Edgbaston Community Liaison Group
Edgbaston Stadium have set up a new Community Liaison Group to engage with people living near the stadium.
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Edna Shaw
Many people across Balsall Heath will remember Edna Shaw, who has recently died.
Her niece has said that ahead of her funeral, those who knew her are welcome to send tributes. If you have a memory of Edna, or any words that you would like to share, e-mail co*****@*********************ne.com and those will be passed on to Edna’s family.
Balsall Health Local History Society – Gazette March 2021
Balsall Heath Local History Society’s monthly gazette is now available to download.
Click the image to read the full newsletter.
Theatre Mix @ Home
Theatre Mix @ Home is a live-streamed, cross-artform performance night for West Midlands artists. It features performances from a range of West Mids-based artists and creatives, all live-streaming from their own homes.
COVID-19 Impact Questionnaire 2021
Birmingham is working hard to become a city where all citizens can thrive and achieve their potential. Over the past year, the City Council has been doing all it can to manage the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and maintain critical services that help to protect and support citizens.
Larches Green Park Flood Lights
We are a group of 5 students from the University of Birmingham running a 6-week campaign with the aim of the city council to install flood lights in Larches Green Park.
Youth Rules Lockdown 2021 – Exhibition
Each piece in this exhibition was submitted as an entry to the Youth Rules Lockdown 2021 competition.
Birmingham Open Studios
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
Artist Slots & Open Slots, Theatre Mix @ Home
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.
Threading Tales Together
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.
Arts and Health activities survey for Artists and Arts organisations
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.
Friends of Moseley Road Baths AGM 2021
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 Academy Holiday Bike Fun in Calthorpe Park
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.
Get the best help for your child in a health emergency
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.
Covid-19 updates – 9th March 2021
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.