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Better Bromsgrove
Christmas ‘19
Together
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Contents Parkside Customer Service Hub
Christmas Opening Hours
My year so far
as Leader has
Get in touch
been very busy Visit us / Write to us
Normal opening hours 9am - 5pm and exciting. Parkside, Market Street, Bromsgrove,
4-5: Going Green across This council is Worcs, B61 8DA
the district Open/ committed to Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Date
Closed Climate Change
and I’d like to Call us
8-17: All things Christmas Monday 23rd Dec OPEN thank everyone Customer Services: 01527 881288
Tuesday 24th Dec OPEN who took part Out of Hours emergency: 01527 871565
12-13: Dates for your diary in our Electric
Wednesday 25th Dec CLOSED Vehicle consultation. This will enable to Click on
identify where charging points would be best www.bromsgrove.gov.uk
20-21: Bromsgrove Does: Thursday 26th Dec CLOSED placed – you can more about this and other
Bromsgrove
Recycling, what can ‘green’ initiatives on pages 4/5.
District Council
@BromsgroveDC
Friday 27th Dec CLOSED
and can’t go in your We have also produced a council plan, which If you want this magazine in a different format,
bin Monday 30th Dec OPEN will help us set the strategic direction to e.g. audio CD, or language, call 01527 881651.
deliver council services and the District Plan
Tuesday 31st Dec OPEN has moved along to the next stage.
The council does not endorse any of the products
22: Homelessness or services advertised in this magazine by
support services Wednesday 1st Jan CLOSED external customers.
This is always my favourite time of year in
Thursday 2nd Jan 2020 OPEN Bromsgrove as so many organisations across To advertise in this magazine call 01527 881651.
And much more… the district put together to put on a host of
All information was correct at time of going to press.
Friday 3rd Jan 2020 OPEN festivities. I hope as many of you support the
events and of course make the most of the
free parking weekends to do your Christmas shopping. We are lucky in the district to have a plethora
of independent shops which I hope get your support on Small Business Saturday and beyond.
Next year we are looking to produce some tangible developments on current unused space including
Bromsgrove District Council Burcot Lane and the Old Market Hall car park. Watch this space!
Until then I wish you a very merry Christmas and health and prosperity in the New Year.
Normal Collection Day Revised Collection Day
Tuesday 24th December No Change
You can park for free in any
DID YOU
Wednesday 25th December Monday 23rd December
Thursday 26th December Saturday 28th December Bromsgrove District Council car
Friday 27th December No Change park on 22nd November
?
Tuesday 31st December
Wednesday 1st January
No Change
Monday 30th December HEAR and on 7th December.
Thursday 2nd January No Change
Friday 3rd January No Change As the 7th December is Small
There are no more planned changes to collections
throughout the season
Business Saturday, remember
to park for free and show your
PLEASE HAVE YOUR BINS OUT BY 7AM
If we experience snow and icy weather and cannot get to you on collection support for a small business!
day, please leave your bin out and we will return as soon as we can.
You can check our website, Facebook and Twitter for regular updates.
01527 881188 letswasteless.com
SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS 3
Bromsgrove market to go SUP free Litter pick boards popping up
across the district
Residents and visitors can help keep their local area clean, tidy and litter free thanks to a brand new 2
Minute Litter Pick initiative.
up to a pledge
Bromsgrove traders signed The 2 Minute Litter Pick is a national scheme
e the ma rket is we ll on its way which aims to encourage residents to pick
to make sur
) fre e.
to be SUP (single use plastic up litter quickly and easily, by providing the
equipment necessary to do this. It’s an ‘inland’
Government
The district council secured
version of the 2 Minute Beach Clean, and
pro duce 2,0 00 jute bags developed by the same organisers,
funding to
instead of A number of 2 Minute Litter Pick boards are
for stall-holders to give out
tog eth er they have now featured in various locations around the
plastic bags. Working district in shared community spaces outside
ers to re-u se the bag
urged their custom shops, near schools, in parks etc.
the cou nci l com mit me nt to
as part of The 2 Minute Litter Pick boards hold two litter
part of the
the reducing plastic soup as pickers and bags to collect litter in and taking
climate change emerg enc y. part is easy:
• Take a picker and bag and get collecting.
by ITV and
The initiative was picked up • Recycle where possible and empty the litter from the bag
gramme.
broadcast on their Central pro in a normal litter bin.
• Return the bags and litter picker to the board for the next
person to use.
• Take a selfie or a photo and share it using the hashtag
#2minutelitterpick to help spread the word about the
project and encourage other people to take part.
The boards have been purchased with grant funding from the Ministry of Communities and Local Government.
Funding sparked for electric vehicles
Following consultation carried out via social taxis installed at key sites across Bromsgrove in
media, to ascertain the need and locations 2020.
for more public charging points for Ultra Low
Emissions Vehicles (ULEV), feedback was used Officers are also exploring tapping into the
to help us submit a bid for a slice of £5m of Workplace Charging Scheme to secure vouchers
Government funds. in order to supply electric car-charging points
for council staff. The council would also like to
This funding is available to assist residents that encourage businesses and retailers to access this
are looking to move over to electric vehicles but government funding that will support 75%
Flying flags in an don’t have the ability to charge at home because
they live in flats, properties with no driveway,
of purchase and installation costs for up to 20
electric car-charging points for their staff.
emergency
properties that use communal parking areas etc.
In August the Government announced that 16
Bromsgrove District Council became the local authorities have already been granted funds
first authority in the county to fly flags in for the installation of 1,200 charge points.
recognition of the climate change emergency.
So, fingers crossed!
Leader Cllr Karen May raised two sea
The Council has already been successfully
signalling flags at the council headquarters,
awarded £300k from round two of the
Parkside, to show the authority’s declaration Ultra-Low Emission Taxis Infrastructure
4 of the climate change emergency. Scheme which will see ten rapid chargers for 5
Sanders Park latest Warm Homes Fund
Get your property on the gas mains
Being on the mains gas network comes with
A new improved main entrance to Bromsgrove’s Worcestershire County Council, using National many benefits including a more comfortable,
Did you know?
Productivity Investment funding from the healthier home and more affordable energy • Around 11.5%* of
Sanders Park is to be built as pathway
improvements in the park enter their final phase. Department for Transport to provide better bills. Worcestershire residents are
walking and cycling access to Bromsgrove town low income households and
The existing entrance on Kidderminster Road centre. The link through Sanders Park is one of If you’re not yet connected to the mains, Warm often struggle to heat their
will be widened, making it easier for vehicles to nine such links in the town in total. Homes Funding may be able to help. homes?
get in and out of the car park, and a brand new • 4,100* households have no
It means there will now be all-weather access Worcestershire County Council are working in
dedicated access point for pedestrians will be central heating
for everyone to more areas of Sanders Park than partnership with Bromsgrove District Council
added next to the crossing point over the road.
ever before! Thanks for your patience during the to bring mains gas and the installation of • 11,800* urban households
works, which have been phased around holidays, gas central heating systems to qualifying
The entrance is part of the third and final phase are reliant on more costly
events, and peak periods to reduce disruption. households in the district.
of works that have seen footpaths and cycle electrical heating, such as
routes in the park widened and improved by storage heaters, electric wall
Any residents who believe they meet the
following criteria may qualify for a full or heaters and plug in electric
partially funded installation: heaters.
• Homeowners or private tenants (social *census figures
housing cannot be funded in this way)
• Property is within 23 meters of a gas main -
this can be checked for you
Phase 1 - complete Phase 2 - complete • No existing central heating system (some old
Widened combined walking and cycling path from electric systems will qualify)
Re-routed and improved pathway between
Whitford Road through the wooded areas near the tennis courts and St John’s School / Watt • Meet an assessment of low income
the wildlife pond and play area; improved informal Close / Brook Road and high energy costs, or be in receipt of income
path from Leadbetter Drive
related benefits (not essential)
• Existing EPC (A-E) for the property if privately
rented (in line with national criteria)
Phase 3 – • For privately owned flats within blocks of flats,
in progress permission for works will be required from the
Connection of new walking owner of the block, who may prefer the work
and cycling paths in the to take place as part of a scheme for the whole
centre of the park; new main block.
access at Kidderminster
Road. The funding will be available until May 2021
unless it is all allocated prior to this date.
New pedestrian access at Worcestershire County Council has appointed
this crossing, where the trusted local energy advice partners Act on
new path will connect Energy to deliver this scheme. Act on Energy can
check residents’ eligibility, register their interest,
answer any questions they may have and talk
Car park entrance now them through the process.
widened here
To find out more, contact Act on Energy:
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Bromsgrove
A special appearance
from Father Christmas!
Primrose Tree of Light
Switch On at 5pm
Big Switch On 5.30pm RUBERYVILLAGE LIGHTS SWITCH ON
Saturday 23rd November
Live music from:
3.30 - 5.30pm, outside Golden Cross Pub
• Singers ‘Free to Dream’
• Singer Emma Nuule
LIGHTS SWITCH ON Hosted by Malcolm Boyden
• Beaconside School Choir Saturday 30th November
from BBC Hereford & Worcester
• St James School Choir 3.30pm - 5.30pm, New Road
• Rubery Singers Live music from:
See the events section on Bromsgrove District Council
www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/events or call 01527 534030 • Singers 'Free to Dream'
• Chadsgrove School Choir
• Artrix Songstars Showchoir
• The Theatre Workshop Choir
• Rock Choir
Artrix Winter Weekender See Snow White from the Artrix
A festive filled weekend of seasonal films and shows All & Sundry Panto PLUS a special
appearance from Father Christmas!
Saturday 7th December
Primrose Hospice Tree of Light Switch On
11am: The Polar Express film: Come dressed in your pyjamas and be
whisked away on a North Pole Adventure with a free hot chocolate for
& Artrix Choir from 4.40 outside Asda
every child.
8pm: Quill Christmas Concert: Get ready for a fabulous night of music Friends of St John's Christmas Market 22nd
and well-known Christmas favourites.
/23rd Nov, High St @FriendsStJohnsBromsgrove
Sunday 8th December
Worcester Rd Xmas Lights & Street Party 2 - 9pm
11am: NEW Rom-Com “Last Christmas” featuring the music of @BromsgroveIndieClub @BromsgroveIndie
George Michael. Audiences are encouraged to get into the Christmas
spirit by sporting their very best (or worst!) Christmas jumpers!
8pm: Upon a Winter’s Night: Cara Dillon and her band return See the events section on Bromsgrove District Council
to Artrix with their Christmas Show to capture the mystery of
Christmas with a selection of ancient and modern songs. www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/events or call 01527 534030
Throughout the Winter Weekender there will be festive music in
the foyer and mince pies in the cafe.
And the fun continues throughout December. For full details of
all events and the most up to date listings visit www.artrix.co.uk.
Alvechurch c at s h i l l
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• Choir
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• Best Dressed Window
Competition winner will
village • Father Christmas be revealed
• Best Dressed Shop • Entertainment from Methodist
Mens Choir, Chadsgrove
Window Winner School Choir, Star Dance
saturday 30th November
friday 6th DECEMBER • Best Decorated
parishes x2
3 - 6pm, outside village
parishes x2 hall
Academy, Fairfield First School
Choir and Mettle Monkeys
5.30pm, in the square House Winner
• Support your independent
• Support your local businesses on Small
Business Saturday
businesses
More details are yet to be to be announced - please see the events More details yet to be announced - please see the events tab
tab on Bromsgrove District Council Facebook page for updates on Bromsgrove District Council Facebook page for updates
For more information please contact Alvechurch Parish Council on 0121 4478016 For more info please contact Catshill & North Marlbrook Parish Council on 01527 873266
Catshill
and North
Marlbrook
Parish Council
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barnt green hagley village
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• Entertainment from Blackwell • Come and greet Santa at
Concert Band and The Star 5.30pm
Project • Lights switched on at 6pm
• Lights Switch On at 5pm • live music and performances
for all the family
saturday 30th NOVEMBER • Meet Father Christmas saturday 7th december • Enter our “Find Santas Elves”
4 - 6pm, village centre • Local traders selling food 5 - 8pm,village centre competition
and drink
• Support your independent Proud to support local charities
Finn the Fabulous, SARA and
businesses
Mary Stevens Hospice.
More details are yet to be to be announced - please see the events More details yet to be announced - please see the events tab
tab on Bromsgrove District Council Facebook page for updates on Bromsgrove District Council Facebook page for updates
For more information please contact Barnt Green Parish Council on 0121 4479893 For more information please contact Hagley Parish Council on 01562 886239
Dat e s fo r Saturday 30th November 3-6pm
Catshill Christmas Lights Switch On
th e d ia r y Saturday 30th November 4-6pm
Barnt green Christmas Lights Switch On
Saturday 30th November 4.30pm-6.30pm
Friday 22nd November Free Parking St Johns Orchestra - The Snowman
Friday 22nd November 9am-4pm. Friends Friday 6th December 5.30pm Alvechurch
of St Johns Christmas Markets Village Christmas Lights Switch On
Saturday 23rd November 10am-6.30pm Saturday 7th December Small Business
Friends of St Johns Christmas Markets Saturday with free parking
Saturday 23rd November 3.30-5.30pm Saturday 7th December 5-8pm Hagley
Bromsgrove Town centre Light Switch On Village Christmas Lights Switch On
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Blackwell Brass Band
Blackwell Training Band
was founded six years
ago by Sarah Williams and is
now run by Blackwell Concert
Band members Gill Reynolds and
Maureen Brown. The purpose of the
group us to provide an opportunity for
Friends of St John’s
beginners of any age to gain experience Bromsgrove Christmas Markets
of playing in a band on a regular basis. Friends of St John’s Bromsgrove Christmas
Markets are back for a fifth year on Friday 22nd &
The training band has gone from Saturday 23rd November 2019.
strength to strength and are now able to
play independently of the main band. One of the Come along and support local crafters, producers and
highlights of the year was performing on a float charities as we kick off the festive season and switch
for Bromsgrove Carnival. on the town centre lights. On the stalls you’ll find
home made preserves and chutneys from Sarah’s
They shall be out performing for Macmillan Feisty Flavours, Christmas Crafts from St Basil’s,
Charity on Bromsgrove High Street on Saturday Chadsgrove and St John’s, repurposed jeans from the
30th November from 11am until 12noon. Denim Upcycler, beautiful jewellery from Romsley
Please come along and enjoy the festive music Gems and Christine Harmer, wonderful stained glass gifts from Bren Henderson
whilst you do your Christmas shopping. at Sildil, delicious apple juice from Fruitfields and much much more!
Friday from 9am til 4pm with local entertainment throughout the day.
Christmas in Bromsgrove 2018
Saturday from 10am until 6.30pm with all day entertainment, with Vintage Class Singers to take us into
the Bromsgrove Christmas Light Switch On at 5.30pm on Saturday 23rd.
The Snowman
On Saturday 30th November join the Orchestra of
St John Bromsgrove (OSJ) for a Christmas favourite -
let the music from the Snowman start your festive
celebrations in style.
OSJ return to St John’s with The Snowman for a
third year following sell out performances. All are
welcome to wrap up warm, come along and enjoy the
wonderful music in our magical setting of St John’s
Church.
There are two performances - at 4.30pm and 6.30pm.
Adult tickets are £5 and children can attend for free - please
make sure you request free child tickets when buying adult tickets. Tickets are available from Decanter
Spirit in Bromsgrove or online via www.snowman-in-stjohns.eventbrite.co.uk
Please note we won’t be showing the movie, we’ll be playing the wonderful music so that you can create
a movie in your mind.
For further details see www.facebook.com/FriendsStJohnsBromsgrove or www.OSJBromsgrove.org
or email friends.stjohns.church@gmail.com
Image © Snowman Enterprises Limited 15
The average household spend at
Christmas last year was £775 and
£216 of that was spent on food and
Love Food Hate Waste:
drink. Here’s a few alternative ways
to make the most of the top three
foods that get wasted over the
Christmas Culprits
festive period.
Stilton
W hite
pricot
Stilton: This stinky Christmas staple can divide taste buds, and A s
meaning it is often left wasting on the cheeseboard… Toas t
White Stilton and Apricot Toasts: Use leftover cheese to make delicious canapés
for New Year’s Eve. Toast brioche lightly on both sides, then spread one side with
butter. Arrange some apricot halves and sliced Stilton onto the toasted bread,
squashing the apricots down slightly with a fork. Sprinkle a teaspoon of sugar over
the top and grill until the cheese melts and the sugar begins to caramelise. Cool for a
moment, decorate with mint leaves and serve.
Brussel sprouts: It can be hard to
resist special offers in December, meaning you can end up with more
of these divisive little orbs than you need after Christmas dinner is
done…
Sprouts Gratin: Start by making a white (or roux) sauce with
added fried onions or shallots, add some grated cheese (Gruyere works nicely but
you could use up any odds and ends you have left), fry up some chopped bacon or
pancetta then add it in. Arrange your boiled sprouts in an ovenproof dish, pour over
the delicious sauce and top with breadcrumbs and bacon rashers. Cook the whole lot in
a preheated oven at 180oC (160oC fan) for 25 minutes.
Turkey: The cornerstone of the Christmas dinner has
a lot to give, but after your five-hundredth turkey sandwich
you might be feeling like a change...
Turkey and Cranberry Spring Rolls – a recipe by Scotland’s National Chef, Gary Maclean
Cut all the vegetables into fine strips, known as julienne, and mix together.
ts : Heat a non-stick frying pan, add a tablespoon of oil then sauté half of the
Ingredien leftovers vegetables on a high heat for 2-3 mins.
T u rk ey
200g y
el er
1 Stick C n Pour veg into a colander over a bowl to drain off fat, then repeat with
nio
½ Red O c e the other half of the veg. Mix turkey and veg together, then season with
berry sau
50g Cran t cranberry sauce.
g e tou
8 Man Place a pastry sheet on a clean work surface. Spoon 2 tablespoons of
t
½ Carro turkey mixture diagonally across the centre of the pastry sheet, leaving
leek
½ Small ns soya sauce a 4cm border at each end. Brush the corners and sides with egg wash.
po o pastry
2 Tables n g ro ll Fold in the ends and roll up firmly to enclose filling (you should have a
of spri (egg was
h)
8 Sheets m l M il k 10cm-long spring roll). Repeat with the remaining pastry and turkey
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1 Egg + mixture.
er oil
Sunflow To cook shallow fry in a little oil until the pastry is
Salt crisp and golden.
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For more recipes, tips and tricks go to www.lovefoodhatewaste.com
Have a healthy New Year
Something for
everyone
Walks for Health Bromsgrove Boccia Boars Inclusive sports
Join us on fun walks around Sanders Park every Boccia is an exciting game for people with disabilities, similar to French Boules and can be played
Monday (easy) and Friday (harder). by anyone! This is a fun and friendly club, based in Bromsgrove and we are looking for new
Walks are led by trained volunteer walk members. We are also looking for other teams to start some friendly games. The Ryland Centre,
leaders, or you could become a volunteer New Road, Bromsgrove, B60 2JS. Thursdays 4.30 - 5.30pm. £3.00 per session.
walk leader yourself!
N-able
Fun! Explore your area, get out into Come and join us, Meet new people, keep active and remain independant - activities include
the fresh air, meet new people. Mobility, Table Tennis, Boccia & Indoor Bowls. Mondays 2-3pm at Bromsgrove
Methodist Centre, 19 Stratford Road B60 1AS. £3 per session
Healthy! Regular brisk walking can
help reduce the risk of heart disease, Walking Sports Hub
lower blood pressure, improve blood Bromsgrove Walking Football and Daytime walking hockey at
cholesterol levels and help control Bromsgrove Cricket Hockey & Tennis Club. Get into your stride with
diabetes. these slower versions of the games you love.
Keeps you fit! Walking is an ideal form of Bromsgrove Walking Football
exercise. Regular walking helps keep bones Tuesdays 10.30-11.30
and joints healthy. A brisk walk can help you
lose weight. Daytime walking hockey
Thursdays 10.30-11.30
For all walks meet at Sanders Park
at 9.50am for 10.00 am start. First session free then
£4 a week.
Bromsgrove Junior Parkrun For more information contact
takes place every week alan@sport-edge.co.uk
on a Sunday at 10am
at Sanders Park. It Strong and Steady Exercise Classes
is a FREE 2k event Do you want to improve your balance and
for juniors only co-ordination?
(4-14 year olds). Do you want to increase your strength, mobility and
Just turn up and flexibility?
register. Do you want to improve your posture and stamina?
Keep On Moving Strong and Steady sessions are supported by the Public Health
Disability Sports club England and they are specifically designed to help people who have
Sport is a fantastic way problems with strength and balance and who consider themselves to be at risk of falling.
to meet new friends, be The Strong and Steady exercise classes are evidence based and progressive. We also teach
healthy and keep active! We participants how to deal with getting up off the floor after a fall safely.
welcome all forms of ability to join
our fun and friendly disability sessions at the Dolphin Centre. Classes run at:
The Dolphin Centre, Bromsgrove. Fridays (excluding holiday • Bromsgrove Methodist Centre
periods) 11:00am - 12:30pm. £3 per session. • Gilbert Court, Charford
• Dennis Potter Court, Wythall
• Rubery Social Club, Rubery
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Find out about all of our Community Exercise sessions at If you would like to join a Strong and Steady session please call Hayley on 01527 881404. 19
www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/things-to-doNo thanks! These items cannot be recycled in your
kerbside collection, and here are the reasons why.
Textiles Why?
All homes in Worcestershire can put the same things in their green recycling bins. All textiles Can bind up recycling and prevent sorting process
We collect household packaging from your food, toiletries & cleaning products.
These Paper/Card Items Why?
Shiny / glitter cards and paper Glitter and foil causes issues in the recycling process
Yes Please! Put these things in your green bin Tissues, wet wipes, sanitary products Generally contain bodily fluids/food. Tissue is paper
at the end of its life and the fibres are too short to
Plastic pots, tubs and trays (all colours but black) knit back together to make paper.
Pots (e.g. yoghurt, soup) Sticky paper (wallpaper, post-it notes/ labels) The sticky stuff prevents the paper from being
Tubs (e.g. margarine, ice cream) recycled as it binds the fibres
Trays/punnets (e.g. raw meat or ham trays, take away trays, fruit/veg punnets) Textiles Must be dealt with separately
Plastic bottles – leave tops on. Leave triggers on but remove pumps
These Plastic Items: Why?
Cleaning product bottles (e.g. bathroom cleaners, washing up liquid, bleach)
Detergent & soap bottles Black plastic Sorting equipment can’t detect the colour
Cosmetic bottles (e.g. shampoo, shower gel) Crisp/sweet packets & wrappers, medicine Composite materials can’t be separated
Drinks bottles (e.g. juice, squash, milk) packs, laminated pouches (cat food etc.)
Cling film and film lids from pots or trays Often made from a type of plastic that cannot be
Metal cans & aerosols recycled & cause issues with sorting process
Drinks cans Plastic toys Can often be plastic that can’t be recycled and too
Food cans (e.g. beans, soup) push lids inside tins bulky to fit through the sorting machine
Biscuit /chocolate tins and lids
Toothpaste tubes Cannot clean out tubes sufficiently
Aerosols – empty, lids off
Expanded polystyrene No viable recycling method
Glass bottles & jars Plastic bottles containing strong chemicals Check manufacturer instructions
Bottles (e.g. wine, beer, perfume, face crèmes) (e.g. antifreeze)
Jars - metal lids & caps can be put back on Compostable bags / liners etc. Not designed to be recycled
Carrier bags / plastic wrapping & bubble Can bind up recycling and prevent sorting process
Cartons - leave plastic tops on and straws in drinks wrap
Drinks cartons (e.g. juice, milk)
Food cartons (e.g. custard, passatta) These Metal Items: Why?
Laminated foil pouches, crisp packets & sweet Composite materials can’t be separated
Paper & card
Newspapers & supplements All items must be: wrappers, coffee pods
Greetings cards without glitter Metal items e.g. pans, cutlery, pipes Sorting equipment cannot deal with these materials
Clean – A quick rinse under the
Magazines, brochures & catalogues tap to remove residue will do Electrical items e.g. kettles, irons & white Must be dealt with separately due to hazardous
Telephone directories goods, batteries materials and numerous components
Leaflets, flyers & letters Loose – Do not put items in a Gas canisters (BBQ gas, camping fuel, Explosive risk
Non-foil wrapping paper plastic bag/bin liner helium)
Cereal boxes
Egg Boxes These Glass Items: Why?
Toilet roll tube
Small quantities of shredded paper – put these inside an envelope or cereal box Glass cookware, drinking glasses, vases, Doesn’t melt at the same temperature as recyclable
Corrugated card (e.g. online deliveries & card envelopes) – remove plastic inserts ceramics, mirrors, window glass, light bulbs glass
& packaging tape Nail varnish bottles Difficult to remove varnish from glass
For more information on recycling, including alternat ive ways to dispose
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of items that cannot go in your green bin please visit letswasteless.comDid you attend our Bonfire
and Fireworks Spectacular
or t services
at Sanders Park?
Homelessness surpp
services that
Suppor t continues fo This year’s theme
ing and suppor t
prevent rough sleep was ‘to the Moon
on the streets to
those who do end up
access accommodat
ion. and back’ in
mplemented by
services are now co celebration of 50
The council’s existing homelessness in
for people at risk of
additional suppor t years since the
:
Bromsgrove District first Moon landing.
to February,
rvice from December
A Rapid Rehousing Se a we ek, to any reports
ur s a day, seven days
respon din g 24 ho n be offered at the
ug h sle ep ing so th at accommodation ca
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earliest opportunity
. Let us know what you thought about the event here:
ring for Communities
oved em er ge nc y provision, with Ca https://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/consultations
Im pr ailable when
ensure shelter is av
and People (CCP), to low, available under
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and reported. We re
is formally recorded
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or their on the war times faster than house prices* and continue to
rise year on year.
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u don’t have access on drugs?
phone app, but if yo 0 09 14.
e number is 0300 50 That’s why we’ve introduced the option for you
internet their phon to ‘fix’ a big part of your funeral cost at today’s
Key agencies and organisations are being urged prices with our special ‘purchase in reserve’
to come forward to join a new forum which aims grave plots.
to promote a better understanding of substance
misuse and its implications in Bromsgrove. These 75 year leases in North Bromsgrove
Cemetery include the right to erect memorials
Bromsgrove District Council wants to set up a and aren’t just about saving money for you
Substance Misuse Multi-Agency Forum to initially or your family. They allow you to plan ahead,
set the scene and provide key figures and data securing your future in the way you want.
about the issues locally. It’s one less thing for you or your family to think
about later.
Once an understanding of the substance misuse
issues facing Bromsgrove are determined then If you’d like to know more about Purchase in
the Forum will seek to develop an action plan to Reserve plots, contact Bereavement Services by
address these. calling 01527 62174 or email
bereavement@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk.
If you are interested in getting involved in the
Forum, contact Joanne Gresham on 23
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joanne.gresham@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.ukA Dog Is The Present
with a Future
Please think before gifting an animal this Christmas.
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If you can’t afford your pet, if it’s too much of a tie or you
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