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…)
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 –
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.
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…)
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.
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
Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureau have released advice for those whose businesses or personal property has been damaged in the Birmingham riots
Since the recent Birmingham wide disturbances, which started on Monday 8th August 2011, many businesses and property-owners have suffered significant losses. Regardless of the severity of the damage to your property there are avenues available to recover your loss.
An insurer can make a claim in the policy holder¹s name against the police to recover their losses under The Riots (Damages) Act 1886 (RDA). In order to do this the claim must normally be lodged within 14 days of the damage having occurred. However, according to the Prime Minister¹s Statement on the 11th of August, the time limit for applying for compensation will increase from 14 to 42 days.
Businesses that have suffered riot damage that do not have property insurance can also make a claim to recover their losses directly from the police under the RDA.
According to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), people who have been affected by the turmoil should speak to their insurance broker as soon as possible.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says damage to homes, including riot damage and fire, would be covered under a standard home insurance policy. It goes on to state that many policies will also cover people for accommodation costs if they can’t stay in their home.
The AA states that comprehensive car insurance policies will normally cover policy holders for damage to cars that have been smashed, burnt out or damaged in any other way. Third party policies will not cover you because they exclude cover for the car itself. Third party, fire and theft may cover you for fire-related damage, so check the policy wording carefully.
The ABI says most policies will cover the direct damage and theft of property, plus pay compensation towards the costs of an interruption of business as usual, if the policy includes that cover.
When making a claim, you must ensure:
* You know your policy
* You keep receipts and proof of ownership documents safe and be prepared to produce them
* When you make a claim, act quickly
* Provide as much detail as possible
* Don’t exaggerate
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* Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to local residents. We advise on peoples’ rights and responsibilities, and can provide information on a wide range of issues.
* We offer a variety of services, from providing information and directing people to the best source of help for their issue, through general advice from a trained advisor, to specialist debt and benefits work from one of our specialists.
* Our Telephone Advice Line number 08444 77 10 10 Monday Friday 10am until 4pm (5p per minute from a BT fixed line calls from mobiles and other networks will vary)
* Birmingham Citizens Advice Bureau website is www.bcabs.org.uk <http://www.bcabs.org.uk/>
The next Lozells and East Handsworth Ward Committee meeting is to be held on Wednesday 27th July at Mayfield School, Heathfield Road starting at 7.00 p.m. I appreciate that these meetings sound very formal but there are some interesting items on the agenda. It’s worth going to keep up with what is happening locally and to see what your councillors are doing. This time there is an update about the Old Bank on Villa Road and also a report from the CommUnity Team.
For further details contact Louisa Nisbett, Committee Manager on (0121) 303 9844 or by email: louisa.nisbett@birmingham.gov.uk