Tag Archives: Oak Meadow

Oak Meadow Wild Flower Meadow

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Local people who enjoy walking around the area can’t have missed the huge disruption to Oak Meadow Open Space over the last year. This was due to large scale waterworks by Severn Trent. The work, thankfully is now complete, however the re-landscaping of the area has not been completed. Some local dog-walkers have asked the […]

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Oak Meadow Update from Council

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Kit Barlow

Local people who enjoy walking around the area can’t have missed the huge disruption to Oak Meadow Open Space over the last year. This was due to large scale waterworks by Severn Trent. The work, thankfully is now complete, however … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Kit Barlow

****** 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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Saving Oak Meadow

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Oak Meadow is an Open Green Space just off the Grand Union Canal in Acocks Green. It is accessible from the towpath and has paths running through it that take you to Cambridge Way and Eaton Wood Drive. It is a … Continue reading →

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Green Spaces Galore

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Kit Barlow

This time of year is great to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.  Surprisingly Birmingham offers huge swathes of open space for us to enjoy – our area is no exception.  As well as the canal and the delightful … Continue reading →

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