Tag Archives: Acocks Green Library

Village in Bloom – Commemoration

Posted on July 13, 2014 by gedhughes

Thanks to Fran Lee for this uplifting news story – Some of  the members of The Acocks Green Village in Bloom team had been looking after the War Memorial in front of our library since 2007 and this has been … Continue reading →

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New Summer Walk – Mondays

Posted on August 13, 2013 by gedhughes
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Smart Route in AG – What Do You Think?

Posted on August 5, 2013 by gedhughes

Our friends from Acocks Green Focus Group have compiled all the information about proposed changes to Warwick Road. There is a public consultation in process. All the info is here: The Dual Carriageway in Acocks Green Centre – Pedestrian View … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Library – The Latest ***Updated ****REOPENS Tues 4th March

Posted on August 2, 2013 by gedhughes

**********************************Update 17th Feb – reopens Tuesday 4th March********************* Our councillor John O’Shea told us at the Public Meeting last night that they hoped the building would be back in council control on 19th February and then it would take about 10 days to … Continue reading →

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CBSO Music in Acocks Green Library

Posted on December 10, 2011 by gedhughes

Another delightful Swansong concert took place on Wednesday 23rd November at Acocks Green Library. The 2011 season was brought to a pleasant close by a fine performance from the CBSO players, with string compositions from Arensky, Haydn and Rimsky Korsakov. This was a well attended … Continue reading →

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Historical Music Evening enjoyed at the Library

Posted on October 22, 2011 by gedhughes

Local music-lovers took the opportunity to attend the October Swansong concert at Acocks Green Library, on Wednesday 12th at 7.30pm. The concert was attended by approximately 50 folk to enjoy a performance by The Linnaeus Baroque Ensemble, which featured Linnea Markgren, soprano, Lucia … Continue reading →

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Eat Seasonably Event – Saturday 3rd September in the Village

Posted on August 22, 2011 by gedhughes

The Neighbourhood Forum has recently been contacted by the Eat Seasonably Campaign. Its aim is to help us enjoy fruit and veg when they are naturally at their best – better taste, better value and better for the environment. Visit http://www.eatseasonably.co.uk to … Continue reading →

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Swansong Evening at Acocks Green Library

Posted on August 5, 2011 by gedhughes

At the July Swansong the audience of over 75 people had the the pleasure of listening to  The Harmonics, a 12 member chamber ensemble, which was formed 8 years ago, as part of the main Warley Male Voice Choir and conducted by their … Continue reading →

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A Credit Union in Acocks Green – *****update*****now Monday is new collection day

Posted on August 1, 2011 by gedhughes

Looking for a great way to save or an easy way to borrow?  Want to start saving up for Christmas or for a big holiday?  Or do you need a low interest loan from 1% a month? –  then Communisave … Continue reading →

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Baroque Music Night – Update – This evening (Wed) at St Marys Church

Posted on May 13, 2011 by gedhughes

******Update – this delightful baroque musical group are playing this evening at St Marys Church in Acocks Green, 7.30pm.  Free Entry, donations at end of concert********************* Local people were delighted by an evening of Baroque music at Acocks Green Library … Continue reading →

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