Archive for November, 2011
2012 Cotteridge Park Calendar
THE Friends of Cotteridge Park have put together a 2012 calendar with photographs by Thorsten Schnier. All profits go to the Friends of Cotteridge Park to help with looking after the park and running youth, sport and community events.
Purple Gallery – new exhibition
Purple Gallery on Mary Vale Road has a new exhibition opening on Sunday 27th November 2.15pm – 5.15pm. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served during the afternoon.
Neighbourhood policing update
Isobel Knowles from the Bournville Neighbourhood Poliing team has been in touch with news of a change of date for a meeting and a worrying theft from our area. Change of date – Tasking meeting: Due to the strike action planned for 30th November we are no longer able to use Masefield Hall for our [...]
Cadbury World alcohol licence approved
KRAFT have had their request for a Premises Licence for Cadbury World approved but only after amendments were made in the light of 27 objections being recevied from local residents. As a result no entertainment will take place outside the premises after 6pm and residents must be continually consulted.
UPDATED – Row over new street lights
A ROW has broken out over what design of street lights Beaumont road in Bournville should have with one resident calling counillors’ plans to install ‘period’ lighting a waste of money. Update: Cllr Dawkins has responded to our story.
Pavilion Farmers’ Market and more
ROWHEATH Pavilion will be holding a Farmer’s Market and Vintage Fair on Saturday 19th November from 10am-4pm.
Neighbourhood policing update for Bournville ward
Sgt Isobel Knowles has sent us the latest update from the Neighbourhood Tasking Group. For Bournville residents it contains news on a number of issues related to keeping Bournville a safe and pleasant neighbourhood.
Christmas Events in Bournville 2011
Christmas is nearer than you think so we thought it worth a round-up of upcoming events in and around Bournville with a Christmas theme.
Bournville Village Council – Public Meeting
TONIGHT, Wednesday 9th November, sees the annual public meeting of Bournville Village Council. Amongst the topics being discussed will be Bournville Village Trust’s proposals for the future of the former Bournville College site.
Fix Bournville Before the Freeze
A new project is aiming to avoid last year’s winter legacy of potholes by encouraging us to report problems before the weather gets colder. Behind the idea is Fixmystreet.com, a website to report common street problems to your local council.
