Goings On in Acocks Green

send us information about regular events/meetings in the area.

Mondays - Woodcraft activity club for children age 5+ (www.woodcraft.org.uk) The Leaping Flame Woodcraft group meet from 6pm – 7:30 pm during term time.

where? – Methodist Church Hall, Shirley Road, Acocks Green.
email: saoirselawlorkennedy@hotmail.co.uk for more information

Mondays - Girls’ Brigade company meets on Monday nights during term time.
Reception – year 2 : 5-6pm
Year 3 and over : 6.15-7.30pm
Where? Acocks Green Baptist Church Hall, Yardley Road.
More information about the Girls Brigade at: www.girlsb.org.uk

Tuesdays & Wednesdays – Coffee Shop – 9.30-12.30am – Community Hall next to Baptist Church, Yardley Road. Friendly service guaranteed.

Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10am -12am -Coffee Morning for Retired People @ Acocks Green Library

Wednesdays – Cottesbrooke Walking Group. Meet at 9am every Wednesday
where? – on Cedars Avenue at school gates. An hour’s walk and friendly chat. For more information contact the Health Exchange on 0800 158 3535

Thursdays – 7pm Tai-Chi Beginners Class at Acocks Green Methodist Church, Botteville Rd. B27 7YE
For further information phone Martin on0775 4825584
www.jadebridgetaichi.co.uk email: jadebridgetaichi@hotmail.com

On the 1st Thursday of each month ~
Acocks Green Townswomen’ s Guild meet in the Hopkins Room at Acocks Green Methodist Church, Shirley Rd (except August) at 1:30pm for a 1:45pm start for talks, demonstrations and outings. They are part of a nationwide group and there is plenty of opportunities to meet with ladies from around the country.

Starting 7th January 2012 - Every Saturday- The Stop Smoking Service a stop smoking drop-in session at Acocks Green Library. 10am-12 noon. Anyone interested in stopping smoking, just drop-in. For more information call 0800 052 5855 or text ‘QUIT’ to 80800.

Saturday Mornings – Cottesbrooke Junior School, Cedars Avenue
Girls Streetdance classes for 7yrs to 16yrs. 10am to 11am younger girls, 11am-12am older girls. Sports4Life offer FREE dance classes for local girls. Click here for all details

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May 18, 2011 at 9:58 am
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