Watch out for scams online
From Neighbourhood Matters… ONLINE PURCHASE SCAMS Shopping online has become a quick and easy method of shopping and very often a source of bargains, but are these bargains always genuine? However, fraudsters can […]
Speed limits notice
The Highways Authority at Worcestershire County Council has revoked all previous orders relating to speed limits on the roads listed below, and on 15 August 2024 made an Order the effect of which will be to impose 30 miles per hour Speed Limit on the following lengths of roads in Finstall: – B4184 Alcester Road […]
Repair Café, Redditch
Based at Community House, 103 Easemore Road, Redditch B98 8EY, the Repair Café experts will try to fix your items in need of repair. They have a success rate of about 75% and cake and drinks are served while you wait or wander into town. It is a free service but you will need to […]
Couch to 5K
Inspired by the Olympics? Act now! The 9 week course is designed for absolute beginners, so whether you’ve never run before, or if you want to get back into being more active, Couch to 5K is an easy way of getting fitter and more healthy. Starting with a mix of running and walking to gradually […]
Follow the Councils on WhatsApp!
To further reach out to local communities, both Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils have launched a WhatsApp Channel to send out news, events and updates. Here are the links so you can follow them: Finstall residents live in Bromsgrove district – Bromsgrove: BDC WhatsApp Channel Can also sign up for information relating to the Redditch borough […]
Summer Reading Challenge
Amber Morris, the Team Leader for Redditch Library cluster invites all children to sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up for FREE at your local library! What is the Summer Reading Challenge? The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to keep reading during the school summer holidays – and to enjoy reading anything they […]
Oversharing online?
Thanks to the internet it’s easy to share about what you’re doing, how you’re feeling, your opinions, likes, dislikes, passions and interests. As well as information and updates about yourself, family and friends, keeping everyone up to date about your life. But what if what you share doesn’t have the effect you intended it to […]
Police visibility and accessibility in our community
Following PCC John Campion’s Big Conversation with the Temporary Chief Constable of West Mercia Police, Alex Murray, each section of the 90-minute discussion will take a focus in a brand new series over the coming weeks. In this week’s clip, PCC John Campion is focusing on the topic you told us is your biggest priority […]
THE CHERRY ORCHARD ON TOUR 2024
Presented using modernised language to make the play as accessible as possible with a full professional cast, this tragicomic new version of the timeless classic is the latest offering from acclaimed local theatre company HereToThere Productions. Full details, trailers and booking information is available on their website www.HereToThereProductions.co.uk or you can download the A5 flier […]
Samaritans Awareness Day 24/7
24 July is Samaritans Awareness Day, because we’re here to listen 24/7 Throughout July, Samaritans will be raising awareness to remind people that they are there 24/7 for anyone who is going through a difficult time or is struggling to cope. Every 10 seconds a Samaritans volunteer answers a call for help. There’s no […]