Tag Archives: Village in Bloom

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Posted on September 12, 2015 by Kit Barlow

What fantastic news for Acocks Green! Thanks to all those who have played a part in helping achieve this award. Here is what Fran the co-coordinator had to say: Did I hear right?  I went up on stage to receive … Continue reading →

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Greening of the Green – The Smart Route – Trees and Planters

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Here’s the news that many people have been waiting for.  Our Village in Bloom team has been advised of the details of the trees and shrubs which are going to planted on the ‘Smart Route.’ 17 trees will be planted directly in the ground. Due … Continue reading →

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Family Funday at Stockfield Park – This Saturday

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Kit Barlow
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Smarter Route – New Planters and Trees

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Kit Barlow

The Bloom team has been advised that before the end of June, the council will be placing twenty rectangular containers on the new paving. These will be the same as the one by Burtons. Seventeen new street trees will be planted in … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Village In Bloom – Launch Saturday 25th April

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Kit Barlow

The theme of this year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom project is: Greener Streets: Better Lives, the RHS explains the theme: Greener Streets: Better Lives is a new campaign to tackle the growing number of grey spaces spreading across our … Continue reading →

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Commemorating World War I in the Village

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Kit Barlow

This year commemorates 100 years since the beginning of World War I. It is a time therefore, to remember those who were lost in the effort to protect our country during the war years 1914 to 1918, including some former residents … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Village in Bloom Launch

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Kit Barlow

 

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Village in Bloom – Bulb Planting this Sunday

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Kit Barlow

This Sunday at 10am come along to the Community Orchard on Mallard Close for a community Bulb-Planting session. If you have a trowel and gloves bring them along otherwise there will be some spare to borrow.  The Bloom team have … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting – Tues 11th June – 7.30pm

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Everyone in the area is welcome to our next Public Meeting (and AGM) at the Baptist Church Hall on Yardley Rd on Tuesday. It will be an opportunity to find out what is going on in our area. There will be … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green Village in Bloom Launched

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Kit Barlow

There was a great turn-out of volunteers on Saturday 13th April to launch the Village in Bloom 2013 entry, and for once it was warm and sunny.  Box hedging was planted as well as holly and hawthorn hedging and a variety of … Continue reading →

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