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War memorial theft man jailed
A MAN who sold for scrap treasured brass plaques taken from Quarry Bank War Memorial has been jailed for 18 months. Mark Mellor from Halesowen pocketed £190 for the six placques that bore the names of men and one woman from the Brierley Hill area who
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Oldswinford E Town Guild
CHAIRMAN Pauline Roberts welcomed our president, members and three visitors to our September meeting. She announced the sad news that Sybil Jepson, past president and member for over 25 years, had passed away in August. She was remembered as a kind and
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Norton E Townswomen’s Guild
MEMBERS were welcomed to the September meeting by the chairman, Mrs Joyce Knotts. She hoped that everyone had managed to enjoy the summer break, despite the weather. The secretary, Mrs Margaret Brooks and the treasurer, Mrs Rosemary Bell, gave
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Stourton Women’s Institute
AT the September meeting of Stourton WI, the story of masks was given by Christine Farmer. She showed us masks from all parts of the world, which were fascinating. All our small groups have been busy. The choir are practicing for the service in Worcester
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Kingswinford TG
THE September meeting in the community centre was chaired by Sylvia Jaylst. The entry form for the West Midlands Quiz team has been sent in. Wednesday Club has a trip to ‘Oliver’, on October 9 at Brierley Hill. Scrabble Group meet on September 25 at
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Kinver Civic Society
THE guest speaker at our meeting on Monday September 15 was Mel page, Civil Contingencies Officer for Staffordshire County Council. He explained the various functions of the unit and how Staffordshire was linked to the West Midlands region. Since 2004
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Stourbridge Historical Society
APOLOGIES have been received from the President, Mrs Sue Boex. The Vice President, Don Cochrane introduced the speaker, Terry Keegan, a founder member of, ‘The Milestone Society’, whose illustrated talk was entitled ‘Milestones and their preservation’
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Wollaston Gardeners Guild
THE Chairman Fred Willetts welcomed the President Tom Hadgkiss, the speaker Brian Draper and the members, a new member and a guest to the meeting. The president thanked and praised the members for the quality of the numerous exhibits at the annual show
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Hagley Afternoon Women’s Institute
MEMBERS participated in a number of events during August. Afternoon tea was enjoyed at Barnes Close with Burcot & Blackwell and Cofton Hackett WIs. On August 14, members attended a delightful Mad Hatters Tea Party when the speaker was David Barby of ‘
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Rainbow comes to town
CLASSIC children’s TV show Rainbow is coming to town this month. Brand new theatre show Zippy Superstar DJ will bring games, sing-a-long songs and laughter and all of the stars from the Rainbow House to Stourbridge Town Hall on Friday October 31. Shows
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Anniversary was so very special...
WE would like to thank everyone at the Pocklington Trust Mary Stevens Centre for making the 50th anniversary such a lovely evening, meeting other people including the deputy mayor, councillor Pat Martin. Alot of work went into making dainty sandwiches
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View so general
CR Brown has once again put his foot firmly in it with the statement, ‘I support fathers’. He has with a stroke of the pen, branded every woman who has ever divorced or separated from a husband or partner who is an adulterer greedy and manipulative.
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Nice surgery – IF you get seen!
MY local doctors surgery has just moved to a nice new complex in Stourbridge with six doctors offering five day 9-6pm surgeries. However whenever I try to book an appointment, I have a 3-4 day wait to see the doctor. When I mistakenly went on the wrong
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Thanks for support in my quest
I WRITE to express my sincere thanks to the Stourbridge and Halesowen News (nee County Express) for publishing and promoting my quest to address the ‘red elastic band (REB)’ letter. Since this media coverage, I have noted a far reduced number of the
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Top tips to make town place to be proud of!
HAVING lived in and around Stourbridge for a number of years, I am sorry to see the town centre looking so sorry for itself. I realise the council units are doing their best to keep the streets clean, but to a degree the problem lies with a small percentage
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Saddened sign is judged so offensive
I WAS saddened myself to read that someone could find the sign outside St James Primary school to be such an offensive thing. I am also not aware that science has completely and without shadow of doubt concluded creation was a myth, I’m afraid many questions
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Slapstick and singing at Glasshouse
THE Fabulous Old Spot Theatre Company will be presenting their new show The King of Spain’s Daughter on Friday October 3 at Amblecote’s Glasshouse Arts Centre. Featuring live music, singing, masks and slapstick - the play is the final instalment
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Freddie ready for Dudley show
A BOROUGH venue is getting set to host one of the most outrageous live comedians in British variety. Freddie Starr has been entertaining audiences with his unpredictable performances since the 70s when he established himself as a TV superstar. Success
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80s singer Tiffany cancels gig
EIGHTIES pop sensation Tiffany has been forced to cancel her appearance at Stourbridge’s Chicago Rock Cafe. The singer - most famous for her chart hit I Think We’re Alone Now - was due to perform at the High Street pub on Thursday October 9
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Local & Live season kicks off
THE 2008/2009 Local & Live season kicks off next weekend with a concert featuring former Stourbridge students turned professional musicians Catherine Lett and Liviu Popescu. They will be accompanied by Stourbridge pianist Michael Jones - and the concert
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Local & Live season kicks off
THE 2008/2009 Local and Live season kicks off next weekend with a concert featuring former Stourbridge students turned professional musicians Catherine Lett and Liviu Popescu. They will be accompanied by Stourbridge pianist Michael Jones - and the concert
