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Nearly a Premier for Fairfield

From Everlock Productions, the feature length documentary ‘Our Planet, The People, My Blood’ will be having one of it’s first public UK screenings at Bromsgrove Arts @ Fairfield Village Hall on the 8th and 15th March 2026. The screening on the 8th will be joined by a select few participants from the documentary who will be available for a Q&A session after the screening.

After 3 years of filming, Director, Daniel Everitt-Lock is proud to present this global expos? of the effects of nuclear weapons testing.

Logline: “Alan Owen, a descendant of an Atomic Soldier, has fought tirelessly for the rights of those affected by Nuclear Weapons Testing around the world. Through global first hand accounts, we follow Alan on his journey, as he takes on the UK’s Ministry of Defence, in a landmark legal battle that seeks recognition and compensation for millions.”

The film was recently sponsored by Sir John Hayes, CBE MP, and Rebecca Long Bailey MP, for a special parliamentary screening on the 13th January, that saw the UK’s Atomic Test Veterans, who are the main subject of the documentary, gain cross party recognition and support from multiple MP’s.

Sir John Hayes said: “This outstanding film chronicles a decades-long campaign for the recognition of those who witnessed the first nuclear tests. Recognition must go beyond a medal, it must include acceptance of the effects of radiation on them and their descendants. The work addressed in this film will, in the end, deliver what these people deserve: justice.”

The film took Daniel and his team 3 years to complete, travelling over 100,000 miles across the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. They interviewed over 50 people with first hand accounts of the effects of nuclear weapons testing. Though most testing ceased in 1996, Trump and other have condoned a restart to testing.

Daniel is quoted as saying: “The injustice that these people have suffered by multiple governments for decades, cannot be left unnoticed any longer. It is my hope that this film brings to light the plight of these people, and the strength they have had to endure such suffering for so long. In the UK particularly, the nuclear test veterans have been denied justice and compensation for almost 70 years. Something needs to be done!”

The film will be beginning its theatrical run in March 2026.

For tickets:  https://bromsgrovearts.org.uk/event/our-planet-the-people-my-blood/

The production company will donate 50% of the ticket sales to LABRATS International, an organisation that represents nuclear veterans, atomic veterans, scientists, civilians, and their families across the world who have been affected by the Atomic / Nuclear Testing program.

Skills for Life – First Aid

If we organised another BASIC EMERGENCY FIRST AID course, on a Wednesday evening, 6pm – 10pm, with a course cost, to be confirmed, likely £55.00 to £65.00, would this be of interest to you? 

If yes, which of these dates would best 15th July, 22nd July, 26th August? 

Please email admin@fvca.org.uk to register your interest and your preferred date(s).

Yuck!

Accidents do happen…but…to leave the soiled hand towel and paper towels next to the Wood Lane bench, not far from a dog waste bin (which is in sight), words fail us or cannot be repeated. Our volunteers should not be clearing this mess.

New Dog Waste Bin

A new dog waste bin has been sited in the Swan Inn car park, thanks to the Swan Inn and the Community Association.

Report Fraud launches

Tell the police about cyber crime and fraud by visiting www.reportfraud.police.uk or calling 0300 123 2040.

The City of London Police, the national lead force for fraud, today announces the full public launch of Report Fraud – a new national service designed to transform how victims and businesses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland report cyber crime and fraud, and how law enforcement and industry respond.

Cyber crime and fraud are now the most common crime in the UK, accounting for around 50 per cent of all offences and costing the economy billions of pounds each year. Cyber-enabled crime and fraud continues to grow in both scale and sophistication, targeting individuals, small businesses and major organisations alike. Report Fraud has been created to meet this challenge head-on, providing a single, modern national gateway for reporting and intelligence that will strengthen the collective response of policing, government and the private sector.

Report Fraud is the most significant evolution of our national capability. It provides, for the first time, a single, modern national reporting, triage and intelligence platform for both cyber crime and fraud, enabling the City of London Police to lead policing’s 4Ps response – pursue, protect, prevent and prepare – at a national level. Through the new service, intelligence will be assessed and disseminated across forces, serious and complex cases will be identified for specialist investigation, and victims will be directed into a consistent national standard of care and support.

The service also reflects the City of London Police’s position at the heart of the UK’s financial centre, with unparalleled access to industry, regulators and international partners. This proximity enables real-time collaboration, faster disruption of criminal networks, and a stronger collective defence of the UK’s economic security, supported by specialist capabilities and training delivered through the force’s Economic and Cyber Crime Academy.

More than just technology, Report Fraud is the result of one of the largest transformation programmes ever undertaken by the City of London Police. Built from the ground up around the victim journey, it brings together the reporting of both cyber crime and fraud in one place for the first time, making it quicker, clearer and more supportive for people and businesses to come forward – and ensuring that every report counts, helping to protect others.

The City of London Corporation has provided significant financial support to the development and launch of Report Fraud, including a £13.2 million contribution. In addition, the organisation will contribute £2.5 million per year towards the ongoing running costs of the service, underlining its long-term commitment to tackling fraud, supporting victims, and strengthening the UK’s economic security.

Wildmoor Wombles Tackle Grot

On Saturday, a couple of Wildmoor Wombles went out with the Community Association’s litter picking sticks and filled 8 bags of rubbish; litter picked up from roads in the Wildmoor area. Huge thanks to these fantastic volunteers.

Dog Mess Risk to Livestock

In recent months there has been a increase in dog faeces being left in fields that are used by livestock, with a very noticeable rise in the fields leading to the Fairfield Forest, especially in the field from Pepperwood Close.

Dog faeces can pose significant risks to livestock, particularly when they are contaminated with infectious sporocysts. These sporocysts can cause serious health issues in cattle, sheep, and other livestock, leading to conditions such as fever, anorexia, and even death. The spread of neosporosis, a disease caused by these sporocysts, can result in abortions and other health problems for affected animals. To prevent these risks, it is crucial to ensure that dogs are kept under control and that their faeces are properly managed.

To prevent illness and abortions, please pick up and bag dog mess, and carry with you until you reach a waste bin.

Planning Application – 122 Stourbridge Road

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/01444/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:06.01.2026
LOCATION:122 Stourbridge Road, Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9LZ 
PROPOSAL:Proposed 4 bed detached house
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Belbroughton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Laura Russ
TELEPHONE:01527 534122
EMAILl.russ@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Planning Application – Spring Cottage, Third Road

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/01492/CPL
APPLICATION TYPE:Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev
DATE ACCEPTED:17.12.2025
LOCATION:Spring Cottage , Third Road Wildmoor Worcestershire B61 0BT
PROPOSAL:PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT OUTBUILDING TO PROVIDE GYM WITH ABOVE GROUND ENDLESS EXERCISE POOL, SHOWER AND TOILET, HOBBY BENCH AND SMALL HOME RECORDS STORE WITH WORK DESK.
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Belbroughton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Paul Murphy
TELEPHONE:01527 881201
EMAILp.murphy@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Thank You for 2025

Huge thanks to all our fantastic supporters over the past 12 months.

2025 has been another good year for the Community Association, with monthly Foodie Fairfield, over 80 BARTS events, Wednesday socials, including table tennis, village picnic, heritage event, litter picks, maintaining the Yew Tree Lane planter, maintaining the area around the Wood Lane bench, producing & distributing a quarterly newsletter, a full Festive Fairfield programme, planting the Coronation Orchard and spring bulbs, plus part funding the information lectern, which will be installed next year, purchasing shelving for the shop, procuring a library trolley (Book Swap goes live in January), and much more. Unfortunately, during the summer the Dining Group ended, with there being no coordinator, perhaps, one day, this initiative will be resurrected.

People not from Fairfield, Wildmoor & Stoneybridge often comment how active and vibrant our community is. For a small community – just over 400 dwellings – we do punch above our weight.

All this doesn’t just happen; it can only happen with a team of amazing volunteers, and to each and every volunteer, thank you.

We would like to wish you and those that you love all the very best this Christmastide; may the spirit if Christmas bring you great joy and may 2026 be kind to you all.

Planning Application – Fairfield Police Station, 198 Stourbridge Road

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/01442/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:16.12.2025
LOCATION:Fairfield Police Station , 198 Stourbridge Road Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9NQ
PROPOSAL:Use of Outbuilding as Independent Dwelling
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Belbroughton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Jonathan Pavey-Smith
TELEPHONE:01527 881689 EXT 1689
EMAILjonathan.pavey-smith@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Carol Service rings in the Christmas Season

With traditional Christmas carols, Festive songs and entertaining bell ringing, a wonderful Christmas Carol Service was held on Sunday 14 December, followed by an enjoyable social afterwards. Thanks to residents, friends of our Community and the Clent Bell Ringers for coming.

E-scooters: Do you know the law?

Although electric scooters are available to buy, they are currently illegal to use on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes and pedestrian-only areas unless part of a legal e-scooter loan scheme. As there are no legal schemes in place in Herefordshire or Worcestershire, e-scooters can only be ridden on private land with the permission of the land-owner.

West Mercia Police are actively trying to reduce the anti-social behaviour caused in the community by the illegal use of e-scooters, as well as raising awareness of the law. Anyone found using them in public areas risks having the e-scooter seized by the police. Get smart on e-scooters and watch this video to find out more: https://orlo.uk/Df0Ni

Please Refrain from Setting Off Fireworks

In recent years, there have been an increase in the use of fireworks as part of Christmas and New Year celebrations.

As a rural area with livestock, horses and pets, can we ask that you refrain from setting off fireworks, as the loud bangs and flashes can be very frightening, and can cause injury, and in some cases death, which happened a few years ago.

Support at Christmas

For many the festive season is a period of good cheer, however, it is not as joyous for some people, and that it can be a difficult time of year. If you need a chat, try calling one of the following who are available to listen:

  • Victim Advice Line – 0800 952 3000
  • West Mercia Women’s Aid Helpline (available to help all victims) – 0800 980 3331
  • Men’s Advice Line – 0808 801 0327
  • The Mix (for under 25s) – 0808 808 4994
  • National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428
  • Samaritans – 116 123

Festive Fairfield Rocked

With band members only 15 years of age, Dead Spirit Music led last ROCK AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE on Wednesday 17 December, with vocal support from the audience.

Huge thanks to everyone who came to our Festive Fairfield event. We hope you enjoyed the evening.

Christmas concert, what a brilliant evening!

With tunes from the Great American Songbook, a sprinkling of festive songs and, at the end of the show, an unexpected audience participation, singing and dancing’s to New York, New York (written by John Kander and Fred Ebb and popularized by Frank Sinatra), the Midland Concert Orchestra’s A Hint of Christmas, held on Sunday 30 November, did not disappoint.

Huge thanks to the very talented Midland Concert Orchestra and to our wonderful audience.

December’s Our News – 2025

Christmas is just around the corner, and there’s a bumper crop of interesting stories this month.  From keeping your home safe over the festive period, to celebrating wonderful Neighbourhood Watch volunteers, and a free webinar on Domestic Abuse.

To read this month’s issue, CLICK HERE

Winter Colour

As the Cyclamen flowers fade away, the Pansies start to bloom in the Community planter (Yew Tree Lane – Stourbridge Road junction), maintained by dedicated volunteers, thank you

Adults Needed for Nativity

We need YOU to be part of our Nativity on Christmas Eve, 4pm in the Village Hall.  16 adults are needed to fill the various parts, our readthrough will be on Thursday 11th December 7pm – 7.30pm in St. Mark’s (wrap up warm, there’s no heating).  Please help bring joy to the season. There’s no need to memorise the script.

Warning to motorists ahead of Christmas festivities

Over the past three years across the three counties that make up the West Mercia Police Force there have been 13 fatalities and 132 serious injuries on the roads where alcohol has been a contributory factor. An additional 24 fatalities and 100 serious injuries have occurred involving drugs.

Each one of these is a loved one lost. Each one is a life cut short.

There really is no excuse if you are caught driving over the influence of drink or drugs. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair your ability to drive.

Throughout December West Mercia Police are supporting Operation Limit, the national drink and drug drive operation. Part of this will be raising awareness of the consequences of driving under the influence but also high profile enforcement, continuing the work that takes place 24/7 throughout the year. Highlighting the issues around driving under the influence of alcohol is forming part of an overall month long campaign, Operation Christmas Presence, aimed at helping keep everyone safe this festive season.

Don’t risk it for the sake of one drink this Christmas.

Warning to motorists ahead of Christmas festivities | West Mercia Police

24 Days of Christmas | West Mercia Police

Christmas Shopping

No sooner has the threat of Black Friday passed, that we enter the full-on Christmas shopping period, and once again the criminals will want to tempt the unwary online with those “too good to be true” offers.

So, what are the options, face the crowds in the shopping malls, or relax at home and do the Christmas Shop online?

Whilst the internet is the first port of call for Christmas Gift bargains for many in terms of speed, convenience and savings, it also provides a great opportunity for Fraudsters to profit at your expense. 

Even when you have been wary throughout the year with your online shopping, it can be so easy to be caught out in the heat of the moment in the rush up to Christmas when our minds are elsewhere, or just too busy to carry out a check to see if that “bargain” really is a bargain.

Also, beware of those Phishing emails claiming to be from genuine charities and playing on the season of goodwill. They may even display seemingly genuine logos for national charities, such as Red Cross or Salvation Army, but the charity will never see your money.

So always go directly to the chosen charity’s website to donate, and always beware of door to door, and street collectors if they cannot show genuine identification for the actual charity. So once again, it is safer to donate to that charity direct. 

Therefore, once again, please make family members aware, particularly those in the vulnerable age groups. Especially be mindful when shopping on Social Media platforms, as this is by far the most likely medium for shopping and auction frauds to take place.

HOW TO STAY SAFE

So online shoppers are urged to protect their accounts. Do use secure payment methods to stay ahead of the threat from fraudsters who are particularly active with the build-up in Christmas shopping online.

·  Protect your accounts: set up 2-step verification and use 3 Random Word passwords to prevent Cyber criminals gaining access to any of your accounts      (see Three random words – NCSC.GOV.UK)

·  Be wary about where you shop online – check out Online Retailers, especially ones you have not used before and make sure they are legitimate

·  Don’t pay for goods or services by bank transfer unless you know and trust the person. Payments via bank transfer may not offer you sufficient protection if you become a victim of fraud.

·  Pay Securely: use a Credit Card when shopping online as most major Credit Card companies protect online purchases. Also using a Credit Card rather than a Debit Card means your main bank account will not be affected if your details are stolen.

·  Whenever you pay always look for the “Closed Padlock “symbol in the web address bar showing your connection is secure

·  Finally, Do not let Christmas come early for criminals and fraudsters

Planning Application – Land at Mount Road

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/01311/PIP
APPLICATION TYPE:Permission in Principle
DATE ACCEPTED:06.11.2025
LOCATION:Land At, Mount Road Fairfield Worcestershire 
PROPOSAL:Proposed development of three new dwellings
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Bournheath Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Emily Cox
TELEPHONE:01527 881699 EXT 1699
EMAILemily.cox@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Planning Application – 4 Mount Road

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/01223/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:06.11.2025
LOCATION:4 Mount Road, Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9LW 
PROPOSAL:Proposed side and rear extensions to bungalow with loft conversion to facilitate use of roof space with three dormer windows and a roof extension consisting of a hip-to-gable extension, with associated alterations and solar panels to the roof slope
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Bournheath Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Holly Johnston
TELEPHONE:01527 881258
EMAILholly.johnston@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Planning Application – 39 Parish Hill

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/01189/REM
APPLICATION TYPE:Approval of Reserved Matters
DATE ACCEPTED:10.11.2025
LOCATION:39 Parish Hill, Bournheath Worcestershire B61 9JH 
PROPOSAL:Submission of Reserved Matters (landscaping) pursuant to outline planning permission 25/00055/OUT
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Bournheath Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Sharron Williams
TELEPHONE:01527 534061 Ext 3372
EMAILsharron.williams@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Planning Application – Land At Wood Lane

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/00816/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:18.07.2025
LOCATION:Land At, Wood Lane Fairfield Worcestershire 
PROPOSAL:Construction of Dwelling to replace existing barn approved for residential.
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Belbroughton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Catherine Pearce
TELEPHONE:01527 881670
EMAILcatherine.pearce@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Community Falls Silent on Remembrance Sunday

On Sunday 9th November 2025, our community gathered at the War Memorial to remember those members of the armed forces and civilians who died in service of our nation. Wreaths were laid by the Parish Council, Community Association, Women’s Institute & Fairfield First School.

Thank you to everyone who came, the collection raised £145.05, which will be donated to the Royal British Legion.

Planning Application – 8 Stoneybridge

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/01233/CPL
APPLICATION TYPE:Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev
DATE ACCEPTED:23.10.2025
LOCATION:8 Stoneybridge, Belbroughton Worcestershire DY9 9XT 
PROPOSAL:Rear Elevation Dormer.
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Belbroughton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Kyle Lander
TELEPHONE:01527 881444
EMAILkyle.lander@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Bromsgrove Arts Wins Best Community Arts Venue 2025 (Worcestershire)

LUXlife magazine applauds the winners of this year’s Hospitality Awards, which includes Bromsgrove Arts, winning best community arts venue in Worcestershire.

TheLUXlife Hospitality Awards recognise businesses and individuals going above and beyond for their clients, customers, and guests in the hospitality industry, and the team at LUXlife is proud to announce the tenth instalment of this esteemed programme.

Awarded with Best Historical Slovenian Walking Tours Provider 2025, The Crow’s Flight graces the cover of this year’s Hospitality Awards’ magazine. It’s LUXlife’s pleasure to applaud The Crow’s Flight for its dedication, especially because “true luxury begins with human connection”. Bringing people together and helping them to create memories to last a lifetime, through meaningful connection and adventure, this award-winning tour provider continues to elevate what it means to be part of the hospitality industry.

Of course, LUXlife is delighted to announce all of this year’s successful businesses, and the individuals behind them, as the hospitality industry continues to thrive. From restaurants to wineries, travel services to yacht catering experiences, and so much more, the 2025 programme is varied, influential, and a milestone for both the awardees and LUXlife.

Awards Coordinator Melissa Bramall commented on the winners within 2025’s Hospitality Awards: “Our commitment to recognising and rewarding businesses for their craft is something that remains unwavering. It is always a delight to be part of a team dedicated to acknowledging excellence and providing opportunities for that excellence to be showcased, and I want to congratulate our winners again for their hard work.”

Bromsgrove Arts is a Fairfield Village Community Association initiative, a spokesperson for the Community Association said:  “We are bowled over with winning this award, which recognises the fantastic service our volunteers deliver to enable us to bring people together and to reduce loneliness & social isolation by using cinematic and performing arts; it is they, along with all our audience supporters, that make our Bromsgrove Arts initiative what it is today, a warm, welcoming community arts initiative.”

To find out more about these prestigious awards, and the dedicated establishments that have been selected for them, please visit https://lux-life.digital/lux_awards/global-hospitality-awards/ where you can view the winners supplement and full winners list.

https://lux-life.digital/winners/fairfield-village-community-association-bromsgrove-arts-fairfield-flicks

Bromsgrove Arts

Fairfield Village Community Association launched Bromsgrove Arts (BARTS) in 2019, a Community Entertainment initiative, based at Fairfield Village Hall (B61 9LZ), that use cinematic and live performing arts to bring people together and to reduce loneliness & social isolation.  The BARTS programme is varied, and includes National Theatre Live, Andre Rieu, and movie screenings, and has become a popular venue giving quality live music and small-scale professional touring drama a platform to shine.

Delivered by a team of volunteers, the BARTS team aim to keep ticket & bar prices affordable, and there is no booking fee when purchasing tickets online.

For information and advanced tickets for all events visit www.bromsgrovearts.org.uk

Planning Application – Land Adjacent to Dordale Road

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/00931/CUPRIO
APPLICATION TYPE:COU Prior Approval
DATE ACCEPTED:10.09.2025
LOCATION:Land Adjacent, Dordale Road Bournheath Worcestershire 
PROPOSAL:Conversion of an existing agricultural building to 2 No. dwellings
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Belbroughton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Claire Gilbert
TELEPHONE:01527 881655
EMAILclaire.gilbert@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Welcome Chloë Hewett

On Thursday 4th September, residents from our community joined the residents of Belbroughton and Chaddesley Corbet to welcome our new priest Rev. Chloë Hewett.


The service was led by Bishop Martin Gorick (Bishop of Dudley & Acting Bishop of Worcester) and supported by the Archdeacon of Worcester (Mark Badger) with clergy from across the West Midlands also in attendance.


The Licencing and Installation service was held in a packed Holy Trinity Church, which was also had a sizable number of people from church where Chloë undertook her training. Following the formal service everyone enjoyed a buffet supper at Belbroughton Church Hall, the food kindly provided by volunteers from all three churches in the group.


Welcome Chloë to Fairfield, Wildmoor & Stoneybridge.

Giving Thanks to Farmers and the Food They Grow

Residents and local farmers came together on Sunday 12th October for our village Harvest Festival service. Despite the low numbers supporting this annual village event, the generosity of those people attending was fantastic, with several boxes of food being donated to Dodford Children’s Farm and a similar number to Bromsgrove’s Basement Project. The collection was shared with The Royal Countryside Fund, which supports farmers and rural community, the fund receiving £55.00.

Huge thanks for all your kind donations, and to the team that decorated the church, it looked amazing.

Pin a Poppy On Your Home

This year’s Remembrance Service will be held on Sunday 9th November, a short act of remembrance will be held at the village war memorial, starting 10.50am.

Over the coming weeks large Poppies will be placed around the village by a group of fantastic volunteers: Ian, Dannii, Paula, Bryn, Dave and Sharon. These poppies have been purchased from the Royal British Legion, funded by the Community Association. They will hopefully symbolise our community’s collective remembrance of those people who died in time of war.

Individuals may wish to buy their own large Poppy for their property; each poppy comes supplied with two nylon cable ties so it can be secured to multiple items; the nylon ties can be recycled with your plastic waste. The poppy can be used both inside, like in your window, and also outdoors, so that you can display your poppy with pride. The poppy measures 40cm (H) x 36cm (W) (widest part). All money raised will go to the Royal British Legion.

We will have a few poppies left over after decorating the village. If you would like to buy one of these, please email admin@fvca.org.uk

Still Time To Have Your Say

The District Council’s Draft Housing Plan suggests sites in neighbouring area.  Even though the current plan does not propose any large scale developments in our community, this could change as the plan progresses, as they have identified some potential sites.  Any development in neighbouring areas will have an impact on our local infrastructure and services.

PLEASE HAVE YOUR SAY – Consultation Closes 5pm Monday 20th October

https://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/council/policy/planning-policies-and-other-information/bromsgrove-district-local-plan-draft-development-strategy-consultation

Warning to be on your guard against courier fraudsters

Members of the public are being reminded to be on their guard against criminals claiming to be from the police in a scam known as ‘courier fraud’.

The warning follows an incident in Bromsgrove last week where a man rang a woman in her 80s and pretended to be a police officer from London.

On Tuesday (23 September) a man claiming to be from “Paddington police station” asked the woman to go to her bank and withdraw £5,000. A ‘courier’ then attended her address to pick up the money.

The woman contacted police last Thursday worried the fraudster would attempt to gain further funds from her and an investigation was launched.

Courier fraudsters will attempt to convince people they are legitimate police officers, often claiming to be from the ‘fraud squad’ or ‘New Scotland Yard’ for example.

But they are not genuine officers. They are in fact the very criminals they claim to be targeting when they target their potential victims.

Tactics often deployed by these con artists include attempting to persuade people to part with cash or expensive items like watches which are later collected by a fake courier such as a taxi driver who is working with the bogus police officer on the phone.

The caller will tell their victim to call 999 or 101 to confirm the details to police, except they stay on the phone so when they pick up again thinking they have dialled police, they instead speak to another person pretending to be an officer.

Other ways they attempt to deceive are to claim to be a police officer calling to say your bank card had been used for a fraudulent transaction.

The fraudster would then lie about an investigation being conducted, that they would cancel the victim’s cards but to do this they had to hand them over to be collected by a fake colleague.

They can sound convincing as they might mention an address and basic details about bank accounts before asking them to place cards in an ‘safe place’ outside their home or another specified location.

Incidents like these are being tackled as part of Operation Prospero, which directly targets offenders posing as police officers, working in conjunction with Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cyber-crime reporting centre.

For more information about door-to-door and courier fraud please visit Door-to-door and courier fraud | West Mercia Police

Anyone who thinks they may have been contacted by a bogus police officer should call 101 or report it via our website Report a crime | West Mercia Police . Always call 999 in an emergency.

Celebrating food and farming

Our annual Harvest Festival service will be on Sunday 12th October, starting 11.15am at our village church.

This short service will include upbeat songs and poems, and the charities being supported are Royal Countryside Fund, Dodford Children’s Farm and the Basement Project

Please do join us

Fire Service – Home safety checks

Police Officers from North Worcestershire Police are working in partnership with Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue to offer eligible residents a free home fire safety check, please read the below information and follow the link to find out more.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide fire safety advice to everyone. A Home Fire Safety Visit (HFSV) can also be carried out for the more vulnerable such as the elderly, people living alone and those with reduced mobility.  The visit carried out by uniformed Fire Crew or Prevention Technicians includes a home safety check to help reduce the risk of fire in the home, including the checking and fitting of smoke alarms where required. This includes alarms suitable for those with a hearing impairment and giving advice on a fire escape plan.

For further information go to:

www.hwfire.org.uk/advice/book-a-home-fire-safety-visit/

Or call Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service’s Prevention Department on:

0800 032 1155

To see if you are eligible for a Home Fire Safety Check complete this short online questionnaire: www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc

Good Luck Beacon Barkers

Stoneybridge’s Beacon Barkers has been named a FINALIST in THREE categories at the 2025 Pet Industry Federation Awards:

🏆 Kennel of the Year
🏆 Dog Walking Business of the Year
🏆 Grooming Business of the Year

Winners will be announced early November at the PIF Awards Gala.

Farewell Sheila

It is with great sadness that we have to share the news of the death of Sheila Bretherton, who is now reunited with her husband Eddie Bretherton, who died several years ago.

Sheila was a well known resident, previously living in Dodford, supporting many village events and was a member of the Women’s Institute for many years.

Despite her advancing years and failing hearing, Sheila would, until very recently, continue to attend events, and will be missed.

Our thoughts go out to Sheila’s family, especially to daughter Sarah and son John.

Planning Application – The Stables, Lower Madeley Farm Harbours Hill

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/01035/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:05.09.2025
LOCATION:The Stables, Lower Madeley Farm Harbours Hill Madeley Heath Worcestershire DY9 9XE
PROPOSAL:Conversion of existing building to residential annexe and replacement roof
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Belbroughton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Sarah Hazlewood
TELEPHONE:01527881720
EMAILsarah.hazlewood@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Planning Application – Orchard Stables, Warbage Lane

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/00899/CUPRIO
APPLICATION TYPE:COU Prior Approval
DATE ACCEPTED:08.08.2025
LOCATION:Orchard Stables, Warbage Lane Dodford Worcestershire B61 9BL
PROPOSAL:Change of use from a stable block to a 2 bed bungalow  
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Dodford With Grafton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:David Kelly
TELEPHONE:01527 881666
EMAILdavid.kelly@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Planning Application – 81 Stourbridge Road

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/00928/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:14.08.2025
LOCATION:81 Stourbridge Road, Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9LY 
PROPOSAL:Conversion of salon to residential accommodation in association with existing dwellinghouse at 81 Stourbridge Road and associated external alterations
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Belbroughton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Claire Gilbert
TELEPHONE:01527 881655
EMAILclaire.gilbert@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Bromsgrove District Council Draft Plan – Have Your Say Now!

The Bromsgrove District Council Draft Plan is a DRAFT, it could change, with other sites being considered, which include in and around our community.

Even if the final plan does not include sites in Fairfield, Wildmoor or Stoneybridge, any development in neighbouring area will likely have an impact on our local infrastructure, including road and services, e.g. school, doctors, etc.

🗣️ Have Your Say on the Bromsgrove District Council Draft Plan, before the final plan is produced

There are multiple ways to get involved in the consultation:

📍 Online

Visit: https://bromsgroveplan.commonplace.is

📧 By Email

Submit your response to:

📩 bromsgroveplan@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

📬 By Post

Pick up a paper copy at Catshill Library.

Planning Application – Wildmoor Methodist Church, Top Road

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/00903/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:08.08.2025
LOCATION:Wildmoor Methodist Church, Top Road Wildmoor Worcestershire B61 0RD
PROPOSAL:Change of use and extension of redundant chapel to create a three bed dwelling
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Belbroughton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Emily Cox
TELEPHONE:01527 881699 EXT 1699
EMAILemily.cox@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Community Shop Review – 10 short questions

Our Community Shop has turned one and we need your views with regard its future.

We would appreciate your feedback in our online survey. All responses will remain confidential and secure. Thank you in advance for your valuable insights. Your input will be used to ensure that we continue to meet your needs. We appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you in the future.

We have contracted with QuestionPro, an independent research firm, to field your confidential survey responses. Please click on this link to complete the survey:

https://questionpro.com/t/APKtTZ6yqU

Please contact admin@fvca.org.uk with any questions.

VJ Day 80th Anniversary: Pledge of Peace

The 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) takes place on Friday 15 August 2025, commemorating the end of the Second World War.

While VE Day (Victory in Europe) marked the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, many thousands of Armed Forces personnel were still engaged in fighting in the Far East. Victory over Japan would come at a heavy price, and Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) marks the day Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945, which ended the Second World War.

Fighting in the Asia-Pacific took place from Hawaii to North-East India. Britain and the Commonwealth’s principle fighting force, the Fourteenth Army, was one of the most diverse in history – more than 40 languages were spoken, and all the world’s major religions represented.

The descendants of many of the Commonwealth veterans of that army are today part of multicultural communities around the world, a lasting legacy to the success and comradeship of those who fought in the Asia-Pacific.

To mark this occasion, we invite you to:

Light a candle during the evening of 15 August and place a symbol of peace in your window, download an outline of a dove, you may wish to ask a child to colour it in, and in the space provided write down your Pledge of Peace.

Please take a photo of your candle and your symbol & pledge of peace and share on our social media accounts (tagging in our handle), or email admin@fvca.org.uk for us to share.

We are also asking the community to write a short poem or your thoughts on the theme of peace.  Pop your poem in the Village Hall letterbox or email it to admin@fvca.org.uk  by 12th August.  Our plan is to share these poems on our website and in the village hall’s front window, so that they can be read on 15 August.

Planning Application – Hill Top, Warbage Lane

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/00865/CUPRIO
APPLICATION TYPE:COU Prior Approval
DATE ACCEPTED:30.07.2025
LOCATION:Hill Top, Warbage Lane Dodford Worcestershire B61 9BL
PROPOSAL:Change of use of former grading house and office area
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Belbroughton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Emily Cox
TELEPHONE:01527 881699 EXT 1699
EMAILemily.cox@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Planning Application – 4 Mount Road

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/00760/CPL
APPLICATION TYPE:Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev
DATE ACCEPTED:04.07.2025
LOCATION:4 Mount Road, Fairfield Worcestershire B61 9LW 
PROPOSAL:Single storey side extension with 4.7m width. Height to ridge of 3.9m
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Bournheath Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Mr David Edmonds
TELEPHONE:01527 881345
EMAILdavid.edmonds@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Planning Application – 32 Parish Hill

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APPLICATION REFERENCE :25/00747/FUL
APPLICATION TYPE:Full Application
DATE ACCEPTED:02.07.2025
LOCATION:32 Parish Hill, Bournheath Worcestershire B61 9JQ 
PROPOSAL:SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSION
APPLICANTS NAME:
PARISH COUNCIL:Belbroughton Parish
WARD:Belbroughton And Romsley Ward
CASE OFFICER:Holly Johnston
TELEPHONE:01527 881258
EMAILholly.johnston@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk