Sunday, December 3, 2023

Toposcope top-up

The toposcope on the Lickey Hills could benefit from “section 106” money left over from Cofton. District councillor Richard Deeming told parish councillors that Cofton didn’t...
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High spirits at Lickey Wassail

Revellers enjoyed music, poetry, dancing and a topical Mummers Play. Despite the slightly damp weather, spirits were high as around 150 people attended this year’s...
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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 –...
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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...
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Villagers ready to wassail

It’s wassail season, and there are several events taking place around the area. * First up, you can walk off some of that Christmas food...
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Village-made film released

New film 7 Days, the story of Midlands marathon man “Blind Dave” Heeley, is now on Amazon Prime. It was filmed in and around the Lickey...
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Sharing the story of the Lickey Hills

Visitors to the Lickey Hills Country Park were given a tour of its WWI sites during a special Local History Weekend. Staged by The Lickey...

Lickey parking fears

Residential streets around Lickey Hills Country Park could become clogged with parked cars if charges are introduced at car parks serving the popular visitor...

Price-check on nature site sale

The Friends of High House Woods, formed after the Lickey wildlife area was put up for sale, are applying to Lickey & Blackwell Parish...
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Wood-sale surprise

The volunteers who look after High House Wood in the Lickey Hills have expressed surprise and concern on learning that the land has been...