We’re always looking for more news about our neighbourhood. Please feel free to send events and information through our contacts page. Otherwise enjoys the news items below and browse the links and categories on your right.

Community Walk

August 27th, 2010

The 2010 Community Walk for Wellbeing 5km family walk for Charity to be held on Saturday 25th September from 9.30 a.m. – 2.30 a.m. in Handsworth Park.

For more information contact the Nishkam Centre on (0121) 515 4229.

2010 community walk flyer

FREE ESOL COURSE

August 27th, 2010

A Free ESOL with Food and Hygiene Course starting on 13th September and ending on 23rd December at St James Parish Church, 223a Frederick Road, Aston, B6 6BP.

For further information or to enrol ring (0121) 661 6512.

Free ESOL Course Flyer

Lyndon Close Community Action Day

August 27th, 2010

Residents of Lyndon Close are invited to get involved in the Lyndon Close Action day on Tuesday 7th September from 4.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. Activities for the day:

  •  Free Community Safety Advice  from West Midlands Police & West Midlands Fire Service
  • A chance to have your say about your local neighbourhood and talk to your Neighbourhood Manager, Fleet & Waste Management and other services
  • A chance to get involved in a COMMUNITY LITTER PICK - meet putside BIN Area at Westminster Court at 5pm
  • Become a STREET CHAMPION to help improve your local environment.

For more information ring Yvonne Wager on 0121 675 7061

FLIP TRAINING WORKSHOPS

August 20th, 2010

FREE half day training run by podnosh to give you the skills for Social Reporting. The training will:-

  • Provide you with the skills to use a Flip camera (provided)
  • Help gain experience in how to interview others
  • Give you confidence to carry out some Social Reporting in Birmingham

Dates: Wednesday 22nd September, 2 – 4.30 pm or Tuesday 28th September, 5.30 – 8 pm

Venue: Fazeley Studios, 191 Fazeley Street, Birmingham, B5 5SE

To book a place please complete the attached form  Flip Training 

Brand New Livingstone Road Allotment Blog

August 20th, 2010

Why not take a look at the Seat and Barrow blog which has all the up to date news about Livingstone Road Allotments?

http://www.seatandbarrow.wordpress.com

My Choice Weight Management Programme

August 20th, 2010

My Choice is a FREE weight management service within your local pharmacy.

There are 12 weekly one to one appointments that will help you to identify easy and prctical lifestyle changes which can help to make you lose weight and keep it off.

In Birchfield RX Pharmacy of 256 Wellington Road are participating in the programme.

My Choice Weight Management Programme 

Participating Pharmacies

Get Active in the Summer Holiday

July 23rd, 2010

Inspired Coaching are offering a range of multi – sports courses from Monday 16th August  – Friday 20th August for chilren aged between 5 – 13 years old at Birmingham City University, City North Campus, B42 2SU from 10 00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Cost £8.00 per day or £30.00 for the week.  

A wide range of sports are available including football, cricket, dodgeball, street dancing, boxing and hockey.

To reserve a place call Richard Walker on 01785 856173 or e.mail info@richardwalker5.co.uk

The Fire Service Wants Your Views

July 23rd, 2010

The Fire Service is about to make some changes but wants to hear your views first. Please fill in a questionnaire to have your voice heard. Go to www.wmfs.net for the questionnaire. You have four weeks to do this starting on 19th July.

Summer Activities for Children and Young People

July 20th, 2010

At a loose end this summer? There is lots to do for all ages from 0-19 years old.

Try the HSEC Summer Programme: HESC Summer Activities 

In Birchfield HESC have 2 programmes running:

  • Holy Trinity C of E School – Schools Out Summer Programme , 4 – 11 years, 10.00 – 4.00 p.m. 26th July – 12th August. For further details ring Dorothy Dixon on (0121) 464 9900 or 07788 831 874.
  • Westminster Primary School – Summer Activity Scheme,  8 - 11 years, 10.00 – 3.00 p.m. 26th July – 13th August. For further details ring Jabun Rahman (0121) 464 4377

There’s also the Perry Barr Summer Activities Programme that’s  worth taking a look at: Perry Barr Summer Activities 2010

One Planet Grant Scheme

July 19th, 2010

The One Planet Living (OPL) Grant scheme is open to schools, community groups and charitable organisations. Applications can be made to local B & Q stores for funding to support a local community project. Projects must meet at least one of the following themes:

  • Environment / Energy Saving
  • Natural Habitats / Wildlife
  • Local Culture / Heritage

The scheme provides £50 to £250 (at retail cost) of B&Q materials, for example, ‘grow your own’ projects, pond liners, plants, peat – free compost for projects such as a pond/wildlife garden or paints labelled low or minimal VOC for redecoration projects. It is important that the project is sustainable. The final result should have a long lasting benefit to the community. OPL grants do not cover maintenance, so the project should be designed for easy care.

To apply for a grant, applicants will need to contact the environmental champion or store manager at their local B&Q store to discuss project details.

Projects can apply for funding between 1 February 2010 and 30 September 2010.  Successful projects must collect their materials no later than 31 October 2010.

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