The Big Switch On

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Get into the Christmas spirit in Acocks Green village next Saturday, 4th December, with a celebration of the arrival of Christmas.  From 4pm – details below:

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Roald Dahl Treat in Acocks Green

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th December sees a production of the popular Roald Dahl story – James and the Giant Peach.  The production takes place in the Methodist Church on Shirley Road, just a minute away from the village centre.  The show is being staged by local Theatre company Stage 27.  An opportunity to see live theatre locally and also support the most worthwhile charity the NSPCC.  Details of ticket prices and times below:

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Free Family Activity Sessions – Tuesdays 3.30pm

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Kit Barlow

The Birmingham ‘Be Active’ Campaign is running Fun Family Activity Sessions at Cottesbrooke Junior School every Tuesday during term time in the School Hall from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. The scheme is supported by Birmingham City Council and the NHS and is run by a fully trained fitness instructor.

The hour long session sees children and parents/guardians exercising together in an accessible and enjoyable way.

The classes have been running since October and the adults that have participated  said that the Be Active scheme offers a great way to get a bit fitter no matter what your shape or size and have fun with your child.

You can just turn up on Tuesdays at the Junior School Hall (off Cedars Avenue, Acocks Green).  Wear some comfortable clothes and bring a drink of water.  If  you would like more information you can phone Adam or Sarah at Sportswise on 713 1661 – quote  ‘Be Active’.

Sessions are for any local families with children aged 4 to 11.  All participants must have a Birmingham postcode.

Children must attend with their parent or guardian. A maximum of 4 children must be accompanied by 1 participating adult.

The scheme is funded until Spring 2011.

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Community Gardening – An Inspiring Talk

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Library 2pm  –  Saturday 27th November.

A free talk by Nick Green on the  ‘Incredible Edible‘  project which has inspired the residents and businesses of the town of Todmorden, to grow more vegetables.

A chance to hear directly about the experiences of Todmorden in encouraging people to grow more of their own food.  They have enthused the town and grow food in some of the most imaginative places including in front of the police station and on lots of other public, semi public and private land. As well as having been featured on television the approach is inspiring similar schemes across the country including in Birmingham (Erdington and Ladywood) and in London.

Don’t miss this chance to be entertained and inspired by one of the movements founders.

For more information on the Todmorden scheme see

www.incredible-edible-todmorden.co.uk

This talk is free and has been sponsored by the three Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forums
Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum
Fox Hollies Green Neighbourhood Forum
Greenfields Neighbourhood Forum

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Vale Volunteers

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to all those who joined in at the Westley Vale Clean-Up on Saturday 16th October.  Lots of locals  took part including Fox Hollies Scout Group.

Tea Break for the Volunteers

The sun shone and workers cleared path edges, pruned, lay woodchip and planted bulbs.

Scouts and Volunteers at the Westley Vale Millennium Green Autumn Clean Up

Autumn is a great time to enjoy the changing colours and appreciate our treasured open space.


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Spooky Half Term Activities

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Fox Hollies Environmental Centre on Greenwood Avenue (off Shirley Rd), are inviting local children to their centre to meet the animals and take part in Spooky Crafts.

From Monday 25th, from 2pm til 5pm (10 til 4pm on Saturday) craft sessions will run at a cost of £2 per session.

All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more info phone 0121 706 0652

Also Acocks Green Library celebrates Halloween for 6 to 12 yr olds on Saturday 30th October.  From 3.15 to 4.15pm there is a Spooktacular Bash – games, stories crafts and a prize for the best fancy dress costume.  See staff to book your place or phone 464 1738

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Autumn Clean Up – Come Along & Help

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Kit Barlow

This Saturday – 16th October, the trustees of the Westley Vale Millennium Green are organising an autumnal tidy up of the site.  Everyone in the area is welcome to come along and get stuck in with  some practical help – to clean up our treasured green space.   Volunteers are invited to meet at 10am at the gates on The Avenue,  (or just turn up when you can).  Equipment is provided but gardening gloves are a good idea.  Refreshments free to all workers.

 

Volunteers enjoying their tea break at the Westley Vale Spring Clean-Up 2010

 

At the spring time tidy up there was a great turn out of  enthusiastic local people – lets see if we can match the crowd of last time.

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Yardley Festival – Its Good to Be Young

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Kit Barlow

The Yardley Festival is a week long programme of events for children and young people running during the October half term week – 23rd to 30th October.

There are lots of free activities taking place during half term in our area – from sport, music, canoeing, dance and beauty and jewellery workshops.  You can pick up a programme at the local libraries or check out the website:

http://www.igtby.com or you can phone 07917 172554.  Details are also available on Facebook.

Most activities need to pre-book so make your choices and get booking now!

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Come Along to our Public Meeting

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Kit Barlow

This Thursday –  30th September at 7.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall.

Why not come along and find out more about your neighbourhood and meet with others from the local community.

Our guest speaker is from Birmingham charity called the Jericho Foundation.  They work as part of the Best Network and help unemployed people in our area find work.

Refreshments served.  Meeting usually closes around 9pm

where: Baptist Church Community Hall, Yardley Road, corner of Alexander Rd, close to the Police Station

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Walk 4 Life – this Sunday 26th Sept – 4pm

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Kit Barlow

We all want to be a little fitter & healthier, and walking is such an easy way to improve your health:  It doesn’t cost anything, you don’t need any special equipment, you can vary the distance and speed, and you can chat with people at the same time.  You also get to know your local area better, watch the changing seasons and hear the birds sing!  How many reasons do you need?

Cottesbrooke Walking Group meet every Wednesday at 9am at Cottesbrooke Junior School and always welcome new walkers.  As a special one off walk this Sunday the group will be doing an easy circular walk, as part of Walk 4 Life, here in Acocks Green.  The walk is way marked and measures 1.5 miles so should take about an hour maximum.

Meeting point:    no.11 bus stop close to Yardley Cemetery Gatehouse opp Mansfield Rd.

Time: 4pm Sunday 26th September

distance: 1.5 miles

duration: approx 1 hr

details: level, no steps,  pushchair-friendly

Everyone welcome but NO DOGS allowed in cemetery

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