Veterans’ dinner
More than 60 veterans enjoyed the Alvechurch Ex-Services Association anniversary dinner at Beoley Village Hall.
Fab weather for fete
Blackwell enjoyed a blazing hot day for its village fete, where the attractions included an art sale by village youngsters.
Walking bus record attempt
254 children from Crown Meadow First School in Alvechurch took part in an attempt to break the world record for the largest “walking bus”.
Burcot Grange receives award
Residential care home Burcot Grange has been rewarded for its outstanding dedication to health and safety, receiving a prestigious Gold Award from health and safety consultants Peninsula Business Services.
Pedals + pints = pounds
Cyclists from Alvechurch combined pedals, pints and pounds on a sponsored bike ride in support of Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Racing for cancer research
Fifteen women representing Burcot Grange residential care home completed the 5km “Race For Life” in Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham.
Lions seek players
Alvechurch Lions Football Club’s Under 14s Girls team is looking for more players for the coming season.
Rural service needs recruits
The Bromsgrove Rural Rides scheme enables local people with mobility difficulties to make essential journeys around the town and area, transported by a network of dedicated volunteers.
Tower ap-peal pays off
St Laurence bell-ringer Geoff Franklin reports on the group’s recent recruitment drive.
Happy day out
Members of Burcot & Blackwell Women’s Institute enjoyed a day trip to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire in May, with the opportunity to explore both the house and beautiful gardens.