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Tag Archives: volunteering
Blooming Tulips
Have you seen the array of tulips around the village? With different colours and different styles, they add something special to our area. All thanks to the hard work of the Village in Bloom volunteers back in November. The bulbs … Continue reading
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Canal Clean Up with the Canals Trust
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Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting
Come and find out more about what is happening in the area, help to shape what will happen, and find out how to get more involved in your Neighbourhood Forum. If you can’t be there, join us on Zoom the link … Continue reading
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Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting -24th September
Make a note in your diary.. everyone welcome! Click on link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84031443311
Seed Swapping and Sowing this Sunday
Spring has sprung and it’s a time to think of gardening! Come along and meet some of the Village in Bloom Team, sow seeds, swap seeds (if you have spare) and get some tips on how to grow your own … Continue reading
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Public Meeting & AGM
A chance to find out goings on, have a cuppa and chat to locals. There will also be cake! The body of the meeting will be on zoom, but the social chatting afterwards will not be broadcast, so if you can, … Continue reading
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Join the Bulb Planting Team! Sunday 3rd December
For one day only the Bloom Team are asking for people to come along and help with tulip planting. We have over 1000 bulbs to plant so need lots of helpers. Many hands make light work! The spring flower displays … Continue reading
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Public Meeting – Tuesday 25th April
Link below to watch online – but make it to the venue if you can! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81103481605
Festive Lights Brighten the Village
We hope that people have noticed the colourful lights brightening up the village, which were a positive way to end a difficult year for local individuals and businesses. The Neighbourhood Forum were disheartened to hear that, in October, the Acocks … Continue reading
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Spring Bulb Planting – Sunday 21st November
Even if you’ve never done any gardening before, you can still come and help plant bulbs. Its straightforward work but there’s over 1000 bulbs to plant to brighten up the village in the springtime. So come and lend a hand … Continue reading
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