Archive for December, 2009
“Second Bournville” spreads community vision
George and Richard Cadbury set out a clear vision for a cohesive community to base their expanding chocolate factory in, called Bournville, in 1879. Father John Cadbury had set up the business because he saw chocolate as a form of social reform, against the ills of alcohol consumption in increasing poverty. The sons continued the [...]
Bournville Carols on the Green
Today another tradition steeped in Christmas cheer will return to the heart of Bournville.The Christmas Carols on the Green take place today at 6pm on Bournville Green, organised by Churches Together B30. Don’t forget to wrap up warm and get your lanterns ready – this year will be a lovely snowy scene, with the collection [...]
Cadbury/Kraft: the story continues
We’ve been documenting mainstream media’s reporting of the Kraft bid to takeover Cadburys. Here’s a summary of links to recent developments in the bitter battle: Today: Union fights to save Cadbury – calling shareholders to invest to save Cadbury – Birmingham Mail Kraft feel Cadbury share holders are beginning to have unrealistic expectations – Wall [...]
Tesco at Christmas – store opening times
We fought and fought to make sure Tesco didn’t come to Bournville, and when it did we made sure it didn’t sell alcohol. But most people who live near this part of Linden Road agree the Bournville Tesco Express store can be quite handy for milk runs and general amenities – open from 7.30am-10.30pm. But [...]
Bournville by numbers
I’ve just found (with a little help from some friends) the most recent ward profile on Bournville which might be of interest to villagers.The data is taken from the last census (2001) and combined with an update in June 2008, with unemployment figures even more recent from July 2009. Interesting but not surprising to see [...]
Harriers face Cross Country challenge
Local running club Bournville Harriers are facing a tough challenge this weekend as they compete in the second cross-country meeting of the season. The men’s team face relegation should their form not improve by the time the season finishes in February – they currently lie third from bottom in the league. Having won promotion in [...]
Microsoft make Bourn’e'ville error
Most Bournville residents know how common it is to come across misspellings of Bournville. An extra ‘e’ often makes an appearance in the letters we get through the post or when our suburb is featured in the newspapers. It’s not too great a surprise to find a journal as illustrious as The Spectator getting it [...]
Grab your jam jars for Carols on the Green
Details have been published on this site about the up-and-coming Carols on the Green (24 December, 6pm, Bournville Green). John Slevin has been in touch to tell us a bit more about Churches Together B30 (CTB30) who organise the event, and given us details of all the Christmas events going on in Bournville over the [...]
