Friday, March 29, 2024

Travel agency with a twist

Blackwell resident Jane Ward will be offering expert advice to holidaymakers in the Bromsgrove area through her new business, a travel agency with the emphasis very much on personal service.

Look to your own doorstep

With reference to Peter Cottrell’s letter in the Nov/Dec issue regarding litter in Alvechurch, the company I worked for was very committed to good housekeeping, encouraging competition between departments by awarding prizes every month for tidy offices etc.

Rejoice in landmArk

A few years ago, when I was helping to guide architectural historians about Worcestershire, we could scarcely find a single building of the last hundred years which we thought worth a visit.

Top ideas wanted

I wonder if I may, through the medium of your excellent magazine, solicit the help of your many intelligent readers in providing an answer to a small problem that has arisen with the recycling of plastic bottle tops.

A shining light over village

As an occasional visitor to Alvechurch over the past 40 years I feel qualified to “put in my three pennyworth” on the subject of The Ark at St Laurence Church

What do we get?

In the Nov/Dec edition of The Village you quote Coun Hollingworth  - ”The main thrust of what I want to do is to ensure that the residents of the parished areas are not being taxed twice”.

Lawns decision puts people first

I refer to the letter from Mr Harry England regarding The Lawns residential care home in Alvechurch and his objections to our planning approval for assisted living units, conservatory and more rooms.

Where is our quaint village?

I would like to start by thanking The Village for giving us the opportunity to give our opinions of the Ark at St Laurence Church, Alvechurch.

We can lead the way over litter

Years ago, in the mid 1970s I think, when I worked for a short while in New York, I noticed one day in Manhattan a man walking a dog on the busy pavement when the dog suddenly stopped and relieved itself.

Prayers answered

The Ark is a magnificent building – the answer to years of prayer for this need to be fulfilled.