Friday, March 29, 2024

Creative call-up

Alvechurch villagers who like to “make things happen” in the community are being urged to meet similar creative-minded people at
an inaugural event this month.

MP plans traveller action

Alvechurch residents met MP Sajid Javid to discuss action over traveller incursions.

Last roar for the first team

Eight of the original boys who were in the first Alvechurch Lions team have played their last game for the club, taking on Sutton Town – and winning 4-2.

Texas comes to the village

Alvechurch is fast becoming a poker hot-bed after a number of successful Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments in the village.

Withybed marina unveiled

Alvechurch’s place at the heart of the UK narrowboat leisure industry could be enhanced by a plan for a new 75-berth marina.

Cleaner village aims for plastic-free future

Alvechurch is planning to clean up its act amid fears it is looking “scruffy” as it embraces a move to become a plastic-free village. Parish...

Rail footbridge hope

A railway footbridge costing around £1 million is now the likely solution to the closure of the popular village footpath skirting Cofton Hackett and Barnt Green.

Under-threat social club’s decision day

A village social club is facing closure after a slump in revenue over the winter left losses mounting.

Road sign mystery

Something has never seemed quite right since the sign went up on the new close by the motorway bridge in Alvechurch . . . “Althestan”?

Deadline for sponsor money

Cyclists who took part in the annual charity towpath ride from Withybed Green, Alvechurch, to Worcester, have been reminded that the deadline for returning their sponsorship money has now passed.