Category Archives: Events

Vale Volunteers

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to all those who joined in at the Westley Vale Clean-Up on Saturday 16th October.  Lots of locals  took part including Fox Hollies Scout Group. The sun shone and workers cleared path edges, pruned, lay woodchip and planted bulbs. … Continue reading →

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Spooky Half Term Activities

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Fox Hollies Environmental Centre on Greenwood Avenue (off Shirley Rd), are inviting local children to their centre to meet the animals and take part in Spooky Crafts. From Monday 25th, from 2pm til 5pm (10 til 4pm on Saturday) craft … Continue reading →

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Autumn Clean Up – Come Along & Help

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Kit Barlow

This Saturday – 16th October, the trustees of the Westley Vale Millennium Green are organising an autumnal tidy up of the site.  Everyone in the area is welcome to come along and get stuck in with  some practical help – … Continue reading →

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Yardley Festival – Its Good to Be Young

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Kit Barlow

The Yardley Festival is a week long programme of events for children and young people running during the October half term week – 23rd to 30th October. There are lots of free activities taking place during half term in our … Continue reading →

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Come Along to our Public Meeting

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Kit Barlow

This Thursday –  30th September at 7.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall. Why not come along and find out more about your neighbourhood and meet with others from the local community. Our guest speaker is from Birmingham charity called the … Continue reading →

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Walk 4 Life – this Sunday 26th Sept – 4pm

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Kit Barlow

We all want to be a little fitter & healthier, and walking is such an easy way to improve your health:  It doesn’t cost anything, you don’t need any special equipment, you can vary the distance and speed, and you … Continue reading →

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Get on Board the Carnival Campaign

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Carnival has a long and successful history in our area and is one of the few community organised events that can boast a street procession.  The organising committee plan the details of the day well in advance and … Continue reading →

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Film Studies in Acocks Green

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Kit Barlow

If you are interested in learning more about cinema there is an opportunity to study Film right here in Acocks Green  at Stone Hall Adult Education Centre, next to Acocks Green Primary School.  Students who are successful on this course can apply … Continue reading →

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Police Tasking Meeting – This Thursday

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Residents of Acocks Green are invited to the Police Tasking Meeting this Thursday. These meetings take place on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm. As well as local police, regular attendance is made by a representative from Birmingham … Continue reading →

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A Haven of Peace and Quiet

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Yardley Cemetery is a huge, historic, public open space to explore and enjoy in Acocks Green.  It’s also a short cut for people living around Clay Lane who want to get to Yardley Rd for the number 11 bus and … Continue reading →

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