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Farmers Market and Autumn Funday this Saturday – 15th September

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Kit Barlow

This Saturday Acocks Green welcomes the third Farmers Market in Acocks Green. There will be some of our favourite stalls as well as an Autumn Funday, dancing and music. The Farmers Market takes place on the third Saturday of every … Continue reading →

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Silver Surfer Classes in Acocks Green in September 2012

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Kit Barlow

ReCOM is a small local charity that believes that computers should be accessible to all and run computer classes for the over 55’s and also sell low cost refurbished computers to individuals and voluntary groups and other charities. If you … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Farmers Market – Saturday 21st July

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Kit Barlow

The second Acocks Green Farmers Market is tomorrow (Saturday), 9am til 3pm on the service road on Warwick Rd, opposite Holy Souls Church. Lots of delicious local produce and goods available. Support our village and spend your money at the … Continue reading →

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Stone Hall’s Spring Course Programme

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Kit Barlow

There are a wide selection of varied new courses starting at our local Adult Education Centre in Acocks Green this Springtime.  From introduction of Floristry, Ceramic Jewellery Making, Spanish Conservation and taster sessions in Caligraphy, Growing Vegetables and Hat Making, … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting 24th April – Report

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to all those who attended the Public Meeting on Tuesday.  We had a great turnout and the local councillors and Police Sergeant Fellows were on hand to answer questions and update residents.  The guest speaker – Hannah Worth, from The Chamberlain … Continue reading →

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Run England: Run Birmingham : Run Acocks Green?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Run England have been in touch to tell us about a new initiative to encourage everyone to be more active.  If you, like many people, made a resolution to get fitter in 2012 but have yet to get started, then … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning – Street Dance! ****UPDATE**** Project Finishes 18th Feb 2012

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Do you live in or around Stockfield? Are you female? Aged between 7-16 years old? Love or want to try dance for free? Then this a perfect opportunity for you! Sport4Life UK, in partnership Stockfield Community Association are delivering dance … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Village to become a Business Improvement District

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Great news was announced on Friday, a YES vote won the recent ballot to make Acocks Green a Business Improvement District (BID).  The BID goes live in January, whereby businesses pay into a central fund to improve the village. This … Continue reading →

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Be Active Day 27th July 2011

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Kit Barlow

With Olympic preparations moving into top gear, the team behind the award winning public health project – Be active – is challenging Birmingham to shake off its reputation as an unfit city. On Wednesday July 27th – exactly a year … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green – A Business Improvement District

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Kit Barlow

At our recent Public Meeting Town Centre Manager Melinda Brown supported by local businesswoman Karen Vaughan from Karens Estate Agents explained the proposals to make Acocks Green Village a Business Improvement District (BID).  There are many of these districts around … Continue reading →

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