Category Archives: things to do

Community Spirit on Grand Union

Posted on February 12, 2019 by

The weather looked off putting on Sunday for the scheduled clean up on the Grand Union canal, but it dried up and we had a great turn out of around 10 people come along. We pulled out rubbish from the … Continue reading →

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New Venture in Acocks Green?

Posted on January 9, 2019 by

There’s a whole of host of activities each week at Fox Hollies Forum on Greenwood Avenue, including a luncheon club, knitting club, Line Dancing and starting this year – Carpet Bowls.  Check out their Facebook page for up to date … Continue reading →

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Oh Yes It Is… Panto Time!

Posted on January 1, 2019 by

Our local theatre group have been working hard to get ready for their alternative Pantomime Beauty Sleeping – which promises a show of entertaining humour for all the family. Also funds raised go to the worthwhile cause of  local charity … Continue reading →

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Tulip Time!

Posted on November 10, 2018 by

Local people are invited to join in this community event to enhance our village. 

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If you Go Down to the Woods Today..

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

Our local sculptor Steve Rainbow has been chipping away in the woods of Westley Vale Millennium Green over the summer, adding two welcome and interesting sculptures to our special green space. Lots of people have seen ‘The Hand’  but ‘Dragon’ … Continue reading →

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My Guides for Birmingham

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

Eleanor Stephens from the Guide Dogs charity has been in touch with us. The charity are looking for volunteers (over 18yrs), in our area as ‘My Guides’  As Eleanor says about the role: a rewarding and flexible volunteering role – … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Challenge at the Library

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

Kids – what a great way to enjoy the free time of school holidays than to lose yourself in a book – whether you like great stories or facts and figures, the choice is yours – the Challenge – to … Continue reading →

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