Category Archives: News

Acocks Green Calendar 2019

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Exclusive Calendar for Acocks Green – featuring photographs of our village at its best – AVAILABLE NOW Photographs have been taken by local people and capture Acocks Green through the seasons at its best.  Lots of space to write your … Continue reading →

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Hooray for Village in Bloom!

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Representatives from Acocks Green Village in Bloom attended the award ceremony for the Heart of England RHS In Bloom Ceremony in Burton on Trent on Thursday 20th September. Great news! Acocks Green Village has won Gold for the forth year … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – Tuesday 18th September

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Our next Public Meeting (and AGM) will be held at our usual venue – the Baptist Church Hall on Yardley Road at 7.30pm.  There will be community updates from the local police and other community representatives.  This time we are … Continue reading →

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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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Bike Haul !

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to all the volunteers who came out on this blistering morning to help clean up our adopted waterway with the support Canals and Rivers Trust.  It was actually nice and shady on the water’s edge. As well as the … 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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This Saturday – a Celebration of the Great Outdoors!

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Kit Barlow
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Tulips of Acocks Green!

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Have you seen the beautiful array of tulips around the village? Definitely the best display ever.  Thanks to the Village in Bloom Team and all the volunteers who came along in November and helped plant them. It was worth the … Continue reading →

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