Archive for the ‘Birchfield’ Category
Posted on 22nd November 2011 by Jo Burrill
Come along to join local residents and organisations for a street action day- this Saturday 26th November from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
We will be meeting at the top of Haughton Road in Birchfield (where Haughton Road meets Westminster Road) at 10.30am.
We will be knocking on doors to meet our neighbours, talking to people about rubbish collection and recycling, local upcoming events, picking litter and reporting any environmental issues we see.
Lozel residents, local environmental and street champions, neighbourhood police, Midland Heart and people from Birmingham City Council Perry Barr constituency will all be coming along.
Come along and say hello!
If you would like to join us, remember your warm clothes and gloves if you have them!
Posted on 22nd November 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: clean up, environmental champions, Fleet and Waste Management, haughton road, recycling, rubbish collection, Street Action Day, westminster road
Posted in Birchfield, Safe, Clean and Green, Voluntary and Community Sector, Volunteering | No Comments »
Posted on 22nd November 2011 by Jo Burrill
- Computer
Want to learn some basic computer skills in a relaxed and friendly environment?
Freshwinds and Birchfield Children’s Centre are running classes to teach basic IT skills –
- · How to operate a computer – using a mouse and keyboard
- · How to send a receive emails and attachments
- · Searching the internet
- · Being safe on the Internet
- · Accessing information and Public services on the internet
Every Thursday
Starting on Thursday 1st December from 12.30pm to 3.00pm.
At: Birchfield Children’s Centre, 1 Haughton Road, B20 3LE
Free to everybody no matter your benefits or immigration status.
Ring 0121 675 0967 to book your place or just come along.
Posted on 22nd November 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: Birchfield Children's Centre, childrens centre, comuter class, free class, freshwinds, it classes, keyboard skills, learn computing, mouse skills, search the internet, sure start
Posted in Birchfield, Employment, Family and Children, Learning, Make a Contribution, Succeed Economically, Uncategorized, Voluntary and Community Sector | 2 Comments »
Posted on 21st November 2011 by Jo Burrill
The Near Neighbours Programme in Birmingham is looking to appoint:
3 x “Near Neighbour Community Workers” to work in Ladywood, Hodge Hill and Birchfield.
The post holder will (more…)
Posted on 21st November 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: anglican churhc, church urban fund, community workers, debbie browning, employment opportunities, hodge hill, inter faith, ladywood, near neighbours, nehemiah foundation, social action
Posted in Birchfield, Charity, Employment, Leadership, Learning, Uncategorized, Voluntary and Community Sector, Volunteering | No Comments »
Posted on 31st October 2011 by Jo Burrill
BIRCHFIELD RESIDENTS ACTION GROUP
are looking for a
PAID WORKER (self-employed) to co-ordinate the activities of a
WELL BEING Project,
funded by the Irish Fund of Great Britain.
on the Livingstone Road Allotments, Birchfield, Birmingham, B20.
£290 a month for 1 year, 7 hours a week.
For more information Contact Mike Tye on 07791 379 939
Interviews week beginning 14th November
Birchfield Residents Action Group (BRAG) have an allotment at Livingstone Road Allotments which
(more…)
Posted on 31st October 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: Birchfield Residents Actions Group, community shed, Employment, irish fund, irish men, Livingstone Road Allotments, lonely, michael tye, worker
Posted in Be Healthy, Birchfield, Employment, Health, Learning, Safe, Clean and Green, Voluntary and Community Sector, Volunteering | 2 Comments »
Posted on 26th October 2011 by Jo Burrill
Stay safe and secure this winter - Advice and information from Lozells and East Handsworth Neighbourhood police
The clocks go back on Sunday and the nights are getting darker as we head for wintertime. Officers in Lozells and East Handsworth would like to encourage local residents to think about their home security.
Unfortunately, burglary offences traditionally rise during the winter months. To help secure your home during the winter months, please consider the following advice: (more…)
Posted on 26th October 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: brumpolice, burglary prevention, home safety, lucy bird, neighbourhood watch, police advice, winter advice, winter advice Lozells and East Handsworth Neighbourhood Police Team
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Health, Lozells, Safe, Clean and Green | No Comments »
Posted on 26th September 2011 by Jo Burrill
Come along and meet your local councillors at the Lozells and East Handsworth Ward Committee meeting on:
Wednesday 5th October 2011 at 7.00 p.m.
at Welford Primary School, Welford Road, B20 2BL.
This meeting will be attended by a representative of AMEY, who are responsible for taking care of streets through a contract with Birmingham City Council. There will also be an update from the Neighbourhood Police on tackling local issues, especially ongoing problems that need to be tackled by a range of agencies. There will also be an update on progress with the My Place Young People’s facility in the area.
For more information on this meeting, have a look at
www.birmingham.gov.uk/democracy
For any further information please contact Louisa Nisbett by email:
louisa_nisbett@birmingham.gov.uk
Posted on 26th September 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: amey, Birmingham City Council, councillor don brown, councillor hendrina quinnen, councillor zaffar, Councillors, don b brown, hendrina quinnen, Lozells & East Handsworth Ward Committee, meetings, my place, waseem zaffar, Welford Primary School, Young People
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Leadership, Lozells | No Comments »
Posted on 31st August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Sonia Hyman at Handsworth Social Media Surgery
There has been a lot of talk locally about the use of social media during the recent disturbances in the city. Some have blamed social media, some have praised it for its use in getting quick, up to date information out.
A social media surgery is a chance for our local voluntary and community organisations and active citizens to find out how to use it for themselves.
This isn’t the first time social media surgeries have taken place in Lozells, Birchfield and Handsworth – so what to expect? (more…)
Posted on 31st August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: audioboo, nick booth, podnosh, social media surgery, sonia hyman
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Handsworth, Learning, Lozells, Make a Contribution, Social Media, Voluntary and Community Sector, Volunteering | 1 Comment »
Posted on 31st August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Learning at Aspire and Succeed in Lozells. Copyright Aspire and Succeed
Dear Parent
This Saturday, 3rd September 2011 between 10am -12pm at:
Aspire and Succeed at The Carpenters Rd Hub, 3a Carpenters Rd, Lozells, B19 2BA, we will be holding our Annual Open morning for the new academic year. A team of experienced Teachers will be at hand to talk to parents about (more…)
Posted on 31st August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: aspire and succeed, education, Open Day, school, Social Enterprise, tutoring
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Family and Children, Handsworth, High Quality of Life, Learning, Lozells, Social Enterprise, Succeed Economically, Voluntary and Community Sector, Young People | No Comments »
Posted on 23rd August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Good governance lies at the heart of a well run voluntary or community organisation that operates in a responsible, organised way and that best serves the community that it seeks to benefit.
The Birmingham Leadership Foundation, with Anthony Collins solicitors and HW Controls and Assurance are offering a free day of practically based training for those involved in running community or voluntary organisations, or those seriously considering starting one.
Good Governance for Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations
11am to 4pm on Tuesday 20th September
Birmingham venue, confirmed on registration
Topics to be covered:
- What is Governance and why does it matter for voluntary and community sector organisations?
- Being distinctive: Governing documents, collaboration, the Equalities Act.
- How can charities ensure their resources are utilised effectively?
- Risk Management.
- The role of financial and social reporting: The limitations of external audit; How should Trustees use their annual statements? How should you audit your auditor?
- Audit Committees and Internal Audit: What are the fundamentals of an effective Audit Committee? What makes a good internal framework?
- How should the Board be set up?
- What is effective decision making? Common problems and their solutions.
To register for a place contact info@bleaf.co.uk by Monday 12th September 2011.
Full leaflet attached:
Good Governance for Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations no 2
Posted on 23rd August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: anthony collins, birmingham leadership foundation, board training, Charity, community sector, decision making, governance, legal requirements, legal structures, management committee, Social Reporting, third sector, voluntary sector
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Charity, Handsworth, Leadership, Learning, Lozells, Make a Contribution, Voluntary and Community Sector, Volunteering | No Comments »
Posted on 23rd August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Know Urself CIC is looking for young people interested in training to become a peer educator/mentor, especially around sexual health and healthy relationships.
This is a unique opportunity to gain experience and raise awareness amongst your peers whilst building experience and getting a qualification at the same time.
We will provide free training, qualification and expenses up to the value of £3.60 per day.
Successful candidates will need to be CRB checked through Know Urself C.I.C, be confident, have good communication skills, be willing to learn, able to work in a team, willingness to work in an confidential environment, passionate about helping within the community and able to commit to the programme from August 2011-July 2012.
To apply for this opportunity, send your CV to the e-mail below or call to obtain an application form. (Places are Limited)
If you have any questions about the organisation or the training course, feel free to contact Sherill Fuller at:
Email:knowurselfuk@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 07930326127
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Posted on 23rd August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: health, know urself cic, peer education, peer mentoring, sexual health, Volunteering, work experience
Posted in Be Healthy, Birchfield, Birmingham, Employment, Handsworth, Health, Leadership, Learning, Lozells, Make a Contribution, Succeed Economically, Volunteering, Young People | No Comments »
