Friday, March 29, 2024

Ghosts galore!

Our annual helping of spooky local stories . . . one from Alvechurch and two taken from Anne Bradford’s collections.

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Imagination & illustration

Bromsgrove artist Richard McIlwraith meets local poet and illustrator Penny Turner.Head to The Jinney Ring Craft Centre and seek out a small ground floor...
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Tales of mice and men

Four very different books form the latest offering from Rednal author Jack Walsh. His latest novel, Blood!, is a juicy and chilling tale of revenge...
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The story of Finstall 

Finstall author Jennie McGregor-Smith, whose previous works have covered the Victorian expansion of Bromsgrove, Aston Fields, Blackwell and Burcot, has turned the spotlight on...
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Gift ideas for book-lovers

*  The latest edition of The Bromsgrove Rousler, the popular local history magazine published by the Bromsgrove Society, is now available. The 2019 edition...
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A mine of information

Aston Fields author and mineralogist Roy Starkey has produced a beautifully-illustrated book exploring important mineral deposits in the surrounding area. Aimed at the general reader...
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Smart approach to mental health

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Fourteen months of hard work has paid off for two authors who launched their first book to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week. Henriette...
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Town festival brings culture to everyone

Now in its 59th year, the Bromsgrove Festival offers its usual wide-ranging programme of events for all. The Festival kicks off on the evening of...
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A new chapter for Sue

Oakalls author Sue Watson has branched out from romantic comedy fiction with her latest novel, a dark and twisted psychological thriller. Sue tells us that...
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Battle for the North Sea

Barnt Green author Steve Dunn has written a seventh naval history book, this time focusing on the role of Scandinavia in the battle for the...