Tag Archives: Birmingham

Acocks Green Library Celebrates 90 Years!

Posted on June 10, 2022 by gedhughes

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 gedhughes

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 gedhughes

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 gedhughes

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 gedhughes

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 gedhughes

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 gedhughes

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 gedhughes

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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This Saturday..

Posted on June 28, 2016 by gedhughes

Come along and enjoy this community get together and you can meet us here on our stall. We will be next to Acocks Green Village in Bloom and Clay Lane Allotments. There will be an opportunity to find out more … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom Launch Event

Posted on April 7, 2016 by gedhughes

Hoping to build on the success of last year’s GOLD award, the Village in Bloom Team will be launching the Acocks Green Village in Bloom Campaign 2016 at the Community Orchard on Saturday 16th April. Come along and support the event and learn … Continue reading →

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