Category Archives: Events

Landmark Development

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Stockfield Community Association, together with Acocks Green Baptist Church have unveiled some interesting plans for development of the Baptist Church site to provide improved community facilities and they would like local people’s views on what they’ve developed so far.  They are holding … Continue reading →

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Maths Course in AG – Get a Qualification

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Did you struggle with Maths at school?  Do you want to be able to help your child with homework or just be better at Maths in every day life?  Acocks Green is lucky to be hosting a FREE 10 week … Continue reading →

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Ten Year Celebration of our Westley Vale Saturday 8th January 3pm til 5pm

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Kit Barlow

The Westley Vale Millennium Green celebrates 10 years on Saturday at The Avenue gate.   Amazingly it has grown in every sense of the word – natural greenery abounds which is kept in check by volunteers from the community. In … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas Everyone

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Happy Christmas to everyone in Acocks Green from the Neighbourhood Forum. Our chairman recently attended the traditional nativity play at the Baptist Church on Yardley Road, performed by the children of Cottesbrooke Infants School.  This is what he said about … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Silver Surfers Course – Jan 2011

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Local computer charity Recom are continuing to help get more older people confident with computers and using the internet. If you have a friend or relative who is over 55 and wants to learn how to use their computer in a relaxed and friendly … Continue reading →

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How to Improve Street Life

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Library is hosting what promises to be an interesting and relevant talk on Wednesday 8th December at 6.30pm.  The speaker is Phil Jones who is an urban designer and author of  Manual for Streets. He will talk about … Continue reading →

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The Big Switch On

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Get into the Christmas spirit in Acocks Green village next Saturday, 4th December, with a celebration of the arrival of Christmas.  From 4pm – details below:

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Roald Dahl Treat in Acocks Green

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th December sees a production of the popular Roald Dahl story – James and the Giant Peach.  The production takes place in the Methodist Church on Shirley Road, just a minute away from the village centre.  … Continue reading →

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Free Family Activity Sessions – Tuesdays 3.30pm

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Kit Barlow

The Birmingham ‘Be Active’ Campaign is running Fun Family Activity Sessions at Cottesbrooke Junior School every Tuesday during term time in the School Hall from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. The scheme is supported by Birmingham City Council and the NHS and … Continue reading →

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Community Gardening – An Inspiring Talk

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Library 2pm  –  Saturday 27th November. A free talk by Nick Green on the  ‘Incredible Edible‘  project which has inspired the residents and businesses of the town of Todmorden, to grow more vegetables. A chance to hear directly … Continue reading →

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