A key aspiration of the Be Birmingham partnership is for local people to be able to play an active part in their communities. Strong social capital in neighbourhoods helps to inprove the quality of life of citizens by forming bonds between neighbours, families, individuals and communities. (more…)
Archive for March, 2010
Makeover of the Hut is a Success
Posted on 22nd March 2010 by Yvonne WagerOn a lovely sunny morning on Friday 19th March I attended the opening of the community hut in front of the Birchfield Allotments on Livingstone Road. There were allotments tenants, residents and the Princes Trust Team present.
Princes Trust Volunteers
Handsworth Park History Walk
Posted on 16th March 2010 by Yvonne WagerCome along and join in the ‘History Walk’ through Handsworth Park on Sunday 21st March 2010 from 1.00 p.m. starting at the Park Lodge on Hamstead Road. Local historian Simon Baddeley describes how this wonderful park was founded over a century ago. (more…)
Grand Opening of the Community Hut at Birchfield Allotments
Posted on 16th March 2010 by Yvonne WagerThe Princes Trust Team 54 have been working hard on transforming the Community Hut at the front of Birchfield Allotments, Livingstone Road. To celebrate this great ”make over” the Princes Trust team are inviting residents and allotment tenants along to partake of refreshments and cake on Friday 19th March 2010 at 10.00 a.m. at the hut. (more…)
National No Smoking Day
Posted on 10th March 2010 by Yvonne WagerToday Wednesday 10th March 2010 is National No Smoking Day so if you are thinking about giving up smoking it is a good time to stop with millions of other people. There is plenty of support out there to help you. For more information visit www.nosmokingday.org.uk or ring the helpline on 0800 169 0169.
Green Doctor Service
Posted on 4th March 2010 by Yvonne WagerFamily Housing Association is offering a free service to all residents in Lozells and East Handsworth ward on advice and energy saving tips.
For more information about the Green Doctor Service I’ve included a link to Tracey Thorne’s post here.
Tower Block Demolition Update 4th March
Posted on 4th March 2010 by Yvonne Wager
Tweed Tower Demolition on 4th March 2010
Today on 4th March I went to look at the progress of the tower block demolition as well as being interviewed by some students from Birmingham City University I got to see close up how things were going. (more…)
Handsworth Central Neighbourhood Forum Community Meeting
Posted on 4th March 2010 by Yvonne WagerLet your Neighbourhood Police Team and Neighbourhood Manager know about issues affecting you. Find out more about the regeneration of the Birchfield Estate. (more…)
Birchfield Residents Action Group (BRAG) AGM
Posted on 3rd March 2010 by Yvonne WagerBRAG AGM to be held at 7.00 p.m. on Thursday 4th March at Livingstone House, 50 Livingstone Road, front entrance (Light Angels Day Nursery). There will be updates on what is happening in the area including a video of a school project in Perry Hall Park over the last year and details about the Street Champions scheme. Visit http://www.brag.btik.com/ (more…)