Tag Archives: Acocks Green

Springtime beside the Grand Union Canal, Acocks Green

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Kit Barlow

What a wonderful turn out of enthusiastic locals we had on Saturday for the first ‘Adopt a Stretch of Canal’ project we had. The sun shone and we met Steve Lambert the friendly and helpful Volunteer Co-ordinator from the Canals … Continue reading →

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Adopting a Stretch of Grand Union Canal -Saturday 11th April

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Local people are invited along on Saturday 11th April to the first working morning of local volunteers and the Canals and Rivers Trust. The plan is to meet on Vineries Bridge (Woodcock Lane) at 10am and then be introduced to Steve … Continue reading →

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Friends of Fox Hollies Park – Easter Litter Pick this Saturday

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Our near neighbours – Friends of Fox Hollies Park are organising this great event this Saturday, see below. Fresh air, exercise and doing something really worthwhile for the community. Its a lovely green space – here is a little history: … Continue reading →

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Millennium Mural

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Kit Barlow

This month has seen a drab brick wall transformed in Westley Vale Millennium Green by local graffiti artist Hoakser with funding from Arts in the Yard. A whole array of native wildlife can be spotted on the mural which you can … Continue reading →

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St Mary’s Delight – Bach by Candlelight

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Kit Barlow

A wonderful evening of Bach music organised by the Kimichi School took place on Sunday 1st March. The famous Brandenburg Concertos were performed in full by a talented orchestra from the Northern College of Music, in the impressive surroundings of St Mary’s Church with added … Continue reading →

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Fresh Food, Fresh Air and Exercise

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green has allotments available for this year, and this is a great time to get stuck in and start growing your own fruit and vegetables. Some of the benefits to having your own allotment: Healthy Eating There are a … Continue reading →

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Bach by Candlelight in Acocks Green

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Kimichi School who opened their doors in 2013 are enlivening the musical culture of Acocks Green with the development of a community choir, music workshops and concerts. They are a very welcome asset to our area. It is also great to … Continue reading →

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Help the NHS – Give Blood

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Kit Barlow

The Neighbourhood Forum have been contacted by the NHS Blood Service with a request for local people to give blood. They will be collecting in Acocks Green at the end of the month (see below). Blood stocks have dropped significantly over … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green PALS

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Kit Barlow

One of the on-going battles faced by the Acocks Green Village in Bloom team is litter. It blights our community and costs a lot of public money to clean up every day. We would like to encourage locals to take action in improving the problem … Continue reading →

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Free Advice at Fox Hollies Forum

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Kit Barlow

If you need advice or help with working out benefit claims, form filling or phone calls then take advantage of this new free service in Acocks Green.

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