Category Archives: Events

Swansong @ Acocks Green Library

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Another most enjoyable Acocks Green Library “Swansong” concert held on Wednesday Evening 19th May. A programme for Cello Duets performed by Cellists Nigel Blomiley and Felicity Vincent. Both musicians gave a well received performance of five main compositions from over … Continue reading →

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Roll Up for Acocks Green Carnival Day – Saturday 3rd July

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Carnival has been taking place for over 30 years.  As is the tradition it is on the first Saturday of July at Westley Road Recreation Ground.   Its always a lively and fun day starting with a parade of … Continue reading →

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New Welcome Signs

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Have you noticed the new signs that have sprung up in the last couple of weeks?  On the main roads into the village new signage welcomes visitors to Acocks Green, helping to give our village more of a sense of … Continue reading →

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Birmingham City of Culture 2013?

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Have you heard that Birmingham is bidding to be the City of Culture in 2013?  This could be a great opportunity for our city by: Improving the perception of Birmingham Helping to deliver a diverse programme of events across the … Continue reading →

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Successful Spring Clean Up

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Kit Barlow

It felt like springtime at last down at Westley Vale Millennium Green on the Sunday before last.  Thanks to the pleasant weather there was a record-breaking turn out of volunteers.  After lots of litter- picking, planting, dividing bulbs and general … Continue reading →

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Family Fun In Acocks Green Village This Easter

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Village traders have teamed up with the Village Partnership this Easter to offer families an Easter Bunny Trail. Ten giant bunnies have taken up residence around the Village and all children have to do is follow clues to … Continue reading →

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Come Along to our Public Meeting

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Everyone in the area is welcome to come along to our next Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting this Thursday, 25th March at 7.30pm.  The venue is the Community Hall on the corner of Yardley Road and Alexander Road.  Refreshments will be … Continue reading →

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Help Conserve the Conservation Department!

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Kit Barlow

We have been notified by the local campaign group – Acocks Green Focus Group  about a worrying development in city council cut backs.  The Forum and especially the Focus Group, have worked hard to try to preserve some of the original and … Continue reading →

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Hunt For Village Hero Starts All Over

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Following on from Jeffries Hardware winning the first ever ‘Village Hero’ award, our Village Partnership wants to know who you think should be crowned our next Village Hero.    The competition is now open to anyone you think makes a valued … Continue reading →

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New Bus Service – no. 40

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Many people are probably now aware of the changes of buses in Acocks Green that took place in January.  (See earlier post ‘Bus Changes in Acocks Green’). photo:  Karen Strunks A local resident contacted us to say that another new bus service … Continue reading →

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