Tag Archives: Acocks Green

Improvements to Access – Acocks Green Train Station – Find out more today

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Next Tuesday between 3.30pm and 6pm representatives from the Transport organisations will be at the station to discuss the plans and answer questions. Click on the article to see the details. The work begins in December and should be complete … Continue reading →

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Friendly Cafe Re-Opens on Yardley Road

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Kit Barlow

On Wednesdays 9.30am to 12.30pm the cafe at the Baptist Church Hall is open again.  The friendly staff welcome all customers with a smile and a chat and they offer very reasonable prices. Fresh coffee and toast is just 80p!  They also offer soup, cakes and … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom – Bulb Planting this Sunday

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Kit Barlow

This Sunday at 10am come along to the Community Orchard on Mallard Close for a community Bulb-Planting session. If you have a trowel and gloves bring them along otherwise there will be some spare to borrow.  The Bloom team have … Continue reading →

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Join the Allotment Movement

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Kit Barlow

There is nothing more rewarding than eating fresh home grown food and there is an opportunity in Acocks Green to do just that. There are vacant plots available at the local allotments. Sizes and costs vary and they are half … Continue reading →

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The Prince’s Trust – Getting Started with Martial Arts in Acocks Green

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Are you a young person aged16-25? Are you currently unemployed? Would you like to gain some new skills? Would you like to try something new involving Martial Arts? Yes?? Then Get Started with The Prince’s Trust on our motivating and … Continue reading →

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Saving Oak Meadow

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Oak Meadow is an Open Green Space just off the Grand Union Canal in Acocks Green. It is accessible from the towpath and has paths running through it that take you to Cambridge Way and Eaton Wood Drive. It is a … Continue reading →

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Come along to the Acocks Green Fun Day – Saturday 21st September

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Kit Barlow

 From 10am in Acocks Green Village – Shades of Autumn Fun Day DJ Ant Plant from Switch Radio Local Musicians Smoothie-Making Pushbike Children’s Entertainer Free Party Bus  12 noon – 2pm ~(Wilko’s Car Park) Free Bouncy Castle Homemade produce Punjabi … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom – Silver Award!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Kit Barlow

It was announced at the Heart of England Village in Bloom on Thursday 12th September that Acocks Green Village had won a Silver Award for its many improvements. The hard work of our Village in Bloom team really paid off … Continue reading →

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Live Webchat with our Police Inspector – This Tuesday between 5pm and 6pm

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Would you like to make comments or ask questions directly to Inpsector Jim Gooderidge? Here is a rare opportunity to speak directly to the man in charge of the Police Unit for Acocks Green. Click on the link to take part: … Continue reading →

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New Free Activities for Young People from Sport4Life

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Starting 16th September in Stockfield area – free activities, all the info is here, why not just turn up to find out more, give them a ring or email. Click on table to enlarge:

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