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February 2010
15th February 2010   Bruce George MP for Walsall impressed with Acorns in the Black Country
15th February 2010   Aston Villa get good luck hugs from Acorns children for Wembley Carling Cup final
02nd February 2010  Acorns Lichfield shop stock appeal
01st February 2010   New Acorns Dudley shop opens party style!
  
January 2010
29th January 2010   Southam Lions fantastic sum raised
25th January 2010   Tamworth shop stock appeal
22nd January 2010   Wednesbury Carphone Warehouse depot present Christmas funds
21st January 2010    Haiti emergency fund tins in Acorns shops for one month to help earthquake victims
20th January 2010    Acorns mourns loss of much-loved and respected former Chairman & Trustee
19th January 2010    Disco gift from Da Vinci's Dickens Heath
18th January 2010    New Family Lounge Acorns in the Black country officially opened
15th January 2010    Challenging Atlas mountains winter trek in aid of Acorns
13th January 2010    Acorns' Zambezi trekkers grand sum - Sahara trek still open for entries
08th January 2010    Acorns' Triple Run 2010 announced, Save the Date, Early Bird entries!
07th January 2010    Grand Charity Annual donation
05th January 2010    One man's Kilimanjaro trek hits heights for Acorns
  
December 2009
24th December 2009   Spire Southbank Christmas donation
24th December 2009   Hundreds of Santas can't br wrong! 2010 Acorns Events Calendar launched
23rd December 2009   Worcester Warriors Rugby bring Santa to Acorns for the Three Counties
22nd December 2009   LifeLights computer donation to Acorns in Birmingham
21st December 2009   AVFC visit hospices / cheque presentation to help new build at Walsall
16th December 2009   Michael Buble tribute
15th December 2009   Airport Chief visits Acorns to see partnership support
14th December 2009   Santas were on the Run in Walsall!
11th December 2009   Kingthorne School donation made at Kingstanding Shop
11th December 2009   Meatloaf tribute in the Black Country
09th December 2009   £1,000 gift from Wylde Green Rotary
09th December 2009   Wizards book signing in Boldmere shop
08th December 2009   Artwork supporting Fragile Lives Appeal unveiled in Bullring
07th December 2009   Santas were on the Run for Acorns in Brindleyplace
07th December 2009   Birmingham Royal Ballet's Rose Fairy from The Nutcracker helps switch on Christmas lights
04th December 2009   Mayor of Walsall help receives cheque from King Arthur Pub
02nd December 2009   Inner Wheel & Wylde Green shop support
02nd December 2009   PriceWaterHouse Cooper cheque from Barclays conference
               
November 2009
26th November 2009   Worcester Acorns shop reopens
19th November 2009   Legal & General support Santas on the Run
17th November 2009   Demons of Tune play Jam House Birmingham at Christmas for Acorns
17th November 2009   St George's Primary School Worcester - parents do trek
16th November 2009   Soul Night in the Black Country
13th November 2009   Villa fans needed for Santas on the Run in Brindleyplace!
10th November 2009   Music of the Night! Friday 13th concert in Worcester
10th November 2009   Reel Access film making with Acorns special screening
10th November 2009   Pheasey Villa Supporters Club sponsored walk
10th November 2009   King Arthur Pub Walsall presents cheque with Mayor
09th November 2009   Acorns' Siblings join Santas on the Run
05th November 2009   Pearl Group support Acorns Santas on the Run
04th November 2009   Charity Lunch at Sixways Success!
   
October 2009
27th October 2009   Yardley shop is goldmine for local doll collector
26th October 2009   Boundary Mills in Black Country support Acorns at Christmas
22nd October 2009   New Cabin facility at Selly Oak thanks to Interserve & Admorspace Ltd
16th October 2009   New uniforms for Acorns stock collectors - public be vigilant!
16th October 2009   21st Anniversary Christmas Appeal for Acorns
15th October 2009   Blind Dave supports Birmingham University Road Race
13th October 2009   Santas on the Run Walsall launched!
12th october 2009   Radford shop appeal
12th October 2009   21st Anniversary Event details go out to Black Country
08th October 2009   Santas on the Run in Birmingham - launched!
08th October 2009   Stock and Volunteer appeal from Hall Green Shop
07th October 2009   Quiz night & Fish n Chip supper in Black Country
06th October 2009   Freshers Week Appeal from Birmingham campus charity shop
05th October 2009   Fashion show & pamper night from Burntwood supporter
02nd October 2009   Collection bag theft hits charity again
 

September 2009

30th September 2009   Chanting for charity
28th September 2009   Final call for Soul night tickets
28th September 2009   21st Anniversary Christmas Appeal launched in Black Country
28th September 2009   Worcester Warriors Rugby help launch Christmas 21st Anniversary Appeal
24th September 2009   Acorns 21st Anniversary Celebration Christmas Appeal launched (Black Country)
24th September 2009   Ruby Turner visits Acorns in Birmingham for 21st Anniversary Appeal Launch
23rd September 2009   Barclay's boost with £36,000
21st September 2009   Charity Lunch at Sixways Stadium , Worcester
21st September 2009   Midnight Walk £120k boost at start of Children's Hospice Week
11th September 2009   Zambezi River trekkers return - Sahara now to plan!
11th September 2009   Acorns helps Children's Hospital Renal Unit Appeal
09th September 2009   Spread Eagle Pub helps Acorns
08th September 2009   Scott Arms shop reopens on Saturday
04th September 2009   Quinton collection bag snatch & 3-point identity warning on charity bags
04th September 2009   Bogus house collector warning & new stock for shops appeal
03rd September 2009   Ross-on-Wye shop reopens generous shoppers raise £760
03rd September 2009   10-year shop volunteer cuts ribbon at Wednesbury shop reopening
03rd September 2009   Midnight Walk places full! Registration closed.
   
August 2009
26th August 2009   Ross-on-Wye Acorns shop reopens at weekend
26th August 2009   Wednesbury Acorns shop reopens at weekend
25th August 2009   Worcester Warriors Rugby delight at Activities Week
24th August 2009   Ball for Acorns set to be a sparkler
19th August 2009   Old Banger makes it round rally for Acorns!
19th August 2009   Zambezi Trekkers are gone Sahara trek to go!
19th August 2009   Bloxwich Acorns Charity Shop Stock Appeal
17th August 2009   Bereaved mum walks through pain in Acorns Midnight Walk
17th August 2009   Mini Shetlands bring delight Acorns for the Three Counties
13th August 2009   Cannon Park Acorns charity shop reopens after refit
10th August 2009   Villa invite 'bring a bag' at new shirt launch
7th August 2009   Mayor of Tamworth support local aution in aid of Acorns
6th August 2009   Funday to celebrate new Blackheath charity shop opening
05th August 2009   Weoley Castle shop needs volunteers!
05th August 2009   Sahara Desert Trek 2010 - trekkers wanted!
     
July 2009
31st July 2009   MP's visit boosts Selly Oak
17th July 2009   Nuneaton Acorns Shop Fun Day
16th July 2009   Soul Night in Black Country
14th July 2009   Gladys' 100-year-birthday treat for Acorns
13th July 2009   Darwin talk in Malvern raises funds
13th July 2009   Zambezi trek for local man
08th July 2009   Runner's 100+mile challenge
08th July 2009   Forget Me Not seed donation
06th July 2009   Bullring's designer clothes donation
06th July 2009   Walsall Care Team Hadrian's Wall trek challenge
03rd July 2009   Great South Run attempt by Shire Oaks Science Teachers
03rd July 2009   Bring a bag to school helps Wylde Green shop
02nd July 2009   Bogus door to door collectors warning in Worcestershire
01st July 2009   Fancy dress at TNT raises funds
   
June 2009
22nd June 2009   Back to Broadway event in Pershore
22nd June 2009   Pershore charity-shop book plea
18th June 2009   Acorns Midnight Walk LAUNCHED!!!
15th June 2009   Lord Mayor of Birmingham visit to Selly Oak hospice
15th June 2009   Pirates in Paignton help raise funds
12th June 2009   Unfit Sanderswalk pair prove they're fit enough!
12th June 2009   World's biggest cricket planned!
11th June 2009   Worcester man's USA, Canada & Arctic motorbike challenge
10th June 2009   Rubery Shop stock and volunteer appeal
10th June 2009   Radford shop stock and volunteer appeal
10th June 2009   Hall Green Shop stock & volunteer appeal
10th June 2009   Science Chemical suppliers Silent Auction
09th June 2009   Redcliffe Orthodontics Team hamper raffle
08th June 2009   Nuneaton Support Group fundraising volunteers' hat trick
05th June 2009   Diamond Couple Castle Bromwich Volunteers tribute
  
May 2009
30th May 2009   Cheltenham Circular Challenge - a beautiful walk
30th May 2009   Vegas night in Lower Gornal, Dudley with Elvis & Tom Jones singers
25th May 2009   Local artist "wheely" excited about Bullring art event for Fragile Lives Appeal
22nd May 2009   Refurbished Bloxwich Acorns charity shop reopens
22nd May 2009   Villa's Holte End hero to do Sky Dive
21st May 2009   Artist "wheely" excited about Bullring art event
21st May 2009   Mayor of Upton's last dash for Triple Run
20th May 2009   Miss Birmingham helps local salon raise funds
19th May 2009   Wythall charity car wash with a difference
19th May 2009   Signed painting of Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant raises funds
15th May 2009   Heartford Lodge Sutton's impressive year of fundraising
15th May 2009   Cheltenham shop stock appeal
13th May 2009   Local artist gears up for Bullring mega art event
12th May 2009   French music evening
08th May 2009   Anniversary concert in Worcester support local hospices
08th May 2009   Last dash for Triple Run
08th May 2009   Baby Oak Tree Saplings available to purchase to support Acorns Appeal
06th May 2009   Clive John's musical tribute fundraiser at Cromwells Tandoori
05th May 2009   Halesowen man's 4th Triple run challenge
01st May 2009   Bullring announces 12month Acorns partnership 
 
April 2009
30th April 2009   London Marathon success for Cheltenham man
29th April 2009   Walsall Housing Group's carpenters gear up for cycle challenge
28th April 2009   Droitwich shop's 1st Birthday raises cash
28th April 2009   Coventry shop appeals for stock
24th April 2009   Aston Business School's corporate partnership help Acorns vision
24th April 2009   Birmingham International Airport launches vital new Acorns partnership from great height!
23rd April 2009   Spinal patient's gruelling cycle ride for Acorns
16th April 2009   Talk on Darwin's daughter helps Acorns
15th April 2009   Malvern Splash help Triple Runners to prepare
15th April 2009   Amitayus Open Day to help Fragile Lives Appeal
14th April 2009   InSpace £3,000 gift to help Fragile Lives Appeal
09th April 2009   Barratt raise £1,500 for Fragile Lives Appeal
09th April 2009   Wyatt International graphic design gift to help Fragile Lives Appeal
08th April 2009   Running London Marathon in memory of friends son
08th April 2009   Mayflex man's motorbike ride continues to raise vital funds for Acorns
07th April 2009   Ocean to Ocean American cycle challenge helps Acorns
07th April 2009   Brindleyplace supports Acorns Fragile Lives Appeal
04th April 2009   £1,700 from Birmingham Airport's Christmas activities
03rd April 2009   Sainsbury shoe donation helps Acorns Charity Shops
03rd April 2009   Easter Egg Hunt in Acorns Charity Shop in Tamworth
02nd April 2009   New Acorns Charity Shop opens in Rubery
01st April 2009   £500 from Tesco St Peter's, Worcester
    
March 2009
31st March 2009   Droitwich Shop's 1st Birthday
30th March 2009   Acorns in the Black Country announce Triple Run team
26th March 2009  Soul revival night backs Fragile Lives
23rd March 2009   Oilmen raise £1,533 to support Acorns' Appeal
23rd March 2009   Back to Broadway Gala night at Stourport Manor
20th March 2009   SPAR in Blakemore raise over £1,000 from charity car wash
16th March 2009   Miss Birmingham opens Hall Green shop
16th March 2009   Mighty Worcester Warriors show caring side at Hospice & support new Appeal
16th March 2009   Kay Alexander plants oak tree sapling at Selly Oak in support of Fragile Lives appeal
13th March 2009   Volvo Trucks do 'Bring a Bag to Work' and support new Coventry Acorns shop
11th March 2009   Brindleyplace supports Acorns Fragile Lives Appeal
11th March 2009   Worcester man runs London Marathon to support Acorns Fragile Lives Appeal
6th March 2009   Whittington St Giles Lodge of Tamworth support Acorns Fragile Lives Appeal
4th March 2009   Acorns announces Fragile Lives Appeal to secure future of local children's hospice care
   
February 2009 
20th February 2009   Johnny Cash tribute CD is raising funds
18th February 2009   Acorns Triple Run is back for 2009!
18th February 2009   Castle Bromwich Friends volunteers hand in £4,000
18th February 2009   Acorns Bilston Shop needs volunteers
12th February 2009   New-look Acorns Cotteridge Shop reopens after refit
12th February 2009   Tom Ross from BRMB has knockout boxing match for Acorns
10th February 2009   Cop Idol is back for Acorns!
04th February 2009   Truflo eCards saves pounds and raises £1,000 for Acorns
    
January 2009
19th January 2009   Bull Ring Markets Toy Auction
16th January 2009   Zabezi trek info night
16th January 2009   Acorns Ball in Solihull a success
9th January 2009     Graham Bowater Society
8th January 2009     Elvis joins Cash
5th January 2009     Caribbean Evening
   
   
2008
23rd December 2008   Aston Villa Stars make special visit to Acorns in Birmingham
19th December 2008   Aston Villa Stars make special visit to Acorns in the Black Country
18th December 2008   Aston Villa Stars make special visit to Acorns for the Three Counties
2nd December 2008   Triple Run's best ever result. 2009's event date announced
27th November 2008   Coventry Support Group's record breaking fundraising total
13th November 2008   Acorns CEO gives talk in America
6th November 2008   Noddy Holder says "It's Accooorrrnnnnsss!!!"
8th October 2008   Santas on the Run is launched! Massive Xmas fundraiser for Acorns - 3 fun runs!
23rd September 2008   BBC Radio Five Live broadcasts 'live' from Acorns for the Three Counties
8th September 2008   Bearwood Acorns shop reopens after re-fit
15th July 2008   Trek and canoe the Zambesi River for Acorns!
7th July 2008   Aston Villa publicly unveil new kit featuring Acorns
26th June 2008   Doug Harrison completes epic Land's End to John O'Groats walk
19th June 2008   Balthasar Hospice Germany make special visit to Acorns for more tips
19th June 2008   Zambezi River & Jungle Trek opens for entries
16th June 2008   Acorns third Triple Run hits targets
16th June 2008   Kings Heath Acorns Shop reopens after refit.
9th June 2008   Urgent Stock Appeal for Acorns Shops
3rd June 2008   Aston Villa & Acorns announce groundgreaking partnership
2007
 May 2007  Acorns response to Government Review on child palliative care
May 2007  Aston Villa FC launch charity partnership with Acorns
May 2007  HRH The Duchess of Gloucester officially opens Acorns Worcester
2006
October 2006  Government funding announcement by the Chief Executive