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Cricketers top of league
Posted on September 28 2005 at 3:08:49
Barnt Green Cricket Club finally finished top of the Birmingham & District Premier League’s Premier Division after several near-misses in the last few years.
Alight! festival a big success
Posted on September 28 2005 at 2:26:49
Alvechurch Alight! 2005 exceeded all expectations and provided a big boost to community spirits at the start of autumn.
Learning to coach
Posted on September 27 2005 at 3:09:49
A special Tag Rugby coaching session at Kings Norton RFC was attended by teachers from Crown Meadow and Blackwell First Schools, and Alvechurch’s youth worker.
Walking for a cure
Posted on September 27 2005 at 3:06:49
More than 60 walkers took part in Cure Leukaemia’s first sponsored walk through the Lickey Hills.
Home for cats and dogs
Posted on September 27 2005 at 2:53:49
Eddie and Jane Brennan have opened Primrose Kennels & Cattery, with accommodation for 18 dogs and seven cats, in Alvechurch.
Fight club
Posted on September 27 2005 at 9:33:49
Local amateur theatre group All & Sundry, who perform regularly at Bromsgrove’s Artrix venue, held a special “James Bond” workshop recently, in which resident fight director Ralph Aldis taught participants how to arrange a realistic and convincing stage fight.
All change at AFC
Posted on September 26 2005 at 3:11:49
As we went to press, Alvechurch FC were about to appoint a new manager to replace Peter Frain, who resigned after a run of disappointing performances.
Golf course plans for tip
Posted on September 26 2005 at 3:02:49
Plans for a nine-hole golf course on the former Marlbrook Tip were being put before Bromsgrove planning councillors on October 10.
Champion rider
Posted on September 26 2005 at 9:24:49
Blackwell youngster Elliot Nott is presented with three trophies and declared overall champion at the Midland Association of Riding Clubs’ Bromsgrove & District Championships.
Village Alight
Posted on September 25 2005 at 3:12:49
The Alvechurch Alight! lantern procession saw the streets filled with people making their way from The Weighbridge pub to Alvechurch FC’s ground, where they enjoyed a spectacular firework display.
Best-kept in Blackwell
Posted on September 25 2005 at 3:07:49
Blackwell First School won first prize in the Business Frontage Section of the Best Kept Garden Competition organised by Wythall Parish Council.
Canadian canoeing
Posted on September 25 2005 at 9:39:49
Four students from South Bromsgrove High School completed a Canadian canoeing expedition in Scotland as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
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