Thursday, March 28, 2024

Fancy a Sunday tea party?

A charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people is looking for volunteers to help elderly residents make friends.

Probus Club’s visit to MG factory

Nearly two dozen members of the local Kingfisher Probus club recently enjoyed the final guided tour of the MG factory at Longbridge, writes Malcolm Shine.

‘Bordesley Park’ plan booted out

Campaigners believe they have fought off plans for an estate of as many as 6,000 homes called “Bordesley Park” between Redditch and Alvechurch.

Can you spare a room?

A local charity is asking Village readers to consider using their spare bedrooms to help young people at risk of homelessness.

Fight over ‘10,000 homes’

“Can you imagine the public’s reaction if they think Redditch is coming into Alvechurch . . ?”

Farewell, Sandra

The Stroke Survivors in Bromsgrove & Redditch group says goodbye to Sandra Langford as she retires after nearly 15 years as communication support co-ordinator for The Stroke Association.

Bordesley homes vetoed

The threat of a sea of houses spreading into the Village area from Redditch has eased.

‘We’re not in Redditch’

Voters in Alvechurch, Barnt Green and Cofton Hackett would find themselves electing the MP for Redditch if new proposals are introduced.

New Orleans singer comes to Redditch

Lillian Boutte, known as the Musical Ambassador of New Orleans, will perform in a free concert at St Stephen’s Church, Redditch on Fri Dec 7 from 7pm.

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Project Alvechurch

Alvechurch residents who have been approached by schoolchildren over the past decade for their views on life in the village may have wondered where...