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Request for digital devices
The Muath Trust in partnership with Hall Green NNS are addressing the challenges faced by the Digital Divide through an exciting Digital Recycling Project.
Job: ACP Domestic Violence Support Workers
Ashiana Community Project in Sparkbrook are looking to recruit two positions to support people into safety who are fleeing from Domestic Abuse.
Cannon Hill Litterpickers
As part of our series on ‘Sustainable, Clean and Creative Balsall Heath’ we feature Cannon Hill Litterpickers, who have come together to make a tangible difference to the streets of Balsall Heath West.
The versatility of pewter and adapting to change
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.
Creativity, Ideals and Broken Windows: The Challenges of running a Community Charity
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.
Perfectionism, Art in a Lockdown and What Painting and Sport Have in Common
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.
Deb Day: The Sewing Room
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.
Current Covid guidance
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.
Balsall Health Local History Society – Gazette July 2021
Balsall Heath Local History Society’s monthly gazette is now available to read.
Click the image to read the full newsletter.
Moseley Road Baths vacancy – Volunteer Development Manager (Maternity Cover)
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 Wellbeing Activity timetable
ACP have released their timetable of wellbeing activities for over the Summer period.
MAC Makes Music: The Eco Music Project
The Eco Music Project is a free, online songwriting project for ages 7+ about saving our planet!
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
Balsall Heath Ward Meeting – 4th August
Councillor Malik has arranged an on-line Balsall Heath Ward meeting for 4 August at 6.30pm and you are invited to join.
School Uniform Donations
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.