Tag Archives: Acocks Green

Lockdown Bulb Planting

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Lockdown V2 has been particularly difficult with it being winter time, cold weather and dark nights, but what better way to do something positive, looking to a brighter future, than spring bulb planting. Usually Village in Bloom work together on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 8 December 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Conference about Housing Concerns in our Area.

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Kit Barlow

The Neighbourhood Forum have postponed their Virtual Public Meeting and AGM that was due to take place on Tues 8 December until Tuesday 19th January, because of this important meeting on housing issues. Many local people have concerns about private … Continue reading →

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Virtual Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting AGM – Tuesday 8 Dec 7.30pm *** Postponed until January**** Details to follow

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Click on the poster or link below to join the meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th December: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86209394599

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Acocks Green Calendar 2021 – Available Now

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Kit Barlow

The moment you have been waiting for! The Acocks Green Calendar 2021 is now available! All the photos have been taken by people who live around Acocks Green and highlight some lovely scenes and landmarks of our area. They can … Continue reading →

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Submission Time for Acocks Green Calendar

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Did you take some lovely photos when out walking in the area during lockdown? Or maybe you have photos from the last couple of years that you would like to share? Send as many as you wish in for consideration … Continue reading →

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This Sunday – Great British September Clean

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Bring your own gloves but other equipment will be provided (unless you have your own). A chance to have a positive impact on your neighbourhood and meet some like-minded people. Meet opposite Aldi in the village – see below.

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Great British September Clean

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Saturday’s #ArmsAroundBirmingham – the Litter pick that follows the whole of the no. 11 Bus Route has a slight change of timetable: The litter picking will take place around an hour earlier than first listed – This is the new … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom Need Your Help

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Kit Barlow

On Sunday a team of volunteers planted up the majority of the 22 planters in Acocks Green village with a colourful array of bedding plants. Working individually (and keeping our social distance) a team of 7 worked tirelessly to put … Continue reading →

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Growing up in Acocks Green Brought to Life in New Book – Broken Greek

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Pete Paphides is a successful music journalist who grew up in Acocks Green. Over the years Pete has written for music papers, Time Out and The Times. He has interviewed many well known musicians including Prince and ABBA and now … Continue reading →

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Colourful Springtime in Acocks Green

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Back in November the Village in Bloom Team, along with other volunteers, took part in a community bulb planting morning. Little did we know then what the future would hold. But amidst the upsetting turn of events and change of … Continue reading →

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