Tag Archives: Acocks Green

Public Meeting & AGM – Tues 24th January

Posted on January 16, 2023 by gedhughes

All local residents are invited to come along and find out more about what is going happening locally. *** The meeting takes place at the Glynn Edwards Hall (Baptist Church Hall), corner of Alexander Rd – Yardley Road, B27 6HG … Continue reading →

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Festive Lights for Acocks Green?

Posted on October 3, 2022 by gedhughes

If we would like to see festive lights brightening up the darkest time of the year, Acocks Green Partnership is asking for donations from individuals and businesses to bring them to our village this winter. Previously funding has come from … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – Tuesday 20th September

Posted on September 15, 2022 by gedhughes
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Summer Reading Challenge – The Gadgeteers

Posted on July 20, 2022 by gedhughes

Acocks Green Library welcomes children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge – challenging children to read 6 books during the school holidays. For each book they write a little review and receive rewards along the way. Each year … Continue reading →

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Saturday 4th June – Jubilee Celebrations

Posted on May 21, 2022 by gedhughes

Two weeks today, come along to the celebrations in Acocks Green Village and support Acocks Green Village in Bloom! There will be live music from Canoe – playing popular tunes from across the decades, a string quartet from Kimichi School … Continue reading →

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Jubilee Tree Planting and Tidy Up at Westley Vale

Posted on March 7, 2022 by gedhughes

On Sunday 6th March the Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green organised a Springtime tidy up at at the site. Thirty-three volunteers turned out to help and our councillors had the honour of planting a special tree to mark the … Continue reading →

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Be in the Heart of It!

Posted on November 10, 2021 by gedhughes

The British Heart Foundation Shop in Acocks Green is on the lookout for some new volunteers to join their team. Would you like to gain new skills? Would you like to make new friends? Are you looking to gain more … Continue reading →

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Essential Tree Maintenance at Westley Vale

Posted on October 30, 2021 by gedhughes

The Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green have been advised that five of the large Crack Willow trees along the Westley Brook need to be cut down to the ground for safety reasons. There has already been several large branches … Continue reading →

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Photographs for Calendar

Posted on October 11, 2021 by gedhughes

Due to the lockdowns of recent times, many of us have been getting to know our local area a little better. Have you got some good photos of Acocks Green area through the seasons? Check your phones and submit any … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom Awarded Gold Again!

Posted on September 19, 2021 by gedhughes

Each year the gardening volunteers in the village work hard to make Acocks Green look its best. They want the local community centre to look good for everyone who lives and works here. Each year Acocks Green Village is also … Continue reading →

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