Category Archives: volunteering

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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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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This Saturday – a Celebration of the Great Outdoors!

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Kit Barlow
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Tulips of Acocks Green!

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Have you seen the beautiful array of tulips around the village? Definitely the best display ever.  Thanks to the Village in Bloom Team and all the volunteers who came along in November and helped plant them. It was worth the … Continue reading →

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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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A Bloomin’ Success

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to everyone who came along to Yet Another Bloomin’ Good Night, the fund raising event for Acocks Green Village in Bloom.  It was a full house and the team raised valuable funds to continue their hard work. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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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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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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Acocks White

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Happy New Year from Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum! Our next Public Meeting is Tues 30th January, 7.30pm Baptist Church Hall, Yardley Rd. Here are some lovely photos taken by Veronica Treadwell, Fran Lee and Pauline Priest of our Winter Wonderland.  … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Dave!

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Kit Barlow

This month at the Queen’s Birthday Honours – our chair David Treadwell was invited to Buckingham Palace to receive an MBE for his tireless community work. We are very proud of him.  He does so much for Acocks Green as … Continue reading →

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