The killing of George Floyd is just the latest chapter in a history of violence and oppression against Black people. At each turn it has been met with loud, clear and brave voices calling for justice. This post is an attempt to listen to those voices and act upon them.
All meetings of the Society are cancelled until September – but get your fix of Balsall Heath history and heritage through May’s newsletter.
Welcome to the coronavirus weekly update from Birmingham City Council.
While we’re all staying home more than normal, we’re asking you to continue being vigilant and look out for your neighbours, family and friends during this uncertain time.
The Muath Trust, in partnership with Hall Green Neighbourhood Network Scheme, is offering support for people over 50 living in Sparkbrook and Balsall Heath.
Welcome to the coronavirus weekly update from Birmingham City Council. The update lets you know about Birmingham City Council’s services, public health information, general advice on Covid-19, and other relevant news from the council and our partners so that we can keep you informed. If you have friends and family who are not online, please share the information in this bulletin with them.
Shree Ram Mandir are operating a Tiffin Box scheme from Walford Road.
Details for how to get involved as a volunteer, or how to purchase a tiffin tin for £2.50 per box are in the leaflets below.
We’re now over a week into the new phase of restrictions put in place to control coronavirus and it’s clear that everyone has a role to play in helping to do this.
The Women’s Enterprise Hub is now operating as food distribution point in response to Covid 19 to support the local community in these challenging and uncertain times.
The update lets you know about Birmingham City Council’s services, public health information, general advice on Covid-19, and other relevant news from the council and our partners so that we can keep you informed. If you have friends and family who are not online, please share the information in this bulletin with them.
This week we entered a new phase of the restrictions put in place to tackle coronavirus. People are allowed to move around more freely than they have been, but still with some significant limits.
Staff at Balsall Heath Library have been thinking about all of the families who get involved with activities at the Library. Here are some activities that you can try at home to celebrate every young child’s favourite multicoloured elephant, Elmer!
16-17 May: Extinction Rebellion say ‘No Going Back’ to busy, polluted streets as lockdown eases.
John Newson from Balsall Heath is Our Planet updates us on plans for the Moseley Road.
Please join us virtually on the 20th May, 2020 between 11am and 12pm to find out more about how schools, early years settings, youth providers, faith organisations and community groups can help local children, young people and families in Hall Green Constituency access Early Help support and resilience funding.