Category Archives: Events

Mystery View – Number 2

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Any guesses as to the wherabouts of this striking avenue of poplars in our Neighbourhood Forum patch? The first person to contact us with the right answer gets a mystery prize.

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Green Spaces Galore

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Kit Barlow

This time of year is great to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.  Surprisingly Birmingham offers huge swathes of open space for us to enjoy – our area is no exception.  As well as the canal and the delightful … Continue reading →

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Music to Our Ears – Swansong at the Library

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Kit Barlow

This is a review of a recent musical event that took place at Acocks Green Library on 21st July – Swansong.  Thanks to David Treadwell for his review.  If you would like to attend the next musical evening (22nd September) contact … Continue reading →

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Unemployed in Acocks Green?

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Did you know there is a local Job Club for people who are unemployed and looking for work in our area?  Click on the link below for more information http://bestforyardley.org.uk/

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Lots Happening at Acocks Green Library

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Every Wednesday during the school holidays there are activities for children from 6 to 11 yrs at Acocks Green Library. Each sessions lasts from 10 to 11.30am, (apart from Wed 28th July which has a 12 – 1). The sessions … Continue reading →

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Twentys Plenty Campaign

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Kit Barlow

In December Joe Peacock from Birmingham Friends of the Earth, came along to talk to our Public Meeting about their campaign to reduce speed limits on residential roads.  This prompted an interesting discussion on the subject.  Everyone agreed that a … Continue reading →

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Flowers and Heroes

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Local people may remember Mike Wheale, a local council parks officer who was very supportive to the needs of our community over many years service and retired towards the end of 2009. Mike only had a few months left to complete his … Continue reading →

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South Yardley Childrens Centre – Activities on Yardley Rd.

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Kit Barlow

In March South Yardley Children’s Centre held a Funday at the Church Hall on Yardley Road to launch new support services in our area.  The centre is making use of the hall on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.  On Tuesday there … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting Thursday 10th June – 7.30pm

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Everyone in the area is welcome to come along to our next Public Meeting and AGM.  It takes place at the Church Hall on Yardley Road, close to the Police Station.   The meeting starts at 7.30pm and usually finishes around … Continue reading →

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Westley Vale Improvements

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Kit Barlow

The Westley Vale Millennium Green has recently undergone some improvement work financed by Section 106 funding resulting from the nearby residential development. The majority of the funding has been spent on new sturdy fencing which improves safety and reinforces the footpath. … Continue reading →

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