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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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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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