Yardley Road Closure – Pictures

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Kit Barlow

 

Thanks to David Treadwell for the photos showing the scale of the water works on Yardley Road and a photo of the shuttle bus to Acocks Green village, details of times on notice, click to enlarge.

appears at bus stop outside AG Station

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Photos of the Dog Show – 1st August

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to David Treadwell for capturing the day with his camera.  Read his review in the comments.  Despite the weather fun was had!

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Public Meeting 17th September – Everyone Welcome

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Kit Barlow
Original canal bridge, Grand Union Canal, Acocks Green

Original canal bridge, Grand Union Canal, Acocks Green

 

Date:  Thursday 17th September 09

where:  Community Hall, Yardley Road.  
                   (close to Police Station)

when: 7.30pm

What:  Public Meeting, everyone in the local area is welcome.  Refreshments served.

Guest Speakers: 

  • Jeremy Shields, Head of Waste Management, City Council
  • Nicci Collins, Yardley Community Safety Officer
  • Bari Aziz, Ward Support Officer

There will be an opportunity for people to ask questions and raise any concerns or issues.

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Fun Dog Show at the Millennium Green this Saturday, 1st August

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Scroll down for details of the show that we posted a couple of weeks ago.  Everyone welcome.

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Yardley Road closure – Water works

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Kit Barlow

Yardley Road will be closed in sections from 25th July for around 6 weeks whilst Severn Trent Water replace water works.  There will be a shuttle bus running every half hour,  The route will be: Acocks Green Village, Dudley Park Road, Sherbourne Road, TURN AROUND, back to AG Village. Then Warwick Road, Stockfield Road, Yardley Road. TURN ROUND, back to AG Village.  Where it gets to along the Yardley Road will depend on where the works are up to.

If you should have any further questions in relation to the shuttle bus then you could contact National Express directly on 0121 254 7272.

They have also put in place extra resources to attempt to speed up the works and will have customer service on site two mornings per week so people can make contact, if required.

The number 11 bus will be re-routed along Stockfield Road.

What are your experiences of this disruption?  Let us know.

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Over 55’s computer course starting September

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Kit Barlow

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

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Teddy Bears Picnic Saturday 25th July Millennium Green

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Kit Barlow

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.

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Acocks Green Police Station Centenary Day

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Kit Barlow

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..

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Stockfield Funday – Saturday 11th July

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Kit Barlow

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.

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Westley Vale Dog Show – Sat 1st August

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Kit Barlow

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.

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