Category Archives: places on interest

Jubilee Tree Planting and Tidy Up at Westley Vale

Posted on March 7, 2022 by gedhughes

On Sunday 6th March the Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green organised a Springtime tidy up at at the site. Thirty-three volunteers turned out to help and our councillors had the honour of planting a special tree to mark the … Continue reading →

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Photographs for Calendar

Posted on October 11, 2021 by gedhughes

Due to the lockdowns of recent times, many of us have been getting to know our local area a little better. Have you got some good photos of Acocks Green area through the seasons? Check your phones and submit any … Continue reading →

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Improvements to Westley Brook down at the Vale

Posted on August 20, 2021 by gedhughes

Locals may have noticed some pretty major work going on down at our Westley Vale Millennium Green. The Trustees of Westley Vale have been in touch to explain: After fourteen months from our first application, we were fortunate to secure … Continue reading →

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Saturday 5th June – Visit Mallard Community Orchard

Posted on May 28, 2021 by gedhughes

It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the growing season so come on down to Mallard Close next Saturday and support our wonderful community projects.

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One Man came to Scythe

Posted on August 9, 2020 by gedhughes

The gentle sloping meadow in Westley Vale Millennium Green was given its annual cut this week with local scythe-man Adam. To encourage the wild flowers to flourish it is important that the meadow is cut so that the flower seeds … Continue reading →

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Another Bloomin’ Good Night 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by gedhughes

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 gedhughes

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 gedhughes

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 gedhughes

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 gedhughes

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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