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Classical Music at St Mary’s – this Wednesday 27th June 7.30pm

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Kit Barlow

As part of the Swansong series, St Mary’s Church will be hosting a classical delight from the talented Verbunkos Trio. Trained at the Birmingham Conservatoire the Trio will be playing a contrasting mixture of pieces. The proposed programme is below: … Continue reading →

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A Thank You Note to Acocks Green

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Remember the terrible floods last month around Birmingham? Acocks Green was particularly badly affected. Today a man called Robert got in touch and we thought we would share his comments with you.  An example of the kindness of strangers and … Continue reading →

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Canal Clean Up Continues

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Canals & River Trust sent their litter-picking boat along our patch on Wednesday. Also we had around 20 volunteers out on Sunday for our clean up including 3 very helpful guys from Shirley Sea Cadets in their kayaks. We picked up … Continue reading →

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Teenager? Stressed?

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Here is something you might find useful..

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Litter-Picking Champions around AG

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Our planned Litter Picking activities in March around the area were unfortunately snowed off, both times! However because people are unfortunately still dropping litter there is always a need to help keep our streets clean and tidy. One of our … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Bloomin’ Good Night ***This Saturday*** Tickets Still Available

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Back by popular demand! Come and support Village in Bloom whilst having a great night out on your doorstep.  Canoe will be playing favourite hits from the 60s onwards. There’s a fun quiz and a friendly host of local people … Continue reading →

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Oh Yes It Is…. Time for the Pantomime!

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Our local theatre company have been rehearsing long and tirelessly for their winter production Little Red Riding Hood. It promises to be up to their usual standard of laughs and mayhem that the whole family can enjoy!  You can book … Continue reading →

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Acocks White

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Happy New Year from Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum! Our next Public Meeting is Tues 30th January, 7.30pm Baptist Church Hall, Yardley Rd. Here are some lovely photos taken by Veronica Treadwell, Fran Lee and Pauline Priest of our Winter Wonderland.  … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Dave!

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Kit Barlow

This month at the Queen’s Birthday Honours – our chair David Treadwell was invited to Buckingham Palace to receive an MBE for his tireless community work. We are very proud of him.  He does so much for Acocks Green as … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2018 **Available Now**

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Exciting News! Following the sell-out success of last year’s Acocks Green Calendar, Village in Bloom have produced a new calendar for 2018. It is a wall calendar and each page features a contemporary colour photos of some of the scenic … Continue reading →

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