Tag Archives: Acocks Green

Daffodils and Tulips for Acocks Green

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Kit Barlow

The Village in Bloom Team have been busy choosing and buying hundreds of spring bulbs to plant, so that in the Springtime the village will be a mass of beautiful and contrasting colours. Meet at the Inn on the Green … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom Strike GOLD Again

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Well done to the dedicated team of volunteers who have worked hard all year to make the village look lovely with freshly sanded and varnished benches, colourful planters, community projects, amazing flower beds and so much more. The judges were … Continue reading →

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Saturday 31st August at Woodcock Lane

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Come along and support Acocks Green Village in Bloom. There will be plant sales, bric-a-brac, a raffle, local Acocks Green honey to buy, free seed-sowing with children and gardening advice. A chance to meet some of the team that work … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2020 !

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Following the sell-out success of previous Acocks Green calendars we are thinking ahead and putting a call-out for your best landscape photos taken of our area in the last couple of years. We have had some great contributions from local … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Carnival – Sat 6th July

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Kit Barlow

The community get together of the year takes place this Saturday! From 11am at Acocks Green Recreation Ground there will be shows, over 40 stalls and fun activities for all the family. So come down and support the people that … Continue reading →

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Princes Trust Opportunities in AG

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Kit Barlow

To find out more about Prince’s Trust Team Programme and how to qualify, watch the film and read the information below. The next course starts in August. A great opportunity for young people in the area.

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Fox Hollies Forum Activities

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Lots going on at Fox Hollies Forum, just off Shirley Road in Acocks Green. It has become a really hub of activity with the help of recent funding and some great volunteers helping bring the place alive. Luncheon club, Gardening … Continue reading →

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Springfest! – Saturday 11 May

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Come along to a celebration of all things Springtime and help support the valuable work of Acocks Green Village in Bloom.  Live music, Beekeeping demonstrations, loads of interesting garden plants to buy including unusual tomato plants, free seed-sowing for children … Continue reading →

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Changes in Prescriptions

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Kit Barlow

Useful information about how pharmacies can help with many minor complaints. All the information you need is below. We are lucky to have several helpful pharmacies in Acocks Green.

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The Great British Spring Clean

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Kit Barlow

If  you live near Yardley Road and are fed up of litter in the gutters and on the pavements then here is a chance to be pro-active. Meet outside the Great Western Pub at 10am. Volunteers will be given equipment … Continue reading →

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