Friday, March 29, 2024

Bishop’s bells celebration

After more than seven years of fundraising and hard work, the restored bells of St Laurence, Alvechurch, are to be dedicated in a service led by the Bishop of Worcester.

Get active in your local park

The Active Parks scheme, which is taking place across 50 Birmingham parks this year, brings a host of fun events and activities to Cofton Park and the Lickey Hills.

Could you lend a friendly ear?

Home-Start volunteer Michele Beevers explains why the charity is so important for families.

Musical money

Alvechurch Community Choir presented a cheque for £453 to The Lounge café and youth centre during a carol singing session.

Snooker legends visit Alvechurch

Alvechurch will be going snooker loopy on Friday November 22, as snooker legends Ken Doherty and John Virgo make an appearance in the village.

A Halloween adventure

Blackwell Adventure would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended its Halloween Bonfire and Firework display.

Samuel

Sam meets Vinny!

Six-year-old Samuel Westwood-Tams, of Cofton Hackett, was the latest winner of a Mini Vinny in our monthly competition. If you want to win one for...

Barnt Green Art Club: A Historical Note

Patricia White, former Honorary Secretary, and Professor Richard White, former Honorary Treasurer, tell the Club’s story so far…

Marathon first-timers

Marathon first-timers Kate Van Der Plank and Ruth Dugdale have been putting in some extra miles in preparation for the London Marathon.

runners

Runners on a mission

The team from the Birmingham Association of the Mission to Seafarers line up before taking part in the Flora Light Challenge for Women to...