Bournville’s First Ever 'Bake Picnic' Promises Homemade Treats and Community Fun Saturday, June 27, 2026 bournville bakepicnic community baking local family picnic birmingham food events If a picnic filled with cakes, brownies, scones, and sourdough fresh from the oven sounds delightful, Bournville has just the event for you. On Saturday, August 1, the village will host its inaugural ‘Bake … Read More
Birmingham Granddad, 94, Attacked and Robbed in Home Invasion Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham assault burglary robbery elderly attack bournville police investigation victim A 94-year-old grandfather from Birmingham was left shaken and injured after a terrifying attack in his own home. The assault occurred on Monday, June 8, at around 2:30 pm at his residence on Griffins Brook Road in Bournville. … Read More
Driver Sentenced to 14 Years for Fatal Crash That Killed Best Friend at 102mph Sunday, March 29, 2026 reckless driving stolen crime fatality bournville sentencing friendship law epilepsy In a tragic case that highlights the dangers of reckless driving, Rhemeese Lawrence-Hayden, 27, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for causing the death of his best friend, David Brennan, 26. The fatal crash occurred in … Read More
Charming Four-Bedroom Cottage in Birmingham’s Top-Rated Bournville Goes to Auction from £69k Saturday, March 21, 2026 bournville birmingham property realestate auction cottage homesale gardenvillage cadbury investment A charming four-bedroom, semi-detached cottage in Bournville—recently named Birmingham’s “Best Place to Live” by The Sunday Times—is set to go under the hammer next week with a guide price starting at £69,000. Located at 36 … Read More
Bournville Village Children’s Festival Returns with Safer, Earlier Finish Saturday, January 31, 2026 bournville festival children family safety fireworks maypole community birmingham recreation The much-loved Bournville Village Children’s Festival is making a comeback this year—but with a significant change aimed at ensuring a peaceful, family-friendly environment. Following incidents of unrest at past events, … Read More
Plan for Permanent Green Stage Proposed for Bournville Village Saturday, January 3, 2026 bournville greenstage community culture arts heritage bournvillegreen development events preservation A new proposal has been submitted to construct a permanent “green stage” on Bournville Green, designed to serve as a versatile venue for arts, culture, and community gatherings in Bournville Village. The project … Read More