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Posted on 1st April 2012 by Jo Burrill
The second meeting of the newly formed Birchfield Neighbourhood Forum meets on Monday 2nd April from 6.30pm at the CMAT centre, 16 Grosvenor Road
Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 3NP, tel: 0121 331 4746
Come along to discuss and take action on local issues affecting local residents and meet other residents who want to make your area a better play to live, play and work.
More information about the last meeting that took place is in this blog post
For more information about the Birchfield Neighbourhood Forum, contact Raj Rattu on 0121 448 8187 or rajinder (at) neighbourhoodconsultancy.co.uk
Posted on 1st April 2012 by Jo Burrill
Tags: big local trust, big lottery, birchfield neighbourhood forum, Birchfield Residents, CMAT Centre, localism, neighbourhood consultancy, neighbourhood watch, raj rattu
Posted in Birchfield, Community Engagement, Leadership, Make a Contribution, Neighbourhood Forum, Volunteering | No Comments »
Posted on 1st March 2012 by Jo Burrill
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…)
Posted on 1st March 2012 by Jo Burrill
Tags: Big local, big local trust, big lottery fund, birchfield community trust, birchfield neighbourhood forum, birchfield residents ation group, community development foundation, decision making, local trust, people's conference, power to the people
Posted in Be Healthy, Birchfield, Community Engagement, High Quality of Life, Make a Contribution, Neighbourhood Forum, Safe, Clean and Green, Succeed Economically, Voluntary and Community Sector, Volunteering | No Comments »
Posted on 20th February 2012 by Jo Burrill
An invitation extended to all residents, businesses and friends of the Lozells, Birchfield and East Handsworth neighbourhoods to attend the second annual People’s Conference.
The Conference will be held at 10.00 – 1.00 pm on Saturday March 3 2012 at City College Birmingham (Soho Road Handsworth Campus B21 9DP).
The Conference continues the theme ‘communities coming together’ - how, with fewer resources, residents, third sector and public sector organisations can work together to make Lozells, Handsworth and Birchfield better places in which to live and work.
People’s Conference 2011 succeeded in raising key themes and putting forward recommendations for addressing them. We have been acting on those recommendations and are organising this Conference as a way of sharing with you what we have been doing as well as illustrating some of the exciting initiatives occurring across the ward.
Conference Agenda and Registration Details (more…)
Posted on 20th February 2012 by Jo Burrill
Tags: big society, Birchfield, birchfield residentsw, Communities achieving together, community development trust, community first, community panel, michael brown, north west birmingham development agency, people's conference, resident involvement, waseem zaffar
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Community Engagement, Handsworth, Leadership, Lozells, Make a Contribution, Voluntary and Community Sector | 1 Comment »
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 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 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 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 »
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 17th August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Here is an invitation from Khalid Mahmood MP to attend a conference on Monday 22nd August and gives your views on the issues surrounding the recent rioting in Birmingham and ways of moving forward.
Please confirm your attendance for the event, which takes place at City College, Handsworth by emailing mahmoodk@parliament.uk by the end of Friday 19th August.
“Dear Friend
Following the unfortunate events of last week in Birmingham and across the country, I feel that it is important for key individuals across the community to come together to discuss the underlying issues faced by our communities and in particular young people.
The Parliamentary Home Affairs Select Committee is holding an inquiry into the lessons that may be learned from the wide-scale rioting and looting by predominantly young people. I am very pleased that the Chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee, Keith Vaz MP has accepted my invitation to take evidence from Birmingham on Monday, 22nd August.
This will take place at the People’s Conference I am hosting on Monday at City College Handsworth Campus, Soho Road Handsworth Birmingham B21 9DP (10.00am – 4.30pm).
Please can you confirm your attendance by emailing mahmoodk@parliament.uk by Friday 19th August (5pm).
Please ensure you register to participate. Refreshments will be provided.
Please circulate across your contacts and networks.”
The agenda for the conference is as follows:
10.00am-10.30am Opening of Conference & Overview -
10.30am-12.30pm Workshops
1. The Role of Families & Parents
2. Community Cohesion
3. Young People in Birmingham
4. Community Safety.
12.30pm-1.00pm Lunch
1.00pm-2.30pm Discussion on Lessons Learnt with Keith Vaz MP
2.30pm-3.30pm Discussion on The Impact of Localism in Birmingham
3.30pm-4.30pm Discussion on Policing in Birmingham
Posted on 17th August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: brimingham riots, keith vaz mp, khalid mahmood mp, people's conference, Police, riots
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Handsworth, High Quality of Life, Lozells, Make a Contribution, Volunteering, Young People | 1 Comment »
