Friday, March 29, 2024

Summer of English song

Three years ago the lovely Georgian church at Tardebigge was chosen for an experimental series of summer concerts of English Song, writes Jennie McGregor-Smith.

Tales from the cut

Last month we told you that Bromsgrove historian the Rev Alan White has republished his book, The Worcester and Birmingham Canal: Chronicles of the Cut, which details the canal’s complete history.

Where are the candidates?

Local democracy has taken a hit across The Village area before a single vote has been cast.

Tribute to canal women

The story of the women who kept Britain’s waterways working during World War Two is being brought to life by a boat-based theatre company. The...

Showtime at Tardebigge

Visitors flocked to the ever-popular Tardebigge Fair & Show on a sunny September afternoon, when all sorts of fun events were taking place in and around the well-known landmark of St Bartholomew’s Church.

School’s friendly spirit

Tardebigge First School has achieved the top grade in all categories during an OFSTED inspection.

Bridal nostalgia

St Bartholomew’s Church at Tardebigge is an attractive venue for a marriage, so it was the perfect place to hold an exhibition of wedding gowns through the ages.

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.

Hedge laying

Halfway there with hedge

An enthusiastic group of volunteers gathered at Tardebigge Community Hall car park to learn the traditional art of hedge laying, taught by Wade Muggleton,...
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Sunshine show!

Tardebigge Fair & Show basked in sunshine, with visitors enjoying stalls, games, music, displays, a produce show and auction – and raising £4,100 for...