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Monthly Archives: February, 2011

Young at heart

They may be in their early 60s, but local band The Old Farts are more than capable of pulling in a crowd – and they have raised around £15,000 for various charities over the past 10 years.

Shape up for spring!

As we go to press, the weather forecast is threatening to put the kibosh on talk of an early spring – but even if another wave of chilly weather is lurking, it won’t be long before we can look forward to the longer days and fresh scent of spring in the air.

Party in the Park

A Blackwell community project is aiming to put on a Party in the Park to celebrate the Royal wedding on April 29.

Hopwood history

Some fascinating pictures of Hopwood Rovers FC from the 1920s have been sent in by Mrs Pauline Elcock, of Rubery.

Appeal after sentimental footage stolen in Rowney Green raid

Rowney Green home raiders have stolen a camcorder containing sentimental footage of the owner’s two young children.

Dog days in the sky

Amateur astronomer Brian Watkiss peersinto the Village night sky.

Our big trip to the Big Apple

Blackwell travel counsellor Jane Ward organised an ‘amazing’ family tip to New York.