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Monthly Archives: April, 2007

Politics comes to the parish council room

Alvechurch Parish Council looked to be heading for interesting times on the eve of the local elections.

Handy showroom now open

DIY and gardening enthusiasts can rely on great service and a vast choice of products at Tony’s Handyman Centres in Barnt Green and Redditch.

Please respect disabled bays

Some months ago there was a letter in your magazine from someone complaining about the disabled parking spaces in Barnt Green village.

Beavers enjoy police visit

A Barnt Green Beaver Scout is helped into the latest police gear by PC Lorette Taylor (right).

Young dancers take to the big stage

The Palace Theatre, Redditch, hosted a collection of young people’s ballets entitled Dancers of Tomorrow, created and choreographed by Barnt Green-based ballet teacher Maxine Grant.

Tom’s transatlantic talent

Sally Oldaker meets a local artist who is making a name for himself in Canada.

Can you help schools find a new name?

It’s now less than a year until the new schools and library site opens in Alvechurch and villagers are being asked to help to come up with a name for it.

Take care of the pitch

I noted the letter in your April edition regarding the use of the football pitch at the Meadows.

My waste permit worry

Today I have received my increased Council Tax Bill. I’ve also received a “Residents’ Household Waste Site Permit” – which is nice.

What use are planning laws if we are still left to suffer?

Your article “Two more years of tipping” (The Village April edition) makes grim reading for those who will have to endure thousands more heavy lorries making their way to and from the Marlbrook Tip.