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Birmingham Open Studios returns this September, bigger than ever before, and now covering even more of the city.

Dozens of artists and creators exhibiting from their own homes and studios on the weekends of 18/19th and 25/26th September. Artists who cannot exhibit from their own homes can buddy-up or use a community space. The event is run like an art trail, and is free to visit and family friendly. The public can pick up printed guide books with maps from across the city, or follow the interactive map and guide on our website www.birminghamopenstudios.com

The event allows artists of all calibre to display and sell as much work as they like, all commission free! The interactive element between the artists and art lovers brings a personal element, and promotes community spirit. The event welcomes experienced and brand new artists of all calibres and styles. However, all art must be tangible and non-performance. 

Artists can exhibit between one, or all 4 days of the event. The event runs 11am-5pm each day. The membership fee is £42 for the event regardless of how many days they participate.

If you wish to know more, please visit our website and read our About Us and FAQ sections, and sign up online. The deadline for submissions is July 15th

Any questions, please use the contact us form online

Theatre Mix @ Home is a live-streamed performance night for West Midlands artists – scripted, devised, music, spoken word, cabaret and more. We’re open minded! We have Artist Slots and Open Slots available for our next event.

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Threading Tales Together is a project exploring connection and healing through story. Taking place between March and June, the series of conversations (over a platform that most suits the individual) and Artist guided workshops encourage gentle sharing of stories and a range of creative activities, including textiles, illustration, photography, hip-hop and poetry.

This project is particularly (but not exclusively!) aimed at those who have been shielding during the Covid-19 pandemic and their families, carers and loved ones.

For more information contact Em**********@******************rg.uk or ring 07926 999 442. Supported by the ‘Moseley Road Baths Alive’ project, with support from BVSC and Moseley Together.

Art Works, the Local Arts Forum covering Balsall Heath are currently collating information about ‘Arts and Health’ activities across the area to assist Hall Green Neighbourhood Network Scheme with planning and commissioning activities for residents.

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The Annual General Meeting for the Friends of Moseley Road Baths will take place at 6pm on Monday 15th March at 6pm via Microsoft Teams.

If you wish to join this meeting, please e-mail co*****@*************co.uk to get the link to join.

Beacon Cycling Club are running some fun bike sessions for children in Calthorpe Park during the Easter Holidays.

Adrian Ravenscroft will be running sessions in conjunction with British Cycling Staff. Click the links for full joining details and safety information.

If children haven’t got a bike, Beacon Cycling Club do have some available provided they know in advance. The sessions are free to first timers.

Join Doctors from Birmingham Children’s Hospital A & E department to find out the best ways to get medical help for your child in an emergency.

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Key updates this week include where to get a lateral flow test locally (at the time of writing there are two pharmacies in Balsall Heath doing testing), free tests for households with school aged children, details of vaccinations for over-55s, test kits for employers as well as opportunity to get the latest Covid-19 information in Punjabi.

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Join Kam from Ashiana Community Project for mid morning meditation & journaling to support mental and emotional health. Wellbeing tips to support women’s health.

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Balsall Heath Local History Society’s monthly gazette is now available to download.

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One of the most important initiatives to come out of Balsall Heath is Saheli Hub. Their life-changing work has enabled women and girls from our neighbourhood to embark on journeys of empowerment through exercise, fitness and wellbeing. This week, they are sharing their stories through a series of blogposts to mark International Women’s Day.

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Have you or someone you know ever been affected by school exclusions?

If yes, The Gap Arts Project would like to hear from you…

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The People for Public Services Forum would like to invite you to its online meeting on:

Tuesday 16^th March 2021

2pm – 3pm

Air pollution has been declared a national health emergency and contributes to 1,000 deaths in Birmingham every year through conditions such as cancer, heart and lung disease.

In 2021, Birmingham will launch a Clean Air Zone which will charge the owners of high polluting vehicles to enter certain parts of the city.  This is different to a congestion charge (like in London), which charges every vehicle to enter a designated area, the Clean Air Zone will only charge the most polluting vehicles.

The Brum Breathes team has designed a question and answer session to explain how the Clean Air Zone will operate, who is affected and the support available for residents, workers and businesses.

This is your chance to hear from the team leading the implementation of the Clean Air Zone and to find out how it may or may not affect you.  It is also a chance to ask any questions direct to the expert and to find out what support is available.

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Everyone is welcome to attend. 

If you would like to attend the online forum, please register here. You will be emailed a link 24 hours before the event goes live.

If you are unable to book a place using Eventbrite, please do not hesitate to contact us via our email ge*********@************ov.uk

If you wish to get more information in advance on the Clean Air Zone, please visit:  www.brumbreathes.co.uk

If you can’t attend this time details of future arrangements will be posted on our webpage, which includes all details of all papers from previous meetings.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Great Food!

3 course vegetarian meal, vegan & g/f option available (please request in the allergen info box at checkout).

Please collect in person from our Jericho Kitchen at 196-198 Edward Road, Balsall Heath, B12 9LX and heat at home. You will be able to choose a time slot to suit you best when you checkout your order.

Saturday 6th March, collection times are 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Monday 8th March, collection times are 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Allergens: contains soya, wheat, milk, mustard.

Please let us know during checkout if you have any other allergies or dietary requirements and we will be in touch by email, and do our very best to cater for you!

Please note order is for pickup in person from our Jericho Kitchen only.