Birchfield is one of seven communities to be included in the new Big Lottery Fund ‘Big Local’ adminstered by the Community Development Foundation.
According to Big Lottery Fund’s press release -
“The community of Birchfield will get to decide how to spend £1m Lottery funding to improve their local area over the next ten years. This could include anything from creating new community facilities (more…)
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
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.
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.
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
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
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”
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:
For further details visit www.thebiglunch.com - where you can search for a Big Lunch event happening near to you in Birchfield.
Groundwork are working with Birmingham City Council in Birchfield. A family fun event has been arranged on Saturday 7th May from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at the Secret Garden (the land at the rear of Grosvenor Avenue/Grosvenor Road/Westminster Road and Hutton Road). Entrance to the area in Hutton Road. Come along to enjoy games and activities for all the family and to improve the green space in your neighbourhood.
For more information please call Chris Leech on 0121 530 5500.