Category Archives: Acocks Green

Autumn Activities

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Kit Barlow

This week coming there are two nice events happening. An inaugural Tea Dance at the Arthur Moore Hall (Alexander Road) for the local community to enjoy and on Sunday a mass planting of daffodil bulbs to brighten up the village … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom – Gold Award and More!

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Kit Barlow

If you haven’t already heard – Acocks Green Village received a Gold Award again this year in the entry The RHS Heart of England Britain in Bloom Awards. That is 3 years in a row! Also the team were given … Continue reading →

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New Postcard of Acocks Green

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Kit Barlow

In the shops now – (S & H Jewellers, Bodylines and Jeffries),  a new postcard to send to your friends and relatives around the world. The postcard features the new Village in Bloom Sculpture created by local artist Veronica Treadwell. … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2018

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Kit Barlow

*****Just one more week to submit your photos for next year’s calendar**** Some of you lucky people out there may be owners of this year’s calendar featuring contemporary photos of the area. Acocks Green Village in Bloom produced a sell-out … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom Art Competition 2017

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Kit Barlow

As part of the annual Village in Bloom Campaign the team organise an Art Competition for children in the area with a relevant theme. This year the Royal Horticultural Britain in Bloom theme was Gardening for Wildlife so the children … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Carnival This Saturday

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Kit Barlow

This Saturday is Acocks Green Carnival, lots of stalls, local organisations and shows. Come along and meet the Acocks Green Village in Bloom Team and Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum,  sharing a stall and selling lots of interesting, bargain plants.

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Enjoy Live Classical Music in AG

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Kit Barlow

This week, and at the end of the month, there is a chance to hear professional musicians playing a range of classical music on your doorstep. This Wednesday (14th June), you can enjoy the relaxed and beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church with the regular Swansong concert series as they present the Mondelli Wind Quintet. The Conservatoire-trained […]

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Enjoy Live Classical Music in AG

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Kit Barlow

This week, and at the end of the month, there is a chance to hear professional musicians playing a range of classical music on your doorstep. This Wednesday (14th June), you can enjoy the relaxed and beautiful setting of St … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green’s First Blue Plaque

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Kit Barlow

The Forum was delighted to hear that Acocks Green has received the honour of it’s first very own blue plaque recently. Some of our older readers will remember John Curry OBE (1949 – 1994), the local young man who, in … Continue reading →

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The Orchard Story

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Kit Barlow

For all those who came to Mallard Community Orchard for the Village in Bloom Launch – here is the full visual story of the hard work transforming this derelict site into the beautiful space it is now. Thanks for all … Continue reading →

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