From Birmingham with Love – Support during Covid-19
We’ve all been through a tough time with Covid-19 and lockdown. Here are some services and support, which might make life a little bit easier…
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Highgate Knowledge Hub
The Highgate Knowledge Hub provides free advice on housing, welfare benefits, employment and debt management.
A Games for everyone
With the Games now less than two years away, we’d like to hear the thoughts of our citizens on Birmingham hosting the Commonwealth Games.
Money Management Service
Women’s Enterprise and Community Hub are excited to announce that we are working with Your Money Your Way CIC to deliver a new community-based advice service, money management and debt advice for women, with the kind support of The National Lottery Community Fund.
Balsall Heath Adventure Playground – Oral Histories
As part of the ‘Let Us Play’ project, General Public have a number of oral histories now up online relating to Balsall Heath Adventure Playground (‘The Venture’). Some of these interviews have been done by children at Ark Tindal Primary School.
Balsall Health Local History Society – Gazette September 2020
Balsall Heath Local History Society’s monthly gazette is now available to download. It features details of an interesting new artefact from the Dyche archive, explores the voyage local children may have made to Canada and has information about local heritage news and events.
Translated Covid-19 information
Birmingham City Council have up to date information about Covid-19 available on their website in many different languages. Posters and leaflets can be downloaded to be printed, shared online or sent through applications such as WhatsApp.
Become a Community Covid Champion
The COVID-19 Community Champion network will be made up of volunteers across the city, and will help residents to stay up to date with how to protect themselves and others against the virus.
Half Term Playscheme at The Nest
St Paul’s Trust are running their October Half Term playscheme. Get in involved in Halloween themed activities.
Tobogganing at Ackers Adventure
Fresh air & fun! Ackers Adventure is currently offering tobogganing sessions for the special price of £15 for up to 6. You will have use of your own dedicated outdoor slope for half an hour and all equipment is cleaned after each use. Bookings must be made in advance via our website – www.ackers-adventure.co.uk
Jericho wins prestigious Centre for Social Justice Award
Leading Birmingham-based social enterprise JERICHO has been awarded the coveted Work and Welfare award in the CSJ Digital Awards 2020 by the highly regarded Think Tank, the Centre for Social Justice.
Hall Green Community Update September newsletter
Read the latest newsletter from Hall Green Neighbourhood Network Scheme and Hall Green Families.
From Birmingham with Love
We’ve all been through a tough time with Covid-19 and lockdown. We’ve all been through a tough time with Covid-19 and lockdown.
Invitation to People for Public Services Online Forum 13th Oct. 2020
Help shape a refreshed vision for Adult Social Care
Healthwatch Birmingham want to hear your views on local health and social care services
Everyone’s experience of health and social care, good or bad, is important to help Healthwatch Birmingham improve services for everyone in the city. Whether you want a quick chat or a longer discussion, their new online drop-in sessions are a chance for you to share your views and experiences with them in a safe space.