^{Village Archive: 10 years ago}

A look back at what was going on around here in November 2009.

^{Village Archive: 20 years ago}

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

^{Yoga for your well-being}

Barnt Green Zen Den is a Yoga and Wellness Studio dedicated to well-being and creating a relaxing and holistically rejuvenating experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.

^{Exciting times at Alfredo’s}

After almost eight years in the village, Alfredo’s Barbershop is excited to announce the move to a downstairs premises in Barnt Green at the end of this year.

^{A warm welcome}

The Cosy Stove Company is a modern independent company that holds traditional values.

^{Taking the long view on your investments?}

Beware of short-term swings in the market, warns Martin Pryor.

^{Planets in transit}

Amateur astronomer Brian Watkiss peers into the Village night sky.

^{The other harvests}

Mary Green explores the fruits, nuts and fungi of autumn.

^{Wildflowers of Bulgaria}

Hannah Genders takes a trip to the mountains.

^{Hope restored with win}

Alvechurch FC end a run of defeats with a morale-boosting victory.

^{Wartime journey}

On the 80th anniversary of the start of the Second World War, it is fitting that the latest production by Alvechurch Dramatic Society, An Unsentimental Journey, should be a new play set in the 1940s.

^{A saucy toffee treat}

Keen baker Jen Morris, of Rowney Green, makes a sticky autumnal pudding.

^{Mithing something? Let Acorn Dental replace those missing teeth}

Missing teeth can make you feel self-conscious about your smile, and can also cause health problems – but Acorn Dental in Barnt Green offers a safe and affordable way to replace them.

^{Mild and wet month}

Alvechurch amateur weatherman Phil Thomas records the changes.

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

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

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

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

^{Dry start to autumn}

Alvechurch amateur weatherman Phil Thomas records the changes.

^{Balancing the school fees equation}

Private school fees are rising faster than the rate of inflation, creating financial challenges for parents, says Martin Pryor.

^{Bright stars on show}

Amateur astronomer Brian Watkiss peers into the Village night sky.

^{Daily bread}

Mary Green gives a guide to different types of grain.

^{A modern kitchen garden}

Hannah Genders creates an al fresco cooking area.

^{Vital win after cup exit}

Alvechurch FC bounce back with unexpected league victory at faraway Leiston.

^{Photography as art}

Bromsgrove artist Richard McIlwraith hopes to inspire readers with his travel pictures.

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

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