Category Archives: Acocks Green

Summer Reading Challenge at the Library

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Kids – what a great way to enjoy the free time of school holidays than to lose yourself in a book – whether you like great stories or facts and figures, the choice is yours – the Challenge – to … Continue reading →

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Summer Activities for Young People and Children in AG

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to the Acocks Green Youth Project for this very useful document showing all the great things to occupy local young people and children during the summer holidays. The activities are helpfully grouped in age order. Check out the links … Continue reading →

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Bike Haul !

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to all the volunteers who came out on this blistering morning to help clean up our adopted waterway with the support Canals and Rivers Trust.  It was actually nice and shady on the water’s edge. As well as the … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Foodbank Call Out

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Kit Barlow

This is a message from our friends at Acocks Green Foodbank “During the last two months the local Acocks Green Foodbank helped over 200 people, in some desperate situations from single men who are homeless with no income at all, … Continue reading →

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Aged between 13 – 18?

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Do you live in Acocks Green? Get your voice heard and help in developing youth activities in our area. All the information is here:

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Classical Music at St Mary’s – this Wednesday 27th June 7.30pm

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Kit Barlow

As part of the Swansong series, St Mary’s Church will be hosting a classical delight from the talented Verbunkos Trio. Trained at the Birmingham Conservatoire the Trio will be playing a contrasting mixture of pieces. The proposed programme is below: … Continue reading →

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A Thank You Note to Acocks Green

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Remember the terrible floods last month around Birmingham? Acocks Green was particularly badly affected. Today a man called Robert got in touch and we thought we would share his comments with you.  An example of the kindness of strangers and … Continue reading →

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Tea Dance on Tuesday

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Next Tuesday come along to this friendly get-together. Bring your friends and neighbours or come on your own. You will get a warm welcome.

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Neighbourhood Watch & Streetwatch

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Kit Barlow

West Midlands Police have provided some useful information on the Neighbourhood Watch and Streetwatch schemes. Posted below:

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Acocks Green Carnival 2018

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Saturday 7th July will see the return of Acocks Green Carnival as usual at Acocks Green Recreation Ground, Westley Road. It’s the annual community get-together. Lots to see and do for all the family. Get in touch with the committee … Continue reading →

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