Author: FVCA

Fuchsia Roadshow Coming to Fairfield

Hello Fuchsia lovers and gardeners interested in growing these wonderful flowering plants.

The FUCHSIA ROAD SHOW will be visiting Fairfield Village Hall on SUNDAY 23 APRIL 2023.

It is a FREE event and the programme, detailing Times, Topics and Speakers, is below.

For newcomers to this wonderful hobby, this event is promoted by the British Fuchsia Society (BFS); the Speakers are all Top Class not only in their chosen topic but all aspects of Fuchsia cultivation.

There will be opportunity to ask questions ranging from the basics for Beginners to the more advanced queries by Experienced Growers. It is a great opportunity to learn new ideas and techniques.

Programme:

10.00 am Arrival.

10.30am Welcome, Introduction, opening address.

10.40 -11.20 Presentation: Geoff Oke: Encliandras.

11.30-12.40 Presentation: Arthur Phillips Fuchsia General

13.00- 14.00 Lunch.

14.00-14.30 Presentation: Nancy Phillips Bonsai fuchsias

14.45-16.00 Presentation: John Nicholass Standard Fuchsias

16.15 Thank You & Raffle.

16.30 Close.

There will be a BFS Sales table with information. Books Leaflets and other items. Plus a chance to join the National Society.

Entry is free open to everyone. Come for the day or just drop in to hear your favourite topic.

For further information Contact Arthur Phillips. 01527 870012 or 07774820146. E mail nanart@btinternet.com.

Planning Application – 122 Stourbridge Road

The following planning application is available to view and comment on. Please use this
link to take you to the home page of Public Access
https://publicaccess.bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk/online-applications/ which is the tool for
viewing applications and making comment electronically.

• Click on the link above
• Type in the application number and click, this will take you to the summary page of Public
Access.
• When at the summary page
• To view the documents you will need to click on the tab, then
the .
• To make a comment click on the tab,
• Fill out your details and make your comment and press submit, this will go straight to the
relevant planning officer and be immediately viewable in the comments tab.
• If you have provided an email you can request a confirmation email.

APPLICATION REFERENCE :	23/00399/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:	Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:	28.03.2023
LOCATION:	122 Stourbridge Road, Fairfield Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 9LZ
PROPOSAL:	Detailed planning application for the construction of two 2-bedroom dwellings, including parking and amenity space, and the extension of the existing dwelling (including demolitions)
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:	Belbroughton Parish
WARD:	Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:	Rosie Paget
TELEPHONE:	01527 881184
EMAIL	rosie.paget@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Recycle Your Ink Cartridges

Recycle Your Ink Cartridges and Help Support Fairfield Village Community Association

Did you know that you can help us raise funds simply by recycling your ink cartridges via our Recycle4Charity programme?

For each ink cartridge recycled via the programme we will receive up to £2 donation.

To send your cartridges or start collecting for us click here –
http://www.recycle4charity.co.uk/Register/C145451

https://youtu.be/UwTMwRXvPWs

Planning Application – 29 Parish Hill

APPLICATION REFERENCE :	23/00369/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:	Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:	22.03.2023
LOCATION:	29 Parish Hill, Bournheath Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 9JH
PROPOSAL:	Demolition of existing outbuildings and conservatory, proposed single storey rear extension.
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:	Bournheath Parish
WARD:	Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:	Jane Fray
TELEPHONE:	01527 881263
EMAIL	jane.fray@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Planning Application – Bell Service Station

APPLICATION REFERENCE :	23/00364/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:	Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:	04.04.2023
LOCATION:	Bell Service Station, Stourbridge Road Stourbridge Worcestershire DY9 9XU
PROPOSAL:	Existing car wash and plant room to be demolished, new single storey extension to existing sales building, 10no. customer parking bays, 2no staff parking bays and 2no. covered Jet Wash bays to be installed
APPLICANTS NAME:	–
PARISH COUNCIL:	Belbroughton Parish
WARD:	Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:	Rosie Paget
TELEPHONE:	01527 881184
EMAIL	rosie.paget@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Events to celebrate the King’s Coronation

A Right Royal Knees Up is being planned to help celebrate the Coronation in May

Car Key Burglary

Message from: PCSOSimon Cadwallader

West Mercia Police are investigating a number of reported car key burglaries in the Bromsgrove area and we want to reassure the community we are doing all that we can to trace those responsible.

Car Key Burglary is a crime where an individual breaks into a home with the specific aim of removing car keys and stealing a car from that property.

Perpetrators of this crime often ‘work to order’ and will target specific vehicles, based on demand and value. If a criminal is targeting a certain vehicle they will also be targeting the owner, looking for easy ways to exploit their security and get to their keys.

“The most common methods used by thieves are to follow victims’ home or ‘cruise’ around residential areas looking for opportunities. If you think you are being followed or see any suspicious vehicles, take the registration number and report it to the police.”

You can also reduce your chances of becoming a victim of car key burglars with the following simple crime prevention methods which are the most effective way to deter potential thieves:

always keep your keys somewhere safe and out of sight
always lock your car away safely in the garage, if you have one
fit a high quality alarm to your vehicle • use additional security systems such immobilisers and visible security locks
always take your keys with you when leaving the vehicle unattended
always keep your keys safe and concealed in public places
make sure doors, windows, the boot and sunroof are secure whenever you leave your vehicle
if you own more than one vehicle, park the lesser valued vehicle behind the more expensive one on the driveway, making it more difficult to remove

It is also important to remember to protect your home:

make sure all windows and doors are securely locked
install a high quality burglar alarm
install an exterior security lighting system

Advice and tips can be found on our website here

If you are the victim of a burglary of any kind, call 999 immediately.

The Big Help Out

Lend a hand. Make a Change.

To mark The King’s Coronation thousands of organisations across the country are getting together to give us all the chance to help out in our own local communities.

Starting on Monday 8th May there will be opportunities for everyone to join in. Whether you are a big or small organisation, a community group or an individual, everyone can get involved, with opportunities for helping hands of all shapes and sizes!

From checking in on someone who’d like a bit of company or volunteering for a charity, the more of us who join in, the bigger help we will be.

Help us to do something amazing.

Bring a picnic to the Recreation Ground on MONDAY 8TH MAY 1pm – 3pm and be part of our community project to refresh the millennium garden and to create a wildflower zone. Bring a paint brush or gardening tools.

Join in, Lend a hand. Make a change.

Exercise & Destress with Friends

The first walk of 2023 will be on Tuesday 18th April, then 16th May, 20th June, 18th July. Meet Fairfield Recreation Ground 10am, unless otherwise advertised.

It is hoped that there will be some Evening Walks, dates are TBC.

Walks are an hour to 2 hours long over gentle terrain, many routes are familiar. Wear suitable clothing & footwear. Dogs allowed (on lead where animals are grazing or crops growing).

Dumping of Grass & Other Garden Waste

We often receive complaints from residents regarding other residents who dump their grass cuttings & garden waste in the hedge or in a field.

According to the law, dumping garden waste anywhere, including in hedgerows, grass verges and woodlands is flytipping. Just because it may eventually compost down, does not make dumping acceptable or permissible.

To report flytipping visit https://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/my-place/street-cleaning/fly-tipping/report-fly-tipping.aspx