Alvechurch Parish Council
serving Alvechurch, Bordesley, Forhill, Hopwood, Rowney Green and Weatheroak.
serving Alvechurch, Bordesley, Forhill, Hopwood, Rowney Green and Weatheroak.
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From: Media Mailbox <media@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk> Press Release Ref: AKB B24059 Issued: 07 Nov 2024 for immediate release Wiggin Memorial Gates Rejuvenated The Wiggin Memorial Entrance Gates have been restored after the Parish Council were successful in securing funding. The project to refurbish the gates in Alvechurch received £12,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The playing fields were originally gifted for the use of the people of Alvechurch by Walter and Edith Wiggin in memory of their son, George Robert Wiggin, who was killed in action in Siani on April 23rd, 1916. The Memorial Entrance Gates and Plaque serve as a testament to his sacrifice. Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration, Cllr. Sue Baxter, said: “We are thankful to the Parish Council who have worked hard to secure the funding that made this project possible. “The gates have hung in the entrance to the park for a long time, and it is wonderful to see them restored to their glory.” As part of the restoration the gates have been sympathetically repaired by Peter Neale Blacksmiths. Repainted in the original colour, the Memorial Gates will now once again mark the entrance to this historic park, welcoming residents and visitors alike for many a year to come. The gates will be returned and reinstated on 7th November 2024, and there will be a short ceremony to celebrate their return at the playing fields on Monday 11th November at 10am. ENDS For more information call the Press Office on (01527) 881296 Bromsgrove District Council. Parkside, Market Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 8DA. Tel: (01527) 881288. www.bromsgrove.gov.uk Notes to Editor:
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Photo Details: Photo shows the Wiggin Memorial Gates back in location, refurbishment complete. |
| MEN's SHED PROJECT - Update Further the the recent 'Drop In' Sessions we are currently collating information. A further update will be published shortly - If you are interested in joining a Men's Shed do please contact Cllr Keith Wiseman - wiso1874@gmail.com |
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IN AN EMERGENCY .............. Please click on the following links: ALVECHURCH LOCALISED FLOODING – Emergency Info Information and advice on flooding is available here via North Worcestershire Water Management: https://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/community-and-environment/emergencies/land-drainage-and-flooding/ Bromsgrove District Council have a supply of sandbags available for collection by residents from outside the Bromsgrove Council Depot, (limited supply). BDC only have limited capacity to support flooding incidents ‘out of hours’, and flooding can make it difficult for BDC to respond safely in such an emergency. Relevant Contact Details: Bromsgrove District Council: 01527 871565 (Out of hours number) West Mercia Police: 08457 444 888 Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service: 0845 122 4454 Worcestershire County Council: 01905 765765 Worcestershire Flooding Helpline: 08456 031296 www.worcestershire.gov.uk Environment Agency Floodline: 08459 881188 Environment Agency: 08708 506 506 www.environment-agency.gov.uk enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk Severn Trent Water: 0800 783 4444 National Flood Forum: 01299 403055 www.floodforum.org.uk Association of British Insurers: 0207 600 3333 www.abi.org.uk info@abi.org.uk --------------------------------------------------- EMEREGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS - call cascade - May 2023 (Unrestricted Version) WARM, COMMUNITY HUBS......... / ALVECHURCH'S COMMUNITY FOOD LARDER ---------------------------------------------------------------
To nominate an Unsung Community Hero please email details to: clerk@alvechurch.gov.uk |