Category Archives: volunteering

One Man came to Scythe

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Kit Barlow

The gentle sloping meadow in Westley Vale Millennium Green was given its annual cut this week with local scythe-man Adam. To encourage the wild flowers to flourish it is important that the meadow is cut so that the flower seeds … Continue reading →

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Young Trees need Water around AG

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Think about the road you live on. Are there young trees that have been planted in the last year or two? We have been enjoying the sunshine and warm weather, but we haven’t had much rain. All around Acocks Green … Continue reading →

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Zoom Meeting – Central and Eastern European Acocks Green Forum

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Kit Barlow

An opportunity to attend an online forum next week for the Eastern European community in Acocks Green. Get in touch with Centrala All the information below:

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Village in Bloom Need Your Help

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Kit Barlow

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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Colourful Springtime in Acocks Green

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Kit Barlow

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 →

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Support During Covid-19 Lockdown

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Kit Barlow

During this difficult and worrying time it is heartening to hear and see that so many people have come forward to help and support people who need it.  The news is full of the stories of great sacrifice and hard … Continue reading →

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Making a Difference Locally

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Considering the difficult situation we are all in – here is something to do with spare time to help our local community, whilst getting fresh air and exercise.  Make sure that you abide strictly by the social distancing advice at … Continue reading →

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Canal Clean Up and Public Meeting

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum have two events at the beginning of February – come along and join volunteers to help tidy up the canal on Sunday and on Tuesday we have our Public Meeting – updates from the local police, … Continue reading →

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Get Active for 2020

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Kit Barlow

It is a new year, and a new decade so it’s a great time to think about how you can get out there and make a difference, both for yourself and for the community. Here in Acocks Green and in … Continue reading →

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Daffodils and Tulips for Acocks Green

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Kit Barlow

The Village in Bloom Team have been busy choosing and buying hundreds of spring bulbs to plant, so that in the Springtime the village will be a mass of beautiful and contrasting colours. Meet at the Inn on the Green … Continue reading →

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