Category Archives: Events

Hooray for Village in Bloom!

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Representatives from Acocks Green Village in Bloom attended the award ceremony for the Heart of England RHS In Bloom Ceremony in Burton on Trent on Thursday 20th September. Great news! Acocks Green Village has won Gold for the forth year … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – Tuesday 18th September

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Our next Public Meeting (and AGM) will be held at our usual venue – the Baptist Church Hall on Yardley Road at 7.30pm.  There will be community updates from the local police and other community representatives.  This time we are … Continue reading →

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My Guides for Birmingham

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Eleanor Stephens from the Guide Dogs charity has been in touch with us. The charity are looking for volunteers (over 18yrs), in our area as ‘My Guides’  As Eleanor says about the role: a rewarding and flexible volunteering role – … Continue reading →

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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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Help Local Children with their Reading

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Everyone knows how important reading and writing is, if children have difficulties with these basic skills, without extra support their futures can look bleak.  But all around the country volunteers are helping children overcome their struggles and setting them on … 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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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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