Category Archives: new skills

Free Computer Course at Acocks Green Library

Posted on March 16, 2022 by gedhughes

If you feel a little left behind by the digital age then this free course might be right up your street. In the friendly surroundings of your local library. Starting soon, so get in touch today. Call in or phone … Continue reading →

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Spring Bulb Planting – Sunday 21st November

Posted on November 14, 2021 by gedhughes

Even if you’ve never done any gardening before, you can still come and help plant bulbs. Its straightforward work but there’s over 1000 bulbs to plant to brighten up the village in the springtime. So come and lend a hand … Continue reading →

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One Man came to Scythe

Posted on August 9, 2020 by gedhughes

The gentle sloping meadow in Westley Vale Millennium Green was given its annual cut this week with local scythe-man Adam. To encourage the wild flowers to flourish it is important that the meadow is cut so that the flower seeds … Continue reading →

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Drumming Together

Posted on March 4, 2020 by gedhughes

Make a noise in the library, feel the beat and get into the rhythm.. it’s amazing what goes on at libraries these days! Book a place today.

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Help with Getting Online

Posted on October 3, 2019 by gedhughes

**** STOP PRESS*** FREE  WORKSHOP for Over 55s********* In collaboration with Vodafone, Yardley Neighbourhood Network Team are running a free workshop to help citizens in the area get the most out of their technology – whether that is a mobile … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom Strike GOLD Again

Posted on September 14, 2019 by gedhughes

Well done to the dedicated team of volunteers who have worked hard all year to make the village look lovely with freshly sanded and varnished benches, colourful planters, community projects, amazing flower beds and so much more. The judges were … Continue reading →

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Princes Trust Opportunities in AG

Posted on June 25, 2019 by gedhughes

To find out more about Prince’s Trust Team Programme and how to qualify, watch the film and read the information below. The next course starts in August. A great opportunity for young people in the area.

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One-to-One IT Help

Posted on April 12, 2019 by gedhughes

Here is an opportunity for people looking for work that could benefit from some one-to-one help with IT. All the details below. If this is you, or someone you know then why not give it a go?

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New Venture in Acocks Green?

Posted on January 9, 2019 by gedhughes

There’s a whole of host of activities each week at Fox Hollies Forum on Greenwood Avenue, including a luncheon club, knitting club, Line Dancing and starting this year – Carpet Bowls.  Check out their Facebook page for up to date … Continue reading →

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My Guides for Birmingham

Posted on August 16, 2018 by gedhughes

Eleanor Stephens from the Guide Dogs charity has been in touch with us. The charity are looking for volunteers (over 18yrs), in our area as ‘My Guides’  As Eleanor says about the role: a rewarding and flexible volunteering role – … Continue reading →

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