Category Archives: Events

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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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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