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Tag Archives: exercise
Friends of the AG Parks
Come along and join the Friends of Fox Hollies Park and get a fix of community spirit. Continue reading
Join Sunday’s Bulb Planting
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, things to do, Village in Bloom, youth activities
Tagged Acocks Green, bulb-planting, colourful, exercise, fresh air, gardening, tulips
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Family Activities at Fox Hollies Park
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
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, holiday activities, News, things to do
Tagged Acocks Green, Active Parks, exercise, family activities, Fox Hollies Park, fresh air, park lives, youth activities
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Canal Clean Up Session
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
Westley Vale Tai Chi
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
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, new skills, News, things to do
Tagged Acocks Green, activities, exercise, free, social groups, Tai Chi, Westley Vale Millennium Green
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Tai Chi @ Westley Vale
This ancient martial art has great health benefits and starts as a weekly class starts in April. Come along and find out more.
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, new skills, News, places on interest
Tagged Acocks Green, exercise, fresh air, healthy, Keep Fit, park lives, Tai Chi, The Avenue, weekly activity, Westley Vale Millennium Green
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A New Community Orchard in Acocks Green
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
Big Bike Giveaway
With the new canal towpath in Acocks Green, this is a great time to start making the most of them by getting on a bike and enjoying a cycle along a traffic-free route into Digbeth and onward to the City … Continue reading
Starting in January
Is your New Year’s Resolution to do more exercise and meet new people in 2016? If you are free on Wednesday mornings then here is an opportunity to take advantage of in Acocks Green at Fox Hollies Park.
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Tagged Acocks Green, Be Active, exercise, fitness, Fox Hollies, free, free activities, fresh air, get fit, healthy, park, park lives
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Westley Vale Warm Up
We are lucky to have the 5.5 acre Westley Vale Millennium Green in our area, offering a chance to get close to the natural world and a relaxing place to enjoy a walk or jog. This time of year you can spot … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green, Birmingham, exercise, fresh air, Grand Union Canal, Keep Fit, land art, nature, nature reserve, Westley Vale Millenium Green, work out
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