Category Archives: places on interest

Acocks Green’s First Blue Plaque

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Kit Barlow

The Forum was delighted to hear that Acocks Green has received the honour of it’s first very own blue plaque recently. Some of our older readers will remember John Curry OBE (1949 – 1994), the local young man who, in … Continue reading →

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Successful Tidy Up

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to all the volunteers who came out to help out on the Canal Clean up on Sunday. There was litter-picking, painting and seed-sowing. Steve and Brian even managed to reach the bag of rubbish that had been hanging in … Continue reading →

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Down the Cut this Sunday

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Kit Barlow

This Sunday (23rd April), volunteers are invited to join the Canal and River Trust to help clean up and tidy the stretch of Grand Union Canal that the Neighbourhood Forum has ‘adopted’. Meet at the old Vineries Canal Bridge at … Continue reading →

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Bargain Book Sale

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Something worthwhile to spend the pocket money on!

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Opportunities for Fox Hollies Park

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Fox Hollies Park in Acocks Green was established as a public park in 1929. It consists of 40 acres of beautiful park land. Westley Brook runs through it and there is a fishing pond. Find out more about how we … Continue reading →

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National Nest Box Week Event

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Spring is just around the corner and for the last 19 years a week in February is given the title National Nest Box Week. The project of the British Trust for Ornithology, the idea to encourage people to put up … Continue reading →

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Friends of the AG Parks

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Come along and join the Friends of Fox Hollies Park and get a fix of community spirit. Continue reading →

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Oh Yes It Is….!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Stage 27’s pantomime last year was a sell-out success and great fun for all the family. And we are sure that it will be just as good this year with such a dedicated team of local thespians! £6 each or … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Carnival Development

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Kit Barlow

A message from Acocks Green Carnival Committee: – Did you know Acocks Green Carnival is over 40 years old? In the last four decades carnival has seen many changes and developments, but 2017 could see some of its biggest challenges … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Village in Bloom Calendar 2017

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Kit Barlow

For the first time Acocks Green has a calendar of contemporary photographs that highlight attractive views of our village as well as the work of the Village in Bloom volunteers. The full colour wall calendar, with plenty of room to … Continue reading →

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