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

A look back at what was happening around here in July/August 1999.

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

A look back at what was happening around here in July/August 2009.

^{Driving in new direction}

A professional driver based in Alvechurch has used his years of experience to found a new luxury transport company.

^{Garden triumph for Dan}

A village garden designer has won a prestigious award for the show garden he built at BBC Gardeners’ World Live.

^{All about Alfredo’s}

A friendly welcome and a relaxing experience awaits at Alfredo’s, the traditional barbershop in the centre of Barnt Green.

^{Building assets with infrastructure funds}

Martin Pryor advises on the best way to invest in assets such as utilities and transport.

^{So-called summer!}

Alvechurch amateur weatherman Phil Thomas records the changes.

^{New faces at ’Church}

Alvechurch FC appoints new manager and signs extra players.

^{Earth and water}

Mary Green explains why ‘the answer lies in the soil’.

^{Future of growing}

Hannah Genders visits two Chelsea show gardens with an educational message.

^{Aiming for the Moon}

Dave Morgan looks ahead to the annual art exhibition in Alvechurch.

^{Easy no-bake cheesecake}

Keen baker Jen Morris, of Rowney Green, makes a fruity treat.

^{Spot the landing site}

Amateur astronomer Brian Watkiss peers into the Village night sky.

^{Town festival brings culture to everyone}

Now in its 59th year, the Bromsgrove Festival offers its usual wide-ranging programme of events for all.

^{Strawberry dream}

Keen baker Jen Morris, of Rowney Green, makes a summery gateau.

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

A look back at what was happening around here in June 2009.

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

A look back at what was happening around here in June 1999.

^{Is a DIY Will legal?}

Lickey Wills specialist Sue Jenden explains why it’s best to take expert legal advice.

^{Ageing is inevitable, but how we age is not}

Society is changing. We’re living longer than ever before and the age profile of our society is changing rapidly.

^BUZZING!

Dr Alan Woollhead and Chris Tomlin, of the North East Worcestershire Beekeepers’ Association, explain how to identify different ‘buzzy’ insects and what to do if you have a honeybee swarm.

^{Keep your head: the psychology of investment}

Martin Pryor advises on how our own biases can affect financial decisions. 

^{Blowing hot and cold}

Alvechurch amateur weatherman Phil Thomas records the changes.

^{AFC are still smiling}

Alvechurch just miss out on promotion after a thrilling season.

^{The name of the rose}

Mary Green explores why we call our flowers by so many names.