Archive for the ‘Be Healthy’ Category
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
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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 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 »
Posted on 23rd August 2011 by Jo Burrill
An event taking place at Lozells Methodist Church Centre, on the corner of Gerrard St and Lozells St this Saturday 27th August from 3pm to 6pm.
They are looking for performers – a great chance to showcase your talent and compete for some great prizes!
If you are interested in performing or to book a ticket – call 07783 880 159
£2 ticket entry £1 entry per act
Stalls for rent and refreshments provided.
Posted on 23rd August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: loud and proud, Summer Activities, talent show, Young People
Posted in Be Healthy, Birchfield, Birmingham, Family and Children, Handsworth, High Quality of Life, Lozells, Make a Contribution, Succeed Economically, Young People | No Comments »
Posted on 10th August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Cherry Tree Childrens Centre are holding a 2 hour pre birth workshop for parents to be in the Lozells, Birchfield and Handsworth area.
At: Cherry Tree Childrens Centre, Graham Street, Lozells, B19 1QY
Date: Wednesday 17th August 2011
Time: 1pm-3pm
There workshop will look at stages of labour, changes in the body and relaxation techniques, coping with labour pains.
The workshop will be delivered by registered midwives and the prebirth team.
Refreshments will be provided for parents attending.
A flyer with further information is attached.
For further information or to book a place on the session call Nazia Begum, Senior Health Worker on 0121 675 5865.
Posted on 10th August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: Cherry Tree Children's Centre, Children, health, health advice, pregnancy
Posted in Be Healthy, Birchfield, Family and Children, Handsworth, Health, High Quality of Life, Lozells | No Comments »
Posted on 18th July 2011 by Jo Burrill
Join the women and girls of Bangladeshi Youth Forum for a fundraising event “Girls Got Talent”!
When? Wednesday 20th July 2011 – doors open 5.30pm, main event starts at 6.30pm. First come, first served
Where? Royal Banqueting Suite, 271 Birchfield Road, B20 3DD
What’s happening? Fashion show, singers, dancers, stalls and more!
Who’s invited? GIRLS ONLY! No upper age limit
How much? Only £1 entrance fee
If you have a talent to share and would like to perform, please contact BYF on 0121 554 0305 or 07908997176
Posted on 18th July 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: Arts, bangladeshi youth forum, BYF, dance, fashion show, fundraising, girls, Royal Banqueting Suite, singing, women, women only
Posted in Be Healthy, Birchfield, High Quality of Life, Make a Contribution, Succeed Economically, Uncategorized, Volunteering | No Comments »
Posted on 14th June 2011 by Jo Burrill
Citizens unit to make change!
To confirm your attendance, please email rajinder@neighbourhoodconsultancy.co.uk
Why are we doing this?
In the last few years, many residents and community groups have been actively involved in helping their neighbourhoods become better places to live and work in.
We have achieved a lot together as local communities in improving the profile of our neighbourhoods, however there is still more to be done. Local households are finding themselves affected by increasingly tough times. In our Ward, committed individuals from different agencies have already started to talk about how with fewer resources we can work together better.
What are we doing?
You are invited to join many other residents to help shape the future of life in our area over the coming years. In this most significant Conference in years, we will be setting out our key plan to enable us to work better together.
Firstly, we would like to set up 5 independent Neighbourhood Forums covering the entire Ward. They will be residents’ led groups who genuinely work in the interests of everybody within their neighbourhood.
Secondly, we would like to bring people together to discuss Community Safety, Health & Wellbeing, Housing & Environment, Employment & Business, Children & Young People, Women and Voluntary/Community Groups.
What do we want from you?
We want to hear your views and advice on our ideas to transform the Ward to put residents at the heart of everything:
- Tell us the key issues around where you live or work in the Ward
- Tell us what you think the solutions may be to solving some of these issues
- Tell us how we all can do better
Posted on 14th June 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: be heard, citizens, civil society, Community, get involved, people's conference, Public Meeting
Posted in Be Healthy, Birchfield, Handsworth, High Quality of Life, Lozells, Make a Contribution, Safe, Clean and Green, Succeed Economically, Volunteering | No Comments »
Posted on 19th May 2011 by Yvonne Wager
Free Half – Term Fun Activity at Handsworth Park.
A great chance to play Wildlife Detective on either Thursday 2nd or Friday 4th June at Handsworth Park, Holly Road, B20 2BY between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Just pop along to the Boathouse Cafe and collect a treasure hunt book and have a go at the self – guided detective trail through the park.
All ages welcome.For further details ring (0121) 523 7514.
For information on half term activities across Birmingham for children and young people email: familyinformation@birmingham.gov.uk”
Posted on 19th May 2011 by Yvonne Wager
Tags: Handsworth Park, Wildlife Detective
Posted in Be Healthy, High Quality of Life, Safe, Clean and Green | No Comments »
Posted on 17th May 2011 by Yvonne Wager
The Big Lunch is about getting as many people as possible across the UK to have lunch with their neighbours in a act of community, friendship and fun.
This year it’s taking place on Sunday 5th June. It’s still not too late to organise an event. A Big Lunch this summer with your neighbours is a great opportunity to have some fun. There are many benefits to holding this event:
- To create a good community spirit
- To show how local people can change a neighbourhood for good
- To share stories and skills
- To discover common ground across age, class, faith and race.
For further details visit www.thebiglunch.com - where you can search for a Big Lunch event happening near to you in Birchfield.
Posted on 17th May 2011 by Yvonne Wager
Tags: Big Lunch
Posted in Be Healthy, Birchfield, High Quality of Life, Make a Contribution, Safe, Clean and Green, Volunteering | No Comments »
Posted on 12th April 2011 by Yvonne Wager
In a previous blog post it was announced that improvements to the childrens’ play areas at Church Hill Road and Carlyle Road would start on Monday 11th April, however, there is now a one week delay due to a hold – up with the play manufacturers so the contractor will now be starting on Wednesday 18th April.
The proposed improvements scheme led by the Landscape Practice Group, Birmingham City Council on the Church Hill Road site will include the installation of additional play equipment, safety surfacing and replacement of the front wall with attractive railings. The new equipment will include a big rope climber ‘space ball’, a multi unit and a basket swing. The improvment project aims to make the existing play area more fun and attractive environment for both children and parents to relax and enjoy fresh air and play!
Another smaller improvment project will also be carried out at Carlyle Road play area. These improvements will include additional equipment of a multi unit and spinner.
The funds to allow the Council to carry out these improvements is associated with the housing developmement on Westminster Crescent. Given that new housing developments bring new residents into an area Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act require the developer to pay a sum to support community infrastructure as directed by the Council’s Planning Committee. It was determined that the Section 106 fund of around £100,000 should be spent on improved childrens play within the Ward of Lozells & East Handsworth and these two locations were subsequently identified as areas that could benefit from improvements.
The improvement schemes were discussed and agreed at the Lozells & East Handsworth Ward Committee and with local residents at a number of forums. Local children from Mayfield School, Westminster Primary School and Holte Secondary School were also consulted on the choice of new play equipment in July 2010. Consultation results were used to produce the proposed improvement schemes.
For further information about this scheme please contact Amy Middlemist, Senior Landscape Architect on (0121) 303 9774 or email: amy.middlemist@birmingham.gov.uk
Posted on 12th April 2011 by Yvonne Wager
Tags: Carlyle Road Play Area, Church Hill Road Play Area, Landscape Practice Group, Section 106
Posted in Be Healthy, Birchfield, High Quality of Life, Lozells | No Comments »
