Tag Archives: Mike Byrne

Local Historian Honoured

Posted on December 23, 2016 by gedhughes

On Friday 16th December there was a Community Christmas Party for people who play an active role in the community of Acocks Green. It was set up several years ago to acknowledge the work of community champions and named after … Continue reading →

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The Acocks Green Heritage Trail

Posted on July 21, 2016 by gedhughes

Who has noticed our new Heritage Trail, which has been installed recently? The eight information boards placed in strategic positions around Acocks Green inform locals and visitors alike about the history and development of our district. There is also a … Continue reading →

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Baroque Delights enjoyed by many at St Mary’s Church

Posted on November 22, 2012 by gedhughes

A delightful evening of music was enjoyed by many local people on Wednesday as part of the Swansong musical evenings arranged by former librarian Mike Byrne. This was the end of the 20th season of music evenings. It was good to … Continue reading →

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Musical Delights at St Mary’s Church

Posted on October 3, 2012 by gedhughes

The Swansong concerts continued with Consort Pleon joining us at St Mary’s in the village, on Wednesday 26th September, when they offered a performance of English Baroque music from around 1600 – 1750.  Apparently, Pleon is an old English word meaning … Continue reading →

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CBSO Music in Acocks Green Library

Posted on December 10, 2011 by gedhughes

Another delightful Swansong concert took place on Wednesday 23rd November at Acocks Green Library. The 2011 season was brought to a pleasant close by a fine performance from the CBSO players, with string compositions from Arensky, Haydn and Rimsky Korsakov. This was a well attended … Continue reading →

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Baroque Music Night – Update – This evening (Wed) at St Marys Church

Posted on May 13, 2011 by gedhughes

******Update – this delightful baroque musical group are playing this evening at St Marys Church in Acocks Green, 7.30pm.  Free Entry, donations at end of concert********************* Local people were delighted by an evening of Baroque music at Acocks Green Library … Continue reading →

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Music Amongst the Bookshelves – The Beorma Quartet

Posted on April 10, 2011 by gedhughes

The  April 6th Swansong at Acocks Green Library was an opportunity, shared by approximately 50 members of our local community, to witness an outstanding unaccompanied performance of madrigals and other songs by the talented Beorma Quartet.  Comprising  of  Soprano Amy Secretan, Mezzo Soprano Clare Barnett-Jones … Continue reading →

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