Reports of Hate Crime Due To Coronavirus
This message regarding hate crimes has been circulated through WMNow by the Sparkbrook and Balsall Heath Neighbourhood Team.
Author: Rachel Gillies
Balsall Heath City Farm 40 Year Celebration
We are celebrating 40 years with an open day that will have lovely food, activities for the children, live music and stalls.
Who’s your local hero?
Birmingham City Council are on the hunt for 22 inspiring unsung heroes to help make the most of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Sultan Bahu Trust in need of Foodbank volunteers to support self isolated residents
Due to the current situation The Hazrat Sultan Bahu Trust Food bank has extended its service and is offering delivery of food and other essentials as per requirement.
St Martin de Porres fundraiser CANCELLED
The planned fundraiser at St Martin de Porres Primary School has been cancelled in light of concerns about the potential spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Retrograde Exhibition postponed
Retrograde, the first group show of 2020 from SOLID PROJECTS, has been postponed.
Check their Instagram feed for updates.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) preparations in Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook
As people make preparations for a potential closure of schools and workplaces and a period of containment to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, we are very keen for Neighbourhood News Online to provide relevant, up to date information to support residents across Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook.
iSE (Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs) Job Vacancy
iSE is recruiting for the role of Centre Manager for the Women’s Enterprise Hub, based on Ladypool Road.
2020 Vision: Young Theatre Writers Scheme
The GAP is just embarking on an ambitious and exciting year of story and theatre at our home in Balsall Heath, courtesy of Arts Council England project funding. Our 2020 VISION project seeks to put the stories and experiences of the local community right at the very heart of our work and creates a wide range of high-quality creative opportunities for young writers and theatre makers to be involved.
Recruiting and Managing volunteers training
Recruiting and managing volunteers training.
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.
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.