£25 000 raised and 5 000 hours of service
Those were just two of the amazing achievements recognised by Balsall Common Lions Club last week at their second annual celebration evening. President Dave Blakeman told the audience of the fantastic...
View ArticleCampaigners to greet ITV Cameras at Berkswell Windmill
A local Action Group campaigning against Green Belt housing developments in Balsall Common is inviting residents to turn out in force when ITV cameras visit Berkswell Windmill to cover the story...
View ArticleLocal business gets a boost from Theo Paphitis
A local luxury pet bed maker has received a business boost from Retail Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. Courtney Savannah, owner of Cosy Chic Pet Boutique, tweeted Theo about her business during ‘Small...
View ArticleRadio Presenters set to Quiz Developers
Balsall Radio presenter Carl Hemming is doing an extra show this week as he turns out to Co-Present The Sandy Ameer-Beg Show this evening (Wednesday 1st March 2017 from 7-8pm), with the show’s regular...
View ArticleNeighbourhood Development Plan
Following the decision of Balsall Parish Council to withdraw from an earlier agreement to produce a joint Neighbourhood Development Plan with their neighbours at Berkswell Parish Council, the current...
View ArticleSituations Vacant: Dog Walker required
Balsall Common pet care Company Mogz & Dogz are on the lookout for a dog lover to join their team. The team at Mogz & Dogz are passionate about offering professional, loving, pet care services...
View ArticleKarl Loxley’s Legion fundraiser
Balsall Common’s famous tenor Karl Loxley has announced plans to raise money for the Berkswell & District Royal British Legion with a special show at the venue in April. The singer shot to fame...
View ArticleRefined Polished Concrete Specialists Ltd
We transform boring residential concrete floors into something stunning, unique and durable, every single time. We pride ourselves on our core values of quality, honesty and customer service, with...
View ArticleRacing to the national final
Year 4 pupils at Balsall Common Primary School had a successful day at the schools F1 challenge this week. Three teams of four took part at Princethorpe School, competing against other local primary...
View ArticleWeekend Wind Down Walk – 12 May 2017
The Balsall Common and Berkswell Marie Curie Fundraising Group are holding a charity walk this Friday 12 May. The walk begins and ends at the Bear in Berskwell with a choice of start times between 6pm...
View ArticlePedal power helping to beat prostate cancer
Balsall Common resident Richard Murray is riding from London to Amsterdam in support of the charity Prostate Cancer UK. He’s part of a team from business coaching company Elephants Child. Their...
View ArticleFootballers wanted
Our local club the Hornets are looking for some under12s to join their team (boys currently in Year 7 moving into Year 8 in September). There will be trials shortly and the team are asking anyone who...
View Article2017 Balsall Common Fun Run
“Walk | Jog | Run | Race”: That’s the invitation to potential participants at the 4th Annual Balsall Common Fun Run, organised by The Lily Mae Foundation, which takes place on Sunday 17 September 2017....
View ArticleResidents to raise petition for local Governance Review
Residents seek Parish Boundary Review The Balsall Common Village Residents Association recently launched a Working Party with a view to petitioning Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council to hold a...
View ArticleHPV Epidemic Spells Cancer Threat for Boys
In this article, two local healthcare firms explain the long-term health risks presented by human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly the cancer threat to boys who are currently excluded from the...
View ArticleBengal Brasserie supports Balsall Common Festival again
Long-time supporters of the Balsall Common Festival at the Bengal Brasserie have got behind the event again as sponsors. The event depends heavily on finance and services from local businesses in order...
View ArticleBalsall Common Fun Run Road Closures
Road Closure Notice for the Balsall Common Fun Run on Sunday 17th September 2017. The following roads will be closed from 11:30am until 2:00pm: Alder Lane Asbury Road Ashfurlong Close Balsall Street...
View ArticleBengal Brasserie goes football crazy
Hot on the heels of their sponsorship of the Balsall Common Festival, the team at the Bengal Brasserie have now added local youth football to their list of community sponsorships. Their latest deal...
View ArticleGet ready for the Balsall Common Festival
Balsall Common’s hugely popular end-of-Summer Festival is back for a 6th successive showing with over 8 hours of non-stop entertainment on Saturday 23rd September 2017. This popular event – recently...
View ArticleFestival set for a dose of Ginger magic
Ginger Property the local Estate Agent is among the list of 2017 Balsall Common Festival sponsors and Company boss Carl Hemming will be MCing from the Main Stage in the evening for a 6th successive...
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