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Acocks Green Library Celebrates 90 Years!

Posted on June 10, 2022 by gedhughes

On 14th June 1932 Acocks Green Library opened to the public. You can read all about this auspicious day on the Acocks Green History Society Page How exciting it must have been to see this new library being opened for … Continue reading →

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Saturday 4th June – Jubilee Celebrations

Posted on May 21, 2022 by gedhughes

Two weeks today, come along to the celebrations in Acocks Green Village and support Acocks Green Village in Bloom! There will be live music from Canoe – playing popular tunes from across the decades, a string quartet from Kimichi School … Continue reading →

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Planning Applications – Keep Informed and Be Heard

Posted on May 12, 2022 by gedhughes

Following the Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting on Tuesday 10th May, there was much discussion about recent planning applications. Many in attendance shared concerns about the high level of Homes of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) in our area and what … Continue reading →

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Come to our Public Meeting – Back Together

Posted on May 2, 2022 by gedhughes

Our first Real Life Public Meeting for over 2 years.. come along and find out what is happening in the Neighbourhood.

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Library Coffee Morning Restarts

Posted on April 9, 2022 by gedhughes

Great news! Before Covid 19 the popular coffee mornings at Acocks Green Library were a friendly drop-in for local people. It is great to hear that this relaxed social morning starts again this week (14th April). Everyone is welcome to … Continue reading →

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Free Computer Course at Acocks Green Library

Posted on March 16, 2022 by gedhughes

If you feel a little left behind by the digital age then this free course might be right up your street. In the friendly surroundings of your local library. Starting soon, so get in touch today. Call in or phone … Continue reading →

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Jubilee Tree Planting and Tidy Up at Westley Vale

Posted on March 7, 2022 by gedhughes

On Sunday 6th March the Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green organised a Springtime tidy up at at the site. Thirty-three volunteers turned out to help and our councillors had the honour of planting a special tree to mark the … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting and AGM – Tuesday 15th February

Posted on February 9, 2022 by gedhughes

Everyone in the area is invited to this meeting which will be held on zoom. Click the link at the bottom to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81729677868

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Local History Talk – Tuesday 8th February

Posted on February 2, 2022 by gedhughes

This month’s talk, held again at St Mary’s Church, is about the fascinating life of Birmingham’s car pioneer – engineer and founder of the Austin Motor Company.

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Explore the Past – Monthly Local History Talks

Posted on January 6, 2022 by gedhughes

Acocks Green Local History Society is back in operation, at the present time it is being held in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s Church. The next talk is on Tuesday 11th January. Why not come along and find out … Continue reading →

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