Saturday, November 11, 2023

Barnt Green fashion fundraiser

A "Preloved Parade” to celebrate the 30th birthday of Acorns Children’s Hospice takes place on March 22. The fashion show will use clothing donated to...
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Village-made film gets premiere

The cast and crew of 7 Days, a film about Birmingham marathon runner ‘Blind Dave’ Heeley, celebrate the film’s premiere at The Birmingham Rep. An...

Charity challengers

Sarah Rees reports from the Oakalls and Parklands.

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Running around the world

A former Marlbrook resident has helped raise more than £17,500 for a disaster response charity by taking part in a year’s worth of tough events. Damian...

Knitting for dementia

Keen knitters from the Village area are being asked to get involved with a dementia awareness project. Burcot Grange Care Home, a member of the...
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Art of remembrance

 Sarah Rees reports from the Oakalls and Parklands. Children from Finstall First School contributed to the Armistice commemorations by producing a variety of artwork before and during...
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Eco-party project

Sarah Rees reports from the Oakalls and Parklands. An enterprising mother from The Oakalls has embraced an environmentally friendly idea for reducing waste at children’s parties. Sammy...
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Plunge for Primrose

Four villagers have decided to put their fears aside and jump out of a plane to raise money for the Primrose Hospice in Bromsgrove. Vicki...
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Cheques for charities

Alvechurch Knit and Natter, run by Cynthia Lawton and Daphne Cross, presented cheques to representatives of the three charities the group has chosen to...

GlastonBeoley 2020

Music lovers take note: this year’s GlastonBeoley Music Festival is on June 6 and 7 and has a new venue at Birmingham Rugby Club in...