Category Archives: new skills

My Guides for Birmingham

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Kit Barlow

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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Summer Reading Challenge at the Library

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Kids – what a great way to enjoy the free time of school holidays than to lose yourself in a book – whether you like great stories or facts and figures, the choice is yours – the Challenge – to … Continue reading →

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Help Local Children with their Reading

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Everyone knows how important reading and writing is, if children have difficulties with these basic skills, without extra support their futures can look bleak.  But all around the country volunteers are helping children overcome their struggles and setting them on … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Foodbank Call Out

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Kit Barlow

This is a message from our friends at Acocks Green Foodbank “During the last two months the local Acocks Green Foodbank helped over 200 people, in some desperate situations from single men who are homeless with no income at all, … Continue reading →

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Aged between 13 – 18?

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Do you live in Acocks Green? Get your voice heard and help in developing youth activities in our area. All the information is here:

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Tea Dance on Tuesday

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Next Tuesday come along to this friendly get-together. Bring your friends and neighbours or come on your own. You will get a warm welcome.

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Teenager? Stressed?

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Here is something you might find useful..

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Autumn Activities

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Kit Barlow

This week coming there are two nice events happening. An inaugural Tea Dance at the Arthur Moore Hall (Alexander Road) for the local community to enjoy and on Sunday a mass planting of daffodil bulbs to brighten up the village … Continue reading →

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Free CV Advice in Acocks Green

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Looking to produce a CV? Need some advice of the job market? The National Careers Service will be at Fox Hollies Children’s Centre on Wednesday to offer free help and advice.

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Opportunities for Fox Hollies Park

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Fox Hollies Park in Acocks Green was established as a public park in 1929. It consists of 40 acres of beautiful park land. Westley Brook runs through it and there is a fishing pond. Find out more about how we … Continue reading →

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