Monthly Archives: July, 2014

Film Review: Joe (David Gordon Green, 2013)

At some point in our lives, most of us will experience problems such as stress, bereavement or anxiety – and some will need a bit of extra help to get through a difficult time.

Although the weather was a bit dodgy, some 60 cyclists turned out for the 17th annual charity cycle ride along the canal from Withy­bed Green in Alvechurch to Digliss Basin in Worcester.

Despite the less-than-perfect weather, Blackwell Festival attracted plenty of residents, friends and neighbours for an afternoon of free fun and games.

AUGUST 2014

It was that time of year for all those with boring or unloved gardens to feel pangs of envy as they perused a selection of village plots oozing with vibrant life, colour and cultivation.

Hopwood-based artist Paula Hamilton meets a flourishing local art group.

Twenty five years ago, a group of Alvechurch men got together to perform a morris dance at the middle school summer fete.

A look back at what was going on around here in August 2004.

The full story behind a local man’s act of heroism in the First World War.