Tag Archives: Birmingham

Now We Can Recycle More

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Kit Barlow

The plastics that are now accepted within Birmingham’s recycling boxes  are: • Plastic bottles of all types • Yoghurt pots • Margarine tubs • Ice cream tubs • Plastic trays (e.g.from chocolate and biscuit boxes) that are NOT black in … Continue reading →

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What Will You Learn in 2014?

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Kit Barlow

As 2014 commences, it is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. There is always something new to learn and Birmingham Adult Education Service has many new courses starting in January. In Acocks Green village we … Continue reading →

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Checkmate?

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Westminster Chess Club are looking for people interested in playing chess of all grades in the Birmingham and District Chess League. If you are an experienced player or just a beginner you would be welcome to join the club. The … Continue reading →

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Acocks White

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to David Treadwell and Ann Clarke for some good photos capturing ‘The Big Freeze’ of January 2013. Get in touch if you would like some of your snowy photos of Acocks Green to be added.

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Craft Fair and Farmers Market this Saturday 15th December

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Kit Barlow

The weather forecast looks mild and dry for the last Acocks Green market day of 2012. There will be over 25 stalls to mooch around so come on down to the village to pick up some bargains. There will also be a … Continue reading →

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Cottesbrooke Walking Group – Wednesdays 9am – Everyone Welcome- Updated Sept 18

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Every Wednesday at 9am, Cottesbrooke Walking Group meet in Stockfield Park  on Cedars Avenue for an hour’s stroll through the quieter parts of Acocks Green. The walk is free, the people are friendly and it’s an opportunity to chat, get some fresh … Continue reading →

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Stockfield Youth Programme

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Young people from the Stockfield area are invited to come along to Stockfield Youth Programme which happens on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon/evenings and Saturday mornings. The SYP offers table tennis, pool, football and Wii games. Tues 4.30pm – 6.00pm for 8 – 13 … Continue reading →

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Get Snapping *****Deadline for entries extended until 12 noon Friday 16th November*****

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Kit Barlow

The Acocks Green Business Improvement District team (BID) are running a Photographic Competition with prizes being awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The team are in the process of creating a new website for the Village and thought what a good idea it … Continue reading →

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Bike Train Friday 21st September

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Kit Barlow

This Friday local cyclists are invited to take part in the Birmingham Bike Train. Join up to commute into the city centre with other cyclists, taking the quieter roads that make the cycle into the city easier than you might think. There is a … Continue reading →

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Pottery Classes in Acocks Green **Update 2015** No longer available at Stone Hall.

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Pottery Classes start next week at Stone Hall Adult Education Centre and its not too late to enrol. Stone Hall is situated opposite St Mary’s Church Warwick Rd, Acocks Green no. 1, 11, 37 bus route and close to Acocks Green … Continue reading →

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