Tag Archives: Acocks Green

Acocks Green Silver Surfers Course – Jan 2011

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Local computer charity Recom are continuing to help get more older people confident with computers and using the internet. If you have a friend or relative who is over 55 and wants to learn how to use their computer in a relaxed and friendly … Continue reading →

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The Big Switch On

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Get into the Christmas spirit in Acocks Green village next Saturday, 4th December, with a celebration of the arrival of Christmas.  From 4pm – details below:

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Roald Dahl Treat in Acocks Green

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th December sees a production of the popular Roald Dahl story – James and the Giant Peach.  The production takes place in the Methodist Church on Shirley Road, just a minute away from the village centre.  … Continue reading →

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Free Family Activity Sessions – Tuesdays 3.30pm

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Kit Barlow

The Birmingham ‘Be Active’ Campaign is running Fun Family Activity Sessions at Cottesbrooke Junior School every Tuesday during term time in the School Hall from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. The scheme is supported by Birmingham City Council and the NHS and … Continue reading →

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Vale Volunteers

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to all those who joined in at the Westley Vale Clean-Up on Saturday 16th October.  Lots of locals  took part including Fox Hollies Scout Group. The sun shone and workers cleared path edges, pruned, lay woodchip and planted bulbs. … Continue reading →

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Autumn Clean Up – Come Along & Help

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Kit Barlow

This Saturday – 16th October, the trustees of the Westley Vale Millennium Green are organising an autumnal tidy up of the site.  Everyone in the area is welcome to come along and get stuck in with  some practical help – … Continue reading →

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Come Along to our Public Meeting

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Kit Barlow

This Thursday –  30th September at 7.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall. Why not come along and find out more about your neighbourhood and meet with others from the local community. Our guest speaker is from Birmingham charity called the … Continue reading →

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Walk 4 Life – this Sunday 26th Sept – 4pm

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Kit Barlow

We all want to be a little fitter & healthier, and walking is such an easy way to improve your health:  It doesn’t cost anything, you don’t need any special equipment, you can vary the distance and speed, and you … Continue reading →

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Film Studies in Acocks Green

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Kit Barlow

If you are interested in learning more about cinema there is an opportunity to study Film right here in Acocks Green  at Stone Hall Adult Education Centre, next to Acocks Green Primary School.  Students who are successful on this course can apply … Continue reading →

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Police Tasking Meeting – This Thursday

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Residents of Acocks Green are invited to the Police Tasking Meeting this Thursday. These meetings take place on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm. As well as local police, regular attendance is made by a representative from Birmingham … Continue reading →

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