Your paper copy may have found its way into the recycling bin, but fear not! The June edition of Balsall Common’s community magazine The Bugle is available from download from our dedicated Bugle page. It features an article about BalsallCom.Com and its tie up with the Bugle. Check out our article (and mugs) by clicking the image to the right. Alternatively, downloading the complete June 2011 issue (warning – this is a 50Mb download).
Extraordinary images at Balsall Common Facebook Group
Balsall Common resident Mark Barrett has been busy making the ordinary look extraordinary with his stunning series of photographs taken from around the village. The small taster here is but a mere sample of his work.
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BalsallCom.Com Regenerated
Today the new site goes public, in preparation for an official launch by the end of August. Read the rest of this entry »
Vanity Rocks established in Balsall Common
The shopping experience at Southfields Farm on Kenilworth Road in Balsall Common continues to evolve with the arrival of Vanity Rocks boutique. This new addition for ladies offers a range of products including hand-made silver jewellery, designer jewellery, costume jewellery, handbags, crystal belts, stylish accessories and more.
Mandy Shaw at Vanity Rocks
Bugle magazine to be delivered to homes early August
July 29 2010
The latest edition of ‘The Bugle’ magazine is to be delivered to homes in the area by local Lions International volunteers throughout early August.
The Bugle community magazine - Issue no. 7
Residents with feedback or ideas for future editions can do so by emailing feedback@balsallcommonresidents.org
You are also invited to get in touch at the same address if you live in the area and haven’t received your copy by 20th August.
Changes to bus services through Balsall Common
Balsall Common Village Residents Association have contacted us with information on significant changes to village bus services which came into effect yesterday (Monday 26 July 2010). The Association has had to work hard to obtain this information and has been been particularly critical of the lack of information from bus operators. Read the rest of this entry »
Paddy Doyle to take on 30 mile Grand Union speed march
Balsall Common’s former paratrooper and Guinness World Records Fitness Endurance Champion Paddy Doyle is aiming to set a new benchmark for a 30 mile speed march along the Grand Union Canal carrying a 60 lb back pack.
Sainsburys allowed to sell alcohol till 11pm
Despite objections from a number of sources including Meriden ward MP Caroline Spelman, Sainsburys have been granted a licence to sell alcohol between 7am and 11pm from their 24 hour store in Balsall Common.
The store which has yet to be built, is set to permanently change the face of village centre shopping.
See the Solihull News article for more.”
