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WALKS, TALKS, Knives and Forks – also trips for retired and semi-retired gentlemen. There is a range of other activities where partners are able to attend. The Kingfisher Probus holds monthly midday meetings at The Foxlydiate Arms on the second Thursday of each month. New members will be made very welcome. Come along to a meeting to meet everyone or contact Max Sayer on 0121 445 4724.
THE MONDAY Fellowship Group meets at the Parish Centre behind St Andrew’s Church in Barnt Green at 2.30pm on the second Mon each month. £1 per talk, to include tea and biscuits. For more informa- tion, go along or ring Joyce Linford on 0121 445 1884.
CAN YOU Hear Me? Communication is an essential part of our relationships! Those with a hearing loss speak too loudly and those without tend to mumble... according to friends and family. So: whose problem is it, yours or mine? Both deaf and hearing people are welcome to join this friendly group to explore the interaction between us and ways to make us all more aware. Meetings usually take place on the 3rd Weds each month at Alvechurch Cricket Club, Birmingham Road, 10.30am–12noon. On Feb 15 there’s a talk on hearing aids from Senior Clinical Audiologist Jessica Scully. Details from Pat on 07966 370448.
BROMSGROVE PHOENIX NCDS (National Council for the Divorced, Separated & Widowed) Club meets at Lickey End Work- ing Men’s Club every Thurs from 8-11pm. For more info call Mark Waring on 01562 824057, Pam Banks on 01527 759424 or Marilyn Cornish on 01905 778636.
SILVER THREADS, the Alvechurch club, meets on the first Weds each month at 2pm in Alvechurch Village Hall. You’ll be sure of a welcome in this friendly atmosphere, where members can chat over a cup of tea. There are regular bingo sessions, and occasional days out. New members welcome. More info from Pat on 0121 447 8630.
TRANSITION TOWN Bromsgrove, an action group encouraging local people to live more sustainable lives, will soon be up and running again. For more info email nick@
transitiontownbromsgrove.org.uk
THE MACULAR Society Barnt Green Sup- port Group usually meets on the last Friday
What lies beneath Bromsgrove?
THE 31ST Bromsgrove Lecture will take place on Tues April 11 at Bromsgrove School, given by Rob Hedge. The lecture is entitled Beneath Your Feet, Behind the Facade: Bromsgrove’s Archaeological Heritage. Rob Hedge is employed at Worcester-
shire Archive and Archaeology Service. His background is field archaeology, in which he has worked on projects aimed at enhancing public involvement, includ- ing the DigBromsgrove project. He also specialises in identification of archaeo- logical finds and was a digger for Time Team series 20. The chairman and president of The Society will be pleased to welcome you
of the month (with some exceptions) at The Parish Centre, behind St Andrew’s Church, Sandhills Road, Barnt Green, B45 8NR, from 2 to 4 pm. It’s a friendly, self-help group, which proves there is more to life than this devastating eye condition. New members always welcome. For more info, ring Wendy on 0121 445 1585 or Alan on 01527 877864.
FORGET-Me-Not is a group for people who have been bereaved, whether recently or at some point in the past, and would like to meet with others in a similar situation. Members meet twice a month in the upper room of the ARK at St Laurence Church, Alvechurch, and new members are always welcome! To find out more call Sue Phillips on 0121 445 3620.
HELP & ADVICE
THE LIBRARY Service at Home provides free delivery of books to people in their own homes. If you are housebound or unable to visit the library then please call Alvechurch Library on 01905 822722 to find out how they can provide you with brilliant reads.
BARNT GREEN Day Care: Thursdays 10am– 2.45pm at St Andrew’s Parish Centre. Offer- ing a day out with care and lunch for older people in the local area. For more info on attending or helping ring Christine Davis on 0121 445 0125.
REDDITCH & BROMSGROVE Advanced Motorist Group are a local charity commit- ted to helping drivers of all ages improve their driving skills. They meet on the third
to Bromsgrove School. Tickets are £6 and are available from Foto Factory in Bromsgrove High Street (close to the Post Office) or by telephoning 01527 877227 and at our local history group meetings.
Wednesday of the month in Beoley Village Hall. For more information contact Geoff Poole on 07707 054757 or secretary@
redditcham.org.uk
ALVECHURCH LIBRARY hosts one-to-one Computer Sessions for people wanting to learn the basics. If you need help with your emails or advice on surfing online then why not pop into the Library to arrange for free tuition? Tuition is provided by tal- ented volunteers on Tuesdays mornings. For more information please call The Hub on 01905 822722 or pop into Alvechurch Library.
WORK Club now runs at Alvechurch Library. Are you seeking employment? Come along for free help with job search- ing, careers advice, interview techniques and much more. Ring the Hub on 01905 822722 and ask for Alvechurch Library or just pop into the library on the Birming- ham Road.
SPORT, FITNESS & HEALTH
THE LICKEY Hills Rangers have organised a “Waseley Wander” on Sat Feb 11, from 11am–3pm. Burn off that seasonal excess on a winter’s walk following the route of the North Worcestershire Path. Approx six miles in total – wear stout footwear, be prepared for mud and bring a packed lunch. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, B45 8ER. Details on 0121 445 6036.
ALVECHURCH VILLAGE Society’s next walk is on Feb 5, when Hilary Taylor (0121 445 0107) leads a quiet winter’s walk along the
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