Tag Archives: Acocks Green

South Yardley Childrens Centre – Activities on Yardley Rd.

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Kit Barlow

In March South Yardley Children’s Centre held a Funday at the Church Hall on Yardley Road to launch new support services in our area.  The centre is making use of the hall on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.  On Tuesday there … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting Thursday 10th June – 7.30pm

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Everyone in the area is welcome to come along to our next Public Meeting and AGM.  It takes place at the Church Hall on Yardley Road, close to the Police Station.   The meeting starts at 7.30pm and usually finishes around … Continue reading →

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Westley Vale Improvements

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Kit Barlow

The Westley Vale Millennium Green has recently undergone some improvement work financed by Section 106 funding resulting from the nearby residential development. The majority of the funding has been spent on new sturdy fencing which improves safety and reinforces the footpath. … Continue reading →

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New Welcome Signs

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Have you noticed the new signs that have sprung up in the last couple of weeks?  On the main roads into the village new signage welcomes visitors to Acocks Green, helping to give our village more of a sense of … Continue reading →

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Family Fun In Acocks Green Village This Easter

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Village traders have teamed up with the Village Partnership this Easter to offer families an Easter Bunny Trail. Ten giant bunnies have taken up residence around the Village and all children have to do is follow clues to … Continue reading →

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Come Along to our Public Meeting

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Everyone in the area is welcome to come along to our next Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting this Thursday, 25th March at 7.30pm.  The venue is the Community Hall on the corner of Yardley Road and Alexander Road.  Refreshments will be … Continue reading →

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Hunt For Village Hero Starts All Over

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Following on from Jeffries Hardware winning the first ever ‘Village Hero’ award, our Village Partnership wants to know who you think should be crowned our next Village Hero.    The competition is now open to anyone you think makes a valued … Continue reading →

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New Bus Service – no. 40

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Many people are probably now aware of the changes of buses in Acocks Green that took place in January.  (See earlier post ‘Bus Changes in Acocks Green’). photo:  Karen Strunks A local resident contacted us to say that another new bus service … Continue reading →

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Historic Bridge Officially Named

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Check out the new sign that British Waterways have recently added to our Grade II listed bridge.  Although it has locally been known as Vineries Bridge for at least 100 years,  it now has an official name plate and date.  BW … Continue reading →

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What is Acocks Green Village Partnership?

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Kit Barlow

Pictured is the recent meeting of the local village partnership, established in June 2008 following the appointment of the Town Centre Manager.  It comprises of key stakeholders who have an interest in the improvement and future of Acocks Green Village.  … Continue reading →

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