Author Archives: Kit Barlow

Princes Trust in Acocks Green

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Kit Barlow

The Police were recently joined by Birmingham City footballers Curtis Davies and David Murphy and the Princes Trust to celebrate the achievements of local young people. The players attended an awards event at Acocks Green Baptist Church at the end … Continue reading →

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Westley Vale Action Day – 31st March 2012

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Join the trustees of Acocks Green’s Westley Vale Millennium Green on Saturday 31st March.  There will be tree-planting, tidying and litter-picking. All help is much appreciated.  Meet at the main gates at 10am on The Avenue and see how you … Continue reading →

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Come along to the Police Station this Saturday -17th March 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Police are opening their doors this Saturday, 17th March, to give local people an opportunity to learn more about their local force.  See details below for a rare chance to see behind the scene in this listed landmark … Continue reading →

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A Tranquil Scene in Acocks Green

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Kit Barlow

A local artist has recently captured one of the more picturesque spots in our patch in acrylic paint. Tahirah Ravoof who lives in Acocks Green, regularly enjoys walks near the Grand Union Canal and decided she would like to reproduce … Continue reading →

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Run England: Run Birmingham : Run Acocks Green?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Run England have been in touch to tell us about a new initiative to encourage everyone to be more active.  If you, like many people, made a resolution to get fitter in 2012 but have yet to get started, then … Continue reading →

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Fox Hollies Forum – Vote for a Revamp – The Good News!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Kit Barlow

*****STOP PRESS***************STOP PRESS*************STOP PRESS********************STOP PRESS*********** Great News – thanks to all the support of local people and their voting power,  the funding from the  ‘Proceeds of Crime Act’  was awarded to Fox Hollies Forum.  Its great news for young people in … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Adventure

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Kit Barlow

489 Squadron (Acocks Green & Olton) are opening its doors in January for new recruits who wish to join an active youth group. Aside from flying, sports, target shooting, adventure training and great fun, you’ll soon find that being an … Continue reading →

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Cottesbrooke Carol Singers

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Children from Cottesbrooke Junior School braced themselves for the blustery conditions and ventured out to Acocks Green Village for a spot of Carol Singing. Positioning themselves outside Wilkinson’s store, the Year 3 children sang their little hearts out to the … Continue reading →

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CBSO Music in Acocks Green Library

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Another delightful Swansong concert took place on Wednesday 23rd November at Acocks Green Library. The 2011 season was brought to a pleasant close by a fine performance from the CBSO players, with string compositions from Arensky, Haydn and Rimsky Korsakov. This was a well attended … Continue reading →

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Silver Surfer Classes in Acocks Green

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Kit Barlow

ReCOM is a small local charity that believes that computers should be accessible to all. They run computer classes for the over 55’s and also sell low cost refurbished computers to individuals and voluntary groups and other charities. If you … Continue reading →

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