Category Archives: places on interest

Come along to the Police Station this Saturday -17th March 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Police are opening their doors this Saturday, 17th March, to give local people an opportunity to learn more about their local force.  See details below for a rare chance to see behind the scene in this listed landmark … Continue reading →

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Smithy’s Cafe – A Long History

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to a local resident, Ross, for an interesting article and photos about the long history of our local friendly cafe on Yardley Road. I wonder whether Margo Hitchinson and Ethel Baldwin foresaw that the cafe they opened at 73 … Continue reading →

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