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Lockdown Bulb Planting

Posted on December 14, 2020 by gedhughes

Lockdown V2 has been particularly difficult with it being winter time, cold weather and dark nights, but what better way to do something positive, looking to a brighter future, than spring bulb planting. Usually Village in Bloom work together on … Continue reading →

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Canal Tidy Up – Sunday 30th Sept

Posted on September 30, 2018 by gedhughes

The team of volunteers were out today pulling up dumped rubbish from the canal, planting daffodil bulbs, litter-picking, sweeping and cutting back overhanging branches. Very busy waterway on a Sunday morning – we saw boats, walkers, cyclists, runners and even … Continue reading →

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Join Sunday’s Bulb Planting

Posted on November 14, 2016 by gedhughes
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Good Morning’s Work

Posted on November 10, 2016 by gedhughes

Thanks to the many people who turned out to work on our stretch of canal on Sunday 6th November. We planted hundreds of bulbs, picked up litter, cut back overhanging branches and generally tidied up. We were also presented with … Continue reading →

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Friends of Acocks Green Recreation Ground

Posted on November 6, 2016 by gedhughes

Acocks Green Recreation Ground is the home of Acocks Green Carnival and a valuable green space in our community. Local residents are keen to work together to enhance this attractive park and to encourage other local people to become involved. … Continue reading →

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The Green is Gold!

Posted on September 17, 2016 by gedhughes

Congratulations to the Village in Bloom team who did it again and were awarded a GOLD by the Royal Horticultural Society. Lots of hard work and support from a network of local businesses and individuals has really brightened up our … Continue reading →

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