Category Archives: Events

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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Historical Music Evening enjoyed at the Library

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Local music-lovers took the opportunity to attend the October Swansong concert at Acocks Green Library, on Wednesday 12th at 7.30pm. The concert was attended by approximately 50 folk to enjoy a performance by The Linnaeus Baroque Ensemble, which featured Linnea Markgren, soprano, Lucia … Continue reading →

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Study at University in Acocks Green!

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Edel Brangan is hoping there will be plenty of interest in the Warwick University English Certificate course in Acocks Green and enough people will sign up so the course can run. This is a part-time, day-time, first year degree level course. … Continue reading →

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Supporting the Village’s Independent Businesses – “Backing Birmingham”

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Birmingham City Council have launched a major initiative designed to help promote independent retailers in Acocks Green and across the city. The People Make Places campaign will help to promote local shopping areas, focusing on the independent shops. Central to the … Continue reading →

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Shopper’s Survey

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Kit Barlow

There is a new shopper’s survey taking place in the village, which will give an invaluable insight into how Acocks Green customers feel about the centre and how this compares to the survey that was carried out in 2008. There … Continue reading →

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