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Category Archives: Village in Bloom
New Trees need Water!
If you are lucky enough to have a young tree in your neighbourhood then in this extreme weather they need some help. Look out for the pipe at the base of the tree that takes water down to the roots. … Continue reading
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Saturday 4th June – Jubilee Celebrations
Two weeks today, come along to the celebrations in Acocks Green Village and support Acocks Green Village in Bloom! There will be live music from Canoe – playing popular tunes from across the decades, a string quartet from Kimichi School … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green, gardening, Kimichi School, live music, Village in Bloom
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Come to our Public Meeting – Back Together
Our first Real Life Public Meeting for over 2 years.. come along and find out what is happening in the Neighbourhood.
Posted in Acocks Green, things to do, Uncategorized, Village in Bloom, volunteering
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Jubilee Tree Planting and Tidy Up at Westley Vale
On Sunday 6th March the Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green organised a Springtime tidy up at at the site. Thirty-three volunteers turned out to help and our councillors had the honour of planting a special tree to mark the … Continue reading
Spring Bulb Planting – Sunday 21st November
Even if you’ve never done any gardening before, you can still come and help plant bulbs. Its straightforward work but there’s over 1000 bulbs to plant to brighten up the village in the springtime. So come and lend a hand … Continue reading
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Tagged bulb planting, gardening, spring bulbs, tulips, volunteering
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Village in Bloom Awarded Gold Again!
Each year the gardening volunteers in the village work hard to make Acocks Green look its best. They want the local community centre to look good for everyone who lives and works here. Each year Acocks Green Village is also … Continue reading
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Saturday 5th June – Visit Mallard Community Orchard
It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the growing season so come on down to Mallard Close next Saturday and support our wonderful community projects.
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Tagged community orchard, craft stalls, gardening, local honey, Plant Sale, plants
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Village in Bloom Need Your Help
On Sunday a team of volunteers planted up the majority of the 22 planters in Acocks Green village with a colourful array of bedding plants. Working individually (and keeping our social distance) a team of 7 worked tirelessly to put … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green, bedding plants, community gardening, gardening, planters, watering
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Colourful Springtime in Acocks Green
Back in November the Village in Bloom Team, along with other volunteers, took part in a community bulb planting morning. Little did we know then what the future would hold. But amidst the upsetting turn of events and change of … Continue reading
Another Bloomin’ Good Night 2020
Saturday 7th March saw a sell-out evening at the Westley Hotel. Locals gathered together to support the work of Acocks Green Village in Bloom. Guests enjoyed a quiz, buffet, slideshow and live music from the talented band – Canoe. There … Continue reading
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