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.

Ballot-box-generic

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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Westley Vale Tai Chi

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Kit Barlow

The first Tai Chi session was a great success on 14th April. 18 people took part in this rewarding exercise based on ancient Chinese martial arts. Women and men of all ages and levels of fitness reported that the event was most enjoyable, as Veronica summed up :

Accompanied by some soothing background music, breathing in and out in rhythm to the movements, listening to the birdsong all around, everyone enjoyed the experience, ending the session relaxed and looking forward to next week.

What a wonderful opportunity for the people of Acocks Green, and what a perfect setting. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this event, just turn up in comfortable clothes.

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Are You Registered?

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Anyone wishing to vote in the upcoming May elections, must be
registered to do so and the deadline for registration is 18th April 2016.
If you wish to vote and influence the democratic process you must be
registered.

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Village in Bloom Launch Event

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Hoping to build on the success of last year’s GOLD award, the Village in Bloom Team will be launching the Acocks Green Village in Bloom Campaign 2016 at the Community Orchard on Saturday 16th April. Come along and support the event and learn more about gardening. Grown ups and children will be invited to sow seeds to take away and nurture and there will be wildflower seed-sowing at the orchard. There will be refreshments, hot food and lots of bargain plants to brighten up your gardens or give as presents. Or just come along for a chat or volunteer to help water in the hot weather.

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Magical Wardrobes in Acocks Green!

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Pop along to Acocks Green Library to experience this intriguing free exhibition. From the 2nd to 14th April. Even more reason to visit your local library.
Other Worlds

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Tai Chi @ Westley Vale

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Kit Barlow

This ancient martial art has great health benefits and starts as a weekly class starts in April.
Come along and find out more.

Tai Chi Poster WVMG

 

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Woodberry Walk Clean Up

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Birmingham City Council Housing and a group of local active citizens spent a couple of hours litter picking down Woodberry Walk on Monday morning. Over 10 bags of litter were collected from the bushes as well as fly tipped building waste and a build up of leaves.

Woodberry walk was the original route from Warwick Road to the Avenue and the canal, before Woodcock Lane was developed. There are still lots of trees and berries to this day, and thanks to the hard work of the volunteers and council workers, it is litter-free now. Lets try and keep it this way by picking up litter and encouraging others to dispose of their rubbish sensibly.

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