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Category Archives: News
Last Chance to Speak Up about our Community Libraries
Residents have until the Thursday 26th September to have their say about the future of our community libraries. There is also a chance to share your views in person. (See below). The council has given feedback from the first phase … Continue reading
Celebrate Springtime in Acocks Green
There are over 30 stalls booked in to our event, as well as live music, Meet the bee-keeper, face-painting and seed-sowing. So make a date and support Acocks Green Village in Bloom too!
Posted in Acocks Green, environment, News, places on interest, things to do, Village in Bloom
Tagged Bee-Keeping, flowers, herbs, local honey, Mallard Community Orchard, seed-sowing, stalls
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Introducing Debbie White – Neighbourhood Action Coordinator
Newly-appointed Debbie White came along to our recent Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting and introduced herself. She is keen to work to improve our area and is available for appointments at Acocks Green Library on most Tuesdays. We look forward to … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green, Community, Debbie White, Neighbourhood Action Coordinator
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Spring Blossom in Acocks Green
Are you a tree-lover who would like to receive a free blossom tree courtesy of National Trust, for your local community space, front garden or school around Acocks Green? Those of you who visited the city centre in recent months … Continue reading
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Tagged blossom trees, National Trust, No 11 Bus, spring blossom, tree-planting
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Saturday 4th June – Jubilee Celebrations
Two weeks today, come along to the celebrations in Acocks Green Village and support Acocks Green Village in Bloom! There will be live music from Canoe – playing popular tunes from across the decades, a string quartet from Kimichi School … Continue reading
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Essential Tree Maintenance at Westley Vale
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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Tagged Acocks Green, Crack Willow, Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Tree maintenance, Westley Vale Millennium Green
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Village in Bloom Awarded Gold Again!
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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Tagged Acocks Green, gardening, Royal Horticultural Society, Village in Bloom, volunteers
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Saturday 5th June – Visit Mallard Community Orchard
It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the growing season so come on down to Mallard Close next Saturday and support our wonderful community projects.
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, News, places on interest, things to do, Village in Bloom
Tagged community orchard, craft stalls, gardening, local honey, Plant Sale, plants
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Public Meeting Tuesday 11th May – 7.30pm by Zoom
Calling all locals..you are invited to a Public Meeting to find out more about what is happening in the area. Just click on the link at the correct time. We will be joined by Chris Poolman from Arts Organisation General … Continue reading
Support During Covid-19 Lockdown
During this difficult and worrying time it is heartening to hear and see that so many people have come forward to help and support people who need it. The news is full of the stories of great sacrifice and hard … Continue reading
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