Tag Archives: Acocks Green

This Saturday..

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Come along and enjoy this community get together and you can meet us here on our stall. We will be next to Acocks Green Village in Bloom and Clay Lane Allotments. There will be an opportunity to find out more … Continue reading →

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One Month to Go…

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Last year, many readers will know Acocks Green received a GOLD award from the Royal Horticultural Society’s Village in Bloom Awards. This was thanks to lots of hard work and dedication from many people and organisations working together for the … Continue reading →

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Canal Adoption Scheme – Sunday 5th June

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Our next meeting and tidy up session on the Grand Union is Sunday 5th June at 10am. Last time we met, Canals and Rivers Trust documented the scheme with a film and photos. Here are the photos they took. We … Continue reading →

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Family Activities at Fox Hollies Park

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Here’s an opportunity to get out in the fresh air and get fitter in Acocks Green. The park is also having a litter pick this Saturday, meet at the Pavilion (Gospel Lane) at 11am – all equipment provided, come and … Continue reading →

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Westley Vale Tai Chi

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Kit Barlow

The first Tai Chi session was a great success on 14th April. 18 people took part in this rewarding exercise based on ancient Chinese martial arts. Women and men of all ages and levels of fitness reported that the event … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom Launch Event

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Hoping to build on the success of last year’s GOLD award, the Village in Bloom Team will be launching the Acocks Green Village in Bloom Campaign 2016 at the Community Orchard on Saturday 16th April. Come along and support the event and learn … Continue reading →

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Magical Wardrobes in Acocks Green!

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Pop along to Acocks Green Library to experience this intriguing free exhibition. From the 2nd to 14th April. Even more reason to visit your local library.

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Tai Chi @ Westley Vale

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Kit Barlow

This ancient martial art has great health benefits and starts as a weekly class starts in April. Come along and find out more.  

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Woodberry Walk Clean Up

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Birmingham City Council Housing and a group of local active citizens spent a couple of hours litter picking down Woodberry Walk on Monday morning. Over 10 bags of litter were collected from the bushes as well as fly tipped building … Continue reading →

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Vote for Our Westley Vale Millennium Green!

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Tesco Bags of help Scheme Tesco has teamed up with Groundwork to launch its Bags of Help initiative across England and Wales. The scheme will see three community groups and projects in our area awarded grants of £12,000, £10,000 and £8,000 … Continue reading →

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