Tag Archives: exercise

Sunday 23rd – Community Canal Tidy Up

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Kit Barlow

Come along and help tidy our lovely local waterway! The Canal Trust will be there to support us. New volunteers always welcome and you can just stay an hour.

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Help Brighten Up the Village this Sunday

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Kit Barlow

If you can spare an hour, come along with your spade/trowel, (or you can borrow one), and do something positive for The Green. With all the rain the ground will be soft and make our job easier. Forecast looks better … Continue reading →

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Get Active Outdoors with Free Tai Chi

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Kit Barlow

If you’ve never tried Tai Chi then now is the time. It is gentle exercise that concentrates on stretching, breathing and balance. In this free, easy-going, friendly class you will find the hour goes quickly and you will feel better … Continue reading →

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Friends of the AG Parks

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Come along and join the Friends of Fox Hollies Park and get a fix of community spirit. Continue reading →

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Join Sunday’s Bulb Planting

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Kit Barlow
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Family Activities at Fox Hollies Park

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Here’s an opportunity to get out in the fresh air and get fitter in Acocks Green. The park is also having a litter pick this Saturday, meet at the Pavilion (Gospel Lane) at 11am – all equipment provided, come and … Continue reading →

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Canal Clean Up Session

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Kit Barlow

We were lucky with the weather for our ‘Adopt a Stretch of the Canal’ session this Sunday. Thanks to Ralph from Canals & Rivers Trust, who stepped into replace Steve, our usual Volunteer Supporter after a cycling accident, (get well … Continue reading →

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Westley Vale Tai Chi

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Kit Barlow

The first Tai Chi session was a great success on 14th April. 18 people took part in this rewarding exercise based on ancient Chinese martial arts. Women and men of all ages and levels of fitness reported that the event … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi @ Westley Vale

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Kit Barlow

This ancient martial art has great health benefits and starts as a weekly class starts in April. Come along and find out more.  

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A New Community Orchard in Acocks Green

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to the Urban Orchard Project, Acocks Green is the lucky recipient of the planting of a new orchard which will benefit local people for years to come with fresh and healthy fruit. This is another enhancement to the wonderful … Continue reading →

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