Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Harvest helpers

Pupils and staff at Crown Meadow First School in Alvechurch enjoyed a traditional Harvest Festival, when they shared Harvest songs and Year One children...
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Crafty for Christmas

Alvechurch Knit & Natter would like to thank all who supported their annual Christmas craft fair at the cricket club, where knitted goods were...
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How to make your Christmas greener!

Why not take the hassle out of your post-Christmas clear up and support Birmingham Children’s Hospital at the same time? Last year, Cofton-based Fee’s Trees...
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Pumpkin patch

The third annual Pumpkin Festival at Alvechurch Village Hall was another great success, despite atrocious weather! More than 400 people visited, browsing the vast array...
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Bare chests for charity

A calendar of “boob art” featuring designs hand-painted on to the chests of village women (and men) is now on sale, raising awareness of...

Bridge bonus for Acorns

Barnt Green hosted its fourth annual “Café bridge” fundraiser at four village venues, with local businesses donating prizes to help raise £1,000 for Acorns...
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Fashion for funds

A charity fashion show organised by the Alvechurch Knit & Natter group was a great success, raising £840 from ticket sales and a raffle. The...
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Hall opens its doors

Cofton Hackett’s brand new village hall was officially opened with a special launch weekend, and is now seeking volunteers to help keep it running...
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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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Pumpkins at the ready

It’s nearly time for Alvechurch’s annual Pumpkin Festival, which takes place this year on Saturday October 26 from 10.30am to 4pm in the village...