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Community Activities Update

Thanks to everyone who came and supported us at the Carnival on Saturday. It was a good turn out. We sold all our plants and the ‘Guess the Weight of the Cake’ went down well. Thanks for all the support … Continue reading

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Making a Difference Locally

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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The Great British Spring Clean Acocks Green ***postponed due to weather***

Keep Britain Tidy are encouraging communities to take part in a Big Clean Up on the weekend of 2nd to 4th March 2018. The keen people of Acocks Green are coming together with the backing of Village in Bloom to … Continue reading

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Grand Union Canal – Uniting the Community in Acocks Green

Following the very successful first meeting as a working group for the ‘Adopt a Stretch of Canal’ project, where around 15 volunteers worked hard litter-picking and tidying; our ancient waterway appeared on Central News on Thursday 14th May. On 30th April … Continue reading

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Litter Pick along the Grand Union – Monday 9th June 7pm

Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum has decided to go out and take action on the litter problem that blights the canal towpath and embankment. We want local people to come along and help. We all hate litter and with an hour’s … Continue reading

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Water Please?! – Although we’ve had rain this week, plants still need water!

Acocks Green Village in Bloom is struggling in the heatwave.  The Britain in Bloom judges will be in Acocks Green on Tuesday 30th July. Last year we received a bronze medal for our efforts in enhancing the village, this year … Continue reading

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