Category Archives: things to do

Summer Activities for Young People and Children in AG

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to the Acocks Green Youth Project for this very useful document showing all the great things to occupy local young people and children during the summer holidays. The activities are helpfully grouped in age order. Check out the links … Continue reading →

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Help Local Children with their Reading

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Everyone knows how important reading and writing is, if children have difficulties with these basic skills, without extra support their futures can look bleak.  But all around the country volunteers are helping children overcome their struggles and setting them on … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Foodbank Call Out

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Kit Barlow

This is a message from our friends at Acocks Green Foodbank “During the last two months the local Acocks Green Foodbank helped over 200 people, in some desperate situations from single men who are homeless with no income at all, … Continue reading →

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Classical Music at St Mary’s – this Wednesday 27th June 7.30pm

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Kit Barlow

As part of the Swansong series, St Mary’s Church will be hosting a classical delight from the talented Verbunkos Trio. Trained at the Birmingham Conservatoire the Trio will be playing a contrasting mixture of pieces. The proposed programme is below: … Continue reading →

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Tea Dance on Tuesday

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Next Tuesday come along to this friendly get-together. Bring your friends and neighbours or come on your own. You will get a warm welcome.

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Neighbourhood Watch & Streetwatch

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Kit Barlow

West Midlands Police have provided some useful information on the Neighbourhood Watch and Streetwatch schemes. Posted below:

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Acocks Green Carnival 2018

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Saturday 7th July will see the return of Acocks Green Carnival as usual at Acocks Green Recreation Ground, Westley Road. It’s the annual community get-together. Lots to see and do for all the family. Get in touch with the committee … Continue reading →

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This Saturday – a Celebration of the Great Outdoors!

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Kit Barlow
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Canal Tidy Up – This Sunday

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Kit Barlow
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Litter-Picking Champions around AG

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Our planned Litter Picking activities in March around the area were unfortunately snowed off, both times! However because people are unfortunately still dropping litter there is always a need to help keep our streets clean and tidy. One of our … Continue reading →

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