Saturday, December 2, 2023
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Picnic to mark VE Day

Alvechurch Picnic in the Park now has its official logo, chosen from entries into the annual competition. Local children were invited to create a design...
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Revels raise funds

Members of Alvechurch Border Morris presented a cheque for £228 to Sarah James, manager of The Lounge café and community project in Alvechurch, at the...
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Snowdrops & storms

The traditional Snowdrop Weekend at St Leonard’s Church in Beoley was definitely one of two halves. On the Saturday, with the weather mild and...

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...

Be prepared. . .

New parish clerk Jayne Smailes told Alvechurch councillors they should be prepared for “Operation London Bridge” – the protocol for the death of a major...
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Terry meets Vinny!

Cofton resident Terry Harrington was the latest winners of a Mini Vinny in our monthly competition. If you want to win one for yourself,...
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Waes Hael to all!

Aelfgythe Border Morris’ Squire, Pam Morley, reports on their wassail. Aelfgythe Border Morris hosted another successful annual Wassail, starting at The Crown Inn, Withybed, with...
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A38 plan goes public

Sarah Rees reports from the Oakalls and Parklands. Hundreds of residents attended a public session about improvements to the A38 corridor, including the Slideslow Roundabout....
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Crafty cheques

After raising £2,900 during 2019, the Alvechurch Knit & Natter group was able to make donations to four charities, whose representatives were presented with...
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Lounge looks for help

Volunteering brings rewards for everyone, writes Bill Ulyett, chairman of trustees at The Lounge in Alvechurch. The Lounge has been serving the community in Alvechurch...