Balsall Common’s Police Shop in the main shopping area on Station Road may be put up for relocation as West Midlands Police Authority consider cost cutting options to meet their ever decreasing operating budget.
The spending review could see the shop uprooted and relocated to the Police occupied premises on Holly Lane, removing a central presence and putting a question mark over what to do with Parish Council funded CCTV equipment on the premises which has been instrumental in solving crimes in the village.
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Cycling: Matt Clinton heads into National Champs in fine form
Matt Clinton in action (Picture courtesy of Larry Hickmott/VeloUK.net)
One outright victory, one joint first and a third placed finish saw Balsall Common’s Matt Clinton complete a tremendous final round of racing last weekend ahead of this weekend’s National Champs on Sunday.
Matt’s final preparations for this weekends big event saw him take in the Yorkshire Road Club 2 stage race on Saturday, just north of Leeds, a race he went into as favourite and eventual clear winner, before meeting with further success against tough competition at Matlock CC’s double-header on Sunday.
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Rugby: Berkswell sink Pershore
Steve Wake reports on Berkswell & Balsall’s Midland West 2 (South) victory at home over Pershore on Saturday 22nd October 2011. This victory, the Bs 4th in 5 games, finally saw them move into credit in the league (3 points), having kicked off with a 15 point deduction, a penalty for behaviour in last season’s home fixture against Old Coventrians (26th March 2011), which the referee abandoned due to a mass brawl:
Berkswell & Balsall – 27 Pershore – 5
After a close first half, Berkswell powered to victory and additional bonus point after the break. Having been locked at 5-5 for most of the second quarter, the B’s began to break the stranglehold with a converted try just on halftime.
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Balsall Common Round Table Bonfire & Fireworks display at The Lant
Balsall Common Round Table has teamed up again with The Sports & Community Association for what is fast becoming an established annual event in the community. The Family Bonfire Extravaganza at the Lant Recreation Ground on Meeting House Lane in Balsall Common gets underway from 6pm on Thursday 3rd November, with fireworks at 7pm.
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Dorridge Music School
Imagine being able to play your favourite music beautifully. Interested in learning how? Come and enjoy the very best in musical tuition at Dorridge Music School, which caters for students from beginners through to Diploma level, working with children and adults aged 4 years and upwards.
Learn music in a relaxed and fun environment with the best experienced tutors who adapt to individual learning styles to bring out the best in everyone.
Learning opportunities include:
• London College of Music Examination Centre
• Keyboard, Organ, Piano
• Guitar; Electric, Acoustic, Bass, Classical
• Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet
• Violin
• Drums
• Vocals
• Musical Theatre
• Crotchet Club 4-5 Yrs. ‘fun’ 1/2 hr session
• Group and Private Lessons 7 days a week
Dorridge Music School is the largest independent music school in the country, working with over 500 students each week.
2010 saw the school celebrate its’ 25th Anniversary.
There are exciting NEW courses being delivered all the time available with lots of choice for students keen on climbing the musical ladder.
Annual Showcase
The school performs an annual concert at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham, giving pupils the opportunity have to share with their friends, families, colleagues and other pupils what they have achieved throughout the year.
For children younger than 4yrs, Dorridge Music School knowle works in association with ‘Rhythm Time’ a stimulating and fun programme for Pre-School Children.
Contact us now for the very best in music education for young children through to adults of any age, 7 days a week!
Tel: 01564 772 831
Email: office@dorridgemusicschool.com
Web: http://www.dorridgemusicschool.com
Address
Greville Court
The High Street
Knowle
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Exorcisms and occult practices at the Railway Inn
Dress up as a zombie or a scary daffodil or something
Halloween event organisors at The Railway Inn have entered the final stages of preparations for their Halloween fancy extravaganza with the promise of a ghoulish alcoholic drinks giveaway for all partygoers who turn up to the party in fancy dress.
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Obituary: Jake Connors
Local lad and popular figure Jake Connors
Tragically, with so much life left to live, well known local lad and popular figure Jake Connors passed from this world on Saturday 8th October 2011 in a motoring accident, only 23 years young.
Jake leaves behind a long list of family and friends with the unenviable challenge of coming to terms with such a tragic loss together, as they reconcile a history of fond and happy memories with deep sense of grief, shock and unexpected loss.
A telling indication of the regard in which Jake was held, as if any were needed, was the huge turnout for his funeral and wake last Wednesday (19th October 2011), as well as long list of folk queuing up to pay their tributes at his remarkable and moving Facebook remembrance page, which has gathered the names of well over 600 mourners and well wishers:
Jake Connors Facebook tribute
Our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved this much loved guy. Jake Connors, rest in peace.
Incredible ovation for Jake Connors at the George in The Tree, Balsall Common (click image to enlarge)
Sport: Paddy Doyle claims more world records
Paddy Doyle on his way to his back of hands push up world record
Paddy Doyle, Balsall Common’s man of steel couldn’t resist a challenge when he successfully reclaimed one of his old push up world records taken from him by Australian arch rival Neil Bryant, with a storming feat of strength on 13th October at Staminas gym in Erdington, Birmingham. Paddy was responding to the Aussie athlete’s new benchmark of 48 press ups in one minute carrying the additional weight of a 60 lb back pack, whih he did in glorious fashion by compiling a stunning 50 repetitions.
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