeautyBox successfully relocated from Barnt Green to Catshill, the salon has gone from strength to strength.

^{The Village Archive. . . 20 years ago}

A look back at what was happening around here in March 2000.

^{The Village Archive. . . 10 years ago}

A look back at what was happening around here in March 2010.

^{Reversal of fortune: value versus income}

Martin Pryor explains where you can find value in today’s investment markets.

^{Cup final date for AFC}

Alvechurch FC hope for silverware against Bromsgrove Sporting.

^{Wet, wild weather}

Alvechurch amateur weatherman Phil Thomas records the changes.

^{Hiding in plain sight}

Amateur astronomer Brian Watkiss peers into the Village night sky.

^{Food for thought}

Mary Green looks at the way our diets have changed over the years.

^{Garden jobs for March}

Hannah Genders offers some tips for getting your garden spring-ready.

^{An extraordinary exhibition}

Bromsgrove artist Richard McIlwraith discovers some passionate, uplifting local art.

^{Recital by virtuoso guitarist}

Unmissable! A word which well sums up any recital by world-famous guitarist Craig Ogden, who will be paying a visit to Alvechurch in March.

^{Go nuts for this cake}

Keen baker Jen Morris, of Rowney Green, bakes something special for Mother’s Day.

^{Let’s go on a journey}

It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to planning a holiday – but the amount of choice can be overwhelming, and not everyone has the time or the skills to organise the perfect trip themselves.

^{Meet your dentist: Dr Dipesh Parmar}

Dr Dipesh Parmar of Acorn Dental is an internationally-renowned cosmetic and reconstructive dentist and dental educator.

^{Reduce bathroom waste}

Cleaner Greener Alvechurch offers tips on how to go green in the bathroom.

^{Village Archive. . . 20 years ago}

A look back at what was going on in February/March 2000.

^{Village Archive. . . 10 years ago}

A look back at what was happening around here in February 2010.

^{All new at Alfredo’s}

There’s a new location and a new look for Alfredo’s, the traditional barbershop in the centre of Barnt Green.

^{A simple will? No such thing!}

Lickey Wills specialist Sue Jenden offers advice on making the right Will to protect your loved ones.

^{It won’t happen to me. . . protecting your income}

Guard your money against redundancy or ill health, says Martin Pryor.

^{Mild winter so far. . .}

Alvechurch amateur weatherman Phil Thomas records the changes.

^{Crucial victory in derby}

Alvechurch FC have the bragging rights over Redditch United.

^{What can I do for biodiversity?}

Mary Green provides 10 ways to ‘think global, act local’.