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Bike loan scheme for children
Big Birmingham Bikes has now launched bike banks
Let’s Ride Birmingham and led rides from Balsall Heath
Bike lovers – from seasoned cyclists to first time pedallers – can enjoy riding on closed roads on Sunday 9th June during the HSBC UK – Let’s Ride Birmingham event.
Police Patrols Balsall Heath
Following on from the recent series of violent crime offences we have seen locally additional patrols have been provided using force resources.
Youth Club at Edward Road Baptist Church
There is a youth Club for 11 to 16 year old youth at Balsall Heath Baptist Church
‘The Gazette’ – May news from Balsall Heath Local History Society
The May edition of Balsall Heath Local History Society’s monthly newsletter, ‘The Gazette’ is out now.
Joint Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East & Balsall Heath West Ward Meeting
Tonight there is a Ward meeting at Balsall Heath Church Centre at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
The Bridge Club is Back!
Bridge Club is an event for children aged 7-11 (School Year 3- 6). The club includes Crafts, Games, Bible Stories, Quizes, Drama.
It’s on over the half-term from 29th May to 2nd of June at Edward Road Baptist Church.
Bright Future’s Presentation Award
Bright Future’s Presentation Award event marked an end to a 6 months of 2 Mini Football Leagues.
Street Watch in Birmingham
The number of Street watch volunteers are going up across the city… are you interested in forming a street watch group in your local area?
Operation Malefic Birmingham East
A number of officers from departments across the force have been working together with Birmingham East officers in response to a number of serious violent incidents that have been playing out on our streets in recent days.
Burglaries In The Calthorpe Area
We have had a number of Burglaries and reports of attempted Burglaries in the Calthorpe area. Last week we arrested and charged one offender in relation to this. Please continue to keep windows and doors locked and report any suspicious activity to 101 or via the live chat service we provide.
Message Sent By
Alexa Evans (Police, PCSO, Sparkbrook)
The Mix Café – a first look!
Welcome to the neighbourhood The Mix Café! After an absence of too long, it’s fantastic to have a café back in The Old Print Works!
Volunteering in Birmingham: Building a Shared Way Forward
As a part of Volunteers’ Week 2019, BVSC is holding an event for volunteer-involving social action organisations in Birmingham. The event to be held on Mon 3 June will be a morning of discussion and co-production around the future of volunteering in the city. The event will focus on working together to articulate a collective Birmingham voice around volunteering into 2020 and beyond.
For further information please go to: https://www.bvsc.org/events-and-training/volunteering-birmingham-building-shared-way-forward
PLANT SALE – Bank Holiday Monday sale at The Tree Nursery!
Head down to The Tree Nursery at Balsall Heath Forum on St Pauls Road on Bank Holiday Monday (6th May) between 9am and 8pm to get hold of plants at sale prices. EVERYTHING MUST GO!