Friday, March 29, 2024

140 eyes watching over Cofton

Cofton Hackett residents have revived their flagging Neighbourhood Watch. Since the initial meeting in November 2004, the Neighbourhood Watch has recruited more than 70 co-ordinators and now needs only another eight to cover all 700 houses in the area.

Chugging for charity

Andy Scarle of Cofton Hackett and Lee Lawrance of Bromsgrove are hoping to raise funds for charity in the London Marathon next month.

Church funding row is back on agenda

Barnt Green parish councillors are still discussing funding for churchyard maintenance at St Michael’s in Cofton Hackett, after Coun Charlie Hotham was approached by residents who say St Michael’s is as much part of Barnt Green as St Andrew’s.

A selection of Christmas services

Churches in the Village area offer a variety of Christmas services and events, some of which are listed below. For full information, visit the...
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Past, present and future

With the new Cofton Village Hall nearing completion, community groups have buried a time capsule on the site. The Cofton Village Hall Trust, Lickey Hills...

Sam squashes all-comers

Cofton Hackett squash star Sam Osborne-Wylde proved he’s at the top of his game by winning the British Junior Squash Championships in the Under 13 age group.

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.

12 pages of Christmas

Everything you need for a fabulous festive season!

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Hall opens its doors

Cofton Hackett’s brand new village hall was officially opened with a special launch weekend, and is now seeking volunteers to help keep it running...

Deal to keep Cofton lights on

Cofton villagers will not be paying twice for their street lighting if a deal can be sealed with the county council.