Dazzling dahlias
Posted on August 30 2016 at 1:03:22

The gardens in the August edition of The Village were very impressive. I missed making any contribution, but I think our dahlias are worth a view

Heron up close
Posted on August 30 2016 at 12:52:22

I spotted this grey heron in early morning light on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal near Withybed Green, Alvechurch.

Seeking stepsister
Posted on August 30 2016 at 12:51:22

I am trying to find my stepsister, Carolyn (Rapson) Mansell, whose last location was Barnt Green, England. 

Council decision caused ‘eyesore’
Posted on August 30 2016 at 12:49:22

I wonder if the councillors who turned down the retirement homes application by McCarthy & Stone for 2 Birmingham Road, Alvechurch, and the field behind have seen the site recently?

Lawton’s View
Posted on August 30 2016 at 1:26:02

SEPTEMBER 2016

THE VILLAGE VIEW
Posted on August 30 2016 at 1:14:14

As we went to press, the road was closed again on the dangerous bends just south of Alvechurch village after yet another accident.

A memory of WWI
Posted on August 30 2016 at 12:59:22

I am a 92-year-old WWII veteran who came to Bromsgrove in 1965 and have lived in Lickey End for a number of years.