Marking Black History Month
October is Black History month. This is being marked by two of our churches in completely different ways. Bewdley Parish…
Bumps, Babes and Toddlers at St Philip’s, Webheath celebrated turning 10 with cake and balloons last week! Set up by a handful of volunteers at the back of church, the…

Set up by a handful of volunteers at the back of church, the group has gone from strength to strength, and the birthday celebration was attended by a dedicated group of mothers, grandmothers, child-minders, and foster parents.

Jill Allbut is among the church members who help with the group she said: “We started after a simple enquiry from a young Mum at our Advent Fayre at the end of 2012 as to whether we had a baby group.

At the start of 2013 we had gathered a few volunteers, begged and borrowed toys, organised cups of tea and coffee, re-arranged the church’s chairs and St. Philip’s BBT was launched! It was lovely to celebrate 10 years with cakes and balloons in our new community centre – many thanks to all those who have supported us over the years.”