Category Archives: Events

Acocks Green Carnival this Saturday – 5th July

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Roll Up, Roll Up for Acocks Green’s annual Community Get Together at Westley Road Recreation Ground (next to the Bus Garage).  There will a parade from Archbishop Isleys, Victoria Road, leaving at 1pm,  through the village and up Westley Road to the Carnival … Continue reading →

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Swansong Concert this Tuesday at St Marys

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Come along to the historic Church of St Marys, Warwick Road, on Tuesday (24th June) for a musical evening featuring classically trained musicians – Sally Minchin (violin) and Rich Hughes (piano). The evening promises music to suit all tastes, from classical to jazz … Continue reading →

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Community Clean Up along the Canal

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to the eleven people who turned up for the litter pick along the Grand Union Canal on Monday 9th June. Although litter is an on going problem, it was good to stop moaning about it and actually make a difference. So … Continue reading →

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Litter Pick along the Grand Union – Monday 9th June 7pm

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum has decided to go out and take action on the litter problem that blights the canal towpath and embankment. We want local people to come along and help. We all hate litter and with an hour’s … Continue reading →

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Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June – Community Festival at St Marys Church

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Kit Barlow
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Commemorating World War I in the Village

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Kit Barlow

This year commemorates 100 years since the beginning of World War I. It is a time therefore, to remember those who were lost in the effort to protect our country during the war years 1914 to 1918, including some former residents … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Village in Bloom Launch

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Kit Barlow

 

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This Sunday, 6th April, at Westley Vale Millennium Green

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Come down and enjoy some springtime weather, fresh air and exercise and join other volunteers to tidy up our lovely Millennium Green from 10am to 1pm. Meet at The Avenue gates. Tools are provided. Bring gardening gloves, energy and enthusiasm! Refreshments … Continue reading →

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Rural Scenes in Acocks Green

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Fox Hollies Environmental Centre is run by Fox Hollies Community Association (registered Charity 701230) and is on Greenwood Avenue, Acocks Green, B27 7RA. The centre provides local children and parents with the opportunity to experience farm animals, gardening and wildlife … Continue reading →

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Standing Up to Litter

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Kit Barlow

At the Acocks Green Ward Committee Meeting last week the Environmental Health Officer for our area – Kate Careford suggested a litter pick on the Yardley Road, following the on-going concerns about the untidiness of the area.  It was arranged … Continue reading →

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