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Warm Weather Message

At last! – The sunshine is predicted to come out this weekend and we hope you all get to enjoy it.

Here’s a few tips to help make sure burglars don’t ruin your weekend.

Events this weekend

With hot weather predicted for this coming weekend, it’s a perfect time to get out to take advantage of what’s on offer on your doorstep.

The Bike Project celebrates its arrival in Birmingham

The Old Print Works in Balsall Heath, saw its newest resident The Bike Project open its doors to visitors from across the community, including The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, to celebrate Refugee Week.

Sakina

I didn’t know how to cycle. I learnt at the age of 23… Now, with my husband, I’ve been on an eight and half mile ride along the canals.

Mizan

You lose calories. It’s good to be outdoors instead of stuck inside all day.

Yasmin

It’s more than just riding, biking is a great reminder and experience, every time anyone rides, of the joy and fullness of life and living.

Hasnain Najafi

There have been people who have had recent operations and the doctor has recommended cycling. It helps. People over 60 are coming for rides and they are doing well. I’m thinking, it’s amazing, it’s really liberating for people.

Gulamabbas

Every Saturday morning, Gulamabbas teaches people to cycle from Balsall Heath Cycling Club’s base opposite Clifton Road Mosque. We spoke with him at the Let’s Ride Birmingham event to find out more about his own cycling journey.

Kheira

I’m in my fifties and I only starting learning to ride 4 or 5 years ago. If I can learn to ride and become a ride leader then anybody can ride.

Shabana

I lead the Women Wellbeing Hub for Sparkbrook. We do quite a lot of sports activities for local women. This is one of our partners. So we coordinate some of the activities and this is the main hub.

Support for sharing your activities and events!

If you are enjoying this website and the Neighbourhood News newsletter, and are wondering how to add your own news, events and information, then help is at hand.

Jutta

Being a textile designer, of course I can sew things together but I’ve never done embroidery so my first two pieces I was just stabbing at cloth.

Jude

Sitting together and working on something is a comfortable way to get to know people.

Mahnaz

Stitching is therapeutic and relaxing.

Paula

I’ve learnt to cut up an old t-shirt and use the cotton again to knit with. All things to do with sustainability. I’ve done these things again at home.

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