Welcome to the feature packed June issue of Completely Bromsgrove

As we finally move into summer – and are blessed by some eagerly awaited sunshine – it seems fitting that this edition has a theme of celebrations running through it, starting with the amazing Bletchley Park code breaker Betty Webb who turned 100 on May 13th. Family and friends joined Betty at Grafton Manor where she celebrated in style.

A commemorative plaque was unveiled on the 80th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid to celebrate the life and achievements of Bromsgrove resident Bill Townsend. Turn to page 12 to read about Bill’s service during World War Two.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Turn to pages 32 and 33 to see how Bromsgrove celebrated the King and Queen’s Coronation. Well done to everyone who got involved and organised street parties, community gatherings and events across the district, and to all those who came out and supported the volunteers’ efforts to make this a weekend to remember.

Moving to the world of business, the Clark brothers Douglas and Malcolm are celebrating 60 years of enterprise and endeavour. An extended feature about the siblings starts on page 27.

Bromsgrove Walking Group is celebrating 50 years of being members of the Ramblers Association and is still going strong. Turn to page 52 to find out how you can get involved.

Let us hope that with the longest day on June 21 we can enjoy some balmy days and light evenings and soak up some Vitamin D!

Best wishes,