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Village in Bloom – Silver Award!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Kit Barlow

It was announced at the Heart of England Village in Bloom on Thursday 12th September that Acocks Green Village had won a Silver Award for its many improvements. The hard work of our Village in Bloom team really paid off … 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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Big Dig Day – Mallard Community Orchard

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to all the locals who came along to Mallard Community Orchard on Saturday 16th March to take part in the first ever Big Dig, a national campaign to encourage community gardening and growing food together. Despite the cold and drizzle, lots of volunteers … Continue reading →

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Community Supporters

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Kit Barlow

A Big Thanks goes to West Midlands Police this week for their donation to Acocks Green’s Village in Bloom Campaign.  On Wednesday Sgt. Mark Fellows from Acocks Green Neighbourhood Police Team presented a cheque of £833 to the campaign.  The funding is from … Continue reading →

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Progress on Mallard Community Orchard

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Kit Barlow

Progress is going well on the Mallard Close Orchard. Sunday morning saw 10 enthusiastic volunteers helping prepare the land for the tree-planting which takes place on Saturday 16th March. This will be as part of  The Big Dig national event, … Continue reading →

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Mallard Close – Community Orchard

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green Village in Bloom team have big plans to transform an untidy piece of wasteland in the village to a beautiful Community Orchard for locals to enjoy.  Work has already started with tidying up the site and planning the … Continue reading →

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Acocks Green – Village in Bloom – Update – Digging For Victory

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Kit Barlow

*******UPDATE**********The Village in Bloom judges are in Acocks Green this Thursday 26th July. The tireless, enthusiastic and green-fingered Fran Lee and other volunteers have been working hard to make Acocks Green look more colourful and tidy. Look out for them in their High Viz jackets … Continue reading →

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Westley Vale Action Day – 31st March 2012

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Join the trustees of Acocks Green’s Westley Vale Millennium Green on Saturday 31st March.  There will be tree-planting, tidying and litter-picking. All help is much appreciated.  Meet at the main gates at 10am on The Avenue and see how you … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Walk Leaders with Health Exchange

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Health Exchange are looking for volunteers to lead Health Walks in our local community. If you are able and willing to volunteer a couple of hours of your time each week, then they would like to hear from you! They … Continue reading →

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A Credit Union in Acocks Green – *****update*****now Monday is new collection day

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Kit Barlow

Looking for a great way to save or an easy way to borrow?  Want to start saving up for Christmas or for a big holiday?  Or do you need a low interest loan from 1% a month? –  then Communisave … Continue reading →

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