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The Met Office has issued a Yellow Wind Warning across much of England, including the West Midlands. While Redditch may ...
12/09/2025

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Wind Warning across much of England, including the West Midlands. While Redditch may start the day calm, wind gusts of 40–55mph are expected by this afternoon, with potential for heavier gusts overnight. If you’re in exposed areas or near trees, take extra care.

Live football and darts tonight from 6:30pm right. Why not get in early and grab some food too!
12/09/2025

Live football and darts tonight from 6:30pm right. Why not get in early and grab some food too!

Hundreds of venues and organisations in the West Midlands and Worcestershire are set to hold free events uncovering the ...
12/09/2025

Hundreds of venues and organisations in the West Midlands and Worcestershire are set to hold free events uncovering the region's rich history during Heritage Open Days.

Hundreds of venues and organisations in the West Midlands are set to hold free events uncovering the region's rich history during Heritage Open Days 🤩
More here: https://bbc.in/4mQPBoy

11/09/2025

It’s Quiz Night Tonight!
Join us from 8pm at The Oast House for a great evening of questions, laughs, and a bit of friendly rivalry.

Bring your team, grab a drink, some snacks and see if you’ve got what it takes to win!

🧠🍻 Starts at 8pm sharp — don’t be late.

Staff at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which manages the Alexandra, Kidderminster, and Worcestershire Royal ...
11/09/2025

Staff at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which manages the Alexandra, Kidderminster, and Worcestershire Royal hospitals, are seeking public input to enhance patient experiences and care quality.

The survey can be taken at: https://www.surveyhero.com/c/BigQualityConversation25-26

Works to improve Arrow Valley Park continue 👇🏻
11/09/2025

Works to improve Arrow Valley Park continue 👇🏻

Starting next Wednesday 17th September, Arrow Valley Visitor Centre and Lake will be seeing some sewer repair and lining works take place. The works will last for approximately three weeks.⚠️

During this period there may be some access issues to footpaths around the Visitor Centre.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by footpath closures or the noise/dust the works may generate.

There is growing speculation that Redditch could lose the new trains on the Cross-City Line when West Midlands Railway i...
10/09/2025

There is growing speculation that Redditch could lose the new trains on the Cross-City Line when West Midlands Railway is brought into public ownership in early 2026.

Sources have indicated that discussions are already taking place between the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and the Department for Transport (DfT) regarding the future of rolling stock across the region. Among the items being considered is the allocation of the Class 730 electric trains currently operating between Redditch and Lichfield.

The Class 730s were only introduced to the Cross-City Line in late 2024, replacing the ageing Class 323s that had been in use for nearly three decades. However, with the upcoming change in operator control, it is understood that no long-term guarantees have yet been made about whether Redditch will retain the new trains.

The Department for Transport has so far said there will be no immediate change to services, fares, or timetables, but the long-term picture is still unclear.

We have contacted relevant transport bodies for further clarification.

The Oast House will be showing the Euro 2026 Qualifier, England vs Serbia live this evening. Kick-off is at 7:45pm so he...
09/09/2025

The Oast House will be showing the Euro 2026 Qualifier, England vs Serbia live this evening. Kick-off is at 7:45pm so head down early, grab a drink, and soak up the atmosphere.

No need to book, just turn up and cheer the lads on! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽🍻

Watch the game here tonight ⚽️⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

☀️ The sun is out and so should you be! It’s a glorious day and there’s no better spot to soak up the sunshine than in t...
09/09/2025

☀️ The sun is out and so should you be!

It’s a glorious day and there’s no better spot to soak up the sunshine than in the beer garden at The Oast House!

Whether you’re popping in for a light bite from the lunchtime menu – think classic sandwiches, paninis, and delicious desserts – or you’re in the mood for something heartier from the main Daily Menu, like a juicy gourmet burger or a proper 8oz rump steak, they’ve got it covered.

🍽️ Eat in or take it away – it’s your call.
🍻 Cold drink in hand + sunshine + great food = perfection.

📍 The Oast House, Paper Mill Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8JQ
📞 01527 596037

Lunchtime menu served 12pm - 2pm
Evening menu from 5pm.
Call 01527 596037 to book your takeout.

National Trust Faces Decline in Membership AgainThe National Trust has seen a fall in membership numbers for the second ...
09/09/2025

National Trust Faces Decline in Membership Again

The National Trust has seen a fall in membership numbers for the second year running, despite throwing considerable money at marketing campaigns, discounted youth deals, and rebranded visitor experiences.

While there’s been a modest rise in younger members signing up on cut-price offers, the wider picture isn’t quite as cheerful. Longstanding members appear to be walking away, frustrated with the direction the organisation has taken in recent years.

We’re hearing the same complaints time and again:

Steep rises in membership fees
Heritage sites being “reimagined” rather than restored
An increasing focus on events and entertainment over conservation
Sites ‘overtaken’ by families with children.

For many who joined to support the preservation of historic buildings, landscapes, and cultural memory, it’s all started to feel a little off-mission.

You can’t help but wonder: if the Trust was staying true to its original purpose, would it really need flashy gimmicks and marketing tricks to keep support steady?

It’s a shame — because there are still many brilliant people working hard behind the scenes. But if the organisation continues to chase trends instead of heritage, it may find that even more of its traditional supporters are ready to let their renewals quietly lapse.

Let us know your thoughts — are you a member? Have you left? Or are you still holding on in hope?

New Chip Shop Opens in RedditchA new addition to Redditch town centre opened its doors this weekend, with Mother Hubbard...
09/09/2025

New Chip Shop Opens in Redditch

A new addition to Redditch town centre opened its doors this weekend, with Mother Hubbard’s Fish and Chips launching on Saturday.

The opening day saw a decent queue form outside the shop, helped along by a generous 50% off offer on all items. It was enough to get curious locals heading in for a taste of something new.

Mother Hubbard’s is part of a growing chain, originally founded in Bradford back in 1972. Known for its traditional approach to fish and chips, chunky chips, crisp batter and Icelandic haddock, it’s already got a firm following in parts of the country.

But one thing caught attention of locals. There’s no cod.

That’s right, despite being a staple in most chip shops, cod doesn’t appear on the menu. Instead, they’re sticking to haddock as the main fish option.

Whether that’s a dealbreaker or not, we’ll leave to you.

If you went along to try it out, we’d be keen to know:

Was it good value for money?
Did you notice the difference without cod?
Would you go again now the 50% offer has ended?

Let us know what you thought, comment below or message the page. We’ll be keeping an eye on whether Redditch has just found its new chippy favourite…

From the Garden GuruMonday 8th September 2025We’re now a good week into September, and you can really feel the season ch...
08/09/2025

From the Garden Guru
Monday 8th September 2025

We’re now a good week into September, and you can really feel the season changing. The light is softer, the mornings are cooler, and the first leaves are just beginning to fall. But the garden is still full of life, with harvests coming thick and fast and late-summer flowers giving us one last burst of colour.

☀️ Weather Outlook
This week looks fairly settled, with highs of 18–20°C. Expect some sunshine, scattered showers midweek, and cooler nights as we edge closer to autumn. Make the most of the warm days — the evenings are drawing in quicker now.

🪏 Jobs for the Week Ahead
Keep harvesting courgettes, beans, sweetcorn and tomatoes — they’ll taste their very best this month. Remove any yellowing leaves from tomato plants and continue feeding weekly. Start to clear away crops that have finished, adding them to the compost heap.

In the flower beds, continue deadheading dahlias, cosmos and roses to stretch the season. Lift and divide perennials such as hostas and daylilies, and give borders a light tidy. Lawns will appreciate a trim, and September is a good month for repairing worn patches or even laying new turf.

🌱 What to Plant Now
Get those spring bulbs in the ground — daffodils, crocus and hyacinths all benefit from an early planting. Sow hardy annuals such as cornflowers, nigella and calendula for a head start on next summer. Wallflowers, sweet Williams and foxgloves should be planted now for strong spring growth. Overwintering onions and garlic can also go in before the soil cools too much.

🍏 September Harvest
Apples and pears are ready for picking — test them by giving a gentle twist, they should come away easily. Blackberries and elderberries are ripening too, perfect for crumbles or homemade cordial.

🐝 Guru’s Tip of the Week
As nights cool, bring tender plants like citrus trees or pelargoniums closer to the house or into a sheltered spot. It’s still too early for frosts, but a little care now will help them stay strong into autumn.

Enjoy this golden month — September is the bridge between summer’s abundance and autumn’s beauty.

Until next week,
🌿 The Garden Guru
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