A REDDITCH business coach is keen to teach employers that work can be a joyful experience. Alan Clark, a former general manager at motor parts firm Bauer Springs, now runs Key Business Improvement and is holding a series of training workshops at City
COMMUNITY leaders in Redditch are being urged to consider hosting next year's beer festival. The 2007 event is planned to take place on January 12 and 13 but so far Campaign for Real Ale organisers have failed to secure a suitable venue. Social clubs
CHILDREN at Studley Leisure Centre are getting in the swim at the highest level. Melissa Quigley, 13, from the centre's Splash School swimming scheme has gone from non-swimmer to rookie lifesaver in just four years. Splash School co-ordinator Karla
KAREN LAKE 60 5th November Have a Great Day Luv Ann, John, Pam, Steve, Jackie, Keith, Di & Paul Published in paper 01/11/2006
CHRISTOPHER NUNN 21 TODAY "HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY" "CHRIS" Love from Dad, Hazel, Dawn and Rich xx Published in paper 01/11/2006
KAREN LAKE Happy 60th Birthday 5.11.46 Love from Mum, Pam Steve, Ken Emma, Billy David & Lesley Published in paper 01/11/2006
COLEMAN Margaret Margaret's family would like to thank everyone for attending the service, for all messages of sympathy, floral tributes and donations to Cancer Research received in Margaret's memory. A special thank you to Dr. Cowburn and the District
BEDFORD FREDERICK JAMES Sylvia would like to thank everyone who attended Fred's funeral and for all the messages of sympathy, cards and donations for Diabetic U.K Special thanks to all the staff at Stonebridge Nursing Home for the care given to Fred,
CARGILL Stuart Peter Passed away on 26th October 2006 Aged 47. The funeral will be held on Friday 3rd November 2006, at 12.30 p.m., at Redditch Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations for the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance
BESWICK JOHN Peace after pain Sadly missed Carol, Judy, John, Peter Published in paper 01/11/2006
DOUGLAS Roy Allen "Doug" The Electrician Aged 69 years Passed peacefully away on 26th October 2006 at home after a short but a very hard battle against Cancer. Loving Husband of 42 years to Sandy, dearest Brother to Tony and Dorothy and Nigel
SHOREY Katie Jasmine 15th September 2006 - 26th October 2006 Peacefully at the Birmingham Children's Hospital on Thursday 26th October 2006. Beautiful daughter to Malc and Zoe and sister to Owen. If memories could build a staircase And love could build
THOMPSON Joy Aged 62 years Taken from us after a long illness at the Primrose Unit at the Princess of Wales. Now reunited with her beloved Husband Alan, much loved Mom to Shelley, Julie and Lynn and Sons-in-law Daren, Tony and Paul. A special Nan to Joe
WESTON Maureen Lorraine Mo Aged 66 years Peacefully at the Primrose Unit at the Princess of Wales Hospital on Monday 30th October 2006. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. The funeral service for Maureen will take place at the Redditch
HELEN & DUANE HARTISS Would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers and donations. And for all their support in their sad loss of Rose Hartiss Published in paper 01/11/2006
JILL BROWETT Treasured memories of our lovely mom Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts Jane, Mark, Rebecca & Tracey Published in paper 01/11/2006
MARGARET WALTERS 31.10.2003 Three years have now passed by You are remembered missed and loved by John, Anthony, Doreen, Gemma and Lee Published in paper 01/11/2006
BURDAN JOHN 2.11.04 BURDAN STEVAN 15.5.73 In our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered every day Nancy, Edward Charlie and family Published in paper 01/11/2006
ERIC GREGORY 2.11.93 Loved and Remembered everyday Wife Doll and Family Published in paper 01/11/2006
PODBURY Rosalie June Acaster 6th November 1997 No verse, No flowers, No tears can say how much I miss you day by day But in my heart you will always remain until the day we meet again Very deeply missed Husband Brian xxxx Published in paper 01/11/2006
LLOYD PARKER 31-10-66 Time may pass and fade away but you are with us every day Love Dean, Joanne, Louis xxx Published in paper 01/11/2006
MITROVIC Miodrag Passed away on October 26th 2006, aged 80. Sadly missed by wife Mary, son Ivan, his grandchildren and all family and friends. Funeral service at St. Lazar Church, Cob Lane, Bournville on Thursday November 2nd at 1.30 pm followed by interment
JOY THOMPSON 29.10.06 A dear friend I will miss our chats over a cup of tea Peace after an illness so bravely borne Love always Anne Published in paper 01/11/2006
CLEMMOW Audrey Aged 76 years After a long illness bravely borne at the Alexandra Hospital on Monday 30th October 2006. Loving wife of Gerald and beloved mother to stepsons Gerald and the late David. Audrey will be missed by all her many grandchildren,
CHATTERLEY Helen Loving Wife of the late John, Mom of Linda and Julie, Mom-in-law of Paul and Keith and devoted Nan of Jo, Nicky, Luke and William. Love you forever Rest in peace With Dad now X X Published in paper 01/11/2006
IAN JOHNSTON 19th November 1949 - 29th October 2006 Passed away peacefully at home, no more pain, will be greatly missed by all who ever knew him and always in our hearts. Sleep well Dad. Published in paper 01/11/2006
CHATTERLEY Helen Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Saturday 28th October 2006. The funeral service for Helen will take place at the Redditch Crematorium on Friday 3rd November 2006 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if so
BESWICK John Passed away peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday 28th October 2006. The funeral service for John will take place at St. Luke's Church, Headless Cross on Saturday 11th November 2006 at 11 a.m., followed by committal at Westall
ALFIE WOODY DALTON 3rd November If we could have a birthday wish A dream that would come true We'd wish with all our hearts For yesterday and you You left behind broken hearts and happy memories too We never wanted memories We only wanted you Loving you
LLOYD PARKER 31.10.1966 Not a day do I forget you, In my heart you are always near. As I loved you, so I miss you, As it dawns another year. Love Nan Published in paper 01/11/2006
LLOYD PARKER 31.10.1966 You left us, your thoughts unknown, But left us memories we are proud to own. Rose, Jim, Michelle Published in paper 01/11/2006
LLOYD PARKER 31.10.1966 24.3.2001 Loving Memories on your 40th Birthday. Still missing you. Forever held dear. Love Mom & Martin xxx Published in paper 01/11/2006
NAOMI PHIPPS Naomi's family would like to thank the many, many people who have sent cards, flowers and their thoughts on the event of her untimely death. Your love and memories of a dear daughter, sister and friend have sustained us through a very dark
CLIVE SAVAGE 1949 - 2006 Clive's long battle with Multiple Sclerosis ended on October 14, 2006. His sister Linda and the whole family thank Clive's loyal friends and carers for all their support over the years. Special thanks to Father Richard Jones,
LEES Hilda Terry, Pat and families would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy and generous donations to the Primrose Hospice after the loss of Hilda. She will be sadly missed. Special thanks to Gail, nurses
STUDLEY HALLOWEEN PARTY October 28th Thanks everyone for a good night, we raised £200 for Primrose Hospice Luv Sam Baker Published in paper 01/11/2006
HICKS ADIE & JULIE wish to thank family and friends for celebrating their wedding and making it such a memorable evening. Also for the many kind and generous gifts received Published in paper 01/11/2006
TOWNSON Dave sincerely thanks The Head and Staff, The Governors, Cleaning and Kitchen staff, Friends old and new from Studley High School for making his retirement celebrations such a memorable occasion. Your generosity was both overwhelming and emotional
ROBERT BENDALL 1/11/95 A dearly loved Brother and Uncle. Still Missed and Remembered always. Jane and Pat Anne and John Amy and Jenny xx Published in paper 01/11/2006
JOHN CULLINAN 31-10-2000 Like falling leaves the years roll by but memories of you will never die Rest in peace Loved and sadly missed by your Wife Peggy and family Published in paper 01/11/2006
VOLUNTEERS lending a hand at a community cafe in Redditch have earned catering qualifications. A group of 15 people from the Millfields centre, which provides services for adults with learning disablities, have been helping out for up to two days a week
A HUGE pack of inducements is being offered to first time buyers of homes in Hewell Road. The Windsor Court development contains 96 one to four bedroom homes. Developers KingsOak will pay the deposit and legal and survey fees to help first time buyers
A REDDITCH DIY store is doing its bit for the environment. As part of Energy Savings Week the Smallwood branch of B&Q teamed up with the Energy Saving Trust to offer customers advice on making their homes more energy efficient. A representative from
RESIDENTS in a sheltered housing complex in Batchley are looking forward to a cosy winter now the council is updating the heating systems. Redditch Council is set to upgrade Pitcher Oak Cottages after earning funding from British Gas. The cottages will
WEST Mercia Constabulary, which serves the Redditch area, has managed to secure the cash it spent on failed merger plans. Forces across the country are having their expenses capped at £100,000 by the Home Office. The West Mercia force, which spent £89,061
CHURCH of England parishes across Redditch will be welcoming a new face. The Rev Tricia Allsop, vicar of St Godwold's Church in Finstall, has been appointed as the rural dean for the Bromsgrove deanery. The appointment is for three years, covering 12
ANYONE who would like to know more about angels is being encouraged to buy the latest CD by Redditch author Catherine Drabble. The Gospel Truth about Angels is now available from the Christian Word Shop at St Stephen's Church in Church Green West. The
A CALL has gone out to boys and girls in the Redditch area who would like to become majorettes. The award-winning Redditch Revolutions marching and display troupe need new members aged four and upwards for their forthcoming carnival and competition season
THREE doormen became involved in violence with a football team celebrating a successful match in Redditch, Worcester Crown Court was told. There was pushing, punching and kicking at the Pinnacle and Yates's wine bar, said Michael Anning, prosecuting.
THE Shadow Secretary of State for Defence said a Redditch company set an excellent example to all British industries when he visited last Wednesday. Liam Fox was at Mettis Aerospace in Windsor Road, one of Britain's biggest employers, which makes Aerospace
POLICE called in the tusk force when they handed over proceeds of a Redditch open day to charity. Five the Elephant was on hand at West Midland Safari Park to witness the £1,024 donation to the Make-a-Wish foundation, a charity which grants the favourite
A LABEL Innovations open at Manor Farm Leisure (Island Pool) on Saturday saw good weights taken to the scales. Top weight was in form Glen Ralph who caught 116lb 12oz of carp off peg 32 fishing maggot up in the water. Mal Crook fished similar style
ALVECHURCH have experienced an up-and-down week with progression in the League Cup followed by an eventful defeat in the league. Shaun Cunnington's troops saw off struggling Stratford Town in the knockout competition last week - albeit after a 5-4 penalty
ON a grey day in ideal conditions for running, 18 Bromsgrove and Redditch AC runners tackled various distances over the revised Senneleys Park cross country course in the Birmingham & District League. Simon Lanckham, B&R's sole under-17 entrant, gave
Birmingham Athletic 1 Studley WFC 1 A GOAL in the last minute from Rachel Hopkins earned Studley a point. With their home pitch deemed unplayable, Studley had to play at Birmingham's ground but got off to a good start by forcing two early corners.
THE immense job facing Studley manager Lee Adams was underlined at the weekend as the Bees slumped to a 3-1 defeat against fellow Midland Alliance strugglers Causeway United. All the action was compressed into the last quarter of the game at United's
SINCE being installed as Feckenham player-manager Lee Ross has overseen something of a revolving door policy as he tries to rebuild the confidence for the Millers and build a squad in his own image. And this week was set to be no exception for the well-travelled
Redditch United 4 Workington Reds 1 AFTER the controversial build-up to Saturday's match a potentially charged encounter was mercifully free of trouble with all the action on the pitch as Gary Whild's side made a mockery of their visitors' title ambitions
Back row (left to right): Steve Tayler (manager), Steph Jones, Gemma Perry, Jenny Brown, Louise Richardson, Rachel Hopkins, Sam Tayler, Sam Wilkinson, Steve Ellis (coach). Front row (left to right): Alison Thorpe, Helen Clancy, Lisa Hodges, Sarah Edney
ALCESTER took on Nuneaton for their second Division 2 West Midlands Volleyball Association encounter on Friday. At home and buzzing from their opening day win against Sutton, Alcester were ready to face a more experienced Nuneaton. The first game saw
Kings Norton 52 Warley 0 KINGS eased into the next round of the EDF Energy Vase without kicking a ball as opponents Bredon Star were unable to raise a team. Warley stepped in as last-minute opponents in a friendly. Both sides were below strength with
Clee 18 Alcester 3 AN Alcester side who have been knocked out at the first stage of the national Vase competition in nine of the last ten seasons endured another disappointment on Saturday. The visitors - given a first-round bye - were forced into eight
Redditch 29 Stourport 5 REDDITCH eased into the third round of the EDF Energy Junior Vase with a straightforward victory against higher league opponents. With the hosts playing a strong, attacking game from the start, strong man Gary Carter was able
Five Ways Old Edwardians 15 Harbury 17 THE visit of the RFU president to inspect Five Ways' fire-damaged clubhouse was unable to inspire the Masshouse side to a cup victory at the club's adopted Ash Lane base. The Midlands Five West South visitors cruised
Solihull 15 Mansfield 3 SOLIHULL return to league action at the Portway on Saturday on the back of a comfortable EDF Energy Intermediate Cup victory. Solihull had plenty of good possession early on, pressurising the visitors into early mistakes, however
REDDITCH Swimming Club competitors posted several personal bests at the Girls Gala Timed Swims at Droitwich with new clubmates competing in their first gala. For the 9/u, spectacular new times were gained by Julia Scott, Hannah Wilmott, Caitlin Green
Kidderminster Harriers 2 Redditch VC 5 REDDITCH VC emphasised their title credentials on Sunday with a comprehensive demolition of the title-favourites - a side they had never beaten in the league before. The victory was a tactical masterstroke for
REDDITCH United are still waiting to learn their fate from the FA after the controversial abandonment at Workington. The weekend's return fixture passed off peacefully with the Valley Stadium side holding an anti-racism awareness day after Reds manager
REDDITCH United are still waiting to learn their fate from the FA after the controversial abandonment at Workington. The weekend's return fixture passed off peacefully with the Valley Stadium side holding an anti-racism awareness day after Reds manager
HALLOWEEN may be over but spooky activities are still going on at Forge Mill Needle Museum. Adults can spend a whole night ghost hunting on Friday, November 3, when Sheffield-based company Fright Nights runs a paranormal investigation between 9pm-4am
SEVERAL Redditch councillors still want an apology from their colleagues over the financially disastrous AIR Festival. The 2005 music festival resulted in more than £664,000 of taxpayers' money being spent. Following recommendations from the council's
