Author Archives: Kit Barlow

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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Get Active Outdoors with Free Tai Chi

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Kit Barlow

If you’ve never tried Tai Chi then now is the time. It is gentle exercise that concentrates on stretching, breathing and balance. In this free, easy-going, friendly class you will find the hour goes quickly and you will feel better … Continue reading →

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Can We Achieve Gold Again?

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Kit Barlow

Only a few weeks until Acocks Green Village is judged again by the Royal Horticultural Society’s Judges. Village in Bloom need volunteers to help get the village looking its very best before Judgment Day. Can we keep up the run … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Springtime in Acocks Green

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Kit Barlow

There are over 30 stalls booked in to our event, as well as live music, Meet the bee-keeper, face-painting and seed-sowing. So make a date and support Acocks Green Village in Bloom too!

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Public Meeting – Tuesday 25th April

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Kit Barlow

Link below to watch online – but make it to the venue if you can! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81103481605

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Bloomin’ Good Night – Friday 10th March

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Kit Barlow

It won’t be long until we will see the many daffodils and tulips filling the planters and beds of Acocks Green. Just one reflection of the work by the Acocks Green Village in Bloom volunteers. As a way to raise … Continue reading →

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Introducing Debbie White – Neighbourhood Action Coordinator

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Kit Barlow

Newly-appointed Debbie White came along to our recent Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting and introduced herself. She is keen to work to improve our area and is available for appointments at Acocks Green Library on most Tuesdays. We look forward to … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting & AGM – Tues 24th January

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Kit Barlow

All local residents are invited to come along and find out more about what is going happening locally. *** The meeting takes place at the Glynn Edwards Hall (Baptist Church Hall), corner of Alexander Rd – Yardley Road, B27 6HG … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2023 – Local Views taken by Local People

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Kit Barlow

The fund-raising calendar for 2023 is now available at S & H Jewellers and Jeffries Hardware . Lots of people sent in photos they had taken – a big thanks to everyone who contributed. It was a difficult choose just … Continue reading →

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