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Posted on 16th December 2011 by Jo Burrill
www.princes-trust.org.uk
The Prince’s Trust Community Cash Awards are a fantastic grant funding opportunity for young people inBirmingham.
The Prince’s Trust funds youth-led projects across England and Wales that deal with a local community need, with clear benefit to that community. Past awards have included funding for starting up youth cafes, asylum seekers improving perceptions in the community through (more…)
Posted on 16th December 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: community benefit, community cash awards, funding, funding for youth projects, gang violence, Princes Trust, youth action, youth cafes
Posted in Birmingham, Charity, Employment, Family and Children, High Quality of Life, Leadership, Make a Contribution, Succeed Economically, Voluntary and Community Sector, Volunteering, Young People | No Comments »
Posted on 14th December 2011 by Jo Burrill
Message from Saeed, co-chair of Lozells Neighbourhood Forum:
“Your local Policing team and the Lozells Neighbourhood Forum are holding a community awareness raising meeting for anyone living or working in the community to find out about how we can ‘beat the burglars’.
There has been a spike in burglaries across our area again (we had a previous surge in May early this year). I know this is a concern for a number of local neighbourhoods too.
The full details of the meeting are:
Date:
Thursday 15th December 2011
Time:
6pm – a warm cuppa with biscuits & a chance to meet others
6.30pm – 7.30pm meeting (we will start and finish on time)
Venue:
St Pauls & St Silas Church Centre, 80 Lozells Road, Lozells, Birmingham, B19 2TL.”
Some tips for keeping your home and belongings safe:
Burglary Crime Prevention Advice
• Always lock doors and windows securely. Even if only going out for a few minutes.
• Keep valuables out of sight and ensure curtains are closed once it gets dark.
• Consider purchasing timer switches for your lights or leave a couple of bulbs on when heading out after dark.
• Install a burglar alarm as a visible deterrent.
• Ensure that sheds, garages and other out-buildings are securely locked.
• Cancel milk / newspaper deliveries if you are away from home for any considerable time.
• Never leave car keys or important documents near doors, letterboxes or windows.
• Always check before opening your door to strangers. If in doubt, keep them out.
Inside a burglars mind
• Burglars are usually opportunistic criminals that look out for insecure homes.
• A building that presents itself as unoccupied or insecure is far more likely to be targeted by a burglar than a home that is properly secured.
• Burglars usually break into homes which they believe offer the best opportunity to carry out their crime undetected.
Things a burglar may lookout for
• Ground floor windows left open.
• Side gates left open or insecure.
• Ladders left outside, allowing burglars possible access to otherwise inaccessible windows.
• Garden sheds left insecure.
• Easy access to garden tools that could be used to force entry into your home.
• Unlit houses with curtains open after dark.
Keeping your keys safe
• Never leave spare keys concealed near your door. Burglars know all of the hiding places.
• Prevent letterbox burglaries by storing house keys securely and away from doors.
• Never label your keys. If they were stolen or lost, a criminal could easily find your home and know which keys to use.
Make it look like you are at home
• Consider purchasing timer switches to turn lights on and off if you are not home.
• Encourage trusted neighbours to park their car on your drive if you are out.
• If heading out in the evening, make sure your curtains are closed and leave a light on.
• Ask trusted neighbours to remove any post or deliveries from your porch area if not at home.
Keeping your keys safe
• Never leave spare keys concealed near your door. Burglars know all of the hiding places.
• Prevent letterbox burglaries by storing house keys securely and away from doors.
• Never label your keys. If they were stolen or lost, a criminal could easily find your home and know which keys to use.
Going on holiday?
• Cancel deliveries such as milk & newspapers.
• Arrange for trusted neighbours or family members to keep an eye on your home.
• Always remember to set your burglar alarm.
• If you have family members living nearby, give them a spare key and ask them to open / close curtains and put the light on regularly.
Any Questions?
• For daily updates from local officers, please join @brumpolice on twitter.
You can view more home security advice online.
Posted on 14th December 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: burglary, burglary prevention, home safety, Lozells and East Handsworth Neighbourhood Police Team, lozells neighbourhood forum, saeed haque, safety, west midland police
Posted in Birchfield, Handsworth, Lozells, Safe, Clean and Green, Uncategorized | No Comments »
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 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 19th October 2011 by Jo Burrill
Did you know that….
Cherry Tree Children’s Centre can help you to look for a job or access to training.
They are holding a drop-in session at Lozells Methodist Church Centre to offer informal support on:
Tuesday 25th October between 10am and 4pm.
They can help with:
- Searching for a job
- Writing a CV
- Filling in an application form
- How to do well in an interview
- More information about getting work experience and volunteering
More information about:
Computer skills training
Food Safety/ Hygiene Certificate training
Customer Service training
Health and Safety training
Lozells Methodist Church
(Corner of Lozells street and Gerrard Street)
Drop in 10am – 4pm
Posted on 19th October 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: advice, cherry tree children centre, drop-in, Ellen Pugsley, Employment, Lozells Methodist Church Centre, training, Volunteering
Posted in Employment, Family and Children, Learning, Lozells, Succeed Economically, Volunteering, Young People | No Comments »
Posted on 26th September 2011 by Jo Burrill
‘Grot spots’, littering, dumping, transport, refuse collection are often mentioned as causes for concern for residents of Birchfield, Lozells and Handsworth. In dealing with these concerns it is also important to consider the environmental impact we have on the planet.
There are changes and developments afoot for the future – this forum is an opportunity to find out what is happening and the city council’s plans for transport, waste management and renewable energies.
Book you place with Barbara Street barbara.j.street@birmingham.gov.uk or Tel: 0121 464 9166
“Dear Colleague,
The next Sustainability Forum will be held on Monday 3rd October from 6.00 PM to 8.45 PM in the Banqueting Suite at the Council House.
The Sustainability theme of the evening is “The Future of Our Streets?”.
The subjects being discussed:
- Vision for Transport, and the launch of the Low Carbon Transport Strategy
- The forthcoming Municipal Waste Review
- Food Security and Alternative Renewable Energies
Guest speakers include:
- David Bull, Birmingham City Council
- Kevin Mitchell, Birmingham City Council
- John Boyle, West Midlands Co-operative Society
- Phil Beardmore, Localise West Midlands.
Free Exhibition space available.
Free organic soup and fairtrade refreshments”
Posted on 26th September 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: Birmingham City Council, green, refuse collections, sustainability, transport
Posted in Birmingham, Safe, Clean and Green, Uncategorized | 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 »
