Category Archives: News

Community First Fund – The Benefits

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Managed by the Community Development Foundation Supported by HM Government’s Office for Civil Society, Community First is an England-wide programme which has run for nearly 4 years. Two funds of money, worth £80m, have been created to help communities come together, … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Carnival **** Update Next meeting Thursday 15th January. If you would like to be a helping hand to the Carnival this year.******

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Carnival has been the biggest annual community get together for 41 years. Many local organisations take the opportunity to promote their causes and raise funds at this important family- focussed summer event. The planning for next year’s carnival starts early and … Continue reading →

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Open Day at the Historic Eastbourne House – this Saturday 4th October

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Many local people will be interested in the developments at Eastbourne House, Yardley Road. There was much relief that this beautiful Victorian building with many of its original features intact, has been conserved and it now houses a new music school. The … Continue reading →

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Why Whistles?

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Many locals and people passing through the village may have been struck by the display of whistles on the central island in Acocks Green. Yes they are whistles! A floral display was designed and produced by Birmingham City Council for … Continue reading →

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School Holiday Activities

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Click on images below, to enlarge There are also lots more activities around Birmingham during the school holidays, many of which are free. A Family Daysaver costs £8 on the bus, (Up to 2 adults and 4 Children). Click the link … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom – Commemoration

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to Fran Lee for this uplifting news story – Some of  the members of The Acocks Green Village in Bloom team had been looking after the War Memorial in front of our library since 2007 and this has been … Continue reading →

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Now We Can Recycle More

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Kit Barlow

The plastics that are now accepted within Birmingham’s recycling boxes  are: • Plastic bottles of all types • Yoghurt pots • Margarine tubs • Ice cream tubs • Plastic trays (e.g.from chocolate and biscuit boxes) that are NOT black in … Continue reading →

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What Will You Learn in 2014?

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Kit Barlow

As 2014 commences, it is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. There is always something new to learn and Birmingham Adult Education Service has many new courses starting in January. In Acocks Green village we … Continue reading →

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Christmas Greetings from Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Seasonal Greetings to all our followers and readers. Find out more about the goings on in Acocks Green by coming along to our next Public Meeting on Tuesday 28th January when there will be a guest speaker  Mr Joe Holyoak, Architect … Continue reading →

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Free Drop-In Money Advice Friday 20th December 10am to 12 noon

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Kit Barlow

This time of year can really bring financial worries to a head, with the cost of heating, lighting and not to mention the demands of Christmas. If you find yourself with money worries then take advantage of the free service … Continue reading →

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