Category Archives: News

Spring Blossom in Acocks Green

Posted on August 9, 2022 by gedhughes

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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Saturday 4th June – Jubilee Celebrations

Posted on May 21, 2022 by gedhughes

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

Posted on October 30, 2021 by gedhughes

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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Village in Bloom Awarded Gold Again!

Posted on September 19, 2021 by gedhughes

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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Saturday 5th June – Visit Mallard Community Orchard

Posted on May 28, 2021 by gedhughes

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.

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Public Meeting Tuesday 11th May – 7.30pm by Zoom

Posted on May 3, 2021 by gedhughes

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 →

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Support During Covid-19 Lockdown

Posted on April 8, 2020 by gedhughes

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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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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Local GP Surgery to Relocate

Posted on November 5, 2019 by gedhughes

People registered at the Dudley Park Road Doctors Surgery may have heard about recent plans to relocate. There has now been a notice issued to advise on the situation, (see below).  The premises have been sold, but the Medical Centre … Continue reading →

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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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