Tag Archives: Birmingham

West Midlands Mayoral Elections 2024

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Kit Barlow

On the 2nd May citizens of the West Midlands are invited to the polling stations to vote for the next Mayor of West Midlands. Hopefully you will have received your polling cards by now. Andy Street has been the West … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting & AGM

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Kit Barlow

A chance to find out goings on, have a cuppa and chat to locals. There will also be cake! The body of the meeting will be on zoom, but the social chatting afterwards will not be broadcast, so if you can, … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Library Celebrates 90 Years!

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Kit Barlow

On 14th June 1932 Acocks Green Library opened to the public. You can read all about this auspicious day on the Acocks Green History Society Page How exciting it must have been to see this new library being opened for … Continue reading →

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Local History Talk – Tuesday 8th February

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Kit Barlow

This month’s talk, held again at St Mary’s Church, is about the fascinating life of Birmingham’s car pioneer – engineer and founder of the Austin Motor Company.

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Young Trees need Water around AG

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Kit Barlow

Think about the road you live on. Are there young trees that have been planted in the last year or two? We have been enjoying the sunshine and warm weather, but we haven’t had much rain. All around Acocks Green … 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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Public Meeting – Tuesday 18th September

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Kit Barlow

Our next Public Meeting (and AGM) will be held at our usual venue – the Baptist Church Hall on Yardley Road at 7.30pm.  There will be community updates from the local police and other community representatives.  This time we are … Continue reading →

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Friends of Kimichi School Christmas Concert

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Kit Barlow

A guaranteed enjoyable evening of classical music performed by professional musicians and some carols to sing along with!  

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Exclusive Village in Bloom Calendar 2017

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Kit Barlow

For the first time Acocks Green has a calendar of contemporary photographs that highlight attractive views of our village as well as the work of the Village in Bloom volunteers. The full colour wall calendar, with plenty of room to … Continue reading →

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Harvest Time at the Orchard

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Kit Barlow

If you fancy some free fresh  fruit, then pop along to Mallard Community Orchard this week, there are lots of raspberries and currants ripening and ready to eat. The orchard was developed for local people to enjoy and look after. … Continue reading →

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