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Monthly Archives: May, 2013

Cucumbers and quality

Ian G Cox reviews Alvechurch Dramatic Society’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest at Alvechurch Village Hall, directed by Leah Yendell and Martin Salter.

Pupils turn on the power

Pupils from Bromsgrove School recently competed in an electric car challenge, racing a vehicle they designed and built themselves.

Taking the biscuit

I have written to you before about dog owners who bag up their pets’ mess, then leave the bags in the middle of the countryside, even hanging them on trees.

Democracy detail

In my letter to The Village in the last issue I described Alvechurch Parish Council as largely undemocratic.

A village chuggernaut!

When a group of friends started running together ten years ago they were at the vanguard of something much bigger.

Golfing for charity

The senior members of Rose Hill Golf Club play charity matches on their course in the Lickey Hills throughout the year, with the money raised going to a charity of their choosing.

County poll leaves seats unchanged

There were no surprises in the Village area elections to Worcestershire County Council – although UKIP and the Independent candidate gave the sitting Tories a wake-up call in Alvechurch.

Bring on the bluebells

Peck Wood’s annual Bluebell Week takes place from May 13 this year.