Tag Archives: Acocks Green

Piano Trio Perform at St Mary’s

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Kit Barlow

On Wednesday 29th March Swansong presents The Burgundy Piano Trio at St Mary’s Church. The trio studied together at Birmingham Conservatoire and will be performing Schubert’s Trio in B Flat Major and Beethoven’s ‘Archduke’ Trio.  When they played last year in Solihull … Continue reading →

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Battle against Litter in Acocks Green

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Kit Barlow

All around Acocks Green people are working together to improve the area by cleaning it up. Acocks Green Recreation Ground have a monthly litter pick in the park (first Saturday of the month – 10am), Fox Hollies Park also hold … Continue reading →

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Spring Clean Acocks Green Recreation Park

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to those’Heroes Wanted’ is the call from the Great British Spring Clean Campaign organised by Keep Britain Tidy.  Meet at the Recreation Ground at 10am for the monthly litter-pick. All equipment provided for their First Saturday of the month … Continue reading →

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Oak Meadow Wild Flower Meadow

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Local people who enjoy walking around the area can’t have missed the huge disruption to Oak Meadow Open Space over the last year. This was due to large scale waterworks by Severn Trent. The work, thankfully is now complete, however the re-landscaping of the area has not been completed. Some local dog-walkers have asked the […]

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National Nest Box Week Event

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Spring is just around the corner and for the last 19 years a week in February is given the title National Nest Box Week. The project of the British Trust for Ornithology, the idea to encourage people to put up … Continue reading →

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Oak Meadow Update from Council

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Local people who enjoy walking around the area can’t have missed the huge disruption to Oak Meadow Open Space over the last year. This was due to large scale waterworks by Severn Trent. The work, thankfully is now complete, however … Continue reading →

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Oh Yes It Is….!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Stage 27’s pantomime last year was a sell-out success and great fun for all the family. And we are sure that it will be just as good this year with such a dedicated team of local thespians! £6 each or … Continue reading →

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Local Historian Honoured

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Kit Barlow

On Friday 16th December there was a Community Christmas Party for people who play an active role in the community of Acocks Green. It was set up several years ago to acknowledge the work of community champions and named after … Continue reading →

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Friends of Kimichi School Christmas Concert

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Kit Barlow

A guaranteed enjoyable evening of classical music performed by professional musicians and some carols to sing along with!  

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Exclusive Village in Bloom Calendar 2017

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Kit Barlow

For the first time Acocks Green has a calendar of contemporary photographs that highlight attractive views of our village as well as the work of the Village in Bloom volunteers. The full colour wall calendar, with plenty of room to … Continue reading →

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