Balsall Common and Berkswell

Cricket: Back to back wins put Berkswell’s season on track

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:50:05 +0000

Trevor Jordan reports on Berkswell Cricket Club’s Birmingham League Premier Division campaign and the presentation of the first ever Saracens Head Man of the Match Award for Berkswell’s Chris Cheslin, as adjudicated by former England fast bowler Fred Rumsey. Birmingham Premier League – Premier Division Berkswell 138 (all out) defeated Barnt Green 135 (all

Half-term cricket camps at Berkswell Cricket Club

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:33:59 +0000

The coaching consultancy that works with Berkswell Cricket Club’s youngsters are staging a half-term cricket camp for 5 to 15 year old boys and girls at the club next week. The camp run by Complete Cricket provides a wide range of activities through the week, from individual and group coaching, to batting, fielding and wicketkeeping

Solihull Sports Awards to recognise sporting heroes

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:47:22 +0000

Nominations are now open for the annual Sport Solihull Awards 2013 for which the numerous categories allow the Solihull community to recognise individual performers, coaches, teams and those all-too crucial ‘behind-the-scenes’ volunteers. The closing dates for applications is Friday 7th June and knowing what a hot-bed for sporting talent Balsall Common has become in

BalsallCom.Com is looking for volunteers

admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:56:37 +0000

For the people behind it – BalsallCom.Com is a spare-time project – and due to increasing demand – is now in need of additional helping hands. We’re interested in hearing from anyone who already possesses any of the following skills, or has a high level of motivation to learn same: writing/journalism; WordPress; Graphic Design;

Eating out: two for one evening deals in Balsall Common

admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:09:27 +0000

Haigs Hotel is currently running a two-for-one offer on two course evening meals from its’ McKees Brasserie restaurant at the rear of the hotel, Diners can opt to dine in the main restaurant or take things easy in relaxed surroundings of the lounge in front of their large-screened TV. Offer notes: Two-for-one deal

Cricket: Berkswell get a lift with first Premier Division win

admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:22:27 +0000

Trevor Jordan reports on a change in fortunes for Berkswell as their Tyler Packaging sponsored 1st XI registered their first victory in a rain affected encounter at Himley in Staffordshire. Berkswell also gave debuts to former England cricketer Darren Maddy and bowler Imran Arif. Birmingham & District Premier League – Premier Division Himley 212-5

Normal service resumes at Balsall Common’s Railway Inn

admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:39:15 +0000

Following series of events which have caused the Railway Inn to depart from some of its’ regular patterns, normal service is resumed this week with the return on Friday of the Slater boys and their Rumours Soul Suite Disco. As always entry is free and the music – a selection from the 60s right

Cricket: Former England cricketer to take to field for Berkswell

admin — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:15:11 +0000

Warwickshire cricketer and former county captain Darren Maddy travels with Berkswell’s first team to face early Premier Division pacesetters Himley in Staffordshire tomorrow. The former England player joins a Berkswell side in need of a win after a sluggish start and two defeats in the opening brace of fixtures, including what turned into a bit

Community radio station celebrates first birthday

admin — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:40:07 +0000

BWR – the online community radio station serving the people Berkswell and Balsall Common celebrates its’ first anniversary with a special birthday show tonight from 8 until 10:30pm. The radio station run by 14 year old Heart of England pupil Liam Sawyer has taken off in a big way since its’ first show –

Swains headline midsummer bash in Meriden

admin — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:06:57 +0000

Fundraisers at Berkswell Rugby Club are gearing up for their annual midsummer celebrations with a big event at Packington Farm in Meriden on Saturday 22nd June 2013. The event – which boasts popular Coventry band the Swains as its’ headline act – is open to the wider community, fans of the band and anybody who