A shock 5-2 home defeat this afternoon at Farnborough Road has knocked Vale FC down to fifth place in the premier division of the Midland Combination. A second half hat-trick for Moore gave the visitors the points. Carter and Simeon Smith netted for Vale.
Better fortune awaited Vale JKS, whose 1-0 victory at Mile Oak ensures [...]
Entries from February 2009
February 28, 2009
JKS a mile ahead, but Moore misery for Vale
February 27, 2009
Sutton Coldfield Cottage hospital to reopen
Sutton Cottage hospital, which was closed as a rehabilitation centre in December, will reopen on 1st March.
It will provide treatment in physiotherapy, orthopaedic and pain management services, and wound care, diabetes and continence clinics. There will also be a range of children’s services, including helping children with special needs, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services, [...]
February 26, 2009
Skylark premises ‘becoming dangerous’
The Skylark, derelict since it was sold to a mystery buyer last July, is becoming a safety hazard, according to Community Wardens. The premises are not secure, and a small fire was started in the building last week. The gates to the back of the premises are unlocked and open; the back yard is littered [...]
February 26, 2009
Earth hour
On Saturday 28 March 2009 at 8.30pm, people, businesses and major buildings around the world will switch off their lights for an hour – WWF’s Earth Hour. The aim is to do something globally to conserve energy and highlight the issue of global warming.
Alicia Grande Cristobel of Castle Vale’s Environmental Trust will be promoting the [...]
February 25, 2009
Drainpipes, flares and Elvis this Friday
Elvis tribute band Shelvis are appearing at the Residents Club this Friday for a night of music nostalgia (8-11.30pm).
Tickets are available from the Club or at the door, at £2.
There is a prize for the best dressed person in 60s or 70s style.
February 23, 2009
Brum: not enough roads, and too little money spent on transport services
Birmingham’s roads and transport services are amongst the worst in the country, according to a report published today.
The second city comes 11th out of 12 major UK cities featured in a research project called Transport Friendly Towns’, started in 2003 and updated annually by property consultants GVA Grimley.
The report says that Birmingham “has a [...]
February 23, 2009
Light damage estimated at £1,000
The damaged security light in the Farnborough Road car park has been made safe by City Council engineers. The shaft has been cut off a metre from the base, and the exposed section has been taped over.
A spokesperson for the Council has said that there is no immediate prospect of replacing the lamppost or restoring [...]
February 21, 2009
Promotion boosts for Vale teams
Castle Vale FC won 1-0 in the fourth round of the Endsleigh Cup with a goal in the 34th minute from Douglas. They got an additional boost on hearing the Midland Combination league scores; table topping side Loughborough University lost, as did second placed Southam; of the sides above fourth-placed Vale, only Oldbury picked up [...]
February 20, 2009
Vale Mail on its way
Vale Mail should be delivered to all households, offices, schools and shops in Castle Vale by Tuesday 24th February. Call 0121 749 1343, or email: editor@valemail.co.uk if you haven’t received your copy by then.
February 19, 2009
Vandals haul down new lights at stadium site
Vandals have caused damage to the new security lighting in the car park area of the Farnborough Road playing fields and stadium site.
The lights have recently been erected by the Council to improve security. The light has been pulled away from its base and hauled down so that it is now at a 45 degree [...]
