Thursday, March 28, 2024

Balloons over Blackwell

Blackwell youngsters look on as Coun Brian Fuller, of Bromsgrove District Council, and Lickey and Blackwell Parish Council chairman Ron Brown release balloons to open a family Fun Day at Blackwell First School.

Lickey and Blackwell wins ‘quality’ status

Lickey & Blackwell Parish Council has become the second in this area to be awarded Quality Parish Status by the Worcestershire Accreditation Panel.

Delivering the message

Support is being sought from households within the Lickey and Blackwell Parish for volunteers to deliver Parish Plan questionnaires.

Cycle challenge cash

A presentation night was held at Blackwell Club to give the money raised from the 2005 Blackwell Challenge to three charities.

Council launches website

Lickey & Blackwell Parish Council has launched its website, including details of local events, bus timetables and progress with the Parish Plan.

Artistic talent on show

Blackwell First School pupils showed off their skills in the school’s recent art exhibition.

Crafts for Christmas

Blackwell’s 14th craft fair was voted a great success by all who attended.

Double win for Grange

Burcot Grange Residential Care Home has won two awards recently – one for its outstanding grounds and another for its dedication in listening to residents.

Robbery patrols

Frightening robberies on consecutive lunchtimes in Blackwell and Barnt Green led police to draft in specialist “reassurance patrols” to the villages.

Learning to coach

A special Tag Rugby coaching session at Kings Norton RFC was attended by teachers from Crown Meadow and Blackwell First Schools, and Alvechurch’s youth worker.