http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/ Bromsgrove Advertiser /news/memorylane/ en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:43:44 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:43:44 +0000 http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/resources/images/1000813/?type=rsslogo http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/ http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/5070673.25_years_ago__March_28__1985/?ref=rss A BROMSGROVE school was forced to close for three days as teachers went on strike. Catshill Middle School was forced to close for the strike, which was organised by the National Union of Teachers. Droitwich High, Aston Fields Middle and North Bromsgrove High were also affected. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:41:39 +0000 eb08ae34e5e309555a586d083780dea6 http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/5070675.They___re_hitting_the_right_note/?ref=rss FOR this week’s trip down Memory Lane we look at this picture of a former choir of St John’s church. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:43:15 +0000 eab45f6c65103fce6ffba7d6e3d6e613 http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/5070670.50_years_ago__March_26__1960/?ref=rss THE Bromsgrove Messenger reported that there had been “encouraging signs” at the first of the new Thursday cattle markets. The joint auctioneers said there had been an excellent number of buyers, for all classes of stock. The Messenger commented that when the promised abattoir was built, Bromsgrove would claim a “unique place in Midland market towns”. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:40:29 +0000 998250eccc56521d3de5b3a722c71eee http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/5070667.100_years_ago__March_26__1910/?ref=rss AT Droitwich Rural Council, a petition was received from the residents of Astwood Road complaining of the state of a road, near their homes. The chairman said the road was not part of the roadway. It was suggested that the surveyor should prepare a plan on the work required to be done and ask the landowner to carry out the repairs so the council could take it over. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:39:27 +0000 273f7d8392efac5e32d07f655ca0c502 http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/5056846.They___re_scouting_for_birthday_treats/?ref=rss THE anniversary of 100 years of scouting in Bromsgrove is being marked with a year of special events. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:35:58 +0000 2db90bdf94097195cec4a85645b0a116 http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/5056828.50_years_ago__March_19__1960/?ref=rss FOR the second time in six weeks the family-run jewellery shop of Mr Cupitt had been raided by thieves. Stock to the value of £1,946, including diamond rings, signet and wedding rings and watches, had been stolen. The raid was a part of a number that had occurred in the town and in Birmingham that week, which were being investigated by police. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:32:50 +0000 ff7c659ec93cf64f3982a8af359b3ff7 http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/5056835.25_years_ago__March_21__1985/?ref=rss THREE Bromsgrove schools were facing the prospect of having to close for three days, as teachers were set to take strike action.Aston Fields Middle, Catshill Middle and North Bromsgrove High Schools were chosen as targets for the National Union of Teachers (NUT) three-day action. Parents were set to receive only 24 hours notice, should a school close. Secretary of the district branch of the NUT said teachers would do their best to ensure children taking exams weren’t affected. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:34:00 +0000 9a2a0f85cf666899b726324c8e31de01 http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/5056822.100_years_ago__March_19__1910/?ref=rss THOMAS Harris, of Orchard Road, Bewell Head, was fined 5s, including costs, for allowing the chimney of his house to be on fire.Jane Gwynn, of Stourbridge Road, was similarly charged. Superintendent Beal said that Mrs Gwynn was a “poor old lady” of 83-years-old and, having brought the case before the court, he would be satisfied if it was withdrawn. The court followed his advice and decided to withdraw the case. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:31:42 +0000 906a18dd08a75cd3869f925c6c2f26f2 http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/5041913.50_years_ago__March_12__1960/?ref=rss AT a meeting of Bromsgrove Urban District Council, it was reported that the district surveyor had received numerous complaints about brooks in Catshill and Rubery. It was felt that if the brooks had been cleaned out and dredged, the flooding of January could have been stopped. It was agreed to contact the owners of land between Church Road and Meadow Road, alongside the brook, concerning their responsibility as the riparian owners. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:01:45 +0000 34929f57ac356af99395ffa3e552f16b http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/memorylane/5041920.Anybody_need_a_car_door_/?ref=rss A FEW weeks ago we used a picture of life at the Longbridge plant, sent in by Bromsgrove’s Brian Workman. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:04:00 +0000 6bfee39e789e779a1f84ed632bc5a7dd