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Monthly Archives: July, 2018

Afternoon of song

Alvechurch Community Choir enjoyed an afternoon of song with a workshop led by professional opera and choral singer Themba Mvula. Themba, who studied at Birmingham...

Colourful display of craft creations

Forge Mill Creative Textile Group attracted plenty of visitors to their Open Morning at Beoley Village Hall. The group placed various working tables throughout the...

Rock band entertains villagers

A group of villagers enjoyed a garden party with a difference: featuring a private performance from American rock band Lucky Tongue. The band were staying...

Plenty to see in Penny’s garden

A charity garden party held in Bordesley attracted a host of visitors and raised money for three charities. Penny Disbury has been opening her garden, The...

Ten top gardens

The sun shone on Alvechurch’s bi-annual Open Gardens event, with ten different gardens welcoming visitors and raising a record £5,115 for charity under the...

Bright planets, space shuttles and meteors

Amateur astronomer Brian Watkiss peers into the Village night sky. August, an exciting month anyway with warm weather, holidays and lovely long evenings. Oh well, two...

Hazel & heather

Mary Green continues her series on trees in the Celtic calendar. Summer so far is warm and dry, but there is lots of sun, so...

A new home for AFC

’Church plan for the future with a move to The Hayes.  Alvechurch FC has finally been granted planning permission to develop a new home at...

Choose the right ISA to maximise savings

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Martin Pryor provides a guide to the different types of ISA available. If you are looking to maximise your tax-efficient savings, there is now...

Our long hot summer

Alvechurch amateur weatherman Phil Thomas records the changes. From the middle of May onwards, temperatures have been considerably higher than normal. The last meaningful rainfall...