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Category Archives: Acocks Green
Public Meeting Tuesday 11th May – 7.30pm by Zoom
Calling all locals..you are invited to a Public Meeting to find out more about what is happening in the area. Just click on the link at the correct time. We will be joined by Chris Poolman from Arts Organisation General … Continue reading
Watering Trees in Acocks Green
Over lockdown many of us have been exploring our local neighbourhood a lot more and enjoyed our local greenery. As the temperatures rise and rain becomes more scarce it is important to think about the trees in our neighbourhood. Each … Continue reading
Posted in Acocks Green, climate change, environment
Tagged Acocks Green, City of Trees, greener streets, street trees, tree wardens, volunteering, watering
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One Man came to Scythe
The gentle sloping meadow in Westley Vale Millennium Green was given its annual cut this week with local scythe-man Adam. To encourage the wild flowers to flourish it is important that the meadow is cut so that the flower seeds … Continue reading
Young Trees need Water around AG
Think about the road you live on. Are there young trees that have been planted in the last year or two? We have been enjoying the sunshine and warm weather, but we haven’t had much rain. All around Acocks Green … Continue reading
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, things to do, volunteering
Tagged Birmingham, street trees, Tree City, trees, watering
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Zoom Meeting – Central and Eastern European Acocks Green Forum
An opportunity to attend an online forum next week for the Eastern European community in Acocks Green. Get in touch with Centrala All the information below:
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, things to do, volunteering
Tagged Birmingham City Council, John O'Shea, Polish, Roger Harmer, Romanian, ward, Zoom
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Village in Bloom Need Your Help
On Sunday a team of volunteers planted up the majority of the 22 planters in Acocks Green village with a colourful array of bedding plants. Working individually (and keeping our social distance) a team of 7 worked tirelessly to put … Continue reading
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, things to do, Village in Bloom, volunteering, youth activities
Tagged Acocks Green, bedding plants, community gardening, gardening, planters, watering
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Growing up in Acocks Green Brought to Life in New Book – Broken Greek
Pete Paphides is a successful music journalist who grew up in Acocks Green. Over the years Pete has written for music papers, Time Out and The Times. He has interviewed many well known musicians including Prince and ABBA and now … Continue reading
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, local history, music
Tagged Acocks Green, Broken Greek, Chips, Great Western, memoir, Pete Paphides, Pop Music
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Colourful Springtime in Acocks Green
Back in November the Village in Bloom Team, along with other volunteers, took part in a community bulb planting morning. Little did we know then what the future would hold. But amidst the upsetting turn of events and change of … Continue reading
Support During Covid-19 Lockdown
During this difficult and worrying time it is heartening to hear and see that so many people have come forward to help and support people who need it. The news is full of the stories of great sacrifice and hard … Continue reading
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, News, things to do, volunteering
Tagged @AcocksGreenTogether, BVSC, community support, Covid 19, government, social distancing, volunteers
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Making a Difference Locally
Considering the difficult situation we are all in – here is something to do with spare time to help our local community, whilst getting fresh air and exercise. Make sure that you abide strictly by the social distancing advice at … Continue reading
Posted in Acocks Green, things to do, volunteering
Tagged Acocks Green, community spirit, litter-picking, things to do, volunteering
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