A Berkswell History Book

THE BERKSWELL LOCAL HISTORY GROUP has produced the third in its series of books relating to the history of the ancient parish of Berkswell.

Kiss Me Again ‘Arry, I Like It starts with the sad tale of Ivy whose ‘Arry turned out to be something of a rotter, when he found that Ivy was not the heiress that he had supposed. KISS ME AGAIN ‘ARRY, I LIKE IT costs £4.50 and is available from local shops in Berkswell and Balsall Common or by post (plus 75p. U. K. postage and packing) from Ted Inett (01564 739747). The History Group’s two previous books, ‘In Flanders Fields The Poppies Blow’ and ‘I Slept In Every Bed In Berkswell’ are still available, priced at £3.75 each. Further information from Ted Inett on 01564 739747.

December 21, 2005 |

15/12/05 – Lions strike tour deal with Santa!

15/12/05 – Lions strike tour deal with Santa!
Posted on Thursday, December 15 @ 00:09:17 GMT by craig

Anonymous writes “Santa to tour Burton Green, Balsall Common, Berkswell and Fen End

Balsall Common Lions have pulled it off again! They’ve cut an amazing deal in Lapland and flown Santa in for a pre-Christmas spin round the block to see the kids and spray goodwill in everyone’s faces. And while he’s doing that Lions International will be handing out Christmas Cards and raising cash for good causes.
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December 15, 2005 |

13/12/05 – Rampant hockey men steal 2nd Place

Doug Macklam reports on the Berkswell men’s 1st team as they continue their impressive upward surge.

Match Reports for matches played on Saturday 10 December 2005

Mens 1st XI
BBCHC 2 v Standard 0

As the first half of the season drew to a close, Berkswell entered the promotion zone cementing 2nd place with a 2-0 victory over local rivals Standard.
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December 13, 2005 |

12/12/05 – Cricket – Winter Coaching for Kids

“Are you the next ‘Freddie’ Flintoff?

Berkswell Cricket Club are offering local youngsters the chance to have fun this winter learning cricket. Berkswell’s annual winter coaching programme at the Heart of England School kicks off in the new year. Sessions will take place on Sunday evenings in the sports hall and gymnasium.
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December 12, 2005 |

06/12/05 – Hockey men’s mean streak continues

06/12/05 – Hockey men’s mean streak continues
Posted on Tuesday, December 06 @ 13:39:12 GMT by craig

Anonymous writes “Berkswell’s finest won again this weekend as amazing winning streak showed no sign of abating.

Doug Macklam, Berkswell’s 1st XI captain, reports here on the men’s 1st and 3rd team matches played on 3rd December.

Berkswell & Balsall Common Hockey Club
Matches Played Saturday 03/12/05

Mens 1st XI
BBCHC 4 v 2 Ludlow

Again Berkswell & Balsall Common ran out convincing winners in another week in Coaching Solution West Midlands Division 2. Against a Ludlow side that has varied greatly in form this season, Berkswell kept their heads to run out eventual victors.
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December 6, 2005 |