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 about the wide variety of organisations that work together for the good of our village. Also the Forum, Village in Bloom and the allotments will be selling a wide variety of bargain plants and profits go back into the local community.

The Carnival procession will leave Archbishop Ilsleys at 12 noon and parade through the Green, so hope to see lots of you there.

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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 greater good of Acocks Green.

The Village has entered the RHS Bloom event again this year and is hoping to continue their success. The team have been working hard all year in the village and with schools and organisations to enhance the area. The Judges will be arriving on Tuesday 12th July.

This is a request from the Village in Bloom team to anyone who might be interested in helping out at this crucial time. No gardening experience is required, but you are sure to learn something about gardening along the way. Help with watering is also required. The friendly Bloom team meet on Wednesday and Sunday morning, so introduce yourself or get in touch below.

To see some more of the wonderful work that they do look on their page AG Village in Bloom

If you care about Acocks Green and want to play a part in helping us achieve GOLD again then please get in touch. You can click CONTACT US or email the Bloom Co-ordinator directly: Fran Lee: 0121 706 0076 or email: fran.lee47@yahoo.co.uk

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A Good Morning’s Work

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Thanks so much to all those who spent the morning working on the Grand Union Canal on Sunday. It was perfect weather and we were pleased to see our colleague Steve from Canals and Rivers Trust return with all his equipment, as part of the Adopt a Stretch of Canal Scheme. We had some new volunteers who had seen our posters along the canal join up too. So we were able to achieve a lot.

The Graffiti Removal Guys
Repainting the Waymarker
Brian’s handywork
Enthusiastic newbies!
Hooray – the guys got the rubbish hanging from the tree!

Some of the wild flowers we sowed have come up, the trees we planted are doing well and we planted a few more native plants that C&RT brought along. We saw an array of boats and ducks on the water and it was a thoroughly rewarding and enjoyable morning.

Our next meet up will be in September. If you would like to be on the mailing list to inform you of the next dates then just drop us a line via the ‘Contact Us‘ page.

 

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Canal Adoption Scheme – Sunday 5th June

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Our next meeting and tidy up session on the Grand Union is Sunday 5th June at 10am. Last time we met, Canals and Rivers Trust documented the scheme with a film and photos. Here are the photos they took.

We meet on the old Vineries Bridge at 10am. All equipment is provided by Canals and Rivers Trust. Come along and play a part in improving our historic waterway.

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What’s On in Acocks Green – This Week

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Kit Barlow

As well as the usual events and activities that go on in our vibrant suburban village, this week we have some events that are worth a special mention. For more information about what goes on in Acocks Green check out the What’s On in AG page and the Going’s On in AG and if you would like to update us then get in touch.

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Tuesday – Julian Harrison – from the world renowned British Library, who is curator of the current free Library of Birmingham’s Our Shakespeare Exhibition, will be in Acocks Green Library on Tuesday afternoon (2pm), to give what promises to be an interesting talk on Things You Didn’t Know about Shakespeare. You can’t fail to miss all the celebrations of the playwright’s life this year, but we are lucky to have a visit from this high profile academic who recently curated the Magna Carta Exhibition in the British Library, London. (Donations at end).

Wednesday – the long established Swansong Concert series returns with an evening of music from the Kelly Tye and the Delta Quartet.

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The Delta Quartet

We are promised music for all tastes, arranged for clarinet and featuring Songs from the Shows. 7.30pm in the attractive surroundings of St Mary’s Church. (donations at end).

Saturday –Acocks Green Village, May Madness Circus Funday 11am to 4pm. Lots of free entertainment for all the family going on in the Village, learn Circus skills, enjoy live music from local cover band Revolver, Animals in Hands (fancy holding a 10 foot snake?!) and lots more!

So even more reason to invite your friends and family and spend time in Acocks Green!

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New sign at Costa Coffee!

 

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Family Activities at Fox Hollies Park

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Here’s an opportunity to get out in the fresh air and get fitter in Acocks Green. The park is also having a litter pick this Saturday, meet at the Pavilion (Gospel Lane) at 11am – all equipment provided, come and enhance your local park and then enjoy it even more.

Fox Hollies Park FFF spring summer poster 2016

 

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Public Meeting – Tuesday 17th May

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Kit Barlow

There will also be updates on the Boundary Changes and other local updates.

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Road Closures Warning -w/e 13th May

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Kit Barlow

It has come to our attention that there are planned road works happening in the area soon. They are at night, but will cause some disruption to evening travellers and the no.11 bus route. Details below:

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Time to Vote – Thursday 5th May

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Kit Barlow

This Thursday is the Birmingham City Council Elections, time to vote for our local Councillor. So make use of your right to vote and get yourself down to the polling station. They are open from 7am to 10pm. If you have lost your polling card don’t worry, you can still vote by giving your name and address to the polling clerk.

John O’Shea, the local Labour Councillor, has completed his two year role and so local people have to decide to vote for John again or choose another Councillor in his place.

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Our friends from Acocks Green Focus Group have put forward a list of the candidates standing and presented them with a list of questions relevant to the people of Acocks Green. You can read all the details of how they answered here:

Your Acocks Green Ward Councillors

Perhaps the hard work that the Focus Group have put into this report will help you make up your mind as to who to vote for.

 

 

 

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Canal Clean Up Session

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Kit Barlow

We were lucky with the weather for our ‘Adopt a Stretch of the Canal’ session this Sunday. Thanks to Ralph from Canals & Rivers Trust, who stepped into replace Steve, our usual Volunteer Supporter after a cycling accident, (get well soon Steve). We tackled some of the graffiti, sowed wild flowers and picked up plenty of litter. It was great to meet some new enthusiastic locals who want to do something positive to improve our area.

Lots of people were out enjoying the canal with its new towpath. If you would like to be on a mailing list for the next session please contact us. Together we can be the guardians of our historic waterway.

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