The GAP Basement Theatre Ensemble
The GAP Arts Project are seeking local actors, performers, directors, designers and theatre makers aged 18-30 to form The Basement Theatre Ensemble.
News
Pupils take delivery of parking buddies to improve safety outside their school
These little friendly aluminium pupils are improving road safety outside a Birmingham school following a successful bid to the region’s Better Streets Community Fund. Clifton Road Primary School in Balsall Heath has taken delivery of 6 parking buddies, cheerfully designed bollards to warn drivers against inconsiderate parking.
PCSO Surgery with Home Office Immigration Team
A PCSO Surgery will be held on Friday 27th March at the Sparkbrook Health Centre, Grantham Road, Sparkbrook.
‘The Gazette’ – February news from Balsall Heath Local History Society
February’s Gazette from Balsall Heath Local History Society includes news from their ‘Lost Children’ project, the dates for a bit of history themed drama, a callout for photos of Mary Street and exciting plans at St Albans. Click the image below to view the whole newsletter.
Talks and Tours of Moseley Road Baths – part of ‘Specular Reflecular’
To coincide with the fabulous Specular Reflecular art exhibition, Moseley Road Baths CIO and National Trust are hosting a series of talks exploring the past, present and future of Moseley Road Baths. All talks are free and take place in the Gala Pool, please book in advance.
Free art exhibition set to make waves at Moseley Road Baths
One of Birmingham’s historic gems, Moseley Road Baths, in Balsall Heath, is reopening the doors of the Gala Pool to the community to showcase its first ever art exhibition.
The GAP is starting a Youth Theatre!
The GAP is starting a Youth Theatre! Led by experienced Drama in Education practitioners The GAP Youth Theatre is a chance for you to learn about the world through drama, to build lasting friendships and to enjoy ourselves.
Community Engagement Day – Farm Road Sparkbrook 26th February
West Midlands Police are holding an ‘all out, community engagement day’ 26th February, on the junction of Farm Road, Stratford Road.
As well as WMP in attendance, West Midlands Fire Service, Waste Management & Street Enforcement will be present along with other active members of the community such as Youth group leaders.
It is a great opportunity for you to have any questions answered by the above representatives, as well as connecting with different members of the community.
See you there!
Kind regards
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath Neighbourhood Team
Message Sent By
Poppy Merrick (Police, PCSO, Birmingham East, Hall Green, Sparkbrook)
Recruiting and Managing Volunteers Training
Whether you have been managing volunteers for years or whether this is new for your organisation, I hope we can all benefit from sharing ideas and learning together.
Arthritis Action Group
Do you have arthritis? By joining a Group you can find out more about living with arthritis and how the condition impacts others.
January’s Ward Meeting Notes and February’s Agenda
The notes from January’s Joint Ward Meeting for Balsall Heath East and Sparkbrook ward and for Balsall Heath West ward are now available to read.
Make Someone’s Day campaign launch
A programme which aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness for the over 50s is launching a friendliness campaign outside the Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, on Friday 20 March 2020 at 2:30pm.
Willows Road area Litterpick
On Sunday 23rd February, the first Willows Road area #Litterpick took place. What a huge difference a handful of people made in just over an hour!
Pedal Power – the female-only cycling course for refugee women
When Majda first came into contact with Pedal Power, she had only just arrived in Birmingham and didn’t know many people at all, aside from those she lived with. It was her housemate that recommended Pedal Power cycling lessons, as a means for cost-efficient travel. With government finance of only £37.75, Majda decided to try out a lesson. Little did she know how much she would fall in love with it.
Specular Reflecular Animation at Moseley Road Baths’ Gala Pool
Artists Juneau Projects have worked with hundreds of local people to create a beautiful hand-painted animation that celebrates Moseley Road Baths and the community that surrounds it.