Author Archives: Kit Barlow

Like to Sing? This Sunday in Acocks Green

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Come and visit the lovely Eastbourne House, Yardley Road, home of the Kimichi Music School and lift your spirits with a Sing-a-Long.

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A Good Morning’s Work beside the Canal.

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to the 9 volunteers who turned up on a sunny Sunday morning to improve the Canal around Vineries Bridge. Lots of litter was collected, railings rubbed down and painted and weeding done. Steve, the Volunteer Co-Ordinator, brought along his … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Challenge – Record Breakers!

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Birmingham Libraries have launched the latest Summer Reading Challenge for children to take part in during the school holidays.  The challenge is to read 6 books during their school break and to write a short review of each book, did … Continue reading →

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Get Active in Fox Hollies Park – Starts This Week

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Kit Barlow
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Family Funday at Stockfield Park – This Saturday

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Kit Barlow
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Acocks Green Carnival – this Saturday – 4th July

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum will be represented at this year’s Carnival with a stall selling a variety of plants, some unusual ones too – from herbs and chilli peppers to colourful annuals, all at bargain prices, not the usual garden centre rates. There will be LOTS of … Continue reading →

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Smarter Route – New Planters and Trees

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Kit Barlow

The Bloom team has been advised that before the end of June, the council will be placing twenty rectangular containers on the new paving. These will be the same as the one by Burtons. Seventeen new street trees will be planted in … Continue reading →

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**** This Friday*****Stone Hall Open Day – Birmingham Adult Education Service in Acocks Green

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Kit Barlow

The details of the Open Day at the Stone Hall are below: Friday 10th July 11am – 2pm Floristry demonstration Discover what it is possible to create with flowers when in the hands of an expert. Ukelele and Guitar performance
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*** Update – One Way Restriction on Warwick Road,Acocks Green for Resurfacing: 20th-29th June

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Due to resurfacing as part of the Smart Route it is important to note that Warwick Road will be one way and the 37 bus will be diverted: From Saturday 20th June to Friday 29th June 2015, the carriageway of Warwick … Continue reading →

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Smart Route – Smart New Buses

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Kit Barlow

The end of the road works in Acocks Green is now in sight. It is anticipated that it will be completed by the end of the first week in July. Large planters, benches, cycle parking will be the finishing touches with semi-mature trees being … Continue reading →

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