Author Archives: Kit Barlow

Commemorating World War I in the Village

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Kit Barlow

This year commemorates 100 years since the beginning of World War I. It is a time therefore, to remember those who were lost in the effort to protect our country during the war years 1914 to 1918, including some former residents … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Village in Bloom Launch

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Kit Barlow

 

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This Sunday, 6th April, at Westley Vale Millennium Green

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Come down and enjoy some springtime weather, fresh air and exercise and join other volunteers to tidy up our lovely Millennium Green from 10am to 1pm. Meet at The Avenue gates. Tools are provided. Bring gardening gloves, energy and enthusiasm! Refreshments … Continue reading →

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Rural Scenes in Acocks Green

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Fox Hollies Environmental Centre is run by Fox Hollies Community Association (registered Charity 701230) and is on Greenwood Avenue, Acocks Green, B27 7RA. The centre provides local children and parents with the opportunity to experience farm animals, gardening and wildlife … Continue reading →

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Standing Up to Litter

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Kit Barlow

At the Acocks Green Ward Committee Meeting last week the Environmental Health Officer for our area – Kate Careford suggested a litter pick on the Yardley Road, following the on-going concerns about the untidiness of the area.  It was arranged … Continue reading →

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A Conservation Area for Acocks Green? ***Last Public Consultation Event – Tues 11th 6pm-8pm***

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Kit Barlow

At the Neighbourhood Forum’s last Public Meeting, we had an interesting presentation by Architect Joe Holyoak about a proposed Conservation Area for Acocks Green. A Conservation Area is an area of architectural interest, the character and appearance of which it … Continue reading →

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Now We Can Recycle More

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Kit Barlow

The plastics that are now accepted within Birmingham’s recycling boxes  are: • Plastic bottles of all types • Yoghurt pots • Margarine tubs • Ice cream tubs • Plastic trays (e.g.from chocolate and biscuit boxes) that are NOT black in … Continue reading →

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Free Debt Advice Drop-In Sessions

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Kit Barlow
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Public Meeting – Tuesday 28th January – 7.30pm

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Our next Public Meeting takes place on Tuesday. Our guest speaker is Joe Holyoak, architect and Urban designer, who has made a study of Acocks Green Village and it’s historical development through the different architectural styles that exist in our area. … Continue reading →

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What Will You Learn in 2014?

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Kit Barlow

As 2014 commences, it is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. There is always something new to learn and Birmingham Adult Education Service has many new courses starting in January. In Acocks Green village we … Continue reading →

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