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Monthly Archives: November, 2015

Crafty Christmas shopping

Hopwood-based artist Paula Hamilton visits a special craft gallery.

A walk down Memory Lane

Memory Lane, the group for those living with memory loss due to age, depression, stroke or dementia, held a very successful fundraiser outside The Lounge.

Village Review: Remi Harris Gypsy Jazz Project

An up-and-coming jazz guitarist made a welcome return visit to the area following a successful September concert at the Artrix.

Busy Christmas for choir

Alvechurch Community Choir has planned a “Village Christmas”, performing in all sorts of locations in the run-up to the big day.

Get creative for charity

Lickey resident Verity Smith will be putting her creative side to good use this Christmas to raise money for worthy causes. 

A good wild year

Mary Green looks at festive traditions and reflects on the past months.

The ‘To Do’ List

Dave Morgan prepares to do his garden chores for winter. . .

Tim to take off as alien light shines

Amateur astronomer Brian Watkiss peers into the Village night sky.

Mild so far, but cold to come?

Alvechurch amateur weatherman Phil Thomas records the changes.

How will changes to pensions affect you?

Austin Broad explains how the new system works.