A LEADING Black Country venue is kicking off its annual search for top live bands from around the region. Halesowen rockers Glass Lashes will be among the first of 54 acts to perform in the Live Band of The Year competition at the Robin 2, Mount Pleasant
Thursday June 12 Open Acoustic Night - The Longlands, Stourbridge Jam Night - The Moorings Tavern, Stourbridge Acoustic Open Night - Benjamin's, Halesowen Roge David - The Little Chop House, Colley Gate Comedy with Dave Dinsdale - The Holly Bush,
A SERIES of fantasy-themed theatrical outings are being brought to life at Amblecote's Glasshouse Arts Centre this month. Award-winning Garlic Theatre is staging its puppet-laden production The Magnificent Flying Machine on Friday June 13, which follows
The four-piece beat off thousands of other hopefuls to scoop the slot on the John Peel stage. They are now looking forward to winning over festivalgoers with their catchy, hook-laden songs and explosive stage performance. Front woman Laura, who was
THE choir of St Thomas's Church in Stourbridge is holding its annual concert next weekend. Taking place at the Market Street church on Saturday June 21, the Great Choral Favourites concert will feature music by popular composers including Bach's Jesu
THE chairman, Gill Tibbetts welcomed members and visitors to the May meeting. The country fayre treasure hunt hamper was won by Malcolm Grant. Members were thanked for their generous donations and help in manning our stall. Our speaker was Kate Round
THE chairman Mrs H Cartwright welcomed members and the entertainer Mr B Broadfield to the meeting. The social secretary gave details of the outing to Chester on June 3. On July 1, we shall be visiting Snowhill Lavender fields and stew on the word Doreen
THE annual Stourbridge Congress for teams of four will be held on Sunday 6th July. Details and application forms are available from Peter Edwards on 01384 443878. Results to 31st May: Tuesday 27th David Horton & Barry Brice; Mary Cartwright & Gwen Altoft
The Guild met on the May 21. The Secretary read out the minutes of the last meeting which were accepted by the members. The treasurer gave her financial report and Barbara Priest read out the menu for the Federation lunch which will be on July 28, at
OUR May meeting followed on from the very hectic but successful day we had at Kinver country fayre. Our Stall sold cakes, Jam and Jewellery, all donated by our members. Gift bags and two games for people to have a go at, not forgetting the Raffle and
CHAIRMAN Fred Willetts welcomed speaker Donald Everitt and members to the meeting. All good wishes were sent to president Tom Hadgkiss for a speedy recovery. We look forward to seeing him soon. The speaker talked about the lilies and summer bulbs and
VICE-CHAIRMAN Mrs Jean Corns welcomed members and one new member to the May meeting, held at the Kingfisher, Wall Heath. We Welcomed as our speaker Mrs Monica Hartill whose subject was 17th Century dress. Monica illustrated the different modes of dress
STOURBRIDGE Photographic Society has been on a high over the last few months with the success of the club in both national and international exhibitions. They took part in the Midland Counties Knockout which involved all the photographic clubs in the
EGLETON nature reserve, Rutland, the destination for the late April field trip, proved yet again to be an idyllic area for birding with constant birdsong and a rewarding seventy-four species being identified during the visit. Before heading homeward
THIS week (June 9-15) staff and volunteers in the Scope shop in Halesowen will be marking the disability charity's Time to Get Equal Week - to celebrate disabled people's rights and raise awareness about disablism - the discrimination faced by disabled
IF the town's Gummy twins' had been locked away years ago, where they should be. Young mum Leanne Moore would still be alive. It's just another sad case of this countries nanny state and the softly softly approach to the half with who should have been
I WAS a children's Librarian at Stourbridge in my younger day's and was horrified to read that decades of poor stock management is being alleged by present library bosses to be the reason for so many books to be thrown out. I can assure the Stourbridge
BEHIND the acceptable facade of horse racing, is a highly profit motivated industry, capable of delivering enormous financial rewards of leading owners, jockey and trainers. The losers are the horses. Often victims of suffering and death. Animal Aid
May I suggest to N Power' you cut out your expensive TV commercials in order to hang onto your loyal regular customers. Who in light of our recent extortionate bills are now intent on changing our supplier who can offer a more competitive rate. I for
FIRST of all let me express my thanks for the reply of Anna Russell, Birmingham Property Manager, National Trust, to my letter in the 8th May issue regarding the piles of cow muck now littering Kinver Edge. However I do not understand the reasoning of
TO the rest of the world we must come across as really having lost the plot!!! Sell off school playing fields, then insist all children do sports activities? Close down swimming pools, then give free entry to encourage physical activity? Open pubs
NOT long ago I recall a complaint letter was published, concerning a silly April Fool's Day prank that was broadcast by the 'Bridge, which was generally felt by readers not to be a justifiable complaint. However I wonder how many readers would agree that
THE heartbroken family of a tragic Brierley Hill man who was killed in a road smash near Hagley have paid tribute to their "golden lad". Casson Pritchard died on Monday (June 16) in an horrific crash on the A491 Hagley to Bromsgrove road. The 23-year-old
ON the 8th May, we had our Resolutions Meeting. The Resolutions to be considered this year are relating to "bottom" trawling of fish and the problems of the detainment of the mentally ill in prisons. We welcomed Mrs. Hickman-Smith, who is a WIA, and
AT the May committee meeting the following items were discussed. Security: It was noted that the community police are now regular visitors to the site. The Secretary brought schedules for the Horticultural Show, to be held on 7th September at the British
RESULTS to 7th JuneMonday 2nd Sue Knoll & Paula SlaterTuesday 3rd Brian Nightingale & David Banks; Brian & Carol VarleyWednesday 4th Wendy Worthington & Beryl EarnshawThursday 5th Josie Bennett & Edna Baker; Barry Brice & Roy WithersFriday 6th Arthur
THE meeting took place at Wall Heath Community Centre on Tuesday 3rd of June at 7.30pm. Shirley Evans chairman opened the meeting and following various notices to members went on to introduce the Speaker for the evening Adrian James who gave a talk
HIMLEY Probus celebrated it's 25th anniversary on Wednesday May 21 this year, and to celebrate Tommy Mundon brought his own sense of humour to entertain the club. After a pleasant meal, Tommy in his usual manner went into his routine and soon had everyone
TWENTY-SEVEN members and two visitors were welcomed to the May meeting of Quarry Bank TG, by chairman Mrs V Wright. Minutes of the April meeting were read and the treasurers report given, correspondence dealt with and discussed. Social secretary Mrs
A MAN killed in an horrific road smash near Hagley has been named as Casson Pritchard from Brierley Hill. The 23-year-old died on Monday (June 16) in a smash on the A491 Hagley to Bromsgrove road on Monday June 16. He was a front seat passenger in a
HEADER Jenny Edwards opened our June meeting following our usual prayers, reading and hymn. Jenny thanked everyone who helped at the annual coffee morning which raised £361 for MU Funds. Well done everyone. As there was no speakers for the June meeting
KINVER Twinning Association completes the second stage of the 20th anniversary celebrations with a very successful visit by the French which included new hosts and first time visitors from Mer, in the Loire Valley. 'Old hands' were able to help and
MAY we all say a big thank you to Catherine, Julia and all the various organizations who made the morning of Friday, June 6 at Quarry Bank Community Centre older person's health and information day such a enjoyable few hours. It was a shame that not
AFTER a serious assault on a member of my family recently a neighbour dialed 999 at about 9.21pm. When I found out what had happened I also rang 999. The officer asked my address which I told her. She repeated it and said XYZ Lye. I said, "No Stourbridge
AM I the only cyclist having problems with the road surface at the junction of The Broadway and Greyhound Lane? Over the past 2 months I have reported the problem (Numerous potholes and accumulated debris spread over several square metres) to the Cyclists
DURING the forthcoming Veterans week on June 22, 2008 my colleagues and I have arranged to present to the Christ Church at Lye a Memorial book and housing, to honour and remember the servicemen from the Lye and Wollescote area who gave their lives in
WITH reference to the letter from 'William E Gohte' of Oldswinford (Viewpoint, 12 June 2008), 102.5 The 'Bridge would like to apologise for any offence caused. As a Community Radio Station, The 'Bridge encompasses a wide variety of presenters, all local
I WOULD like to express a positive viewpoint regarding Stourbridge Library. No doubt there arepolitical, council management and budgetary issues at present, but I hope to counterbalance some statements which may appear (possibly inadvertantly and, I
A TEENAGER was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being pulled unconscious from a pond in Stourbridge's Mary Stevens Park in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday June 18). The youngster, believed to be 18, was taken to Russells Hall
Yazoo - Wolverhampton Civic Hall The odd couple of 80s pop returned as part of a reunion tour and judging by the reaction of a sold out audience it might not be their last one. This was one for dedicated fans only though as the hefty ticket prices would
POLICE investigating the fatal road smash which happened in Hagley on Monday night (June 16) have bailed a man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The 20-year-old driver from Brierley Hill was released on police bail pending
I MUST add my support to Anna Russell and the National Trust for their positive and progressive conservation policy for Kinver Edge. Grazing is essential for sustainable conservation of this important ecological site and beauty spot. As dense woodland
