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Tag Archives: music
Drumming Together
Make a noise in the library, feel the beat and get into the rhythm.. it’s amazing what goes on at libraries these days! Book a place today.
Posted in Acocks Green, Events, music, new skills, News, the arts
Tagged Acocks Green, African Drumming, Fun, library, music, over 50s, social
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Christmas in Acocks Green
So it’s the darkest, coldest time of the year and it’s no coincidence that this is the season of coloured lights, singing and social gatherings in order to help us get through the bleak midwinter. There’s lots to enjoy now … Continue reading
Classical Music at St Mary’s – this Wednesday 27th June 7.30pm
As part of the Swansong series, St Mary’s Church will be hosting a classical delight from the talented Verbunkos Trio. Trained at the Birmingham Conservatoire the Trio will be playing a contrasting mixture of pieces. The proposed programme is below: … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green, Chamber Music, clarinet, Classical Music, music, piano, St Marys Church, Swansong, violin
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Acocks Green Carnival 2018
Saturday 7th July will see the return of Acocks Green Carnival as usual at Acocks Green Recreation Ground, Westley Road. It’s the annual community get-together. Lots to see and do for all the family. Get in touch with the committee … Continue reading
Posted in Acocks Green, Carnival, Events, music, things to do, Village in Bloom
Tagged Carnival, crafts, dancing, music, Procession, Recreation Ground, stalls
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Yet Another Bloomin’ Good Night ***This Saturday*** Tickets Still Available
Back by popular demand! Come and support Village in Bloom whilst having a great night out on your doorstep. Canoe will be playing favourite hits from the 60s onwards. There’s a fun quiz and a friendly host of local people … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green, Canoe, live music, music, quiz, Westley Hotel
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New Community Choir in Acocks Green
This looks like a pleasant distraction from the longer nights, cold weather and Sunday evening blues! Everyone knows that singing lifts your spirits. All the information below, £2.50 per session or termly rate. I love to hear a choir. I love the … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green, activities, Chamber Choir, choir, Eastbourne House, families, Kimichi School, music, singing
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Like to Sing? This Sunday in Acocks Green
Come and visit the lovely Eastbourne House, Yardley Road, home of the Kimichi Music School and lift your spirits with a Sing-a-Long.
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Tagged Acocks Green, activities, Eastbourne House, Kimichi School, music, singing
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Acocks Green Carnival **** Update Next meeting Thursday 15th January. If you would like to be a helping hand to the Carnival this year.******
Acocks Green Carnival has been the biggest annual community get together for 41 years. Many local organisations take the opportunity to promote their causes and raise funds at this important family- focussed summer event. The planning for next year’s carnival starts early and … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green Carnival, AGM, charity, committee, Community Event, entertainment, family fun day, music, Parade, stalls, volunteers, Westley Road Recreation Ground
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Open Day at the Historic Eastbourne House – this Saturday 4th October
Many local people will be interested in the developments at Eastbourne House, Yardley Road. There was much relief that this beautiful Victorian building with many of its original features intact, has been conserved and it now houses a new music school. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green, Birmingham, Eastbourne House, education, Kimichi School, music, music classes, Open Day, private school, Yardley Road
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Acocks Green Carnival 2013 – This Saturday
Don’t forget that Acocks Green’s Community Event of the Year is on this Saturday at Westley Road Recreation Ground (next to the bus garage). Here is a lovely photo from the archive of one of the floats from 26 years … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green Carnival, Acocks Green Village in Bloom, charity stalls, dog show, music, Parade, stage, stalls, Westley Road Recreation Ground
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