The Nest Half Term Playcare
The Nest are now taking bookings for Half Term playcare over the Whitsun holiday.
Author: Rachel Gillies
Active Citizen Fund
Active Citizen Funding is back!
Unity Iftar
Unity Iftar and Street Iftar are joining forces this year to celebrate our diversity and bring people of all faiths and backgrounds together to share food, culture and make new connections.
Local Arrest – news from WMNow
Sparkbrook Neighbourhood Team together with Force Traffic have arrested an 18 year old local male for burglary offences yesterday evening.
‘The Gazette’ – April news from Balsall Heath Local History Society
The April edition of Balsall Heath Local History Society’s monthly newsletter, ‘The Gazette’ is out now.
Community Spring Celebration
On Wednesday 22nd May, Balsall Heath Church Centre on Mary Street will be hosting a Spring celebration for the whole community. Expect lots of activities, a raffle and entertainment, as well as a community meal.
Calling All Artists
OPEN STUDIOS are CALLING ALL ARTISTS
Birmingham Open studios is an opportunity for artists to exhibit from their own home/studio, and the public are invited to visit to the artist directly.
Activities in Sparkhill
ISRA UK is an independent non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984. Our mission is the relief of poverty, sickness and the advancement of education in any part of the world, with the vision to instill change, hope, and prosperity to lives of many. We provide a broad range of charitable activities for impoverished and suffering communities in Britain and across the developing world. We focus on health, education, clean water and orphan sponsorship schemes.
Our work in Birmingham is to bring together the diverse members of the area to encourage community spirit & assist those who may face disadvantage through social isolation, mental health, low income or homelessness. It will have a strong ethos on promoting community participation & social inclusion.
We run many activities in our community space in Sparkhill. These activities includes: Coffee Mornings, Sewing club, information days, training opportunities and workshops
For more information contact Kheira Mohammed, Community and events manager. 354-356 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, B114AA.
‘The Gazette’ – March news from Balsall Heath Local History Society
The March edition of Balsall Heath Local History Society’s monthly newsletter, ‘The Gazette’ is out now. Click the image below to read more about ‘The Smallest Policeman in Birmingham’ and dates of meetings of interest to any keen history lovers!
Burglary Alert from WMNow
Please be aware there has been an increase in Burglaries around the Sparkbrook, Balsall Heath and Calthorpe area.
Into the Water
Developed from research with women in Balsall Heath, INTO THE WATER is an engaging new production about the role of water in women’s lives, taking place on 13th and 14th April.
Valuables in cars
We have had a recent rise in thefts from vehicles from your area. Please remember not to leave valuables on show in unattended cars and vans, particularly overnight.
Better connected in Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook
A FREE online support and social media surgery for voluntary organisations, community groups and individuals working in the local area.
Job Alert: Local Community Action Officer
The Active Wellbeing Society are currently recruiting for a ‘Local Community Action Officer’ to cover Balsall Heath and neighbouring areas. Read on for details.
Birmingham residents rewarded for achievements in their local community
“Had I not started volunteering I would still be sitting at home, not seeing anyone, not getting out.”
Citizens from Tyburn, north-east of Birmingham city centre, have been rewarded for the work they are doing to help improve connections in their local community.