Category Archives: Events

A Tranquil Scene in Acocks Green

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Kit Barlow

A local artist has recently captured one of the more picturesque spots in our patch in acrylic paint. Tahirah Ravoof who lives in Acocks Green, regularly enjoys walks near the Grand Union Canal and decided she would like to reproduce … Continue reading →

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Run England: Run Birmingham : Run Acocks Green?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Run England have been in touch to tell us about a new initiative to encourage everyone to be more active.  If you, like many people, made a resolution to get fitter in 2012 but have yet to get started, then … Continue reading →

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Fox Hollies Forum – Vote for a Revamp – The Good News!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Kit Barlow

*****STOP PRESS***************STOP PRESS*************STOP PRESS********************STOP PRESS*********** Great News – thanks to all the support of local people and their voting power,  the funding from the  ‘Proceeds of Crime Act’  was awarded to Fox Hollies Forum.  Its great news for young people in … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Adventure

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Kit Barlow

489 Squadron (Acocks Green & Olton) are opening its doors in January for new recruits who wish to join an active youth group. Aside from flying, sports, target shooting, adventure training and great fun, you’ll soon find that being an … Continue reading →

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Cottesbrooke Carol Singers

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Children from Cottesbrooke Junior School braced themselves for the blustery conditions and ventured out to Acocks Green Village for a spot of Carol Singing. Positioning themselves outside Wilkinson’s store, the Year 3 children sang their little hearts out to the … Continue reading →

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CBSO Music in Acocks Green Library

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Another delightful Swansong concert took place on Wednesday 23rd November at Acocks Green Library. The 2011 season was brought to a pleasant close by a fine performance from the CBSO players, with string compositions from Arensky, Haydn and Rimsky Korsakov. This was a well attended … Continue reading →

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Ahoy There Me Hearties!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Kit Barlow

This week in Acocks Green – High Sea Adventures! Our local amateur dramatics group present a pantomime of pirates! All the details below.

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The Prince’s Trust – Team 116 Final Presentation, November 2011

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Kit Barlow

The Neighbourhood Forum were invited to this event by the members of team 116, and the chairman was pleased to attend, which was held at The Acocks Green Baptist Church. It was a very encouraging and enjoyable experience, being the … Continue reading →

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Stockfield Estate Community Survey – Please complete to help support a local charity access funds to tackle youth anti-social behaviour in Stockfield

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Sport 4 Life, the Stockfield Community Association, and Acocks Green Police are looking into the possibility of applying to a new funding stream from the Home Office called the Community Action Against Crime Innovation Fund. If our bid is successful, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning – Street Dance! ****UPDATE**** Project Finishes 18th Feb 2012

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Do you live in or around Stockfield? Are you female? Aged between 7-16 years old? Love or want to try dance for free? Then this a perfect opportunity for you! Sport4Life UK, in partnership Stockfield Community Association are delivering dance … Continue reading →

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