Tag Archives: Acocks Green

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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Join Sunday’s Bulb Planting

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Kit Barlow
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Friends of Acocks Green Recreation Ground

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Recreation Ground is the home of Acocks Green Carnival and a valuable green space in our community. Local residents are keen to work together to enhance this attractive park and to encourage other local people to become involved. … Continue reading →

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The Green is Gold!

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Congratulations to the Village in Bloom team who did it again and were awarded a GOLD by the Royal Horticultural Society. Lots of hard work and support from a network of local businesses and individuals has really brightened up our … Continue reading →

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Enrolment Week -5th to 10th Sept 2016

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Kit Barlow

The main enrolment week for Birmingham Adult Education Service starts Monday 5th September. There are a wide variety of courses, plenty in Acocks Green at Stone Hall Adult Education Centre on Warwick Road, as well as 15 other centres around Birmingham. … Continue reading →

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Books and Benches

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Every library in Birmingham runs the Summer Reading Challenge each summer holidays. The challenge to children is to read 6 books during the school holidays and write reviews of the books. There are incentive rewards along the way and a … Continue reading →

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The Acocks Green Heritage Trail

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Who has noticed our new Heritage Trail, which has been installed recently? The eight information boards placed in strategic positions around Acocks Green inform locals and visitors alike about the history and development of our district. There is also a … Continue reading →

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