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FOUNDER of children’s charity Mentor Link, Andrea Maddocks, has met with Redditch MP Chris Bloore to raise awareness for the work done across Worcestershire. Volunteer Mentors give up one to two hours a week, working with pastoral teams in schools and positively improving young people’s lives. The charity has a reputation of supporting children back into education and is in partnership with over 80 schools across the Midlands. The aim of the charity is to provide children with regular…

The striking Peacock butterfly has been named Britain’s favourite butterfly after coming top in a nationwide public vote organised by the charity Butterfly Conservation. Thousands of nature lovers took part in the poll, choosing from all 60 species of butterfly found in the UK. The colourful Peacock emerged as the clear winner, beating strong competition from several other much-loved species. The Orange-tip butterfly finished in second place, followed by the Red Admiral in third, the Holly Blue in fourth…

RUBICON Leisure and Reimagine Redditch is bringing a brand new live comedy show to The Boathouse Café, Arrow Valley Visitor Centre this summer. The Boathouse Comedy Show will transform the picturesque lakeside venue into a vibrant hub of laughter on Friday 19 June, offering audiences a lively evening of stand-up comedy in a unique scenic setting. This collaborative event brings together one of Rubicon Leisure’s vibrant community venues with Reimagine Redditch’s expertise in curating high-quality live performances. Together they…

The argument over whether we have free will is one that has baffled philosophers for centuries, and now the abundance of offers and promotions guiding people’s decisions has added another factor to this equation. Are we making our own decisions about what we want to purchase or where we want to go? Or has the marketing become so good that we’re now being expertly guided towards the things we choose? This isn’t just happening online either. In fact, some…

THE OPPORTUNITY to explore a variety of gardens in Alcester town centre returns on Sunday, June 21 with the 34th garden walkabout. Organised by Alcester and District Friends of Cancer Research UK, the popular event runs from midday to 5pm, offering members of the public an exclusive ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at the curated floral spaces behind many historic homes . To slake thirst and assuage hunger, cream teas and a variety of homemade cakes will be served on the lawn…