Links
This page provides links to other web sites (alphabetically sorted) relevant to the society and may be useful to visitors.
Local Councils
Alvechurch Parish Council The Parish Office is on the corner of George Road and Withybed Lane.
Bromsgrove District Council Local District Council covering the Alvechurch area.
Worcestershire County Council Responsible for Education, Highways and Social Services for the Alvechurch area.
Planning issues
Alvechurch Parish Neighbourhood Plan Developed by a Steering Group of Parish Councillors and community representatives.
Alvechurch Village Design Statement Architectural and planning guidance for development in the Parish.
Listed buildings Images of 36 listed buildings in the Parish - key in Alvechurch and click on Search.
Planning issues Advice on planning and development issues.
Education
Alvechurch C of E Middle School Village school for children in Years 5 - 8.
Crown Meadow First School Village school for children in Years 1 - 4; incorporates a pre-School nursery.
Grammar School Trust Local organisation which gives grants for educational needs.
Churches
Alvechurch Baptist Church on Red Lion Street.
St Laurence Church Parish Church in the village.
The Ark Church Hall attached to St Laurence Church.
Walking and footpaths
Ramblers' Association National organisation with local groups in Redditch, Bromsgrove and South Birmingham.
Worcestershire Countryside Service Part of WCC managing country parks and public rights of way.
Other local links
Aelfgythe Border Morris The women's Border Morris side.
Alvechurch Dramatic Society The local amateur dramatic group who stage plays in the Village Hall.
Alvechurch & Hopwood Cricket Club Village club with several adult and junior teams.
Alvechurch Library Local library sited on the Crown Meadow School site.
Alvechurch Morris Men Border Morris side formed in 1989.
Alvechurch Village Hall Large community hall in the centre of the village.
Alvechurch Weather Station Local meteorological records.
Hopwood Residents Association Residents Action Group in Hopwood.
Midland Sinfonia Local orchestra which performs at St Laurence church, Alvechurch and The Artrix, Bromsgrove.
Parish history History of Alvechurch Parish.
Rowney Green Players Another local amateur dramatic group who stage plays in Rowney Green Village Hall.
The Lounge A Community Internet cafe run by Alvechurch Communities Together, a not-for-profit organisation.
The Village magazine Monthly magazine for Alvechurch and the surrounding villages.
AVS Affiliations - past and present
Association of Small Historic Towns and Villages Uniting amenity and civic societies with Parish and Town Councils.
Campaign to Protect Rural England Campaign for a sustainable future for the English countryside.
Conservation Volunteers TCV supports volunteering opportunities throughout the UK and worldwide.