All the fun of the fair!
Despite a rather damp start, Tardebigge Fair & Show went on to be one of the most successful ever, raising a grand total of £5,210.
Christmas church services
Lickey and Blackwell’s churches are encouraging people to come along to their special Christmas services.
Twinning cash rolls in
A village youngster has been busy raising funds to help improve sanitation in some of the world’s poorest countries.
Green fun for whole family
An Eco-Community Energy Fun Day was held at Alvechurch Baptist Church Hall, with plenty of green activities to educate and entertain.
Barnt Green lights up!
Santa made a flying visit to St Andrew’s First School in Barnt Green to hear the plans for a new community event organised by the school and parish council.
Balti for bells
The New Dilshad International restaurant in Alvechurch did its bit towards the Bell Fund for St Laurence Church by sponsoring the ringers’ Quiz and Curry Night.
Church opens its doors
Alvechurch Baptist Church is now more accessible to villagers with new opening times during the week.
Cooks for books
Members of St Andrew’s, Barnt Green and St Michael’s, Cofton Hackett, often enjoy celebrating by having a Bring and Share meal together, writes Mary Kent.
A ‘grand’ time for The Midland Sinfonia
The Midland Sinfonia has been performing classical music at St Laurence Church in Alvechurch since its formation in 1995.
Barnt Green’s big weekend
After watching neighbouring villages hold successful Open Gardens events each year, Barnt Green has decided to get in on the act for 2016 – and it’s going one step further by hosting a weekend of charitable community events.