Community spirit thrives
Around 20 Bordesley villagers got together for an initial meeting to establish a residents association.
Residents in action call
Bordesley residents are forming an association to improve their community.
County poll leaves seats unchanged
There were no surprises in the Village area elections to Worcestershire County Council – although UKIP and the Independent candidate gave the sitting Tories a wake-up call in Alvechurch.
Big Lunch packs a punch
Organisers of a big spring bank holiday party are hoping the weather gods will smile on them.
New policing tsar in village speed pledge
Traffic speeding through our villages has been highlighted as a priority by the first Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia.
Bordesley homes vetoed
The threat of a sea of houses spreading into the Village area from Redditch has eased.
We want Hopwood!
Proposals to hive off Hopwood from Alvechurch and join it with Barnt Green in a new district ward have been opposed by Alvechurch parish council.
Charity golf day
The third John Bromley Memorial Golf Day was won for the second year running by a team from The Abbey (above) – with the event again being held on their home course.
Village golf pro triumphs
A village golf pro beat off competition from across the county to win the Worcestershire Professionals 36-hole Championship.
Green fun for whole family
An Eco-Community Energy Fun Day was held at Alvechurch Baptist Church Hall, with plenty of green activities to educate and entertain.