Category Archives: places on interest

Another Bloomin’ Good Night 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by

Saturday 7th March saw a sell-out evening at the Westley Hotel. Locals gathered together to support the work of Acocks Green Village in Bloom. Guests enjoyed a quiz, buffet, slideshow and live music from the talented band – Canoe. There … Continue reading →

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Get Active for 2020

Posted on December 29, 2019 by

It is a new year, and a new decade so it’s a great time to think about how you can get out there and make a difference, both for yourself and for the community. Here in Acocks Green and in … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Acocks Green

Posted on November 30, 2019 by

So it’s the darkest, coldest time of the year and it’s no coincidence that this is the season of coloured lights, singing and social gatherings in order to help us get through the bleak midwinter. There’s lots to enjoy now … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2020

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

The exclusive Acocks Green wall calendar full of colourful photos of our area is now available!  A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who submitted photos, from children to semi-professionals, we had such a wide array of interesting photos to choose … Continue reading →

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Canal Clean Up – 15th September

Posted on September 6, 2019 by

Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum set up a collaboration with Canals and Rivers Trust to adopt a stretch of canal back in 2016. A group of volunteers meet up a few times of year to clean and tidy the canal, picking … Continue reading →

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Saturday 31st August at Woodcock Lane

Posted on August 26, 2019 by

Come along and support Acocks Green Village in Bloom. There will be plant sales, bric-a-brac, a raffle, local Acocks Green honey to buy, free seed-sowing with children and gardening advice. A chance to meet some of the team that work … Continue reading →

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Greening up Acocks Green

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

Another weekend of community spirit. On Saturday Acocks Green Village in Bloom were at Stockfield Funday encouraging children and adults to try a little gardening, with pick and mix planters, a plant swap and seed-sowing with children.  Anyone who sowed seeds … Continue reading →

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