Author Archives: Kit Barlow

Help Conserve the Conservation Department!

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Kit Barlow

We have been notified by the local campaign group – Acocks Green Focus Group  about a worrying development in city council cut backs.  The Forum and especially the Focus Group, have worked hard to try to preserve some of the original and … Continue reading →

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Hunt For Village Hero Starts All Over

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Following on from Jeffries Hardware winning the first ever ‘Village Hero’ award, our Village Partnership wants to know who you think should be crowned our next Village Hero.    The competition is now open to anyone you think makes a valued … Continue reading →

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New Bus Service – no. 40

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Many people are probably now aware of the changes of buses in Acocks Green that took place in January.  (See earlier post ‘Bus Changes in Acocks Green’). photo:  Karen Strunks A local resident contacted us to say that another new bus service … Continue reading →

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Historic Bridge Officially Named

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Check out the new sign that British Waterways have recently added to our Grade II listed bridge.  Although it has locally been known as Vineries Bridge for at least 100 years,  it now has an official name plate and date.  BW … Continue reading →

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What is Acocks Green Village Partnership?

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Pictured is the recent meeting of the local village partnership, established in June 2008 following the appointment of the Town Centre Manager.  It comprises of key stakeholders who have an interest in the improvement and future of Acocks Green Village.  … Continue reading →

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Bus Changes in Acocks Green

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Kit Barlow

 ******UPDATE**********January 2012 ************* Day Return on 37 is still available but costs £2.70.  The Forum isn’t sure whether the weekly ticket is available, let us know if you know. To promote the 37 bus service, which runs from Solihull to … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Evening – Saturday 13th February

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Our fellow community group and friends from Hazelwood Road have organised what promises to be a friendly and fun night to celebrate St Valentines Day.  See below for all the details. 

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Happy New Year Acocks Green

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum wishes everyone in the area a Happy New Year and here’s hoping 2010 is a good year for our community.  If you would like to share your views or thoughts on what makes Acocks Green a … Continue reading →

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Reducing Speed Limits in Residential Areas

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Following the talk at our recent Public Meeting from Friends Of the Earth regarding their campaign to reduce speed limits to 20 mph on Birmingham’s residential roads,  you may have seen the subject in the news in recent days.  Britain has some of … Continue reading →

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New Photo Collection added to our site

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to local resident Mick Lawley for sharing his interesting collection of photos of Acocks Green.  Go to ‘Photographs’ page and click on the link at the bottom of the page.  This is my personal favourite: Worked out where it … Continue reading →

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