Category Archives: volunteering

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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National Nest Box Week Event

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Spring is just around the corner and for the last 19 years a week in February is given the title National Nest Box Week. The project of the British Trust for Ornithology, the idea to encourage people to put up … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting -Tuesday 24th January

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Local residents are invited to our public meeting – all the details here

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Local Historian Honoured

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Kit Barlow

On Friday 16th December there was a Community Christmas Party for people who play an active role in the community of Acocks Green. It was set up several years ago to acknowledge the work of community champions and named after … Continue reading →

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Good Morning’s Work

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to the many people who turned out to work on our stretch of canal on Sunday 6th November. We planted hundreds of bulbs, picked up litter, cut back overhanging branches and generally tidied up. We were also presented with … Continue reading →

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Friends of Acocks Green Recreation Ground

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Recreation Ground is the home of Acocks Green Carnival and a valuable green space in our community. Local residents are keen to work together to enhance this attractive park and to encourage other local people to become involved. … Continue reading →

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The Acocks Green Heritage Trail

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Who has noticed our new Heritage Trail, which has been installed recently? The eight information boards placed in strategic positions around Acocks Green inform locals and visitors alike about the history and development of our district. There is also a … Continue reading →

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Harvest Time at the Orchard

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Kit Barlow

If you fancy some free fresh  fruit, then pop along to Mallard Community Orchard this week, there are lots of raspberries and currants ripening and ready to eat. The orchard was developed for local people to enjoy and look after. … Continue reading →

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This Saturday..

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Come along and enjoy this community get together and you can meet us here on our stall. We will be next to Acocks Green Village in Bloom and Clay Lane Allotments. There will be an opportunity to find out more … Continue reading →

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One Month to Go…

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Last year, many readers will know Acocks Green received a GOLD award from the Royal Horticultural Society’s Village in Bloom Awards. This was thanks to lots of hard work and dedication from many people and organisations working together for the … Continue reading →

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