Author Archives: Kit Barlow

Our Beautiful Laundrette

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Kit Barlow

The festive season is upon us and it’s hard not to notice the very impressive christmas trees put up by Washland Launderette.  The owners of the laundrette have been erecting a tree from their premises for over 30 years, according to a … Continue reading →

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Bonjour Acocks Green!

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Stone Hall Adult Education Centre have contacted the forum to inform us of a new 10 week beginners French course which starts in January.  Details as follows: course start date:  Friday 8th January 2010 at 11.30 – 1.00. The cost … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – 3rd December 09

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to all those members of the public who came along to the Public Meeting last Thursday.  Thanks also go to Joe Peacock, a keen cyclist from Friends of the Earth, who addressed the group about their campaign to reduce … Continue reading →

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***Updated Feb 2015*** Fancy a Coffee?

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Local people are assured of a warm welcome at the recently refurbished coffee shop at the Community Hall on Yardley Road. The shop is open on Wednesdays – 9.30 til 12.30.  There is space to have informal meetings and discussions or just enjoy … Continue reading →

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Calling Local Photographers

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Kit Barlow

As mentioned in our newsletter, we would welcome nice photographs of AG to put on this website.  If you have submitted some to me, please re-submit directly by email:  ged_hughes@hotmail.com.  Please put in subject :  ‘Photos for Website’, so I know … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting 3rd December – 7.30pm

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Our next Public Meeting is at the usual venue –  the Community Hall  on the corner of Alexander Road and Yardley Road.  There will be a guest speaker from Friends of the Earth who will be talking about their campaign to reduce … Continue reading →

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Swansong at Acocks Green Library

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Local people were able to attend a most enjoyable concert at Acocks Green Library on 12th November, under the title of “Swansong” which is a regular theme throughout the season.  These are organised through the library and commence at 7.30pm, … Continue reading →

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Westley Vale Millennium Green – Autumn Clean Up

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Kit Barlow

The Trustees of the Millennium Green invite local people to join them on site for a clean-up session on Saturday 21st November between 10am and 2pm.  Come along and make a difference to your local environment, all that is needed … Continue reading →

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Greening The Green – come along and help

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Once a month Melinda Brown, the Town Centre Manager, organises a group of local people to help do some gardening to brighten up our village. At this time of year we have spring bulbs to plant. Can you spare an hour or … Continue reading →

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Do you use the alleyway from Stockfield to Yardley Road?

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Kit Barlow

The alleyway that runs along the side of Cottesbrooke Junior School has been a subject of much discussion recently and we would welcome your comments and suggestions. At the last Police Tasking Meeting on Monday 19th October it was discussed by local residents, … Continue reading →

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