Tag Archives: Acocks Green

Summer Reading Challenge – The Gadgeteers

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Library welcomes children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge – challenging children to read 6 books during the school holidays. For each book they write a little review and receive rewards along the way. Each year … Continue reading →

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Saturday 4th June – Jubilee Celebrations

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Kit Barlow

Two weeks today, come along to the celebrations in Acocks Green Village and support Acocks Green Village in Bloom! There will be live music from Canoe – playing popular tunes from across the decades, a string quartet from Kimichi School … Continue reading →

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Jubilee Tree Planting and Tidy Up at Westley Vale

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Kit Barlow

On Sunday 6th March the Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green organised a Springtime tidy up at at the site. Thirty-three volunteers turned out to help and our councillors had the honour of planting a special tree to mark the … Continue reading →

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Be in the Heart of It!

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Kit Barlow

The British Heart Foundation Shop in Acocks Green is on the lookout for some new volunteers to join their team. Would you like to gain new skills? Would you like to make new friends? Are you looking to gain more … Continue reading →

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Essential Tree Maintenance at Westley Vale

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Kit Barlow

The Trustees of Westley Vale Millennium Green have been advised that five of the large Crack Willow trees along the Westley Brook need to be cut down to the ground for safety reasons. There has already been several large branches … Continue reading →

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Photographs for Calendar

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Due to the lockdowns of recent times, many of us have been getting to know our local area a little better. Have you got some good photos of Acocks Green area through the seasons? Check your phones and submit any … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom Awarded Gold Again!

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Each year the gardening volunteers in the village work hard to make Acocks Green look its best. They want the local community centre to look good for everyone who lives and works here. Each year Acocks Green Village is also … Continue reading →

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Watering Trees in Acocks Green

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Over lockdown many of us have been exploring our local neighbourhood a lot more and enjoyed our local greenery. As the temperatures rise and rain becomes more scarce it is important to think about the trees in our neighbourhood. Each … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting – Wednesday 31st March

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Everyone in the area is invited to attend this Public Meeting where we will be joined by the head of Birmingham City Council. Click on the image below at the allotted time to connect to the zoom meeting.

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Commonwealth Games Arts Project for Acocks Green: What do you think?

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Kit Barlow

Complete the quick survey and your views can shape the celebrations in our area. In 2022 The Commonwealth Games will be staged in Birmingham. World Class athletes and visitors from around the world will be arriving in Birmingham. You can … Continue reading →

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