Tag Archives: Acocks Green Library

Smart Route in AG – What Do You Think?

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Kit Barlow

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 Kit Barlow

**********************************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 Kit Barlow

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 Kit Barlow

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 Kit Barlow

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 Kit Barlow

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 Kit Barlow

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 Kit Barlow

******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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Music Amongst the Bookshelves – The Beorma Quartet

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Kit Barlow

The  April 6th Swansong at Acocks Green Library was an opportunity, shared by approximately 50 members of our local community, to witness an outstanding unaccompanied performance of madrigals and other songs by the talented Beorma Quartet.  Comprising  of  Soprano Amy Secretan, Mezzo Soprano Clare Barnett-Jones … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting Thursday 10th June – 7.30pm

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Everyone in the area is welcome to come along to our next Public Meeting and AGM.  It takes place at the Church Hall on Yardley Road, close to the Police Station.   The meeting starts at 7.30pm and usually finishes around … Continue reading →

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