Category Archives: new skills

Who Do You Think You Are?!

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Next Monday at Acocks Green Library – the first step to finding out your family history..book a place at the library.  

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Acocks Green Carnival Development

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Kit Barlow

A message from Acocks Green Carnival Committee: – Did you know Acocks Green Carnival is over 40 years old? In the last four decades carnival has seen many changes and developments, but 2017 could see some of its biggest challenges … Continue reading →

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Enrolment Week -5th to 10th Sept 2016

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Kit Barlow

The main enrolment week for Birmingham Adult Education Service starts Monday 5th September. There are a wide variety of courses, plenty in Acocks Green at Stone Hall Adult Education Centre on Warwick Road, as well as 15 other centres around Birmingham. … Continue reading →

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Free Fun in the Park – Fox Hollies & Stockfield

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Kit Barlow

  Also House of Play and Education have lots of free activities:

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One Month to Go…

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Last year, many readers will know Acocks Green received a GOLD award from the Royal Horticultural Society’s Village in Bloom Awards. This was thanks to lots of hard work and dedication from many people and organisations working together for the … Continue reading →

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What’s On in Acocks Green – This Week

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Kit Barlow

As well as the usual events and activities that go on in our vibrant suburban village, this week we have some events that are worth a special mention. For more information about what goes on in Acocks Green check out … Continue reading →

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Westley Vale Tai Chi

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Kit Barlow

The first Tai Chi session was a great success on 14th April. 18 people took part in this rewarding exercise based on ancient Chinese martial arts. Women and men of all ages and levels of fitness reported that the event … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom Launch Event

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Hoping to build on the success of last year’s GOLD award, the Village in Bloom Team will be launching the Acocks Green Village in Bloom Campaign 2016 at the Community Orchard on Saturday 16th April. Come along and support the event and learn … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi @ Westley Vale

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Kit Barlow

This ancient martial art has great health benefits and starts as a weekly class starts in April. Come along and find out more.  

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Do You Want to Share Your Love of Reading?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Do you have a passion for reading? Are you looking for a really rewarding volunteering experience that will change a child’s life? Life is better when everyone can read well and express themselves confidently. Sadly, that isn’t always the case. … Continue reading →

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