Category Archives: Events

Happy New Year Acocks Green

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum wishes everyone in the area a Happy New Year and here’s hoping 2010 is a good year for our community.  If you would like to share your views or thoughts on what makes Acocks Green a … Continue reading →

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Reducing Speed Limits in Residential Areas

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Following the talk at our recent Public Meeting from Friends Of the Earth regarding their campaign to reduce speed limits to 20 mph on Birmingham’s residential roads,  you may have seen the subject in the news in recent days.  Britain has some of … Continue reading →

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Our Beautiful Laundrette

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Kit Barlow

The festive season is upon us and it’s hard not to notice the very impressive christmas trees put up by Washland Launderette.  The owners of the laundrette have been erecting a tree from their premises for over 30 years, according to a … Continue reading →

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Bonjour Acocks Green!

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Stone Hall Adult Education Centre have contacted the forum to inform us of a new 10 week beginners French course which starts in January.  Details as follows: course start date:  Friday 8th January 2010 at 11.30 – 1.00. The cost … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – 3rd December 09

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to all those members of the public who came along to the Public Meeting last Thursday.  Thanks also go to Joe Peacock, a keen cyclist from Friends of the Earth, who addressed the group about their campaign to reduce … Continue reading →

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***Updated Feb 2015*** Fancy a Coffee?

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Local people are assured of a warm welcome at the recently refurbished coffee shop at the Community Hall on Yardley Road. The shop is open on Wednesdays – 9.30 til 12.30.  There is space to have informal meetings and discussions or just enjoy … Continue reading →

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Calling Local Photographers

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Kit Barlow

As mentioned in our newsletter, we would welcome nice photographs of AG to put on this website.  If you have submitted some to me, please re-submit directly by email:  ged_hughes@hotmail.com.  Please put in subject :  ‘Photos for Website’, so I know … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting 3rd December – 7.30pm

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Our next Public Meeting is at the usual venue –  the Community Hall  on the corner of Alexander Road and Yardley Road.  There will be a guest speaker from Friends of the Earth who will be talking about their campaign to reduce … Continue reading →

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Swansong at Acocks Green Library

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Local people were able to attend a most enjoyable concert at Acocks Green Library on 12th November, under the title of “Swansong” which is a regular theme throughout the season.  These are organised through the library and commence at 7.30pm, … Continue reading →

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Westley Vale Millennium Green – Autumn Clean Up

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Kit Barlow

The Trustees of the Millennium Green invite local people to join them on site for a clean-up session on Saturday 21st November between 10am and 2pm.  Come along and make a difference to your local environment, all that is needed … Continue reading →

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