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Get Active for 2020

Posted on December 29, 2019

It is a new year, and a new decade so it’s a great time to think about how you can get out there and make a difference, both for yourself and for the community. Here in Acocks Green and in … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Acocks Green

Posted on November 30, 2019

So it’s the darkest, coldest time of the year and it’s no coincidence that this is the season of coloured lights, singing and social gatherings in order to help us get through the bleak midwinter. There’s lots to enjoy now … Continue reading →

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Daffodils and Tulips for Acocks Green

Posted on November 10, 2019

The Village in Bloom Team have been busy choosing and buying hundreds of spring bulbs to plant, so that in the Springtime the village will be a mass of beautiful and contrasting colours. Meet at the Inn on the Green … Continue reading →

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Local GP Surgery to Relocate

Posted on November 5, 2019

People registered at the Dudley Park Road Doctors Surgery may have heard about recent plans to relocate. There has now been a notice issued to advise on the situation, (see below).  The premises have been sold, but the Medical Centre … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2020

Posted on October 20, 2019

The exclusive Acocks Green wall calendar full of colourful photos of our area is now available!  A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who submitted photos, from children to semi-professionals, we had such a wide array of interesting photos to choose … Continue reading →

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Help with Getting Online

Posted on October 3, 2019

**** STOP PRESS*** FREE  WORKSHOP for Over 55s********* In collaboration with Vodafone, Yardley Neighbourhood Network Team are running a free workshop to help citizens in the area get the most out of their technology – whether that is a mobile … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 1st October

Posted on September 29, 2019

A chance to find out more about what is happening in our area. The new Acocks Green Police Sergeant Craig Woolaway will be present as well as other representatives.

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Village in Bloom Strike GOLD Again

Posted on September 14, 2019

Well done to the dedicated team of volunteers who have worked hard all year to make the village look lovely with freshly sanded and varnished benches, colourful planters, community projects, amazing flower beds and so much more. The judges were … Continue reading →

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Canal Clean Up – 15th September

Posted on September 6, 2019

Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum set up a collaboration with Canals and Rivers Trust to adopt a stretch of canal back in 2016. A group of volunteers meet up a few times of year to clean and tidy the canal, picking … Continue reading →

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Saturday 31st August at Woodcock Lane

Posted on August 26, 2019

Come along and support Acocks Green Village in Bloom. There will be plant sales, bric-a-brac, a raffle, local Acocks Green honey to buy, free seed-sowing with children and gardening advice. A chance to meet some of the team that work … Continue reading →

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