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Saturday 5th June – Visit Mallard Community Orchard

Posted on May 28, 2021 by gedhughes

It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the growing season so come on down to Mallard Close next Saturday and support our wonderful community projects.

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Public Meeting Tuesday 11th May – 7.30pm by Zoom

Posted on May 3, 2021 by gedhughes

Calling all locals..you are invited to a Public Meeting to find out more about what is happening in the area. Just click on the link at the correct time. We will be joined by Chris Poolman from Arts Organisation General … Continue reading →

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Watering Trees in Acocks Green

Posted on April 19, 2021 by gedhughes

Over lockdown many of us have been exploring our local neighbourhood a lot more and enjoyed our local greenery. As the temperatures rise and rain becomes more scarce it is important to think about the trees in our neighbourhood. Each … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – Wednesday 31st March

Posted on March 20, 2021 by gedhughes

Everyone in the area is invited to attend this Public Meeting where we will be joined by the head of Birmingham City Council. Click on the image below at the allotted time to connect to the zoom meeting.

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Census is Coming – Everyone needs to Play their Part

Posted on February 4, 2021 by gedhughes

Every 10 years there is a count of all of the people in the country. The first census was in 1801 and it has happened every 10 years since then. On 21st March 2021 the census will take place again. … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Games Arts Project for Acocks Green: What do you think?

Posted on January 9, 2021 by gedhughes

Complete the quick survey and your views can shape the celebrations in our area. In 2022 The Commonwealth Games will be staged in Birmingham. World Class athletes and visitors from around the world will be arriving in Birmingham. You can … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting and AGM by Zoom

Posted on December 27, 2020 by gedhughes

Alternatively click on link below at 7.30pm on Tuesday 19th January 2021 : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81642920598

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Lockdown Bulb Planting

Posted on December 14, 2020 by gedhughes

Lockdown V2 has been particularly difficult with it being winter time, cold weather and dark nights, but what better way to do something positive, looking to a brighter future, than spring bulb planting. Usually Village in Bloom work together on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 8 December 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Conference about Housing Concerns in our Area.

Posted on December 2, 2020 by gedhughes

The Neighbourhood Forum have postponed their Virtual Public Meeting and AGM that was due to take place on Tues 8 December until Tuesday 19th January, because of this important meeting on housing issues. Many local people have concerns about private … Continue reading →

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Virtual Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting AGM – Tuesday 8 Dec 7.30pm *** Postponed until January**** Details to follow

Posted on November 30, 2020 by gedhughes

Click on the poster or link below to join the meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th December: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86209394599

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