HAGLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION


Village News October 2024

 

And we have a packed issue this month full ofinteresting reports and updates.

The Royal British Legion will be running theirpop up stall for Poppy Fortnight from 26 October to 4 November.  Many thanks to Deanand his team for providing space for this asalways outside their premises at Lex AllenGrove on Worcester Road. Volunteers areneeded to man the stand for a couple of hourseach day so if you can help out then pleasedo - it will be very much appreciated.  Moredetails of this and the Acts of Remembranceand services are available on page 13.

Our man on the ground - Steve Colella hasnews about the long awaited repair andmaintenance of the Community Centre.Head over to page 12 for information aboutthis and also future dates for your diary forthe Village Market seasonal events.

We have a lovely report from Girlguiding inHagley on page 28. 1st Hagley Rangers tookpart in a conservation trip to Mexico. Readall about their valuable participation and the wonderful work they did with the beautiful turtles.

Hagley Parish Council has adopted a ‘Biodiversity Policy’ which aims to conserve and enhance the natural environment of specific areas in Hagley. Read about this on page 8 where you can also find details of the much loved and ever popular ‘Christmas in Hagley event’.

Calling all bookworms!  Hagley Library wants you - for their reading group.  If you’re interested in becoming a member then see page 38 for dates and times.

Plenty going on as always and loads to look forward to - not least forgetting Halloween which is always celebrated and well received in the Village. Enjoy your spooky evening of fun - keep safe and be careful at the same time. Take care all - catch up again next month.

Alison Akers Editor
Cover photo courtesy of Aaron Ackling

Events in Hagley

Monday 14 October

2.00 pm Hagley Country Dancers at The Free Church Hall

10.00 am Bounce & Rhyme for Babies at Hagley Library

2.15 pm Active Tots at Hagley Library

Hire The Centre

Community Market