Author Archives: Kit Barlow

Seed Swapping and Sowing this Sunday

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Kit Barlow

Spring has sprung and it’s a time to think of gardening! Come along and meet some of the Village in Bloom Team, sow seeds, swap seeds (if you have spare) and get some tips on how to grow your own … Continue reading →

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Support Acocks Green Library’s Read In – Saturday 23rd March

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Kit Barlow

We have all heard about the financial crisis that Birmingham City Council is facing. Local libraries are under threat of closure. Libraries play a key part in our community, offering a safe space for people to read, meet and take … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Acocks Green Village in Bloom

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Kit Barlow

Everyone is invited to a celebration of the continued success of Acocks Green Village in Bloom. Following the popularity of last year’s Bloomin’ Good Night at Holy Souls Social Club, the event is being organised for another social fundraising evening … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting & AGM

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Kit Barlow

A chance to find out goings on, have a cuppa and chat to locals. There will also be cake! The body of the meeting will be on zoom, but the social chatting afterwards will not be broadcast, so if you can, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Honours for Village in Bloom Co-Ordinator

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Kit Barlow

The Neighbourhood Forum was very happy to hear that Fran Lee, tireless volunteer co-ordinator for Acocks Green Village in Bloom, has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List 2024. She awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her Services … Continue reading →

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Join the Bulb Planting Team! Sunday 3rd December

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Kit Barlow

For one day only the Bloom Team are asking for people to come along and help with tulip planting. We have over 1000 bulbs to plant so need lots of helpers. Many hands make light work! The spring flower displays … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2024 ** Now Available**

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Kit Barlow

Have you bought yours yet? There are only a limited number and they are selling quickly! All photos are taken by local people who have captured Acocks Green through the seasons for this lovely and useful calendar to hang on … Continue reading →

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Campaign to Improve the No.11 Bus Service

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Kit Barlow

Many people will be aware of the disruption when travelling through Acocks Green on the Number 11 bus. All Number 11s, travelling in both directions, now terminate in the village. Passengers have to get off and then wait for another … Continue reading →

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Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Kit Barlow

Next Tuesday!

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See Your Photos in Acocks Green Calendar 2024

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Kit Barlow

Calling all those people who enjoy getting out in the local area, and have captured some good landscape format photos, or perhaps might be inspired to do so! Find an interesting scene/subject and make sure it is distinctively in or … Continue reading →

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