Author Archives: Kit Barlow

Greening up Acocks Green

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Another weekend of community spirit. On Saturday Acocks Green Village in Bloom were at Stockfield Funday encouraging children and adults to try a little gardening, with pick and mix planters, a plant swap and seed-sowing with children.  Anyone who sowed seeds … Continue reading →

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Community Activities Update

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to everyone who came and supported us at the Carnival on Saturday. It was a good turn out. We sold all our plants and the ‘Guess the Weight of the Cake’ went down well. Thanks for all the support … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Carnival – Sat 6th July

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Kit Barlow

The community get together of the year takes place this Saturday! From 11am at Acocks Green Recreation Ground there will be shows, over 40 stalls and fun activities for all the family. So come down and support the people that … Continue reading →

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Princes Trust Opportunities in AG

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Kit Barlow

To find out more about Prince’s Trust Team Programme and how to qualify, watch the film and read the information below. The next course starts in August. A great opportunity for young people in the area.

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Fox Hollies Forum Activities

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Lots going on at Fox Hollies Forum, just off Shirley Road in Acocks Green. It has become a really hub of activity with the help of recent funding and some great volunteers helping bring the place alive. Luncheon club, Gardening … Continue reading →

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Springtime in Acocks Green

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Kit Barlow

What a busy weekend we had with community activities. On Saturday 11th May Village in Bloom had a busy fund-raising street event. Springfest took over Mallard Close and the service road on Warwick Road with stalls and activities.  Lots of … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – Tuesday 14th May

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Come along to our next public meeting to find out the latest updates for Acocks Green. The Police will be there to give us an update of recent events as well as councillors and the Focus Group talking about the … Continue reading →

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Springfest! – Saturday 11 May

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Come along to a celebration of all things Springtime and help support the valuable work of Acocks Green Village in Bloom.  Live music, Beekeeping demonstrations, loads of interesting garden plants to buy including unusual tomato plants, free seed-sowing for children … Continue reading →

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One-to-One IT Help

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Here is an opportunity for people looking for work that could benefit from some one-to-one help with IT. All the details below. If this is you, or someone you know then why not give it a go?

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Changes in Prescriptions

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Useful information about how pharmacies can help with many minor complaints. All the information you need is below. We are lucky to have several helpful pharmacies in Acocks Green.

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