Category Archives: Acocks Green

Last Chance to Speak Up about our Community Libraries

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Kit Barlow

Residents have until the Thursday 26th September to have their say about the future of our community libraries. There is also a chance to share your views in person. (See below). The council has given feedback from the first phase … Continue reading →

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Statement from Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Kit Barlow

In response to the riots happening in a number of cities across UK, and the incidents inYardley, the Executive Committee of Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum wants to make its position clear:

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Be Part of Greening the Green

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Kit Barlow

For the last 8 years Acocks Green have have received a Gold from the RHS Village in Bloom Awards. Can you help the village achieve a Gold again?! You can help make a difference locally, even if it is just … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – Tuesday 14th May

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Kit Barlow

Everyone Welcome, come down and connect with your community.

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Springtime Festival – Support Acocks Green Village in Bloom

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Kit Barlow

On Saturday 4th May we have a celebration of Springtime in the village, (and hopefully good spring weather!) Acocks Green Village in Bloom are hosting an event to raise funds and celebrate their successes (8 consecutive Gold Awards). There will … 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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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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