Monthly Archives: November 2013

“The Senior Section is about friends and fun, where you’ll be challenged to try new things and to change the world through the Look Wider programme. There is a huge variety of opportunities on offer. Whether you’re brand new to … Continue reading →

A small but hardy bunch toasted the switch on of the festive lights in Bearwood in the teeth of a howling gale and lashing sleet (ok, I exaggerate, but it was cold and windy).

You may remember that Philippa Carr was offering hypnotherapy sessions in return for a donation to Sandwell Women's Aid to mark White Ribbon Day. Well, Philippa raised £110 to donate to Women's Aid, but she says if you still want … Continue reading →

I have received the following message from an honest citizen. If anyone can help try to relay this message to the person concerned I am sure it will be much appreciated. I hope this finds you well. I'm writing because … Continue reading →

We're very fortunate in Bearwood to have a couple of superb public green spaces in Warley Woods and Lightwoods Park. But running alongside Norman Road we also have an area of natural beauty in Thimblemill Brook, and their Friends Group … Continue reading →

POLICE are appealing for information after an elderly man was found lying in Beakes Road, Smethwickon Saturday evening, 23 November at around 9.30pm. The man had suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he later died. His family … Continue reading →

You may be aware that Monday 25th November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is more commonly known as White Ribbon Day. Philippa Carr is offering to provide Hypnotherapy sessions on White Ribbon Day in … Continue reading →

When you've sent your Warley Woods Xmas cards, and bought some gifts from Bearwood Handmade, why not send a stocking filler to a friend showing some glorious images of old Bearwood and Smethwick. Andrew Maxam's calendar is now commemorating its … Continue reading →

At short notice but taking advantage of the glowing autumn weather yesterday, volunteers established the first two FIN sampling points on Thimblemill Brook. The sampling point we had chosen in July (when thunderstorms stopped play) has since been subjected to … Continue reading →