As part of our series on ‘Sustainable, Clean and Creative Balsall Heath’ we feature Mel Berman of Metallix. Metallix is a pewter embossing studio in Balsall Heath, which creates hand embossed pewter items such as journals, keepsake boxes and original mixed media canvases.
The Old Print Works is a creative hub housed in a Grade II listed building in the heart of Balsall Heath. We spoke to Hannah Greenwood, Chair of Trustees, who works on a mostly volunteer basis, about the building, challenges to the project and being part of a designer-maker community, as the charity approaches its 10-year anniversary.
As part of our series on ‘Sustainable, Clean and Creative Balsall Heath’ we feature Artist Elliott Packham. Earlier this year, Elisabeth Charis spoke to Elliott about his artistic practice, navigating lockdown and his role within the artistic community at The Old Print Works.
As part of our series on ‘Sustainable, Clean and Creative Balsall Heath’ we feature Deb Day: The Sewing Room, based at The Old Print Works at the heart of Balsall Heath. Elisabeth Charis spoke to Deb about her work and why she chose to base her business in Balsall Heath.
The Government has decided to move to step 4 of the roadmap on 19 July, a new phase of continued caution whilst managing the risks of COVID-19.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a volunteer management professional to lead and support volunteering during a time of exciting growth at Moseley Road Baths in Birmingham. This role will cover statutory maternity leave from late September onwards and hours can be flexible.
ACP have released their timetable of wellbeing activities for over the Summer period.
Join professional singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse for this three-part online songwriting project. Help write and record a song and star in the music video that will be previewed on the big screen at MAC’s EcoFest in September – a festival all about protecting our environment.
The event will take place on Zoom. Participants will receive a Zoom link after they have signed up.
16, 17 & 18 August 2021, 1pm – 2pm
Councillor Malik has arranged an on-line Balsall Heath Ward meeting for 4 August at 6.30pm and you are invited to join.
This summer Moseley Community Development Trust is working with Hall Green Families and Rubery Swap Shop to set up a school uniform swap shop in Moseley and we need school uniforms in good condition without rips, tears and stains.
Head to their centre on Mary Street, Balsall Heath between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.
What’s the truth? What have you heard? is a series of short digital pieces for social media and messaging apps, developed from research with women living in Balsall Heath, working in partnership with Moseley Road Baths. They feature Yasmin Jasmine responding to local women’s concerns about different issues relating to Covid-19 and vaccines.
Food, music and family fun at Balsall Heath Share Shack – next to Balsall Heath City Farm.
Moseley’s original community festival will be back this weekend, for a series of smaller-scale events.