Village News
PLANS TO commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I are under way in Alvechurch and Barnt Green. A Peace Concert takes place
at Alvechurch Middle School at 7.30pm on Friday Novem- ber 9, with performances by Alvechurch Community Choir, Cantare Choir, Crown Meadow Peace Choir, Acoustic Belles and Withybed Poets. Entry is free, but it’s advisable to get a ticket to ensure a seat – these are available from The Lounge. On Sunday November 11
there’s an 11am service at the green on Bear Hill, at which the Community Choir will also sing.
Marking the end of WWI
FEARS OF a rise in crime have prompted villagers to look at restarting a number of Neighbourhood Watch schemes. Alvechurch district councillor Kate Van Der
Plank told parish councillors: “Because his- torically it has been a low crime area we may not have been as vigilant.” Parish chairman Andy Humphries said it
The parish council was nomi-
nated by the county council to receive a free day’s labour by Ringway engineers in prepara- tion for the commemorations – this will include cleaning the bench and repairing the dam- aged wall on the green. Barnt Green Parish Council has decided to install a flag- pole in Millennium Park, with a plaque to mark 100 years since the Armistice. It is hoped that this will be in place by Novem- ber 11. Councillors also discussed suggestions for a commemora- tive tree or bench on Parker’s Piece playing field.
could be that social media “amplified” fears. “In the past they would have told their neigh- bours over the garden fence, whereas now they tell the whole village,” he explained.
ALVECHURCH PARISH Council officially thanked assistant clerk Wendy Carney (left), who is retir- ing after 16 years. The council, along with Lickey & Blackwell, also thanked lengthsman Ron Rand (left) for his years of service covering both parishes after he stepped down. Lickey & Black-
well’s footpaths warden David Crockett, also retiring, received thanks for his hard work. A new volunteer is needed to take on the role – any enquiries to clerk Lisa Winterbourn at:
eo@lickeyandblackwellpc.org
The Village October 2018
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