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Xtra reveals why sewing is so rewarding

Kate Hodal using a sewing machine to make a tote bag during a Learn to Sew workshop at a John Lewis store in London.

6:00am Friday 10th July 2009

With the recession kicking in, reports suggest that more women are taking up sewing.

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Xtra looks at six of the best for a perfect picnic

Spork, £2.50 each from www.stanfords.co.uk.

6:00am Friday 10th July 2009

Picnics are among the finest outdoor pursuits ever invented - pack your essentials, find the perfect spot and enjoy the fine weather.

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Jamie Oliver eat your heart out

Birchensale pupils Natalie Young and Sophie Hallam with town mayor Malcolm Hall.

12:34pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

GREEN fingered pupils at Birchensale Middle School have been rewarded for their hard work and dedication.

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Redditch women get set for Race for Life

A moving tribute during Race for Life

12:35pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

REDDITCH women will be doing something amazing by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2009 and raising money for research to help more people survive cancer.

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Former football star helps award NEW College staff

11:26am Wednesday 8th July 2009

NEW College celebrated its third annual Outstanding Staff Awards at its Redditch campus with former England footballer and charity fundraiser Geoff Thomas presenting the prizes.

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Redditch Relay For Life better than ever

12:49pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

THE final figures for this year's Relay For Life in Redditch have been announced.

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Angling club tackles big project

Colin Easton, Adie Powell and Brian Martin from Matchbox Angling Club

12:13pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

THANKS to the dedication and hard work of one club, Skilts Pool in Mappleborough Green has been restored.

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Museum on the Move visits Forge Mill

Museum on the Move bus

11:12am Tuesday 7th July 2009

FORGE Mill Needle Museum will be visited by the Museum on the Move bus for the weekend.

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No hot water or heating for five weeks

10:46am Tuesday 7th July 2009

A SEVERELY disabled woman from Redditch has had to endure five weeks with no hot water.

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Green fair comes to Redditch

June Carmichael with some willow crafts

10:48am Tuesday 7th July 2009

A GREEN Fair Day will provide an extravaganza of family entertainment to delight all environmentalists out there.

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