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‘Painting the Rainbow’ Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a form of gentle exercise that combines deep breathing and relaxation techniques with slow, graceful movements. Balsall Heath Church Centre, Wednesdays, 10.30am – 11.30am.

A free event by and for young people to share our cultures, create new ideas, and celebrate the exciting launch of The Culture Collective!

We’re inviting all 15 – 21 years olds who have some connection to Balsall Heath to celebrate with us, learn about what we do, and get the chance to join the collective if you’re feeling inspired.

We’ve got an exciting line up of activities to get you sharing your culture, learning about the culture of others, and imagining how we might come together to create new cultures for the future.

The party will take place in the cosy and colourful space that is The GAP, with lots of different areas and activities for you to move between, including…

~ FOOD (halal & vegan options)

~ MUSIC

~ ARTS & CRAFTS

~ MEHNDI

~ BOARD GAMES

~ WELL-BEING HOME REMEDIES

~ CHILL-OUT SPACE

Everyone who attends will also receive a free copy of our BRAND NEW ZINE, which has lots of inspiring content in it that we are super excited to share!

Traditional cultural dress is encouraged!

Venue: The GAP, @The Old Print Works, 498 – 500 Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, B12 9AH

Book your ticket here

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What is The Culture Collective?

We are a group of young people (15-21yrs) that come together to explore, express and experiment with our ideas of the world creatively in a safe and loved space. We turn these ideas into inspiring conversations and creative projects based on this. We use The Culture Collective as a tool to escape from the busy world and to connect with other young people to create a strong message – you are not alone.

Balsall Heath Carnival returns!

After an enforced break of two years, BALSALL HEATH CARNIVAL is back!!

Beat It Percussion are hosting a Celebration Event on Thursday, March 17th, 10am-2pm at Calthorpe Hub.

To celebrate the completion of our NNS Innovation project this will be a friendly, informal event to showcase our community activities – and enjoy a free lunch! We are working in partnership with Saheli Hub who will also be offering you a taste of some of their creative activities. Details are on the flyer attached.

This is a free drop-in event but we strongly advise you to reserve places for our Interactive Rhythm and Sound relaxation workshops using this booking form. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis so please email your form to beatitpercussion@gmail.com as soon as you can.

Celebrating Communities Grants – have your say!

Residents of Sparkbrook and Balsall Heath are invited to help make decisions about applications made to the Commonwealth Games Celebrating Communities Fund.

4600 Gifts

Craftspace invites the people of Birmingham to hand-make gifts for the 4600 athletes competing in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

About this event

4600 Gifts is an invitation to you, your friends and your neighbours to join in welcoming athletes to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Together, we will make 4600 hand-embellished gifts, upcycling locally-sourced materials into messages of welcome, made with love in Brum.

Join in one of our workshops hosted by Moseley Road Baths to turn a simple blank gift template into a one-off, beautiful object that will be treasured forever by our visitors from the Commonwealth Nations and Territories.

You don’t need any crafting experience or know-how to take part; we’ll provide everything you need to wrap, knot and stitch. Your finished gift and personal message will be presented to a visiting athlete when they arrive for the Games in July.

Your gift will carry a message of welcome from one hand to another, marking a special moment in time for Birmingham. We’d love you to be part of it!

Birmingham 2022 Festival presents 4600 Gifts produced by Craftspace, generously supported by Arts Council England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Click here to book and to find out more