Monthly Archives: February 2012

A great meeting this evening at Smethwick Fire Station. Around 50 Community Ambassadors from across Smethwick met up to discuss developing the role of the Ambassadors and taking part in workshops to make suggestions about improving the network.   The … Continue reading →

Friends of Lightwoods Park I am writing to invite you to the next Friends of Lightwoods Park and House meeting. The meeting will be held as follows: Date: Thursday 8th March 2012 Location: St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Road, … Continue reading →

I am indebted to Robin Hanny for alerting us to the fact that Aldi in Bearwood have reduced the time you can park for free on their car park. The parking period has been reduced from 2 hours to one-and-a-half … Continue reading →

There’s 10% off at Webbs Walled Garden Gift Shop this Saturday to anyone who is a fan of theirs on Facebook. To claim your discount all you need to do is smile nicely at Samantha and say “I’m a Facebook … Continue reading →

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There have been some really good contributions on this blog and on the Bearwood Facebook Page following Richard Marshall’s initiative to put in a bid for what is being called the Mary Portas High Street money. We need them to … Continue reading →

It may be just a little late for Valentine’s Day, but someone with a pot of red paint and a creative eye, has painted this on the fallen tree in the woods on Barclay Road.

A plea from Richard Marshall, Chair of the Bearwood Traders Hi all- as you may be aware we are going to go full throttle for the Portas High St Competition. We only have 6wks to get our application in so … Continue reading →

Here’s hoping for a clear night tonight… Warley Woods Community Trust, together with Birmingham Astronomy Society are holding a stargazing evening in the Woods… and even if it isn’t a clear night there will be a talk and slideshow in … Continue reading →

This letter has been sent out to a number of properties in Bearwood, particularly around Merrivale Road, Talbot Road, Marlborough Road, Linden Road, Richmond Road Dunsford Road and Belmont road, but I think the information could serve as a warning … Continue reading →