Wednesday, December 19 MUSIC: Christmas Mowtown Show featuring Roy G.Hemmings and Love Supremes, Artrix Centre, School Drive, Bromsgrove. MUSIC: Forever Like Red, Bar Academy, Birmingham. THEATRE: Aladdin, Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham (until January
A FANTASTIC show packed with fun, comedy, great songs and dance is in store when the Artrix presents its traditional family pantomime Cinderella'. The production, at the theatre in School Drive, Bromsgrove, runs from January 2 to January 6. Starring
AS TV's Strictly Come Dancing finals approach and another series draws to a close, dance classes all over the UK are getting rammed with new members hoping to acquire this new skill. Testimony to this is Ceroc who run over 180 weekly dance classes in
Many of us would describe ourselves as a minor cog in a major wheel, but no one more so than Betty Webb, who adopts this as the title of her talk. Now a parish councillor at Wythall, she served with the ATS at Bletchley Park, the government code and
December traditionally is the party month for the Spadesbourne Ladies Club and this year was no exception, a very happy night! Nearly 70 members and guests took part in an excellent party. We had the pleasure of being entertained by Julia Trinder with
The last meeting of 2007 was entitled A Seasonal Surprise. The speaker for the evening was Mike Jackson, from Suckley. He has compiled a book entitled Bad Christmas, which was inspired by some personal disasters he had experienced over the festive
THERE was not much joy for Santiago Colts at the weekend. The under-8s went down 7-0 to AG Kings, while the under-9s were defeated 1-0 by Lightwood Lions. The under-10s Lickey continued their luckless streak, losing 3-2 to P S Boys, and the under-11s
RUBERY Girls under-12s were coasting at 1-0 up against Dosthills, but were left disappointed when the game was abandoned. There was a win for Rubery under-10s A, who defeated Harorne Hotshots 2-1. Tom Baker and Luke Millar scored the goals while Elliot
AFTER weeks of creating and wasting chances Bromsgrove Rovers under-13s finally struck gold with an emphatic 10-0 win over Rugby Town. Man of the Match Dave Baker scored eight goals in the rout, which saw Rovers produce some excellent passing football
A GOAL in each half gave Callowbrook Swifts under-18s a safe passge into the last 16 of the Birmingham Cup. They saw off Amblecote Athletic 2-0 in the last 32 tie, thanks to an opportunist effort from Iain Hines and a fine volley from substitute Chris
BROMSGROVE Town under-13 Colts picked up their first win in a month, as they stormed to a 10-0 success over Bordesley Rovers. Cameron Wellington (4), Matt Russell (3), Dan Strange, Matt Dyer and Nick Freer found the net. Man of the Match was shared between
BRT Redditch and South Warwickshire Combination Sunday League results (December 16): BSA Cup round two: Millfield Rovers 4 (B Bartlett, N Dews 3) Dog and Pheasant United 8 (A Roberts, P Thomas, B Lodge, J Biddleston 2, T Nolan 3), Alcester Rovers 6 (
Bromsgrove Ladies Darts League results: Catshill B 8 Swan 1, Blackwell 6 Greyhound 3, Stoke C 6 Turks H 3, Labour C 3 Catshill A 6, Hawthorns 4 Bewell H A 5, Bewell H B 5 Catshill C 4, Millfields 5 Clent C 4.
PREPARATION is paramount to Bromsgrove Rovers' success over the Christmas period, according to caretaker manager Duane Darby. Darby kicked off his stewardship with an impressive 1-0 win at Hitchin Town on Saturday, and he has challenged his troops to
THERE were mixed fortunes for Barnt Green Spartak, who were in league and cup action this week. Spartak suffered a 2-1 defeat at Brocton in the Midland Combination Premier Division last Wednesday with Jahziah Campbell finding the target. But they hit
Hitchin 0 Rovers 1 A SCROOGE, a gift and a shining star or two were all on show as Rovers picked up some much-needed momentum to take into the hectic Christmas period. And in new caretaker boss Duane Darby, Greens fans will be praying that they
CAPTAIN Julian Court described his Bromsgrove Hockey side's performance as "a non-event" after they were thrashed 5-0 by Evesham. It was Bromsgrove's third defeat in their West Midlands League Division One campaign and put a huge dent in their promotion
ROB Lennox and duo Bob and Mandy Suggitt were among the winners in Barnt Green Sailing Club's latest Sunday Frostbite Pursuit Series race. Barnt Green Sailing Club - Sunday Frostbite Pursuit Series results (December 16): 1st race: Seniors: Dinghies
A CARTOONIST whose amusing and often incisive creations delight thousands of readers of The Times newspaper every day - and which has made him a household name - cut his artistic teeth on the Bromsgrove Messenger. For more than 20 years Jonathan Pugh's
BUDDING bookworms had fun at their local library with Christmas stories and a treasure chest of knowledge. Children from New Beginnings Nursery at New College, Bromsgrove, visited the town's library earlier this month to receive their boxes of books
SANTA delighted children with a visit to Bromsgrove High Street and raised £540 for local charities. It was all part of Bromsgrove Round Table's annual turn around the town and outlying areas to offer residents the opportunity to join in with the generous
A BROMSGROVE soldier, under fire in Iraq, has sent his heart-felt thanks and best Christmas wishes to kind-hearted townsfolk. Philip Pimlott, who is dreaming of a sausage and bacon butty from Korner Kitchen in the town, said he - and his fellow servicemen
ONCE the cards have been written, the presents wrapped and the turkey stuffed we can all sit back and enjoy Christmas! At least, that is, for those of us lucky enough to be getting together with our family and friends. We shouldn't forget that many
SHOPPERS in Bromsgrove High Street on Saturday took time out to sign a petition calling on the Tory-controlled district council to have a rethink over car parking charges in the town. The petition was organised by the Independent group on the council
FEAR of big winter bills could put Bromsgrove's elderly people at risk according to Age Concern. The charity is urging senior citizens to get in touch with volunteers on 01527 570490 if they find heating costs are putting a strain on their finances.
POLICE were called to a Bromsgrove pub after a fight broke out last Friday. Several glasses were smashed and it is alleged that one offender hit a victim with a pool cue at the Hundred House, on the Stourbridge Road. Other people became involved in the
AS Chairman of Bromsgrove District Council, I am delighted to be wishing you a Merry Christmas and much happiness and prosperity for the New Year. During my term of office so far I have had the great pleasure of meeting so many wonderful people of this
LOVE shone a light in Bromsgrove as this year's Primrose Hospice charity campaign beat last year's total and its target. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Lights of Love appeal for the Primrose Hospice and Cancer Help Centre has been another successful
CATSHILL and North Marlbrook parish councillors are encouraging residents to get lit up this Christmas and take part in a festive lights competition. In previous years, the contest has been for the house with the best external lighting display. However
RESIDENTS who have signed up to the district council's alert messaging service are reminded to check their Refuse and Recycling Calendars for their Christmas collection dates. Those who have already signed up to the "My Alerts" system on the authority's
A DRIVER had a lucky escape when he smashed into a bus shelter in New Road, Bromsgrove. The male driver of a silver Citroen pulled out of the public car park at the rear of the Golden Cross and went into the bus shelter opposite John Sanders estate
THIS year's Christmas stamps feature angels; perhaps every year's stamps should, because angels are messengers from God. They appear three times in the Christmas story, to Mary, to Joseph and to the shepherds; bringing news, advice and greetings. I
FINSTALL residents and friends will have the opportunity this Friday to join with the choirs of St. Godwald's, Finstall and St. Bartholomew's Church, Tardebigge, for their annual Christmas community carol singing around the Christmas tree outside the
A SELF-EMPLOYED car dealer, who twice gave a false name when he was stopped by police, has been jailed for four months at Worcester Crown Court. Andrew Fage realised that he should not have been driving because he had been disqualified a few weeks before
PUPILS at a Bromsgrove school will be offering some traditional Christmas cheer for Bromsgrove residents on a new charity record. The Young Voices Choir at Catshill Middle School were visited by Lancaster firm, the School Recording Stars, last week to
CREATIVE youngsters from a Bromsgrove school have proved they have a tree-mendous flare for recycling. Pupils from St Peter's Catholic First School came top of the class in a Bromsgrove District Council competition to find the best dressed tree with
A BLACKMAILER, who bombarded companies with menacing emails in a bid to extort money, is facing a long prison sentence. David Casqueiro invented complaints and made threats to prosecute firm's bosses in court or take them to employment tribunals.
SCHOOLCHILDREN across Bromsgrove have been getting into the festive spirit with this year's traditional school plays and nativities. Pupils at schools throughout the town have been entertaining parents, families, friends and other guests with their productions
A BEVY of cuddly bears are bringing Christmas cheer to youngsters at Acorns Children's Hospice, thanks to a generous gift from Webbs garden centre in Wychbold. Executive chairman Ed Webb helped put a smile on the face of youngsters at the Worcester-based
ASKED to venture out on my first police operation for the Advertiser/Messenger I went with preconceived visions of car chases, raids and bank robberies. As part of West Mercia Constabulary's Operation Christmas Presence campaign I had been invited to
IT'S festive fun for all at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre this Christmas. Children and adults can enjoy singing reindeer, tap dancing penguins and great special effects in this excellent musical. An impressive performance from Anita Dobson as The
THE New Year at Malvern Theatres is packed with serious drama, light-hearted musicals, exhilarating dance and some entertaining one-nighters. You'll soon forget your post-Christmas blues when Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat bursts onto the
SOUL diva Alicia Keys is set to return to Birmingham's NIA for a show on February 28. Tickets are priced at £27.50 plus booking and transaction fees, and can be purchased from www.theticketfactory.com or on 0871 945 6000
A PLANT that is a big feature in our lives for a short time and usually takes a lot of time and debate before we decide which one to take home is very much in our minds at present. Yes, it's the Christmas tree. More people seem to be returning to the
