Tag Archives: Acocks Green

Join the Bike Train in Acocks Green – catch the last train on Monday 29th!

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Have you ever wondered about commuting into the city, but felt a bit unsure about the best route and lack a bit of confidence? Or maybe you would like some company on your ride into town?  Then Bike Train is for … Continue reading →

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Dr Bike comes to Acocks Green train station Thursday 4th July

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Do you have a bike in the shed that needs a little attention before you can ride it? Maybe its got a puncture and you don’t feel confident about fixing it, or perhaps the chain has fallen off? If you … Continue reading →

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Bike Week: This Week

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Did you know that Bike Week is happening this week? A great time of year to get the dusty bike out of the shed and enjoy some fresh air and exercise. Also cycling is free and gets you from A … Continue reading →

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Get Digging in Acocks Green

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Kit Barlow

In a recent news item on BBC Midlands it was announced that there are over 1000 free allotments around Birmingham. This was a little misleading because it implied that they were ‘free’ as in there was no cost, however what they … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Theatre Company – Stage 27 presents…..

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Local based Theatre company present their Summer Production and the Old Rep Theatre in Station Street, Birmingham City Centre. Tickets are available on their website HERE or on the door at the theatre. “The Constant Wife is a lovely feminist vehicle: if … Continue reading →

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Springtime at St Mary’s

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Kit Barlow

The path through the churchyard of St Mary’s was lined with spring flowers such as bluebells and primula on the sunny evening of the Swansong’s aptly named  ‘Music in Spring’ concert. St Mary’s have been hosting these delightful musical evenings instead of the usual venue of Acocks … Continue reading →

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Stockfield Half Term Activities

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Check out the free events taking place in Stockfield during half term week:  

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Acocks Green Village in Bloom Launched

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Kit Barlow

There was a great turn-out of volunteers on Saturday 13th April to launch the Village in Bloom 2013 entry, and for once it was warm and sunny.  Box hedging was planted as well as holly and hawthorn hedging and a variety of … Continue reading →

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RHS Edible Britain launching in Acocks Green – Saturday 13th April

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green is celebrating the nationwide launch of Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom 2013 in its newly created orchard in Mallard Close, slap bang in the middle of two blocks of shops, on Saturday 13th April starting at … Continue reading →

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Easter Holiday Activities in Acocks Green

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Kit Barlow

House of Play and Education – a  Children’s Activity centre and registered charity, have some fun things on this Easter to amuse the kids, click on image below to enlarge: They also have an Easter Holiday Club running at St Edmunds … Continue reading →

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