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Westley Vale Tai Chi

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Kit Barlow

The first Tai Chi session was a great success on 14th April. 18 people took part in this rewarding exercise based on ancient Chinese martial arts. Women and men of all ages and levels of fitness reported that the event … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi @ Westley Vale

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Kit Barlow

This ancient martial art has great health benefits and starts as a weekly class starts in April. Come along and find out more.  

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Boundary Changes – Are You Affected?

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Parts of Acocks Green Ward could be Yardley West Ward in new proposals. -*** Update -sign the petition*** New council ward boundaries: have your say SIGN THE PETITION HERE! The boundaries and names of Birmingham’s wards could be changing – and … Continue reading →

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Towpath Upgrade and Temporary Closure

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Kit Barlow

December Update – The resurfacing continues at a good pace. It is continuing to the boundary of Solihull, which is Lincoln Road Bridge.   As part of the Birmingham Cycle Revolution Funding, which aims is to encourage more people to … Continue reading →

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New Community Choir in Acocks Green

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Kit Barlow

This looks like a pleasant distraction from the longer nights, cold weather and Sunday evening blues!  Everyone knows that singing lifts your spirits. All the information below, £2.50 per session or termly rate. I love to hear a choir. I love the … Continue reading →

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********Acocks Gold********

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Kit Barlow

What fantastic news for Acocks Green! Thanks to all those who have played a part in helping achieve this award. Here is what Fran the co-coordinator had to say: Did I hear right?  I went up on stage to receive … Continue reading →

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Allotments Get a New Environmentally-Friendly Loo

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to a grant form the Big Lottery Fund, Wharfland Allotments in Acocks Green have installed the first toilet on the site in it’s 110 year existence. The odourless eco-friendly toilet uses no water or electricity,  is solar powered and … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom Presents Best Shop Front Award

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Kit Barlow

This year, as part of the Acocks Green Village in Bloom project, a Best Shop Front Award has been launched. The AG Village in Boom team recently presented the first award to The Swan Trio for their contribution. Fran Lee, … Continue reading →

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Smarter Route – New Planters and Trees

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Kit Barlow

The Bloom team has been advised that before the end of June, the council will be placing twenty rectangular containers on the new paving. These will be the same as the one by Burtons. Seventeen new street trees will be planted in … Continue reading →

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Smart Route – Smart New Buses

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Kit Barlow

The end of the road works in Acocks Green is now in sight. It is anticipated that it will be completed by the end of the first week in July. Large planters, benches, cycle parking will be the finishing touches with semi-mature trees being … Continue reading →

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