Category Archives: Events

Summer Reading Challenge – The Gadgeteers

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Library welcomes children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge – challenging children to read 6 books during the school holidays. For each book they write a little review and receive rewards along the way. Each year … Continue reading →

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Library Coffee Morning Restarts

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Kit Barlow

Great news! Before Covid 19 the popular coffee mornings at Acocks Green Library were a friendly drop-in for local people. It is great to hear that this relaxed social morning starts again this week (14th April). Everyone is welcome to … Continue reading →

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Jubilee Tree Planting and Tidy Up at Westley Vale

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Kit Barlow

On Sunday 6th March the Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green organised a Springtime tidy up at at the site. Thirty-three volunteers turned out to help and our councillors had the honour of planting a special tree to mark the … Continue reading →

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Festive Lights Brighten the Village

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Kit Barlow

We hope that people have noticed the colourful lights brightening up the village, which were a positive way to end a difficult year for local individuals and businesses. The Neighbourhood Forum were disheartened to hear that, in October, the Acocks … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2022

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to everyone who contributed photos to next year’s exclusive calendar. There were so many nice shots to choose from. Acocks Green Village Partnership are pleased to say that the exclusive calendar is now available in the shops – Jeffries … Continue reading →

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Be in the Heart of It!

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Kit Barlow

The British Heart Foundation Shop in Acocks Green is on the lookout for some new volunteers to join their team. Would you like to gain new skills? Would you like to make new friends? Are you looking to gain more … Continue reading →

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Essential Tree Maintenance at Westley Vale

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Kit Barlow

The Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green have been advised that five of the large Crack Willow trees along the Westley Brook need to be cut down to the ground for safety reasons. There has already been several large branches … Continue reading →

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Photographs for Calendar

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Due to the lockdowns of recent times, many of us have been getting to know our local area a little better. Have you got some good photos of Acocks Green area through the seasons? Check your phones and submit any … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – Tuesday 28th Sept

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Kit Barlow
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Village in Bloom Awarded Gold Again!

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Each year the gardening volunteers in the village work hard to make Acocks Green look its best. They want the local community centre to look good for everyone who lives and works here. Each year Acocks Green Village is also … Continue reading →

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