Category Archives: Events

Can We Achieve Gold Again?

Posted on May 31, 2023 by gedhughes

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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Public Meeting – Tuesday 25th April

Posted on April 17, 2023 by gedhughes

Link below to watch online – but make it to the venue if you can! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81103481605

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Bloomin’ Good Night – Friday 10th March

Posted on February 16, 2023 by gedhughes

It won’t be long until we will see the many daffodils and tulips filling the planters and beds of Acocks Green. Just one reflection of the work by the Acocks Green Village in Bloom volunteers. As a way to raise … Continue reading →

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Photographs Please!

Posted on September 12, 2022 by gedhughes
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Summer Reading Challenge – The Gadgeteers

Posted on July 20, 2022 by gedhughes

Acocks Green Library welcomes children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge – challenging children to read 6 books during the school holidays. For each book they write a little review and receive rewards along the way. Each year … Continue reading →

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Library Coffee Morning Restarts

Posted on April 9, 2022 by gedhughes

Great news! Before Covid 19 the popular coffee mornings at Acocks Green Library were a friendly drop-in for local people. It is great to hear that this relaxed social morning starts again this week (14th April). Everyone is welcome to … Continue reading →

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Jubilee Tree Planting and Tidy Up at Westley Vale

Posted on March 7, 2022 by gedhughes

On Sunday 6th March the Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green organised a Springtime tidy up at at the site. Thirty-three volunteers turned out to help and our councillors had the honour of planting a special tree to mark the … Continue reading →

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Festive Lights Brighten the Village

Posted on December 22, 2021 by gedhughes

We hope that people have noticed the colourful lights brightening up the village, which were a positive way to end a difficult year for local individuals and businesses. The Neighbourhood Forum were disheartened to hear that, in October, the Acocks … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2022

Posted on November 30, 2021 by gedhughes

Thanks to everyone who contributed photos to next year’s exclusive calendar. There were so many nice shots to choose from. Acocks Green Village Partnership are pleased to say that the exclusive calendar is now available in the shops – Jeffries … Continue reading →

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Be in the Heart of It!

Posted on November 10, 2021 by gedhughes

The British Heart Foundation Shop in Acocks Green is on the lookout for some new volunteers to join their team. Would you like to gain new skills? Would you like to make new friends? Are you looking to gain more … Continue reading →

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