MEMBERS of the Worcestershire Special Olympic Team got a slice of the action at the opening of a new restaurant in Rubery. Youngsters from the team were on hand to open the new Domino's Pizza take-away restaurant in New Road. Domino's is supporting
STAFF at a residential home for older people have come top of the class. Jill Pearce , Margarette Kemp-Webb, Bev Rose, Sue Warman and Sam Skinner, from Breme, in the Flats, Bromsgrove, achieved their NVQ 2 in health and social care. A presentation took
A SEVEN-MAN "respect" team has been launched challenged with breaking down the generation gap and dealing with neigbourhood nightmare problems in Bromsgrove. The move has come from Bromsgrove District Housing Trust, which has signed up to the Respect
I AM appalled to read that the council is thinking of closing Bromsgrove Museum, or considering moving it to Avoncroft. Bromsgrove Museum, although small, has successfully managed to engage with the local community and promote the importance of Bromsgrove's
THE light nights have returned and a number of children have taken to congregating in the fields at Stoke Prior to the rear of Greenside and Cloverdale. This in itself is not a problem. However, the other Sunday four boys climbed the enbankment and
DO all true Bromsgrove residents read the letters page in the Advertiser? Are you all aware that the leader of the council does not live in Bromsgrove and the fate of Bromsgrove Museum lies within his jurisdiction? If you allow the museum to close the
CAN I ask Wythall Conservative councillors, who they represent, as they constantly vote for inflation-busting Council Tax increases every year? In February they voted against a motion put forward for £67,000 to fund the Woodrush Sports Centre. We get
HAVING just received the legalised tax robbery - the Council Tax bill - grasping the maximum allowed by the Government and which, we are told has risen because of extra costs and services I was very interested to see how much the county council needed
I HAVE read with interest the recent letters regarding the rise in Council Tax that is to be levied upon us next year. As expected the majority of the letters are against such a rise. I am concerned, however, that such rises will continue in Bromsgrove
THE brook through Bromsgrove has again become littered with rubbish. As part of the Millennium celebrations the brook was cleared out under the auspices of the district council and with the help of local volunteers. Among the things that were removed
I JUST want to say a big thank you to the turquoise Landrover that stopped on March 4. After walking my dog and my sister's dog for three hours alongside the canal with my husband, we returned to the Oakalls where the dogs had their last run on the green
by Pete Lammas PLANS for a midsummer feast of fun, frolics and festivities in Bromsgrove are well underway As we have already reported in some detail there is a new look to the ambitious carnival weekend, which kicks off on Friday, June 29. But there
THROUGH Your View I would like to congratulate Meadows First School on another wonderful school trip to London that year 4's were lucky enough to participate in. This is an annual event at Meadows and one that they should feel very proud of. Children
RESIDENTS face reduced services if Worcestershire County Council is forced to continue meeting government demands for more efficiency savings. The authority has outlined the possibility of service cuts in its response to a Local Government Association
THIEVES stole a purse and caused £200 worth of damage to a car at a popular countryside location. The purse, which contained bank cards but no cash, was taken from the front seat of a Nissan Micra parked on the Nimmings Wood car park on the Clent Hills
SOME of Bromsgrove's most vulnerable residents have had their lives and rooms brightened following a hostel makeover. Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (BDHT) workers Marie Green and Sally River have transformed rooms in hostels which before had bare
LOATHE as I am to get embroiled in the never-ending debate on the collection (or otherwise) of our green bins, David Pardoe's letter did raise a very valid point last week. It is worth pointing out that it is not just a question of it 'being considerate
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has now restricted use of it's waste disposal sites to county residents only. They claim this is fair, since local Council Tax pays for the operation of waste sites. Hold on though, don't people who live in Bromsgrove District
WYCHBOLD village hall on the afternoon of Monday March 12, presented a sight to behold. Yes, it was newly decorated in tasteful shades of blue, but with members attired in Stetsons from sombre black to shocking pink to brilliant white check shirts, jeans
THERE was a chatty buzz around the room as Shirley extended her usual warm welcome to a good number of members on what was a chilly March evening outside. The cheerful spring flowers donated by Pat for the president's table set the tone for the whole
THE club welcomes local railway enthusiast Stuart Davies who will be entertaining us with a presentation entitled Steam in South Wales for our April meeting. Stuart who lives in Bromsgrove and works in the railway industry will be taking us on a trip
THE cold weather prevailing at the time of the society's social evening in the village hall on Tuesday, March 20, probably accounted for the smaller than usual attendance, but this was offset by the enthusiastic appreciation of the talk by Mr Gordon Forrest
ON Monday evening, March 19, we met in The Poplars to hear our speaker, Mr Brian Boyce, on the subject of wood-turning and to actually see and handle items from wood lovingly chosen by him and designed and crafted on his rotary lathe. His designs seemed
ANNUAL general meetings are not generally known for their entertainment value but this one was enlivened most unusually. Part way through the proceedings two men appeared in the hall, one mounting the platform where the treasurer was in full flow and
RUTH Bottomley, chairman, welcomed a good attendance at the meeting on March 13 and gave an affectionate remembrance of the late Mabel Tansell, our well-loved member and friend whose quality and generosity had been so greatly valued. The visiting speaker
THE guest speaker at our February meeting was Stan Lampard, who showed us a comprehensive collection of slides taken on expeditions he had been on in Honduras and Guatemala. Not only did Stan photograph beautiful and interesting plants, but he was also
THE meeting opened with news of a welcome donation from Hanbury Parish Council towards our 90th birthday celebrations, to which all of our members are encouraged to give their help, time and expertise. Newsletters were handed out and Frances gave the
PRIME Minister Tony Blair met former Longbridge workers to hear how they had got their lives back on track two years after the collapse of MG/Rover. Mr Blair held an informal meeting with around 20 former employees of the car giant at the Hollymoor Centre
A TEACHER who allowed pupils to see pornographic images during a lesson has been sacked. In January Michael Collins, a teacher at St John's Middle School, in Watt Close, was suspended after a class of year seven pupils reported him when they saw adult
A CONCERNED Stoke Prior mum is calling for action to be taken to stop children playing on nearby railway lines. And with local schools having broken up for the Easter holidays this week the warning takes on extra significance. Amanda Ward, of Cloverdale
A TOWN centre pub has avoided having its licence revoked after a police sting uncovered it as a drugs den. Undercover police officers were able to buy more than 200 grams of cocaine with a street value of nearly £12,000 during an operation at the Golden
GREEN fingered residents are invited to take a look around a host of Marlbrook gardens open for charity. The National Gardens Scheme has a number of residences taking part in open days. Charities benefitting from entrance fees and sales of plants include
BROMSGROVE residents are being urged get a compost bin to reduce the number of visits to household waste sites. Easter weekend sees a significant rise in the number of people using waste sites to dispose of their green garden waste. Worcestershire County
GARDENERS who took advantage of the mild winter to get a head start with their chores can look forward to having their green waste removed with the restart of the wheelibin collections. Collections are being rolled out throughout April with residents
PUPILS at Sidemoor First School went back to the roots of their historic building as they prepared to move to a new site. The school is set to move to a brand new building in Perryfields Road next term, and staff and pupils said goodbye to their Victorian
NEW technology to the cervical screening service is set to benefit Bromsgrove women. Worcestershire Primary Care Trust has introduced liquid based cytology (LBC) which will reduce the need for repeat tests when cervical samples cannot be properly read
CRAFTY youngsters at a girls brigade have raised more than £200 for a needy cause. Birmingham Girls Brigade 55th Company launched the Leprosy Mission Sponsored Knit-In at Longbridge Baptist Church. They collected more than £200 in sponsorship to help
CRIMINALS who steal copper from electricity sub-stations in Bromsgrove and Droitwich are being targeted by Central Networks and Crimestoppers who have joined forces. The reckless actions of thieves have already led to two fatalities, a number of serious
MOTORBIKE safety will be under scrutiny this spring and summer as West Mercia police launches its annual BikeSafe programme as part of an education and enforcement campaign which aims to reduce the number of people killed and injured in collisions. Fourteen
HOWLETT Emm John and family would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for the cards, kind thoughts and donations. A special thanks to Dr. Laxton, District Nurses, Reverend Frances Mant and all those who attended her funeral. Donations will
TAYLOR Pat 1938-2007 Mavis & family wish to sincerely thank everyone for their support, flowers, donations and kind thoughts on the sad loss of her husband Pat. Special thanks to the Rev. Neil Bennett, Giles & Sons and the doctors and nurses at
DINSDALE Teresa My Nan Congratulations on the big 50 Lots of Love from her Grandson Ade Published in paper 04/04/2007
ROBINSON Holly Happy 18th Birthday Love Mom, Clark, Sam and Carter x x x x Published in paper 04/04/2007
GUNNELL Iris Lillian 10-04-06 God be with you till we meet again. Love Ted, Wendy, Pat, Gill, daughter-in-law, son-in-laws, grandchildren & great grandchildren Published in paper 04/04/2007
WILLIAMS Cecil April 9th 1980 Memories are forever They never fade or die They always keep you close to us As the years go passing by Never forgotten By wife Winnie, Daughters, Sons-in-laws and Grandchildren Published in paper 04/04/2007
BANGERT Mary Died peacefully 26th March 2007 Age 94 years. Funeral at Gilroes Crematorium, Groby Road Leicester on Wednesday 11th April at 1.45 pm. No flowers please. Any enquires to Midland Co-op Funeral Directors Tudor House, 511 Welford Road Leicester
KITTS Brian Of Droitwich Spa and Shirley. Peacefully on March 30th 2007, aged 66 years. Consort of the Mayor of Droitwich Spa. Sadly missed by his partner Jan and her family and his Nephews Michael and Andrew and their families. Funeral service at Worcester
BAYLIS Stephen & Julie would like to say a big thank you to all our family and friends for making our wedding such a lovely day and for the generosity of the wedding gifts. Published in paper 04/04/2007
SANDERS Kirsty 08.04.07 Happy 18th Birthday Lots of love Nan & Grandad x x Published in paper 04/04/2007
GUNNELL Iris Lillian 10-04-06 Gentle Jesus up above Please give Nan all our love. Jayne & Craig God bless Rosie & James Published in paper 04/04/2007
GRIFFIN Gwen 1st April 1999. Time passes,memories stay loved and remembered everyday. Love husband Dennis, Susan, Robert, Scott and Daniel. Published in paper 04/04/2007
AMESS Kenneth John 04.04.2000 Time has passed so quickly But memories will last forever. Loving wife Margaret & family Published in paper 04/04/2007
HOLLAND Margaret Emma Passed peacefully away on 28th March 2007. Beloved wife of the late Ron, much loved mother of Pam, dear mother-in-law of Derek and very special nan to Laura. Will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at Redditch
RAYNER Jack Passed away peacefully on 26th March aged 86. He will be sadly missed by Jeanette, Colin, Emily and Isabel. Published in paper 04/04/2007
KIRKHAM Phyllis Edith Of Steynors Close, Droitwich Formerly of Myddle Shewsbury. Passed away peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on March 30th 2007. Aged 90 years. Funeral service to be held at St Peters Church, Myddle on Wednesday April 11th
STOKES Carole Passed away suddenly on March 26th 2007.Carole will always be in our hearts and greatly missed by husband Steve, children Nicola and Darren and grandchildren Matthew, Charlotte and Lucy. Funeral service will be held at Redditch Crematorium
DADDOW Toni Aged 59. Passed away suddenly on 28.03.07. at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch. After a very short illness. Her personality and humour will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral service at Redditch Crematorium on Wednesday 11th April at 12.30
HARVEY Verena Died peacefully on March 27th 2007. Dear mother of Ruth, Monica and Gloria and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service will be held at Redditch Crematorium on Tuesday 10th April at 1.15p.m. No flowers. Donations if
HARRISON Terence Terry Passed away peacefully at the Primrose Hospice on 31st March 2007 Aged 57 years Funeral arrangements with James Giles & Sons Tel: 01527 872318 Donations, if desired to The Primrose Hospice Published in paper 04/04/2007
ALBUTT Stanley Frederick Stan Passed away peacefully on 28th March 2007 aged 77 years. Sadly missed by his wife Glad, daughter Ann, son Pete, daughter-in-law Sally and grandchildren. Funeral service has taken place. Donations if desired, for British Heart
PITT Irene May Of Droitwich. Peacefully on April 1st 2007, aged 91 years. Widow of Ernie, dear Mother of Robert, Daphne, Maisie, Cathy, Heather and the late William and a much loved Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother
ONCE they were regulars on our television screens and they even had a hit record, but apart from occasional flashback reminders and specials little has really been seen of them for some time. However, they're back, or at least two of them will be on
Review: The Unexpected Guest, at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday. AS expected this was the first lady of crime thrillers at her peak. Agatha Christie's plot had the audience brilliantly spellbound with plenty of twists, turns, blind
Wednesday, April 4 CINEMAS: Music and Lyrics, Artrix, School Drive, Bromsgrove. MUSIC: Roll out the Barrel, The Palace Theatre, Alcester Street, Redditch. THEATRE: The Unexpected Guest, Malvern Theatres, Malvern (until April 7). THEATRE: Martha the
WORDY Witton Middle School pupils displayed impressive rhyming skills to the win the Worcestershire Poetry Slam final. The seven strong group wowed judges with their perfect prose at the Artrix and see off some stiff competition from students from across
A MEMBER of the world renowned City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) took some time to work with music students from North Bromsgrove High School. Bass player Mark Goodchild helped students to hone their musical skills over two workshops. The
A DANCE instructor who has witnessed first hand the carefree attitude to salsa performed in Cuba, is starting beginners' lessons in Bromsgrove. John-James saw how salsa was performed at the drop of a hat by the South American island's inhabitants, while
THOSE who look back with nostalgia at music's past glories are in for a treat as the Artrix hosts two golden oldies in the next week. Tribute band UK Beach Boys recreate the perfect pop of the seminal Amercan band this Saturday (April 7). The band
AN enchanting tale of a sorceress is set to entertain youngsters this Saturday (April 7). In a Spell of Bad Weather, Grizelda the trainee sorceress has released a mixed up weather spirit by mistake, will Wizzo the Wizard and Denzil the Dragon still let
SIDEMOOR residents, who have endured years of trauma at the hands of an anti-social family dubbed the neighbours from hell, are celebrating after the perpetrators packed their bags. Simon Gardner, aged 36, and Roseanne Gardner, 31, of King George Close
THERE was a roaring performance at Charford First School when year one children staged their production of Dimble the Dinosaur. Sixty children took part in three performances of the musical at the Charford Road school. The play tells the story of a dinosaur
Bromsgrove Rovers Fixtures 2006/2007 (Southern League Midlands Division fixtures unless stated) JULY Sat 15 HEDNESFORD TOWN 3-2 (Snape, Burgess, Francis) Thu 20 MOOR GREEN (friendly) 1-0 (Lamey) Sun 23 KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 0-4 Sat 29 REDDITCH
Bromsgrove Rovers 2006/2007 season statistics Scorers 28 - Lamey 9 - Davis, Banner 8 - Hay 7 - McHale 3 - Dyer, Heeley, McDonald, Clarke 2 - Doyle, Snape, Skidmore 1 - Burgess, Butler, Smith, Lloyd, Scheppell, Eaton Bromsgrove
THE condition of an eight-year-old Bromsgrove girl, who was involved in a collision with a car in Perryfields Road nine days ago, remains critical. Ashika Cotterill, from King George Close in Sidemoor, is in Birmingham Children's Hospital suffering from
MORE helpers are needed at a thriving youth group for Stoke youngsters. Stoke Parish Youth Club meets every Wednesday at Stoke Prior village hall, in Hanbury Road, from 5.45-7.45pm and is open for nine to14-year-olds from Stoke Prior, Heath and Works
CHURCHES in the Rednal area are taking part in a Good Friday walk. The Good Friday Walk of Witness will begin at Longbridge Methodist Church, on Bristol Road South, from 10am on Good Friday. The walk will stop at St Stephen's Church, in Edgewood Road
CREATIVE youngsters at a village school showed off their works of art in an Easter bonnet parade. Children at Dodford First School had planned their bonnets and hats during previous weeks with ideas being discussed in class. Judge Rosemary Tilt said
EASTER at a Bromsgrove care home is set to be a cracking success. Residents at Wayside New Road have been getting creative in themed arts and crafts workshops to make Easter bonnets, eggs and cards. They will showcase the bonnets in a parade at the home
POLICE staff from Bromsgrove were among 30 officers, special constables and community support officers to receive commendations. PC Spike Jenkins, based at Bromsgrove police station, has been rewarded for his professionalism and commitment following
THE Bromsgrove-based housing association BDHT has received top marks from a government agency. Bromsgrove District Housing Trust manages 3,200 former council houses across the district. The assessment was carried out by the Housing Corporation, which
HEAD coach Dan Protherough praised his Droitwich RFC side's hard work after the team clinched the title in the Midlands Division Four West (South). Droitwich's 15-5 victory over Spartans on Saturday sealed a brilliant season for the newly crowned champions
HATS and crosses made from recycled materials added a new twist to the Tardebigge CE First School Easter parade. The environmentally friendly themed event, held before the annual Easter service, celebrated the school's Green Flag status. A school spokesman
THIEVES smashed a car window and stole a woman's handbag outside a Bromsgrove supermarket. The incident took place between 10.35 and 10.50am on Morrisons car park in Buntsford Park Road on Friday, March 16. The blue cloth bag contained a purse, cash
THE top prize of £1,000 in the weekly Primrose Hospice lottery has been won by the holder of ticket 16944. The £200 runner-up prize has gone to the holder of 31891, and the £50 prize to 41708. The £5 winners are - 01491, 01708, 02288, 02477, 02664, 02882
Cinderford Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 1 BGB Southern League Divison One Midlands BROMSGROVE Rovers earned a valuable point at the Causeway Ground on Tuesday night. Cinderford started the stronger side and Goalkeeper Danny Crane was forced to smother
A CHARFORD couple proved diamonds were forever when they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Win, aged 81, and 87-year-old Ray Druce, of Salwarpe Road, marked the occasion, which was last Thursday, with a family party at their home several days
Bromsgrove 31 Lichfield 36 Midlands Divison Two West BROMSGROVE produced an entertaining performance to complete their home fixtures in the Midlands Division One in style at Finstall Park on Saturday. Despite defeat the Boars contributed to match
BROMSGROVE under-16s finished runners-up to Nuneaton RFC's first ever junior tournament on Sunday. Bromsgrove opened the tournament, which was sponsored by Warwickshire Police, by losing 15-5 to the hosts, despite Barney Parker's try late on. The Boars
TOP advice is being given to Bromsgrove residents who are ill over the Easter weekend. GP surgeries will be closed on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday. The Urgent Primary Care Service for a GP or dentist outside normal surgery hours will be available
MEMBERS of Bromsgrove Golf Club braved blustery weather at the club's traditional season opener the Spring Scramble. A large field of 136 players were tested by the strong winds but the team of G Hill, J Cound, B Faulkener and P Keaveney set the pace
LICKEY Monarchs beat the team they shared last season's Division One title in the Bromsgrove and Redditch Table Tennis League by seeing off Barnt Green A 6-4. Eric Hardman was the Monarch's man of the match aftee winning three matches, while Roy Norton
Coleshill Town 2 Barnt Green Spartak 0 MANAGER GJ Singh rued his side's missed chances as Coleshill grabbed two second half goals in this hard fought Midland Combination Premier Division clash on Saturday. Barnt Green had been the better side in the
DROITWICH Spa Ladies edged towards the Kidderminster County League title with a comfortable 3-1 win over Pershore on Sunday. Droitwich dominated the first half and took the lead when Tanya Hill raced into the box to score. In the 15th minute Spa doubled
DROITWICH Spa's hopes of sealing second in the Midland Combination Division Two were dented after losing 1-0 to Earlswood on Saturday. Spa will be hoping to widen the gap between themselves and third placed Wernley, when they play them away from home
TWO burning ambitions are occupying the mind of the newly-appointed man in the hot seat at Bromsgrove Council House. The first is to make Bromsgrove a better, more pleasant town in which to live, work and visit. The other, more personal and perhaps more
A GROUND-breaking project to maximise gifted junior players has started its search for qualified managers and coaches to mould the town's talented youngsters. The Bromsgrove Football Development Project, which is a partnership between Bromsgrove Rovers
Archdale 3 Fairfield Villa 1 (Villa lost 4-3 on aggregate) A LATE goal ended Fairfield's hopes of making it to the final of the President's Cup on Saturday. Villa had battled hard despite a string of injuries and absences but the team's heart was
FORMER UEF/Garringtons workers marched through the town to mark the fifth anniversary of the firm's closure. Nearly 200 ex-employees walked from the Council House in Burcot Lane to the former site of the firm in Aston Fields last Saturday. For many
Rubery U7s 3 Knowle U7s 4 OWEN Turner and Mark Roche scored for Rubery in a seven goal thriller. Olton Ravens Youth U9s 2 Santiago Colts Lickey U9s 3 KYLE Graham-Johnson (2) and Joshua Brent scored for Colts in this hard earned victory. Bromsgrove
A WELL known Stoke Heath district councillor proved diamonds were forever when he celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary. Councillor John Tidmarsh and his wife, Joan, of Redditch Road, held an anniversary party with family and friends to mark their
Bromsgrove Fixings and Power Tools League results Division One: Bromsgrove Gen Res 2 Cofton Falcons 2, Cofton Celtic 1 Star & Garter 0, Vic Barnt Green 1 Crabmill 1, Church Hill United 4 Navigation 0. Division Two: Sugarbrook 0 Nailers Arms 4, Wychbold
A CHARFORD man has been given a three year anti-social behaviour order after ignoring a ban from pubs in the town. Dale Hobbis, aged 39, was given the ASBO by Redditch magistrates. It prohibits him from entering all 19 pubs in the BAND (Bromsgrove Against
