Tag Archives: Village in Bloom

Making a Difference Locally

Posted on March 25, 2019 by gedhughes

The month long organised Great British Spring Clean continues and we have another local litter-pick organised by Village in Bloom. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in, (families, individuals, groups of neighbours etc).  All equipment is supplied and … Continue reading →

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Tulips of Acocks Green!

Posted on May 7, 2018 by gedhughes

Have you seen the beautiful array of tulips around the village? Definitely the best display ever.  Thanks to the Village in Bloom Team and all the volunteers who came along in November and helped plant them. It was worth the … Continue reading →

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Litter-Picking Champions around AG

Posted on March 30, 2018 by gedhughes

Our planned Litter Picking activities in March around the area were unfortunately snowed off, both times! However because people are unfortunately still dropping litter there is always a need to help keep our streets clean and tidy. One of our … Continue reading →

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A Bloomin’ Success

Posted on March 26, 2018 by gedhughes

Thanks to everyone who came along to Yet Another Bloomin’ Good Night, the fund raising event for Acocks Green Village in Bloom.  It was a full house and the team raised valuable funds to continue their hard work. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Acocks White

Posted on December 31, 2017 by gedhughes

Happy New Year from Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum! Our next Public Meeting is Tues 30th January, 7.30pm Baptist Church Hall, Yardley Rd. Here are some lovely photos taken by Veronica Treadwell, Fran Lee and Pauline Priest of our Winter Wonderland.  … Continue reading →

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News Round

Posted on October 30, 2017 by gedhughes

Vote for Acocks Green Village in Bloom have applied for funding from Aviva. The more votes they get the more funding they will receive so take a couple of minutes to register to get your 10 votes and play your … Continue reading →

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Autumn Activities

Posted on October 16, 2017 by gedhughes

This week coming there are two nice events happening. An inaugural Tea Dance at the Arthur Moore Hall (Alexander Road) for the local community to enjoy and on Sunday a mass planting of daffodil bulbs to brighten up the village … Continue reading →

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Village in Bloom – Gold Award and More!

Posted on September 24, 2017 by gedhughes

If you haven’t already heard – Acocks Green Village received a Gold Award again this year in the entry The RHS Heart of England Britain in Bloom Awards. That is 3 years in a row! Also the team were given … Continue reading →

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New Postcard of Acocks Green

Posted on September 11, 2017 by gedhughes

In the shops now – (S & H Jewellers, Bodylines and Jeffries),  a new postcard to send to your friends and relatives around the world. The postcard features the new Village in Bloom Sculpture created by local artist Veronica Treadwell. … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Calendar 2018

Posted on July 30, 2017 by gedhughes

*****Just one more week to submit your photos for next year’s calendar**** Some of you lucky people out there may be owners of this year’s calendar featuring contemporary photos of the area. Acocks Green Village in Bloom produced a sell-out … Continue reading →

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