Magic of Christmas
With its cosy, vintage-style atmosphere, The Potting Shed at Singletons Nurseries in Lydiate Ash is an ideal place to celebrate the traditions of Christmas – and the venue is offering plenty of ways to get into the festive spirit.
A cosy cuppa
As the nights draw in, The Tea Shop in Barnt Green is all prepared for a cosy autumn and winter with a host of treats to eat, buy and admire.
Music on the menu
Having achieved popularity as an attractive cafe during the daytime, The Potting Shed at Singletons Nurseries in Lydiate Ash has branched out into evening fare with a series of after-dark events.
Hairy Bikers in Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove chef Lorenzo Richards cooked up a culinary treat when TV’s Hairy Bikers visited his restaurant on their mission to discover the world’s best chicken and egg recipes.
Raise a glass to the countryside
Mary Green looks at plants that make alcohol – and other things!
Look how we’ve grown!
Many readers will be familiar with Singletons Nurseries at Lydiate Ash, which has been supplying top quality home-grown plants and produce for almost 70 years – and now the family-run business has another string to its bow in the shape of an on-site restaurant.
Events for everyone
Barnt Green is the place to be in September, with two community events attracting residents and visitors alike.
Cricket stars raise cash
Cricket stars Dougie Brown and Ashley Giles hosted the annual charity curry night in Barnt Green’s Deedar Indian Restaurant.
Perfect country pub
Sally Oldaker and Louise Robinson pop in to The Coach & Horses Inn to see its new look and sample the food and drink.
Tea parties for the elderly
A village group is aiming to help isolated elderly people by offering monthly tea parties where they can reconnect or make new friends in their own community.