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September’s Great British Clean Up

Posted on September 5, 2020 by gedhughes

Every year Keep Britain Tidy work with community groups and individuals to do litter picks and tidy ups in a national campaign. Because of Covid the planned Great British Spring clean ups were postponed but now the campaign is back … Continue reading →

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One Man came to Scythe

Posted on August 9, 2020 by gedhughes

The gentle sloping meadow in Westley Vale Millennium Green was given its annual cut this week with local scythe-man Adam. To encourage the wild flowers to flourish it is important that the meadow is cut so that the flower seeds … Continue reading →

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Young Trees need Water around AG

Posted on August 3, 2020 by gedhughes

Think about the road you live on. Are there young trees that have been planted in the last year or two? We have been enjoying the sunshine and warm weather, but we haven’t had much rain. All around Acocks Green … Continue reading →

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Emerging from Lockdown in AG

Posted on July 8, 2020 by gedhughes

Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum is a group of local volunteer residents who work with the council and organisations to for the good of the area. Normally we organise Public Meetings and a regular newsletter, but because of Covid-19 like so … Continue reading →

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Zoom Meeting – Central and Eastern European Acocks Green Forum

Posted on June 6, 2020 by gedhughes

An opportunity to attend an online forum next week for the Eastern European community in Acocks Green. Get in touch with Centrala All the information below:

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Village in Bloom Need Your Help

Posted on May 25, 2020 by gedhughes

On Sunday a team of volunteers planted up the majority of the 22 planters in Acocks Green village with a colourful array of bedding plants. Working individually (and keeping our social distance) a team of 7 worked tirelessly to put … Continue reading →

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Growing up in Acocks Green Brought to Life in New Book – Broken Greek

Posted on May 3, 2020 by gedhughes

Pete Paphides is a successful music journalist who grew up in Acocks Green. Over the years Pete has written for music papers, Time Out and The Times. He has interviewed many well known musicians including Prince and ABBA and now … Continue reading →

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Colourful Springtime in Acocks Green

Posted on April 20, 2020 by gedhughes

Back in November the Village in Bloom Team, along with other volunteers, took part in a community bulb planting morning. Little did we know then what the future would hold. But amidst the upsetting turn of events and change of … Continue reading →

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Support During Covid-19 Lockdown

Posted on April 8, 2020 by gedhughes

During this difficult and worrying time it is heartening to hear and see that so many people have come forward to help and support people who need it.  The news is full of the stories of great sacrifice and hard … Continue reading →

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Making a Difference Locally

Posted on April 2, 2020 by gedhughes

Considering the difficult situation we are all in – here is something to do with spare time to help our local community, whilst getting fresh air and exercise.  Make sure that you abide strictly by the social distancing advice at … Continue reading →

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