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Teenager? Stressed?

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Here is something you might find useful..

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Litter-Picking Champions around AG

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Our planned Litter Picking activities in March around the area were unfortunately snowed off, both times! However because people are unfortunately still dropping litter there is always a need to help keep our streets clean and tidy. One of our … Continue reading →

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Great British Spring Clean 2018- rescheduled Sunday 18th March

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Because of the snowy weather these planned events have been rescheduled for Sunday 18th March at 10am. Come along to one of these and help clean up AG! Everyone most welcome. The Neighbourhood Forum Spring Clean Team are meeting outside … Continue reading →

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Great British Spring Clean – Yardley Road**Postponed**

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Kit Barlow

*****Postponed due to inclement weather***********   So many people in our area are fed up of the litter and want to do something about it. We have the scouts, schools and Friends of the Parks doing organised litter picks over … Continue reading →

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Calling the Over 50s!

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Two activities coming up this month that are free and fun for the over 50s in Acocks Green. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet some new people and enjoy sharing stories. Firstly the Heritage of Play Workshops on Wed 21st … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2018 **Available Now**

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Exciting News! Following the sell-out success of last year’s Acocks Green Calendar, Village in Bloom have produced a new calendar for 2018. It is a wall calendar and each page features a contemporary colour photos of some of the scenic … Continue reading →

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Consultation on Fox Hollies Park

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green’s attractive open space is in line for some improvements. There is an online consultation that takes just a few minutes to complete. What are the priorities for improvement. Let the council know what you think. Closing date 10th … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom – Gold Award and More!

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Kit Barlow

If you haven’t already heard – Acocks Green Village received a Gold Award again this year in the entry The RHS Heart of England Britain in Bloom Awards. That is 3 years in a row! Also the team were given … Continue reading →

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New Postcard of Acocks Green

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Kit Barlow

In the shops now – (S & H Jewellers, Bodylines and Jeffries),  a new postcard to send to your friends and relatives around the world. The postcard features the new Village in Bloom Sculpture created by local artist Veronica Treadwell. … Continue reading →

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Successful Canal Clean Up

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Kit Barlow

On Sunday 9th July a group of volunteers from Acocks Green spent a couple of hours cleaning up the Grand Union Canal with the Canals and Rivers Trust Volunteer Co-Ordinator – Steve Lambert. The group litter-picked, cut back overhanging branches … Continue reading →

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