SILVER SURFER COMPUTER CLUB
If you answer ‘YES’ to the following questions:
Have you got a computer?
Would you like to learn how to email, use the internet, write a letter or shop online?
Would you like to learn in a friendly relaxed atmosphere?
Are you over 55?
Contact ReCom on 765 5282 for more information.
ReCom are a charity based in Acocks Green who recondition computers to sell on to community groups and low income households at very low prices.
Registered Charity No 1091315
Next Saturday 25th July there will be the annual Teddy Bears Picnic taking place at the Millennium Green. A fun event for all the family. Bring along your favourite teddy. It’s 2 til 4pm, there will be a Teddy Trail and fun and games.
Next Saturday, 18th July, Acocks Green Police Station on Yardley Road celebrates its 100th birthday. To mark this occasion the Police Station will be open to the public, giving people a rare chance to visit this prestigious building. The Police Museum will be supplying historic uniforms and vehicles as well as history of the Police in Birmingham. There will also be an opportunity to visit the cells and much more. If you are interested in finding out more Listen Again to Carl Chinn’s Radio WM programme (half an hour into the programme).
The doors open at 11 O’Clock and finish about 3pm. Come along and find out more..
This Saturday in Stockfield Park, come along to the annual Family Fun Day. There will be a bouncy castle, Karaoke, Sports 4 Life sporting challenges, face painting, Children’s entertainment, salsa dancing and much more. Its all free and will open from 11.30am til 3pm. All local people are welcome. The event is organised and run by Stockfield Community Association.
FREE Fun Dog Show
The Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green Trust along with DogWatch UK invite you to join them on the Millennium Green on Saturday 1st August for a FUN DOG SHOW event.
The event has 25 different classes including Best Rescue Dog, Prettiest Bitch, Handsomest Dog, Waggiest Tail etc, plus junior handling classes – so every dog can compete. There will also be fun agility classes for all to try, stalls, prize draw card, snacks and refreshments and much more…
Children get your Dog Portrait on the’ Wall of Fame’ – just bring your picture of a dog along on the day – prize for best entry.
The event is FREE for anyone to come along. There is a small charge of £1 per dog to enter them in each of the judged events. Entrance to the event is via The Avenue. Dog show entries at 10.00am, judging starts at 10.30am.
Come and support the Trust and local pet rescue charities. If you are not interest in the dog show don’t let that stop you – just come along for a cuppa and a slice of cake in the fresh air!
No unleashed dogs will be allowed and owners must clean up after their dogs! For more information ring Julia on 706 4019.
The Neighbourhood Police will be available to discuss any concerns you may have next Monday, 15th June, 7pm at 2A Alexander Road, Acocks Green, just drop in.
Our next public meeting is on Thursday 17th September at 7.30pm. It will take place in the usual venue – the Community Hall, next to the Baptist Church on Yardley Road. More details to follow shortly.
Thanks to everyone who came along to our Public Meeting on 14th May.
John Hemming MP introduced himself and took queries from the floor. He also made himself available for one-to-one enquiries in the foyer.
Special thanks goes to Jon Morris from Acocks Green Focus Group, who gave an interesting presentation on the possibility of parts of Acocks Green becoming a Conservation Area. Jon pointed out that AG has some elegant and historically interesting buildings, thanks to its gradual development as a result of the transport infrastructure. The canal, train stations, trams and buses all played a part in AG becoming the centre that it is now.
The Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) also discussed their varied and important role within the area, thanks to them.
Possible community development of the large red brick Grade II Listed Church Hall on Alexander Road was also outlined by John Atkins from Stockfield Community Association, the development is at the consultation stage at the moment.
As it was the AGM the Committee was elected. The Chairman of the Forum – David Treadwell, agreed to stand again, as well as the rest of the Executive Committee. Two members of the public also expressed an interest in coming along to the next Executive Committee Meeting.
Julia Larden also spoke from Acocks Green Focus Group and briefly outlined the role of their organisation, updating the meeting on the Conservation project and promoting the on line survey about the village centre, which can be found on the AGFG website.
It was an informative and lively meeting – thanks to all those involved and those who attended. Keep checking the site for information about the next Public Meeting.
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