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Category Archives: News
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
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, News
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
Posted in Acocks Green, environment, Events, News, Village in Bloom, volunteering
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
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, News, things to do, volunteering
Tagged @AcocksGreenTogether, BVSC, community support, Covid 19, government, social distancing, volunteers
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Drumming Together
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.
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, music, new skills, News, the arts
Tagged Acocks Green, African Drumming, Fun, library, music, over 50s, social
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Local GP Surgery to Relocate
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
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, News
Tagged Doctors Surgery, Dudley Park Medical Centre, Dudley Park Road, GP, medical, MMP, NHS, Nurses
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Help with Getting Online
**** 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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Tagged access IT, Acocks Green Library, courses, employment, finding work, improving, internet, IT skills, learning, online, Recom, South Yardley Library, volunteering, workshops
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Acocks Green Calendar 2020 !
Following the sell-out success of previous Acocks Green calendars we are thinking ahead and putting a call-out for your best landscape photos taken of our area in the last couple of years. We have had some great contributions from local … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020, Acocks Green, Calendar, photography, scenery, seasons
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Keep the Green Clean Update
Birmingham City Council have recently been equipping community groups with litter-picking tools, and so volunteers from Acocks Green Village in Bloom took advantage of the offer. Ashley Atterbury the Assistant Service Manager from the Fleet & Waste at Montgomery Street … Continue reading
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