Author Archives: Kit Barlow

‘ReCOM celebrates Volunteers’ Week at the Bowling Alley

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Kit Barlow

 Some of ReCOM’s volunteers were ‘bowled over’ with a fun evening at Acocks Green Bowl held to celebrate Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June 2011. ReCOM is a local charity helping people get on-line with computer clubs, IT training and low cost … Continue reading →

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Report from our Public Meeting & AGM 19th May

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Our 16th Annual General Meeting, held at Acocks Green Baptist Church, with Forum Residents, Councillors, other Visitors and Guest Speakers, including Lord Hunt Chair of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and … Continue reading →

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Whitsun Half Term Activities

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Kit Barlow

The local holiday camp will be offering the usual fun and lively activities for children ages 8 to 13, here in Acocks Green. Details below for bookings.

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Baroque Music Night – Update – This evening (Wed) at St Marys Church

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Kit Barlow

******Update – this delightful baroque musical group are playing this evening at St Marys Church in Acocks Green, 7.30pm.  Free Entry, donations at end of concert********************* Local people were delighted by an evening of Baroque music at Acocks Green Library … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Carnival 2nd July – All the Info!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green’s Community Event of the Year is busy being planned.  Every year the Carnival offers a wide variety of local groups the opportunity to come together in one place to stage a great family event with entertainment, activities, lots … Continue reading →

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Silver Surfers Course

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green based IT Charity ReCom are offering a new beginners course after Easter in our area.  People over 55 who want to learn how to surf the net and feel more confident on a computer are welcome to come … Continue reading →

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School Holiday Fun

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Kids bored already? 8+ Play Opportunities is right on our doorstep and the 11 route and offers lots of fun activities during school holidays.  Thanks to Yardley Constituency  funding this organisation is able to offer low rates.  

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Music Amongst the Bookshelves – The Beorma Quartet

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Kit Barlow

The  April 6th Swansong at Acocks Green Library was an opportunity, shared by approximately 50 members of our local community, to witness an outstanding unaccompanied performance of madrigals and other songs by the talented Beorma Quartet.  Comprising  of  Soprano Amy Secretan, Mezzo Soprano Clare Barnett-Jones … Continue reading →

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Springtime Saplings

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Kit Barlow

On Saturday 19th March the Trustees and over twenty volunteers had a very successful tree planting and clean up on the  site.  The Trust had successfully applied for young trees from The Woodland Trust and BCTV as part of a … Continue reading →

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Proposed Changes to Ticket Office Hours – AG Station

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Kit Barlow

London Midland, the operators of Acocks Green train station and railway line are proposing to reduce the hours that the station will be manned. The plan is to close the ticket office at 2pm Monday to Thursday.  See photo below: … Continue reading →

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