Hello all you lovely folks - a big welcome to our first spring issue of the Village News.
First in this March edition we’d like to highlight a lovely new report from The Friends of The Church of St John Baptist. We’ve not heard from them for a while so it’s a real pleasure to be able to once again feature them in them in our village magazine. They will be celebrating their 45th birthday with various events taking place throughout the year - visit page 6 to find out more about ‘The Friends’ their history and their mission.
Just another quick reminder that the Hagley Helpline’s AGM is being held on the 19th of this month - more info also on page 6. Please pop along if you can.
On pages 24 and 25 we have updates from Steve Colella and Hagley Parish Council on the all-important happenings in the community. If you’re feeling green fingered then there are some allotments up for grabs - if you fancy snapping one up and growing your own then there is form available on the Parish website - just print it off and fill it in.
We need to mention Home Run Hounds - they are still on the lookout for homes for Hughie and Tim. If you or anyone you know can offer either of these gorgeous greyhounds a loving and comfortable abode to rest their beautiful heads and long legs then head over to page 29 for more details. We dare you not to resist!
We have a really interesting article in the issue about Blood Bikes. Severn Freewheelers are a charity of volunteers who transport items such as blood, medicines, sample etc. across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and North Wiltshire. They’re looking for more riders, despatchers and also donations - so if you can help in anyway then please see page 32 for more information.
Happy reading - hope you enjoy this month’s News - catch up again in April.
Alison Akers Editor
Cover photo courtesy of Allison Finn
Events in Hagley
Saturday 24 May
9.00 am Community Market at Hagley Community Centre
