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Bike loans for emergency frontline staff
In light of the current situation with public transport being reduced and the need for key workers to get to work safely, The Active Wellbeing Society are loaning their fleet of bikes to those people working on the frontline emergency services and whose work is critical to the Covid-19 situation.
Coronavirus Doorstep Scams
There has been an emerging trend of criminals taking advantage of the increasing concern around the spread of the Coronavirus in the UK.
Changes to Council Services
Birmingham City Council have a comprehensive list of services affected by the Covid-19 pandemic on their website.
Donate to Sparkhill Foodbank
Sparkhill Foodbank are doing an incredible amount of hard work at the moment to support people living in Birmingham who are dependent on donations to avoid hunger.
Bahu Trust call out for food bank and delivery volunteers
CALLING ALL FRIENDS: We are looking to build a database of volunteers for support roles (inc online). Please email us if interested.
Online Digital Insurance Workshop from Women’s Enterprise Hub
With the latest guidelines and a request from Government for us all to stay safe and keep our distance, we still want to provide you with the high quality training and learning you have come to expect from us.
Brum citizens urged to connect together in innovative ways
Birmingham campaign focuses on having virtual conversations and phone calls to help reduce loneliness and isolation.
Coronavirus – Volunteer Groups
West Midlands Police are trying to capture any volunteer work that is happening locally in all our communities, that are supporting the elderly and most vulnerable people in the current situation of the Coronavirus pandemic.
We are working closely with with Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) to support them where work has already commenced.
If you belong to a volunteer group, or you have set up a temporary group to help others, you belong to a faith group, then please let us know what you are doing, where you are and how many people you are supporting.
If you are a group leader/organiser please contact me
Bosnian Dancers
We are very pleased to share this short interview with a group of Bosnian young people. Listen to them discuss their dancing, their heritage and the rich Bosnian culture that they are a part of in Birmingham.
CANCELLED: Balsall Heath City Farm 40th Anniversary celebrations
Please note that this event has now been cancelled.
Reports of Hate Crime Due To Coronavirus
This message regarding hate crimes has been circulated through WMNow by the Sparkbrook and Balsall Heath Neighbourhood Team.
Balsall Heath City Farm 40 Year Celebration
We are celebrating 40 years with an open day that will have lovely food, activities for the children, live music and stalls.
Who’s your local hero?
Birmingham City Council are on the hunt for 22 inspiring unsung heroes to help make the most of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Sultan Bahu Trust in need of Foodbank volunteers to support self isolated residents
Due to the current situation The Hazrat Sultan Bahu Trust Food bank has extended its service and is offering delivery of food and other essentials as per requirement.