Category Archives: Village in Bloom

Great British Spring Clean 2018- rescheduled Sunday 18th March

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Because of the snowy weather these planned events have been rescheduled for Sunday 18th March at 10am. Come along to one of these and help clean up AG! Everyone most welcome. The Neighbourhood Forum Spring Clean Team are meeting outside … 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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Acocks Green Calendar 2018 **Available Now**

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Exciting News! Following the sell-out success of last year’s Acocks Green Calendar, Village in Bloom have produced a new calendar for 2018. It is a wall calendar and each page features a contemporary colour photos of some of the scenic … 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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Village in Bloom – Gold Award and More!

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Kit Barlow

If you haven’t already heard – Acocks Green Village received a Gold Award again this year in the entry The RHS Heart of England Britain in Bloom Awards. That is 3 years in a row! Also the team were given … Continue reading →

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New Postcard of Acocks Green

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Kit Barlow

In the shops now – (S & H Jewellers, Bodylines and Jeffries),  a new postcard to send to your friends and relatives around the world. The postcard features the new Village in Bloom Sculpture created by local artist Veronica Treadwell. … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2018

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Kit Barlow

*****Just one more week to submit your photos for next year’s calendar**** Some of you lucky people out there may be owners of this year’s calendar featuring contemporary photos of the area. Acocks Green Village in Bloom produced a sell-out … Continue reading →

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The Orchard Story

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Kit Barlow

For all those who came to Mallard Community Orchard for the Village in Bloom Launch – here is the full visual story of the hard work transforming this derelict site into the beautiful space it is now. Thanks for all … Continue reading →

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New Sculpture Arriving in the Village

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Kit Barlow

A sculpture inspired by the work of the Village in Bloom team and the heritage of our area has been installed on the island in the centre of Acocks Green this week. Designed by Bloom volunteer and artist Veronica Treadwell … Continue reading →

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Spring Clean Acocks Green Recreation Park

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to those’Heroes Wanted’ is the call from the Great British Spring Clean Campaign organised by Keep Britain Tidy.  Meet at the Recreation Ground at 10am for the monthly litter-pick. All equipment provided for their First Saturday of the month … Continue reading →

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