Category Archives: things to do

Yet Another Bloomin’ Good Night ***This Saturday*** Tickets Still Available

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Back by popular demand! Come and support Village in Bloom whilst having a great night out on your doorstep.  Canoe will be playing favourite hits from the 60s onwards. There’s a fun quiz and a friendly host of local people … Continue reading →

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Great British Spring Clean – Yardley Road**Postponed**

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Kit Barlow

*****Postponed due to inclement weather***********   So many people in our area are fed up of the litter and want to do something about it. We have the scouts, schools and Friends of the Parks doing organised litter picks over … Continue reading →

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The Great British Spring Clean Acocks Green ***postponed due to weather***

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Keep Britain Tidy are encouraging communities to take part in a Big Clean Up on the weekend of 2nd to 4th March 2018. The keen people of Acocks Green are coming together with the backing of Village in Bloom to … Continue reading →

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Calling the Over 50s!

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Two activities coming up this month that are free and fun for the over 50s in Acocks Green. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet some new people and enjoy sharing stories. Firstly the Heritage of Play Workshops on Wed 21st … Continue reading →

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Tea Dance on Wednesday

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Kit Barlow

From all accounts a very enjoyable afternoon. No partners required, everyone in the local area welcome.

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Oh Yes It Is…. Time for the Pantomime!

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Our local theatre company have been rehearsing long and tirelessly for their winter production Little Red Riding Hood. It promises to be up to their usual standard of laughs and mayhem that the whole family can enjoy!  You can book … Continue reading →

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News Round

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Vote for Acocks Green Village in Bloom have applied for funding from Aviva. The more votes they get the more funding they will receive so take a couple of minutes to register to get your 10 votes and play your … Continue reading →

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Autumn Activities

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Kit Barlow

This week coming there are two nice events happening. An inaugural Tea Dance at the Arthur Moore Hall (Alexander Road) for the local community to enjoy and on Sunday a mass planting of daffodil bulbs to brighten up the village … Continue reading →

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This Saturday in Acocks Green

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Kit Barlow

The monthly clean up at Fox Hollies Park – come and help tidy our beautiful park, equipment provided and tea and cake afterwards. And later, starting at 11am its Stockfield Funday  featuring Green Beats Samba Band, inflatables, lots of free … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Carnival This Saturday

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Kit Barlow

This Saturday is Acocks Green Carnival, lots of stalls, local organisations and shows. Come along and meet the Acocks Green Village in Bloom Team and Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum,  sharing a stall and selling lots of interesting, bargain plants.

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