Tag Archives: nature

New Trees need Water!

Posted on July 13, 2022 by gedhughes

If you are lucky enough to have a young tree in your neighbourhood then in this extreme weather they need some help. Look out for the pipe at the base of the tree that takes water down to the roots. … Continue reading →

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Canal Tidy Up – This Sunday

Posted on April 19, 2018 by gedhughes
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Consultation on Fox Hollies Park

Posted on November 8, 2017 by gedhughes

Acocks Green’s attractive open space is in line for some improvements. There is an online consultation that takes just a few minutes to complete. What are the priorities for improvement. Let the council know what you think. Closing date 10th … Continue reading →

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Wild Flowers will Flourish

Posted on October 2, 2016 by gedhughes

Locals may have noticed some work going on in Westley Vale Millennium Green in the last week or so. Firstly the Wildlife Trust suggested that the slope in the vale would be perfect for a wildflower meadow. This is part … Continue reading →

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One Month to Go…

Posted on June 13, 2016 by gedhughes

Last year, many readers will know Acocks Green received a GOLD award from the Royal Horticultural Society’s Village in Bloom Awards. This was thanks to lots of hard work and dedication from many people and organisations working together for the … Continue reading →

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A Good Morning’s Work

Posted on June 6, 2016 by gedhughes

Thanks so much to all those who spent the morning working on the Grand Union Canal on Sunday. It was perfect weather and we were pleased to see our colleague Steve from Canals and Rivers Trust return with all his … Continue reading →

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Westley Vale Warm Up

Posted on November 13, 2015 by gedhughes

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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Clean Up and Tidy Morning on the Grand Union Canal – This Sunday

Posted on October 8, 2015 by gedhughes

We are lucky here in Acocks Green to have a stretch of the Grand Union Canal enhancing our local environment. The canal adds to the local heritage and offers humans and wildlife an oasis of calm. With the added greenery of Westley Vale Millennium … Continue reading →

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The Grand Union in Acocks Green – Adopting a Stretch of Canal.

Posted on September 19, 2014 by gedhughes

****** UPDATE: Great news that in the last week the Canals and River Trust have now removed the sunken burnt out barge that had been a serious obstacle to other boats. Thanks to Dave Treadwell for the photos. Also we have had … Continue reading →

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