Tag Archives: Acocks Green

A New Community Orchard in Acocks Green

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to the Urban Orchard Project, Acocks Green is the lucky recipient of the planting of a new orchard which will benefit local people for years to come with fresh and healthy fruit. This is another enhancement to the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Starting in January

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Is your New Year’s Resolution to do more exercise and meet new people in 2016? If you are free on Wednesday mornings then here is an opportunity to take advantage of in Acocks Green at Fox Hollies Park.  

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Westley Vale Warm Up

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Kit Barlow

We are lucky to have the 5.5 acre Westley Vale Millennium Green in our area, offering a chance to get close to the natural world and a relaxing place to enjoy a walk or jog.  This time of year you can spot … Continue reading →

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Towpath Upgrade and Temporary Closure

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Kit Barlow

December Update – The resurfacing continues at a good pace. It is continuing to the boundary of Solihull, which is Lincoln Road Bridge.   As part of the Birmingham Cycle Revolution Funding, which aims is to encourage more people to … Continue reading →

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Happy Twenty First to Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Kit Barlow

A Twenty First Celebration – A message from the Chair 1994 to 2015  Congratulations on reaching this  milestone May I also offer a very special thanks to all the executive members and officers, who over these years, have voluntarily given their time … Continue reading →

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Clean Up and Tidy Morning on the Grand Union Canal – This Sunday

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Kit Barlow

We are lucky here in Acocks Green to have a stretch of the Grand Union Canal enhancing our local environment. The canal adds to the local heritage and offers humans and wildlife an oasis of calm. With the added greenery of Westley Vale Millennium … Continue reading →

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New Community Choir in Acocks Green

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Kit Barlow

This looks like a pleasant distraction from the longer nights, cold weather and Sunday evening blues!  Everyone knows that singing lifts your spirits. All the information below, £2.50 per session or termly rate. I love to hear a choir. I love the … Continue reading →

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Heritage Week come to Acocks Green

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Kit Barlow

On Wednesday, as part of National Heritage Week, Acocks Green was graced by a visit from the Ikon Gallery Canal Boat and activities for local people to enjoy on Westley Vale Millennium Green. There were guided walks around Westley Vale, blackberry-picking, clay … Continue reading →

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********Acocks Gold********

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Kit Barlow

What fantastic news for Acocks Green! Thanks to all those who have played a part in helping achieve this award. Here is what Fran the co-coordinator had to say: Did I hear right?  I went up on stage to receive … Continue reading →

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Allotments Get a New Environmentally-Friendly Loo

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to a grant form the Big Lottery Fund, Wharfland Allotments in Acocks Green have installed the first toilet on the site in it’s 110 year existence. The odourless eco-friendly toilet uses no water or electricity,  is solar powered and … Continue reading →

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