Covid-19: Birmingham listed as enhanced response area
With Covid cases rising in Birmingham, the government has announced enhanced support for the city, focussed on increasing vaccination take-up, testing and support for those self-isolating.
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EU Settlement Scheme – children’s applications
The deadline for the EU Settlement Scheme is fast approaching on 30th June 2021. Adults must apply before their children, but an adult’s Settled or Pre-Settled Status will NOT automatically transfer to their children, so each child must have their own application.
Fantasy Wings
Fantasy Wings is now open for registration, for young people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds. They run an Aviation programme which teaches young people how to become professional pilots and all about the world of Aviation, from Engineering to Aviation Leadership.
Clean the Green Spaces – Group Litterpicking event
Balsall Heath has some beautiful green spaces. Let’s keep it that way. Join this group litterpick at Calthorpe Park on Sunday 20th June at 2pm.
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Ward Meeting – 17 June
You are invited to join the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath ward meeting arranged by your councillors on 17 June at 6.30pm via Microsoft Teams.
Free 4 weeks Visual Arts Workshops at The Muath Trust
The Muath Trust have a number of FREE visual arts sessions to be delivered by a local artist
Sparkbrook Litter Pickers: Pick it, Bin It, Clean Sparkbrook it!
Supported by ACP Group the next litter pick event is taking place on Sunday 13th June 2021.
ACP blogpost for Carers’ Week
This year Carers’ Week focuses on ‘Making Caring Visible and Valued’. Kam from ACP has written a blogpost for anyone who is a carer to focus on their own needs and self care.
Refugee Week 2021 – We Cannot Walk Alone
Refugee Week – World Music & Arts Festival
Hall Green NNS Grants Programme
The 2021-22 Hall Green NNS Small Grants Programme is now open for applications.
Balsall Health Local History Society – Gazette May 2021
Balsall Heath Local History Society’s monthly gazette is now available to download.
The EU Settlement Scheme Deadline is 30th June – Have you Applied?
30th June 2021 is the cut off period for applying to the EU settlement scheme. Many thousands of EU citizens across Birmingham have successfully obtained Settled Status, but there are still people out there who are yet to apply.
Lateral Flow Testing at home
Taking twice weekly Lateral Flow test is a quick and easy way to see if you are likely to have Covid-19. Many workplaces and educational settings are asking people to take these tests, but it’s a simple, free and convenient test for everyone to do, whatever your circumstances.
Time to take our city back – 4 week creative visual art workshops
A free arts programme led by Birmingham Centre for Arts Therapies supporting Public Health Birmingham in delivering COVID related messaging.
Half Term Activities at The Gap Arts
A week of creative activities and workshops for young people and families, all taking place at The GAP every week day between 2.30 until 4.30.