Tag Archives: Acocks Green

Craft Fair and Farmers Market this Saturday 15th December

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Kit Barlow

The weather forecast looks mild and dry for the last Acocks Green market day of 2012. There will be over 25 stalls to mooch around so come on down to the village to pick up some bargains. There will also be a … Continue reading →

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Orchard Update – Preparing the Ground – come along and help – 10am Sunday 20th January

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to the many volunteers who turned out over the last three Sundays mornings (and Wednesdays) in midwinter, to help prepare the ground for the exciting new Village in Bloom project – Mallard Close Orchard, with this great team work it won’t take long for the … Continue reading →

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Mallard Close – Community Orchard

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Village in Bloom team have big plans to transform an untidy piece of wasteland in the village to a beautiful Community Orchard for locals to enjoy.  Work has already started with tidying up the site and planning the … Continue reading →

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Cottesbrooke Walking Group – Wednesdays 9am – Everyone Welcome – Updated February 2026

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Every Wednesday at 9am, Cottesbrooke Walking Group meet on Yardley Road (opposite junction of Wynford Road, by no.11 bus stop) for an hour’s stroll through the quieter parts of Acocks Green. The walk is free, the people are friendly and … Continue reading →

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Cuppa with a Copper

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Fancy an informal chat with the local police? They are a friendly bunch and every Wednesday will be in Costa Coffee in the village for an opportunity to meet with local people. The Police Neighbourhood team take a genuine interest in what’s … Continue reading →

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Baroque Delights enjoyed by many at St Mary’s Church

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Kit Barlow

A delightful evening of music was enjoyed by many local people on Wednesday as part of the Swansong musical evenings arranged by former librarian Mike Byrne. This was the end of the 20th season of music evenings. It was good to … Continue reading →

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**** Stop Press******Baroque Music – Wednesday 21st November,7.30pm @ St Mary’s Church, Acocks Green

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Kit Barlow

******* The CBSO Baroque Players will grace Acocks Green with their enchanting music again – this Wednesday – 7.30pm , St Marys Church, Warwick Rd.  Free Entry, collection at end. Refreshments, everyone welcome ***************************** See below the write up of … Continue reading →

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Get Digging in Acocks Green!

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Did you know that there are plots available at our local allotments?  Allotment gardening offers a great opportunity to get fitter, grow lots of healthy fruit and vegetables and meet other gardeners to share ideas, successes and failures! If you are … Continue reading →

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This Saturday – St Mary’s Autumn Fair

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Kit Barlow
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Public Meeting this Tuesday – 30th October, 7.30pm

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Everyone in the area is welcome to our next Public Meeting this Tuesday at 7.30pm. The venue is the usual – the Baptist Church Hall on Yardley Road, close to the Police Station. There will be guests speakers from the … Continue reading →

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