November 3, 2012

Festive Extravaganza – Saturday 17th November

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The festive season is fast approaching, and not long now until Acocks Green Village is lit up by Christmas Lights.  On Saturday 17th November is the big Switch On but also there will be a Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Fair of local handmade gifts. Click on flyer below for all the details.  There are also still a few opportunites for local crafts people to have a special rate market stall – just £15 for the day. If you are interested then contact the BID Manager : agvbidinfo@gmail.com or visit the website: www.acocksgreenbid.com

 

See you there!

 

October 17, 2012

Farmers Market this Saturday – Acocks Green

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Spread the word that Acocks Green Farmers Market is on this Saturday, 20th October

Farmers Market, Acocks Green. Photo: Julia Lardon, AG Focus Group

The Farmers Market takes place on the third Saturday of every month on the service road on Warwick Road, opposite Holy Souls Church.  Come along and support our village and enjoy some delicious local treats.

November’s Market (17th Nov), will be a special Christmas Extravaganza and include the Christmas Lights Switch On.  Also local craft people are invited to rent a stall at a special rate.  If you are interested then contact the Business Improvement Manager – Sandy Gianni on 0121 706 7581.  Or email: agvbidinfo@gmail.com

You can also follow goings on in the on Facebook. Just search ‘Acocks Green Village’.

 

 

May 18, 2012

Farmers Market and Fun Day – Saturday 16th June

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Acocks Green village will be the place to be on Saturday 16th June when the Farmer’s Market comes to town. As well as activities for kids and stalls loaded with tempting fresh products,we are honoured to have King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys entertaining the shoppers: ’the finest, most authentic Rhythm & Blues band ever to come from outside the USA’.  Thanks go to the Business Improvement District (BID) Manager, Sandy Gianni, who has made this day happen. The Farmers Market will be a regular monthly event, so mark it on your calendar and make sure your friends and family know about the exciting developments going on in our village.

 

June 30, 2011

Acocks Green Superheroes Carnival – 2nd July – Programme Details

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As well as over 50 stalls (including Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum’s stall), Youth Stage, Bird & Flower Show, Football Tournament & Fun Fair there’s lots to watch in the main arena – see below for the running times:

Main Arena 

10.00am  Five-a-side Football Tournament

10.30am  Community Dog Show

12.00pm  Registration Cage Bird Show

1.00pm Closing time for Flower Show Entries

!.00pm Carnival Procession leaves Archbishop Ilsley School, Victoria Rd.

1.30pm Procession arrives at Carnival Site

1.45pm Presentation of prizes for best floats/walking entries

2.00pm Rialto Dance Academy

2.30pm Sin Yu Aikido Self Defence

2.45pm Fox Hollies Forum Line Dancers

2.00pm Madden School of Irish Dancing

3.15pm Tai Chi Deomonstration

3.30pm Silver Shadows Majorettes

3.45pm Zeroes to Heroes

4.15pm Mad Dominic

4.30pm Carnival Raffle Draw

Look forward to seing lots of you there!

 

June 27, 2011

Acocks Green Carnival this Saturday

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Don’t forget that this Saturday 2nd July,  is the community get-together at Westley Road Recreation Ground – the Annual Acocks Green Carnival.  It will be open from 12 noon and the parade will travel through the village from Archbishop Ilsleys, Victoria Rd   to the  recreation ground.

Acocks Green Carnival Procession. Photo: Robert Jones

There will be displays, rides, shows, refreshments and much more. Also there will be plenty of  opportunities  to find out more about Acocks Green and some of the organisations that are connected to the area.  The Neighbourhood Forum will  also be holding a stall,  promoting the Forum and selling some interesting plants to raise funds.  So why not come along for an entertaining afternoon.

 

April 22, 2011

Acocks Green Carnival 2nd July – All the Info!

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Acocks Green’s Community Event of the Year is busy being planned.  Every year the Carnival offers a wide variety of local groups the opportunity to come together in one place to stage a great family event with entertainment, activities, lots of stalls and refreshments.  Below is all the information about the Carnival and how you can get involved or promote it to anyone who may be interested. Just click on the pictures below to see all the details.

Introduction Page
Procession Stewards required
Calling Performers for Youth Stage
Procession Entry Application
Flower Show Rules
Flower Show Entries
Dog Show Details
Five a Side Football
Procession Details
Bird Show Information
Charity Stall Application

The procession through Acocks Green Village has the theme Super Heroes this year, leaving from Archbishop Ilsleys, Victoria Rd at 1pm and arriving at the site, on Westley Road recreation ground, at around 1.30pm.

Are you taking part in this year’s carnival or is your organisation going to be present at the carnival this year? Let us know so we can share it with readers.

 

May 10, 2010

Roll Up for Acocks Green Carnival Day – Saturday 3rd July

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Acocks Green Carnival has been taking place for over 30 years.  As is the tradition it is on the first Saturday of July at Westley Road Recreation Ground.  

Its always a lively and fun day starting with a parade of floats, bands and representatives from local groups.  The theme for the parade this year is Science Fact and Fiction.  

Carnival Procession 2009, Westley Rd. Photo: Robert Jones

If your organisation would like to take part in the Parade, either on a vehicle or on foot, entry forms are available from Fox Hollies Forum or click here.  Closing date is 1st June.  And there are prizes for the best entry. Carnival Stewards are also required to escort the procession from Archbishop Ilsleys, Victoria Road to the Recreation Ground, perhaps you would like to help?  

Other ways to get involved are:  

There will be rides,  display shows and over 50 stalls to mooch around so come along for a family friendly day out.  

More information from Fox Hollies Forum (0121 706 0652)

 

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