Chief Superintendent Bas Javid, Solihull Police Commander, delivered an excellent talk on 7th March and fielded searching questions about policing from villagers.  His outline of recent changes and ability to answer questions with clarity addressed concerns including response to 999 and 101 calls, the closure of Solihull Police Station, the allocation of police resources and Neighbourhood Watch.  There was praise of vigilant villagers monitoring offenders resulting in a significant impact on crime.  The Chief Superintendent assured all present further feedback on unanswered questions and a personal interest in the future of Neighbourhood and Speed Watch in Hampton-in-Arden. He also encouraged all who live, work or have an interest in the West Midlands, to register on WMNow to get information about local crime alerts and witness appeals. Just click on the JOIN button on the front page to sign up.

Triumphs and Scandal will be presented by the Hampton-in-Arden Local History Group.

Village Walk, led by Alan Morden, starting from the Church Hall car park at 4pm, and finishing at The White Lion.

Dogs welcome on the walk. Please clean up after your dog, and please keep your dog on the lead.

Following the success of the 2017 Quiz, the Society will hold a Village Quiz again in 2018. Thanks all who took part last year, and we look forward to seeing a full Fentham Hall again this year!