Thursday, March 28, 2024

Party time at Burcot

More than 250 guests attended the Annual Summer Garden Party at Burcot Grange Care Home, enjoying an afternoon tea in the beautiful gardens and sunshine.

Burcot homes plan rejected

Plans to demolish Burcot Garden Centre and build 11 new homes on the site have been rejected. Bromsgrove planners said there was insufficient provision for affordable...

A visit from Henry

As part of the WI’s 100-year anniversary celebrations, eight local branches enjoyed a visit from none other than King Henry VIII, writes Keith Woolford.

Fun for over-50s

There was plenty of fun, food and friendship to be had at Burcot’s annual Over-50s Party which brings older residents together in the Village Hall.

Pink lunch for charity

A marquee in the gardens of Burcot Grange was the venue for Barnt Green’s Annual Pink Charity Luncheon in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Duo of Burcot gardens on display

Two gardens in Burcot will be open to the public under the NGS on Saturday August 27, between 12 noon and 5pm.

Car boot rumours

The Lickey Community Group is investigating rumours that a field on Alvechurch Highway is set to become the site of a car boot sale, a representative told Lickey & Blackwell Parish Council.

Land Rover thefts alert

Owners of Land Rover Defenders have been warned that thieves are again targeting their vehicles after thefts in Burcot and the Lickey Hills.

Summer fun at Burcot Grange

Friends of Burcot Grange residential care home enjoyed an afternoon of music, fine food and summer refreshments to help raise funds for the Acorns Children’s Hospice.

Double win for Grange

Burcot Grange Residential Care Home has won two awards recently – one for its outstanding grounds and another for its dedication in listening to residents.