Balsall Common resident Paddy Doyle’s continued pursuit of Paul Woodlands calendar year record of 29 speed, fitness, strength and stamina endurance world records gathered momentum last night (28th March 2011) with a flurry of 4 new world records at Staminas Gym in Erdington, Birmingham. Iron Man Doyle brought his calendar year tally to 26 world records, leaving himself needing 4 more records between now and 31st July 2011 to claim the 30 he needs to set a new Ultimate World Record Title (UWRT) – a feat which barring mishaps – now looks eminently achievable.
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History: Talk tomorrow at Lady Katherine Leveson School “The Manor of Balsall”
The recently formed events planning group at St Mary’s Church, Temple Balsall are trying to increase the access for and involvement of local people. Temple Balsall was an important medieval manor when the school and the rest of Balsall Common was indeed common land. They would very much like to make this local gem more widely known.
Riddings Hill: Affordable homes proposed
Riddings Hill is emerging as the favourite site for at least 40 affordable houses in Balsall Common as part of the current proposals for Solihull council’s “Emerging Core Strategy” (ECS) which outlines the strategy for development in the next 5-10 years and is due to be ratified by the council this year. The strategy and supporting documents can be downloaded here. The plan also states there will be a further review of the Balsall Common bypass. Read the rest of this entry »
Balsall Common Library: Are you interested in encouraging children to read?
Amanda Jones at Balsall Common library is looking for Volunteers in encouraging children to read with the Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge this year.
Amanda says: “It’s a good way to gain experience working with children and help with future training or job opportunities.”
For more information ask a member of Library staff.
A CRB check will be carried out on all volunteers. The closing date for applications is Friday 20th May 2011
Boogie Bounce
Boogie Bounce is the sensational way to get fit & have fun to funky music on a mini trampoline. It’s safe, simple & 2-3 times more effective than floor aerobics. To find out more go to the website www.boogiebounce.co.uk/balsall_commom.htm
BRGC Church: Awakening experience
Balsall Common’s Maureen Carroll has vlogged her very moving and touching “Awakening experience” from Blessed Robert Grissold Catholic Church on Meeting House Lane. Good on you Maureen !
Firefighters battle house blaze in Cedar Wood Drive
The Birmingham mail reports on the fire in Cedar Wood Drive last Thursday caused by an electrical fault in a garage.
Hockey: “Defensive Hero” lives up to his name and helps BBCHC’s Mens 1st keep a clean sheet
Doug Macklam reports on last weekend’s matches. Tomorrow, the Mens 2nd XI are home to Bloxwich (12.30 pushback) and the Ladies are home to Warwick (15.30 pushback). The Ladies match is a promotion decider against the league leaders. Games are played at the the Westwood Astros, University of Warwick.
Berkswell's 1st XI - picked up from where they left off
