Potential volunteers get free training for Alcester Heritage Network

1:38pm Monday 13th May 2013

FOR anyone who’s ever wanted to delve into the branches of family trees, Alcester Heritage Network is hosting a research training event this Thursday to try and recruit volunteers for its research team by passing on the necessary skills.

Schools get visit from a top author

Author Dan Freedman with under 16s footballer Tom Lang, and pupils from Alcester Academy, Alcester Grammar and St Benedict’s. Buy photo: RMM201301a

8:50am Monday 13th May 2013

STUDENTS from all three Alcester secondary schools came together last week for a visit from a top children’s author.

Ragley set to shine on TV again

Lady Hertford and presenter Lynda Bellingham in the sculpture garden at Ragley.

12:40pm Friday 10th May 2013

AFTER starring in Stephen Poliakoff’s ‘Dancing on the Edge’ drama series, and Countryfile’s Christmas Special, Ragley Hall is set to making another television appearance in several episodes of a new ITV series ‘Country House Sunday’.

New mayor named for Alcester

8:40am Friday 10th May 2013

COUNCILLOR Lennox Cumberbatch stepped down as mayor of Alcester after two years in the role, with Councillor Mark Cargill being voted in as his replacement.

Tiptoe through the tulips at Coughton Court

Lottie Dot Hatcher and Lola-Mia Hatcher enjoy picking tulips at Coughton Court’s new ‘pick your own’ patch.

12:20pm Thursday 9th May 2013

PICK your own strawberries, and pick your own raspberries might be a well-known weekend entertainment, but gardeners at Coughton Court have given the tradition a twist, by growing a pick your own tulip patch, for visitors to enjoy.

Spring fair this weekend at Alcester Nursery Studio

Olivia Koczon and Hayden Clarke from Alcester Nursery Studio prepare for some special visitors at this Saturday’s spring fair. Buy photo: RMM191305a

8:20am Thursday 9th May 2013

THIS Saturday will see some special visitors making an appearance at Alcester Nursery Studio’s spring fair in the form of Hello Kitty and Fireman Sam.

Goods on show in Alcester for the assizes

The flesh taster samples the wares at Reg Phillips Butchers in Alcester as part of the assizes.

12:20pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

ALCESTER Court Leet held its annual assizes this weekend, with the official breadweigher, fish and flesh tasters and searcher and sealer of leather visiting the shops of Alcester in turn to test the goods.

Councillor defends himself against complaint from Greig Trust

8:10am Wednesday 8th May 2013

AN Alcester councillor has defended himself, after Greig trustees claimed they would be making a formal complaint to Stratford District Council over a letter published in the local press in March.

Fundraising strawberry tea for Breast Cancer Care

1:54pm Tuesday 7th May 2013

THIS Friday Linda Rose Lingerie in Alcester is hosting a free strawberry tea to help raise money for Breast Cancer Care.

Pedalling back in time at Coughton Court

Mr Phoebus helps Noah Pollard try out the penny farthing.

12:30pm Tuesday 7th May 2013

THE bank holiday weekend gave visitors to Coughton Court the chance to see the grounds from a whole new angle, whilst taking a trip back in time with Mr Phoebus’ Penny Farthing Experience.

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