Category Archives: Events

Support Acocks Green Library’s Read In – Saturday 23rd March

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Kit Barlow

We have all heard about the financial crisis that Birmingham City Council is facing. Local libraries are under threat of closure. Libraries play a key part in our community, offering a safe space for people to read, meet and take … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Acocks Green Village in Bloom

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Kit Barlow

Everyone is invited to a celebration of the continued success of Acocks Green Village in Bloom. Following the popularity of last year’s Bloomin’ Good Night at Holy Souls Social Club, the event is being organised for another social fundraising evening … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting & AGM

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Kit Barlow

A chance to find out goings on, have a cuppa and chat to locals. There will also be cake! The body of the meeting will be on zoom, but the social chatting afterwards will not be broadcast, so if you can, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Honours for Village in Bloom Co-Ordinator

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Kit Barlow

The Neighbourhood Forum was very happy to hear that Fran Lee, tireless volunteer co-ordinator for Acocks Green Village in Bloom, has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List 2024. She awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her Services … Continue reading →

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Join the Bulb Planting Team! Sunday 3rd December

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Kit Barlow

For one day only the Bloom Team are asking for people to come along and help with tulip planting. We have over 1000 bulbs to plant so need lots of helpers. Many hands make light work! The spring flower displays … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2024 ** Now Available**

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Kit Barlow

Have you bought yours yet? There are only a limited number and they are selling quickly! All photos are taken by local people who have captured Acocks Green through the seasons for this lovely and useful calendar to hang on … Continue reading →

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Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Kit Barlow

Next Tuesday!

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Can We Achieve Gold Again?

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Kit Barlow

Only a few weeks until Acocks Green Village is judged again by the Royal Horticultural Society’s Judges. Village in Bloom need volunteers to help get the village looking its very best before Judgment Day. Can we keep up the run … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – Tuesday 25th April

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Kit Barlow

Link below to watch online – but make it to the venue if you can! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81103481605

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Bloomin’ Good Night – Friday 10th March

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Kit Barlow

It won’t be long until we will see the many daffodils and tulips filling the planters and beds of Acocks Green. Just one reflection of the work by the Acocks Green Village in Bloom volunteers. As a way to raise … Continue reading →

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