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The Lounge saved by cash lifeline
Posted on August 20 2012 at 2:55:25
An acclaimed village youth project came within days of being closed down over the summer.
Advice sessions
Posted on August 19 2012 at 3:28:25
The Citizens’ Advice Bureau is to continue sessions at Alvechurch Library on the first Tuesday of the month from 2-4pm.
‘Parish flash’ for speeders
Posted on August 19 2012 at 3:00:25
Flashing speed signs have been appearing across The Village area as parish councils have found a way to respond to one of the most frequent complaints they hear.
Party time at Rhythm Time!
Posted on August 19 2012 at 1:50:25
The local branch of Rhythm Time, a music group for babies and young children, celebrated its tenth anniversary with a fun-filled week of songs, activities and fundraising.
Celebration for diamond duo
Posted on August 19 2012 at 8:34:25
An Alvechurch couple are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary.
Lorry sign sat-nav idea
Posted on August 18 2012 at 6:21:01
Alvechurch Partners and Communities Together is to consider whether signs should be installed to deter lorry drivers from following sat-nav devices down narrow lanes.
End-of-term revels
Posted on August 18 2012 at 12:39:25
Children at Bear Hill Pre-school illuminated their way to the future with a series of events to mark the end of term.
Growing community
Posted on August 18 2012 at 8:32:25
Sarah Rees reports from the Oakalls and Parklands.
Growing demand for new veg plots
Posted on August 17 2012 at 3:29:25
Alvechurch Parish Council has been flooded with requests for allotments since a new scheme was revealed in The Village.
50 years of music making
Posted on August 17 2012 at 1:59:25
Bromsgrove Concerts is proud to announce its 50th season of live chamber music.
Gathering raises cash
Posted on August 17 2012 at 11:53:25
A gathering of friends in Barnt Green raised £2,650 for Help for Heroes.
Presidential hand-over
Posted on August 17 2012 at 11:43:25
The Rotary Club of North Worcestershire held their annual Presidential Hand Over meeting at Bodenham Arboretum.
Blackwell Concert Band welcomes new players
Posted on August 16 2012 at 1:31:31
Blackwell Concert Band are enjoying another successful year, performing at bandstands, local fetes and festivals across the West Midlands.
Fat-bellied flasher shock
Posted on August 13 2012 at 3:33:08
A woman riding her horse through Rowney Green was shocked to see a man with a fat belly leap from a hedge and expose himself on a Sunday lunchtime.
Cautious welcome for homes plans
Posted on August 13 2012 at 12:54:44
Plans showing the layout and look for 88 new houses on green fields in Barnt Green have been given a qualified thumbs-up at the parish council.
Family pays tribute to Mollie
Posted on August 04 2012 at 9:57:29
The family of a Barnt Green woman killed in a collision on the M40 near High Wycombe have paid tribute to her.
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