A 5 year community project in Acocks Green, Birmingham. Our objective is to have a resourced neighbourhood that is empowered and owned by a thriving community.
Acocks Green, Birmingham
Based in United Kingdom
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We had the pleasure of welcoming #Artist Layla Tutt to our #ArtsCafé recently. Layla inspired residents with her #creativity, teaching them to #craft woven #textile hangings. Some attendees transformed their creations into charming #tea coasters!
#AcocksGreen #Yardley #art #free
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🌟 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 🌟
Need help with your mobile phone #laptop #tablet #emails & more? As part of our @BuildingCommun3 project we'll soon be offering #FREE help for #digital #education at our weekly #CoffeeMorning in #AcocksGreen #Yardley
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Our Arts Cafe participants recently had the opportunity to work with the super talented Juneau Projects. With their guidance residents discovered just how well they could #draw & create their own nature inspired collaged sculptures. Drop-in & join us this Thursday!
#AcocksGreen
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How cute are these sock #bears crafted at our #AcocksGreen #ArtsCafe?! The #upcycling session was led by #Artist Sally Harper from Sharper Arts. Participants transformed socks, ribbons & buttons into unique bears bursting with character.
#Yardley #free #crafts #upcycle #reuse
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It was all about blossom greeting cards & bookmarks in our #AcocksGreen #ArtsCafé recently with #Artist Yuko Suzuki from Yumi-Arts. Participants learnt the basics of #cardmaking to send to loved ones with #designs inspired by #Japanese #blossoms. Join us next time!
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Join us at our #ArtsCafe tomorrow and create your own #woven #textile hanging like this one, with #Artist Layla Tutt. Our #Arts Cafes are a great way to meet new people, try something new and feel good for it! No need to book, just turn up.
#AcocksGreen #Yardley #community #free
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Creating colourful window pictures was what local residents did in our #AcocksGreen #ArtsCafé session. With different patterns to choose from by #MixedMedia #Artist & Metal Embosser @ArtMetallix, we cut & arranged sheets to create our pieces. Turning windows into a work of #art!
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Thanks to everyone who visited us at the Stockfield #Community Association Fun Day and stopped for a chat! It was great to meet so many of you! We had some lovely conversations & feedback and found out which of our activities you enjoyed the most & what you'd like to see more of.
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#Nature inspired collaged #sculptures is the #arts activity you can try at tomorrow's #ArtsCafe with @juneauprojects. Arts Cafes are a great way to meet new people & try something new! No booking required. With our project partners Stockfield, @ArtsInTheYard & @BrumScrapstore.
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It was all about #watercolor sunset #painting in our #AcocksGreen #ArtsCafé. #Artist Cris Wong lead the #arts activity and by following some led steps, everyone created their own striking masterpieces to take away.
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#free #Yardley
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Get your #dance shoes at the ready, it's almost time for our next #TeaDance! Strictly #Latin! So let's get together & dance to that Latino rhythm! Expect a fun afternoon of socialising, food & laughter with our fabulous instructor @XpressYourself1. Booking essential. #AcocksGreen
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#AcocksGreen residents, we invite u to our #TeaDance Dessert and #Dance! It will be filled with fun, socialising, food & laughter! Plus our fabulous host & dance instructor Faye from @XpressYourself1. Look out for your postal invitation popping through your letterbox. #free #tea
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It's always a joy to hear all the wonderful, positive feedback you share with us after our #TeaDances. It's an afternoon of fun #socialising #food, laughter and #dancing. Our instructor @XpressYourself1 will guide you with every step. Look out for info on our next #Tea #Dance!
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Join us in creating a Window Picture with #MixedMedia #Artist & Metal Embosser @ArtMetallix at this week's #ArtsCafé! You can also enjoy a #free, light lunch or #cuppa whilst chatting to other residents. #AcocksGreen
Find out more about Mel's art at:
artmetallix.com
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It was a colourful morning of making in our #ArtsCafe! We were joined by #Community #Textile #Artist and founder of Makers Circle Tia Parmar. Tia facilitated a #Pompom making #workshop where participants made keyrings 🧶Join us next time, no #creative #skills needed!
#AcocksGreen
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We're squeezing in one more #ArtsCafé before the #Christmas break! Join us on Thursday to make a #winter themed #wreath using a selection of trims & fabrics with Sally from Soothing #Stitches. No creative #skills needed. There'll be a #free light lunch & #cuppa too! #AcocksGreen
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Join us on Friday where we'll be at Stockfield 'Community Association's annual #Christmas Cracker event. Along with their fun and #familyfriendly activities for you to enjoy, this year the team are offering #free #books to the local community. #FestiveSeason #fesive #AcocksGreen
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Our November #Tea #Dance with @XpressYourself1 was themed Strictly Come Dancing. Thanks to everyone who came along, you were all fab-u-lous!!
#TeaDance #AcocksGreen #free #dancing #community #friendship
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The wait is over! It's time to get Strictly Come #Dancing for our next #Tea #Dance! As always it will feel like a mini extravaganza filled with #fun #socialising #food #laughter! Book your place, we can't wait to see u with our fab dance instructor @XpressYourself1.
#TeaDance
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The 2024 #AcocksGreen calendar is now out! Get yours at Jeffries Hardware, makes a fab #Christmas stocking filler! Inside are 12 scenic #photos by local people. All money raised goes back into the #community! They're also on sale at Acocks Green Baptist Church #CoffeeMorning.
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These #handmade #woven bowls can hold #jewellery, coins, beauty products, hair accessories & any other loose items really! This is what #AcocksGreen residents #crafted at our last #Arts #Café with Sculptural Fibre #Artist Mahawa Keita from Mansading Designs.
#artscafe #Yardley
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Our last #TeaDance with #dance instructor @XpressYourself1 was all about The Good Old Days! But no matter what the theme, everyone has a great time & catch-up. It's an afternoon of #dancing #socialising #food & laughter! Watch this space for info on our November Tea Dance soon!
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Our famous #veggie #soup in the making at yesterday's #Arts #Café, so yummy! Thanks to our very own local chef, Estelle.
#artscafe #AcocksGreen #Yardley #community #friendship #HealthyEating #wellbeing #free #creativity #food #art #cuppa
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The wonderful Stage 27 are in the process of casting their new #panto, how exciting! As always, there's lots of fun ways to get involved like #acting, backstage, #costumes #advertising and more.
#AcocksGreen #theatre
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Did you join us at Stockfield #Community Association's Fun Day this #summer?! There was so much fun to be had that our marquee was bursting at the seams! Residents decorated custom designed tote bags with Artist Kelly Towle. We offered a delicious #healthy lunch too! #ArtsCafé
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#AcocksGreen #dancers there's still time to book onto our next #Tea #Dance themed Good Old Days. Let's go back in time & dance the afternoon away! Our lovely host & instructor Faye from @XpressYourself1 will guide u with every step. To book email: estelledbct@gmail.com
#TeaDance
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If you're a #carer there's a new group starting on Thursday 14th September at #AcocksGreen Library. It will offer a chance to meet others on a similar journey.
#support @bhamageUK #Yardley
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#ArtsCafé is next week! #AcocksGreen residents we invite you to join us. #Artist @SajidaAsif3 will be showing how you can #decorate your own fan using #acrylic #paint pens. Here's one Sajida made earlier, doesn't it look beautiful! Enjoy a #cuppa and a light lunch too. #Yardley
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We made colourful #brooches in our July #ArtsCafé. From a winter #woodland to #pooches the designs were playful & #imaginative. It was a delight to see pieces worn on a scarf & bags as people left! Thanks again @juneauprojects for being our #Artist.
#AcocksGreen #art #Yardley
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@BrumScrapstore & @bringitonbrum's #FREE #Holiday Activity & Food Programme at Stockfield Park! From #arts #play #sports & food there's lots to keep kids busy! Booking essential.
Week 1: 21st Aug-25th Aug. 11am-3pm
Week 2: 29th Aug-1st Sep. 11am3pm
#bringitonbrum #playinparks
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There was so much fun to be had at Saturday's Stockfield #Community Association #FunDay that our marquee was bursting at the seams! More pics to follow! Let us know if you attended in the comments. #AcocksGreen #ArtsCafe #Arts #Yardley
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Come & make your own #nature inspired #brooch with #Artist Ben from @juneauprojects at this week's #ArtsCafé using laser cut shapes & #watercolour #paints. No skills needed. Meet new people, try something new & tuck into lunch! For info on Juneua Projects: juneauprojects.co.uk
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Join us this Saturday 8th July at the Stockfield #Community Association Fun Day! We'll be there with our #ArtsCafé where you can tuck into some delicious #healthy #food and decorate your own custom designed tote bag with lead Artist Kelly Towle.
#AcocksGreen #art #cafe #free
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One of our volunteers Mark, born in #HongKong now living in #AcocksGreen has his #photography #exhibition "Mark Lee In 78 Countries" on display in Acocks Green Library until 11th July. He has travelled to 78 countries & the exhibition celebrates diversity & common humanity.
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Dancers of #AcocksGreen we're happy to share news of our next #Tea #Dance! The theme is #Summer Holidays so get your sun dresses out & book your place by emailing: estelledbct@gmail.com
No dance experience needed, instructor @XpressYourself1 will guide your every step.
#TeaDance
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We were joined by Stitch #Artist @byTinaFrancis in our #ArtsCafé with an activity called ‘Stitch Me Sunshine.’ Tina showed us how to #stitch our own #sunshine, looking at the finished pieces u wouldn't know many were beginners! And then there was our famous #soup! #AcocksGreen
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We're super proud that one of our #volunteers, local resident Mark Lee successfully has his first local #photography #exhibition, "Mark Lee In 78 #Countries." The exhibition is up until 18th June at
@southyardleylib & celebrates our diversity & common #humanity. #AcocksGreen #art
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#Arts Café is this Thursday! We'll be joined by Stitch Artist @byTinaFrancis with an activity called ‘Stitch Me Sunshine.’ Stitch your very own #sunshine to brighten even the darkest of days for when the sun doesn't shine! No creative skills needed. There'll be a light lunch too!
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Our friends at #AcocksGreen #Library are hosting the fantastic #poet Roz Goddard next week for a wonderful #poetry #workshop. Pop along and join in with this amazing #free workshop!
#PoetryOnLoan #FreePoetryWorkshop
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Birds of a Feather was our last #ArtsCafé #workshop led by Sam from Krankpod Workshops, a mixed media workshop to celebrate our feathered friends. Participants learnt to #sculp #clay to create #birds customised with feathers, beads & patterns.
#ArtsCafe #playwithclay #AcocksGreen
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#Textile #artist Mahawa Keita led visitors how to make rope ornaments with tassels in our November #ArtsCafé. Here's some she made for inspiration. They're colourful, fun & decorative with the added beads & festive accessories. Find out about Mahawa's art: masading.com
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#AcocksGreen Village in Bloom & Acocks Green Music Society bring to u Christmas through the ages. Get into the #festivities with #Christmas #music from the classics to the modern at the #candlelit #church of St. Mary's. Meet the musicians & enjoy mulled wine & mince pies too.
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"I love coming here, I always see so many people that I know!"
Oh it's the things that our visitors say that make our day. And their smiley faces as they leave! Our next #Arts #Café is Thursday 8th December, we hope to see you there!
#ArtsCafé #AcocksGreen #community #Yardley
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Thank you everyone who took part in our #10to11 #Blossom #workshops with lead #artist @hasretbrownart & everyone who came to our #exhibition, it commemorates #Birmingham hosting the #CommonwealthGames. Thank You Hasret for wonderfully guiding our shadow #artists.
#AcocksGreen
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We enjoy our afternoon #Tea #Dances as much as you! Our dance instructor @XpressYourself1 does a wonderful job to bring us all to our feet no matter what our theme is. Laughs, socialising #food #dancing and fun!
#TeaDance #AcocksGreen #Yardley #free #fitness #Mentalwellness
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When our afternoon #tea #dances come with afternoon tea 😋🍰☕️
#TeaDance #AcocksGreen #dance @XpressYourself1 #free #yardley #friendship #CreamTea
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It was an afternoon at the #movies for this week's themed #TeaDance. And thanks to #dance instructor Faye from @XpressYourself1 local residents knew exactly what steps to take to some classic movie #soundtracks. It was an afternoon of socialising, food & above all fun!
#TeaDance
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Don't forget it's our monthly #ArtsCafe tomorrow! We'll be joined by metal embosser & mixed media #artist Mel Berman from @ArtMetallix. Find out more about Mel's work at: artmetallix.com
As always there'll be a freshly prepared light lunch thanks to our head chef Estelle!
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We invite you to an afternoon at the #movies for our upcoming #Tea #Dance. We'll be #dancing to some favourite #soundtracks with dance instructor Faye from @XpressYourself1. No dancing experience needed.
Book your free place by emailing Becky: becky@bpcn.org.uk
#TeaDance #free
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#AcocksGreen has a new weekly #coffee morning starting Wednesday 5th October and every Wednesday morning at Arthur Moore Hall. It will be a warm & welcoming space to meet new people & find out what's happening in the local area that you may want to get involved in. All welcome.
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Huge thanks to our super fun and talented Arts Café #artist for this month @byTinaFrancis #Tapestry, showing everyone how to make these colourful #Keyrings. Our next Arts Café will be on Thursday 13th October, see you then!
#artscafé
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When we think of @byTinaFrancis we think fun & colourful! And so we're happy to reveal Tina will be our #ArtsCafé #artist on Thursday! Tina will show u how to make this key ring. There'll be a fresh healthy #free lunch. Stay for the full 2 hrs or pop-in for a cuppa.
#AcocksGreen
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With the #summer break now coming to an end, we're thrilled to share with you dates of our upcoming #Arts #Cafe and the first one is next week!
#ArtsCafe #AcocksGreen #art #free #food #community #creativity #Yardley
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Our fab #Tea #Dance host from @XpressYourself1 looking just as fabulous before setting off to today's #70s themed dance.
#TeaDance #free #Yardley #AcocksGreen #fitness #fun #dancing #AfternoonTea #1970s
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Our next #FREE #Tea #Dance is near and this time round we have a new venue at @Blakesley_Hall. As always it'll be a fab afternoon of #dancing #socialising, afternoon tea to enjoy and of course our much loved host @XpressYourself1.
Please book by emailing: becky@bpcn.org.uk
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Some more cute creations from our outdoor #ArtsCafé at #Stockfield #Community Association's Fun Day. These are rainbow scratch art and they're bursting with colour!
#AcocksGreen #arts #Yardley #art #free #FamilyFriendly
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And the #clay #garden #ornaments created in our #workshop with @sundragonpotter are back! It was something new to try for most of us but the quality and detail of some of these pieces are great. We've fallen in love with the little piggy and owl!
#ArtsCafé #AcocksGreen #ArtsCafe
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It's already time for our next #ArtsCafé this Thursday! Our #artist is the wonderful @hasretbrownart. We'll explore & discover the power of colour, pattern & #symmetry. Then use crepe paper to create beautiful #blossoms based on pentagonal #geometry.
#free #AcocksGreen #Japanese
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Join us at Stockfield #Community Association's Fun Day this Saturday where you can create a #rainbow scratch #art poster and reveal your very own bright #artwork bursting with colour!
#ArtsCafé #AcocksGreen #Yardley #free #FamilyFriendly #creativity @ArtsInTheYard
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Our #HeritageOfPlay #workshops gave local residents the opportunity to look back & think about #childhood #memories, #games we used to #play & how we passed our time. Memories ranged from summer at the #seaside to games we played in the #school playground.
#AcocksGreen #Yardley
#Crafting #tools at the ready at our last #Arts #Café session with @sundragonpotter. Any ideas on what we made?
#ArtsCafé #pottery #AcocksGreen #free #Yardley #handmade #community
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Our #TeaDances are all about coming together for a great afternoon of themed #dancing. It doesn't matter if you've joined us before or not, we welcome you to come along. It's #free, friendly, fun & our #dance instructor Faye from @XpressYourself1 is super lovely!
#AcocksGreen
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Join us at #AcocksGreen Neighbourhood Forum's first real-life public meeting in over 2 years and find out what's happening in the local neighbourhood including Acocks Green Village #InBloom.
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Thank you to everyone who came to our #free #Arts #Café! With our warm welcome we hope you enjoyed the @sundragonpotter & felt #flowers #creative activities along with some #healthy light #lunch and a #cuppa. What did you enjoy most?!
#ArtsCafe #AcocksGreen #Yardley #chalkboard
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Have a go at #pottery and felt #flower making at our #Arts #Café tomorrow in #AcocksGreen! Full details on our flyer. Here's a selection of what we did at our #family friendly half term session. See you then!
#free #ArtsCafe #tea #cuppa #Yardley #community #crafts #creativity
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The clock is ticking, our #Spring #Tea #Dance is near! So if you haven't already done so, there's still time to book yourself a place to #dance the afternoon away with our lovely host from @XpressYourself1
#TeaDance #dancing #free #AcocksGreen #Yardley #fitness #wellbeing
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#Healthy and #yummy, who's coming to our next #Arts #Café on May 5th?! Full details can be found on the flyer.
#ArtsCafe #free #Yardley #AcocksGreen #FamilyFriendly #community #creativity #art
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Have a go at #drumming with some new #free sessions as part of the #Queen's #Jubilee project with @Beat_It!
#Yardley #AcocksGreen #workshops
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We know how much many of you love to #dance the afternoon away and so you'll be delighted to know our #spring #TeaDance is near! As always the lovely Faye from @XpressYourself1 will be our host so save the date and we'll see you there!
#AcocksGreen #free #dancing #fitness #fun
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