Yearly Archives: 2005

Eleven possible sites for affordable housing have been identified in Alvechurch. They are now to be put to public consultation, with further potential sites sought.

The Chairman of Alvechurch Ex-Services Association, Arthur Pearsall, explains why the Commemorative Stone recently laid at Bear Hill is so important.

I refer to the letter from Mr Harry England regarding The Lawns residential care home in Alvechurch and his objections to our planning approval for assisted living units, conservatory and more rooms.

Alvechurch-based music initiative Mindfire has won a grant to help it expand events during 2006.

The long-awaited Bordesley bypass could be ready for use as soon as March 2008, if plans revealed to the public last month progress smoothly.

A former chairman of Alvechurch Parish Council has been elected leader of Bromsgrove District Council, bringing hope of better recognition for the villages in this area.

Youngsters from Alvechurch Middle School had the chance to learn more about wartime events on a recent trip to the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas in Staffordshire.

Blackwell’s 14th craft fair was voted a great success by all who attended.

November 11 was a special day for the St Laurence Women’s Fellowship, which celebrated the 40th (Ruby) anniversary of its inauguration, writes Enid Brumsen.

More than 500 people enjoyed the Great Burcot Pumpkin Light-Up on Halloween.