Nailcote Hall welcomes Kevin Paul’s ‘Elvis’ Vegas show in September. The popular performer is back due to popular demand:
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HS2 public consultation ends today – online responses allowed until midnight
There’s still time to participate in the public consultation for HS2 which closes today. Responses can be filed online via the Department for Transport website until midnight tonight.
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Balsall Common Iron Man Paddy Doyle to complete year long challenge at BBC Mailbox
Balsall Common’s Iron Man Paddy Doyle completes his best ever year by ending his remarkable calendar year run of world record challenges at the BBC’s Mailbox studios in Birmingham this Sunday (31st July 2011) in front of a string of other world record breakers.
Paddy began his calendar year challenge in 2010 when he set himself the challenge of beating British athlete Paul Woodland’s feat of 29 strength speed fitness and endurance world records in a calendar year. The BBC will be covering Paddy’s efforts on Sunday, with Paddy having already surpassed Paul Woodland’s record.
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Golf stars head for British Par 3 Championship in Berkswell
The Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship returns to Nailcote Hall in Berkswell this August, with the usual array of big name golfers and celebrities from the world of sport, television and media.
This year’s event – which runs from 9th – 12th August 2011 – has really got the event organisers excited thanks to major course alterations aimed at increasing interest for everybody from competitors and spectators through to the Sky Sports team who are sending a camera team to cover the event.
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Summer Party next up in Brickies summer series in Balsall Common
The ‘Brickies Summer Series’ continues with a big summer party at the Brickmakers Arms on Station Road, Balsall Common this Saturday (30th July). Following on from the success of recent fundraising events and last Sunday’s lazy summer barbecue ‘Team Brickies’ are really looking forward to this summer’s headline event with live music and barbecue.
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Balsall Common Village Residents Association join HS2 opposition
Balsall Common Village Residents Association (BCVRA) have joined the HS2 opposition following detailed consultation with residents and is submitting a formal response to that effect in the public consultation which ends tomorrow.
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Cricket: Berkswell reclaim top spot from championship rivals
Trevor Jordan reports on a low scoring top of the table clash at Berkswell Cricket Club’s Meeting House Lane ground in Balsall Common.
Birmingham Premier League Division 1
Berkswell 130-4 v Old Hill 127 all out
A six wicket win over league title contenders Old Hill saw Berkswell return to the top of the table with a fourteen point advantage following yet another impressive team display.
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Property owners advised to lodge HS2 compensation claims now
Property owners who think they could be blighted by High Speed 2 are being urged to assume the worst and file their compensation plans now, even though the public enquiry is still underway and final route will not be finalised until later this year.
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