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.
Author: Rachel Gillies
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.
Celebration Meal with the Bosnian Community
On 18th February, the Bosnia and Herzegovina UK Network hosted a Celebration Meal at Bosnia House, their community space and offices in Greet, to say a thank you to friends, staff and volunteers in the Midlands.
Empowering Futures Award Ceremony
Empowering Futures Award Ceremony Saturday 22nd February Bahu Trust.
Knit your own plant pot at Martineau Gardens
Knit your own compostable, ecofriendly plant pot with LaightNightKnits!