Author Archives: Kit Barlow

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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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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