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THE VILLAGE VIEW
Posted on October 25 2014 at 4:19:15
Less than a year ago, this column gave itself over to supporting Alvechurch Parish Council in its fight against plans for 22 houses on a field in Hopwood.
Terrific time
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:46:58
The Bromsgrove Lions Club and Anglo Welsh Waterway Holidays very kindly arranged a canal boat trip and a wonderful day out for The Stroke Association’s “Wednesday Friends” group.
Coffee thanks
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:45:58
Could I offer many thanks to all the lovely people who came along and supported our Macmillan coffee morning.
Parking pests
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:41:58
I felt I had to respond to the letter in The Village “Parking menace continues’” (October 2014).
Tweeting a selfie
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:38:58
I attach this photograph of a full body impression of a bird on our window while attempting to gain entry into the house . . . through the glass!
Deluxe duck
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:36:58
I thought some of your readers might like to know about a male Mandarin duck that has just moved into Cofton Lake.
Bonfire bother
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:35:58
At 8.30am on Friday October 3, somebody started a fire – and they know who they are.
Dog virus alert
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:34:58
I am writing about my poor dog who I believe contracted canine distemper from a dog at Rowney Green park area behind the Peace Hall three or four months ago.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:32:58
Regarding “Snail mail fail” (The Village, October 2014), which states: ‘’The proposal would have saved the council money’’ . . .
Seeing double
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:31:58
Everyone loves a good gastropub, and Barnt Green is lucky enough to have two. We moved to the area about a year ago and enjoyed the diversity in dining that this offered.
Birdlife haven
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:30:58
Amid all the controversy surrounding Marlbrook Tip, no mention has been made of its value as a haven for birdlife.
Tip action plea
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:29:58
It will be four years in March when, as Independent Councillor, I finally listened to local residents and not the district council officers, about their concerns over overtipping on Marlbrook Tip
Don’t fob us with ‘policy’
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:28:58
Jon Stevenson must be congratulated for providing an excellent letter on the law regarding trespass and nuisance on private land.
Lawton’s View
Posted on October 25 2014 at 4:25:30
NOVEMBER 2014
Leave our traditions
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:18:58
I reply to the letter in the September issue regarding Morris men tradition. I can only surmise that the writer must have a lot more time on their hands than I do.
Cemetery woe
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:17:58
I have just read a clipping from The Village magazine stating that an award has been granted regarding the so-called management of the Lickey cemetery.
It’s a great pitch, but where do we park?
Posted on October 25 2014 at 3:15:58
It was good to see the dignitaries out celebrating the completion of the football pitch for the youth of Alvechurch.
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