Saturday, December 2, 2023
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Best-dressed houses

The winner of Alvechurch Parish Council’s Best-Decorated House competition was Meadowcrest, Coopers Hill. The runner-up was 489 Birmingham Road (below).
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Festive fitness

A Tai Chi group meets on Beacon Hill every Sunday at 10am as part of the Active Parks events, which are entirely free –...
Santa

Community spirit

Sarah Rees reports from the Oakalls and Parklands. There seemed to be a larger-than-ever crowd at the Oakalls & Parklands Christmas Community Event, organised by...
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U10s are on run of victories

Alvechurch U10 United is one of two teams for boys at under-10 (Year 5) level. The team is coached by local residents Richard Deering, Ben...
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Plan gets a big ‘yes’

Lickey & Blackwell and Cofton Hackett parish councillors are delighted that residents voted to accept their Neighbourhood Development Plan. Six years in the making, the...
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Christmas cheer

A group of friends held a Christmas Fair in the School Room at Lickey Hills Country Park. Calling themselves “The Crafting Friends”, they sold gifts...

Ready for an emergency

Alvechurch parish councillors have agreed to adopt an emergency plan outlining what to do in case of a natural disaster or accident. The plan recognises...

Police Commissioner visits

West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John-Paul Campion will be at Beoley Parish Council’s meeting on Tuesday February 11 to meet residents and discuss police...
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The gift of giving

Finstall Preschool held a present collection for homeless people in Birmingham. The youngsters and their families donated gifts such as warm clothing, hats, socks,...
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Star player shares skills

The Alvechurch Ladies Under-11 football team enjoyed a special training session when Birmingham City player Claudia Walker (pictured right, with the squad) came for...