Dean’s Sahara trek in memory of Sarah
Alvechurch villager Dean Marsh is planning to trek across the Sahara in memory of his partner Sarah Quiney and to raise money for Macmillan...
A bit of white stuff
This is just a nice picture of Robert's Corner, Alvechurch, on March 2 2018, posted in response to the hysteria being generated across Britain...
20mph zone plan for village
Alvechurch parish councillors are to seek more information on proposals by Worcestershire County Council for a 20mph speed limit through the village centre.
The plan...
Car park plan ‘still a benefit’
A new parish car park at Rowney Green is still on the agenda, despite a change of heart by a youth football team which...
The housebuilders’ neighbourhood plan
Depending on your point of view, this map could look like a fantastic opportunity to expand a village into a vibrant near-town . ....
Poppy jar project
As featured on our November cover, Alvechurch WI and Youth at the Lounge have been working together to make poppy lanterns for use on...
Youthful inspiration
A young Alvechurch musician has won a place in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and will perform at Symphony Hall this month.
Violinist Megan...
Green Belt bites back
The battle to stop a Birmingham land-grab across our borders into the Green Belt could be boosted by the initiative of the district councillor for Barnt Green and Hopwood.
Power to the people
The power of a “people’s plan” has been confirmed by a planning inspector’s rejection of three houses in the Green Belt at Hopwood.
In his...
‘Absolute mayhem’
Villagers have been warned to expect “absolute and total mayhem” during the year-long construction of a new roundabout.