Category Archives: Events

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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Historic Bridge Officially Named

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Check out the new sign that British Waterways have recently added to our Grade II listed bridge.  Although it has locally been known as Vineries Bridge for at least 100 years,  it now has an official name plate and date.  BW … Continue reading →

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What is Acocks Green Village Partnership?

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Pictured is the recent meeting of the local village partnership, established in June 2008 following the appointment of the Town Centre Manager.  It comprises of key stakeholders who have an interest in the improvement and future of Acocks Green Village.  … Continue reading →

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Cottesbrooke Walkers

Posted on February 5, 2010 by davidtreadwell

An  invite to all intrepid adventurers to join a local group of walkers, open to all to meet at 0900hrs at Cottesbrooke Junior School. Meet at the main school gate, in Cedars Avenue every Wednesday mornings during school term times. Routes vary around … Continue reading →

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Bus Changes in Acocks Green

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Kit Barlow

 ******UPDATE**********January 2012 ************* Day Return on 37 is still available but costs £2.70.  The Forum isn’t sure whether the weekly ticket is available, let us know if you know. To promote the 37 bus service, which runs from Solihull to … Continue reading →

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