Author Archives: Kit Barlow

Sport4Life at Stockfield Park starting Monday 6th August

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Get outdoors and enjoy some good football and multi sports fun for boys and girls in our local park, click on image to enlarge:

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Bus + @ Fox Hollies Park & Lots More Summer Activities

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Kit Barlow

More holiday activities going on in Acocks Green this week, including the Midnight Bus for older children, and soccer skills sessions at the Leisure Centre. Click on image below for all the details and  to see the timetable:

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School Holidays- Free Children’s Activities

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Kids bored already? Free school holiday activites going on in Acocks Green, see below for all the details:

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Acocks Green – Village in Bloom – Update – Digging For Victory

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Kit Barlow

*******UPDATE**********The Village in Bloom judges are in Acocks Green this Thursday 26th July. The tireless, enthusiastic and green-fingered Fran Lee and other volunteers have been working hard to make Acocks Green look more colourful and tidy. Look out for them in their High Viz jackets … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Farmers Market – Saturday 21st July

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Kit Barlow

The second Acocks Green Farmers Market is tomorrow (Saturday), 9am til 3pm on the service road on Warwick Rd, opposite Holy Souls Church. Lots of delicious local produce and goods available. Support our village and spend your money at the … Continue reading →

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Notes from our last Public Meeting – 19th June

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Although it was the night of an England match of Euro 2012 there was a great turn out from the public. Here are key notes from the meeting: Jonathan Jardine, Policy Manager, WM Police Authority, spoke about the proposed arrangements … Continue reading →

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Farmers Market and Funday – Were You There?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Despite the dreary weather the first ever Farmer’s Market in Acocks Green went well. There was a buzz around the village with many shoppers enjoying the lovely local produce and other stalls. Locals came and spoke to those of us on the community stall. … Continue reading →

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Top Brass at St Mary’s Church

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Kit Barlow

David Treadwell-  chair of the Neighbourhood Forum, describes the wonderful concert that took place at St Mary’s church as it opened its doors and arms to the whole village and beyond last weekend.  “It gave us all another opportunity to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Farmers Market and Fun Day – Saturday 16th June

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green village will be the place to be on Saturday 16th June when the Farmer’s Market comes to town. As well as activities for kids and stalls loaded with tempting fresh products,we are honoured to have King Pleasure and … Continue reading →

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Funding to Improve Acocks Green through Community First

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Grants of £250 to £2500 are available for community groups and not-for-profit organisations who want to make a real difference in Acocks Green. Are you interested in starting a project that will do any of the following? Improve the environment … Continue reading →

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