St Martin de Porres fundraiser CANCELLED
The planned fundraiser at St Martin de Porres Primary School has been cancelled in light of concerns about the potential spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19).
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Retrograde Exhibition postponed
Retrograde, the first group show of 2020 from SOLID PROJECTS, has been postponed.
Check their Instagram feed for updates.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) preparations in Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook
As people make preparations for a potential closure of schools and workplaces and a period of containment to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, we are very keen for Neighbourhood News Online to provide relevant, up to date information to support residents across Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook.
iSE (Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs) Job Vacancy
iSE is recruiting for the role of Centre Manager for the Women’s Enterprise Hub, based on Ladypool Road.
2020 Vision: Young Theatre Writers Scheme
The GAP is just embarking on an ambitious and exciting year of story and theatre at our home in Balsall Heath, courtesy of Arts Council England project funding. Our 2020 VISION project seeks to put the stories and experiences of the local community right at the very heart of our work and creates a wide range of high-quality creative opportunities for young writers and theatre makers to be involved.
Recruiting and Managing volunteers training
Recruiting and managing volunteers training.
The GAP Basement Theatre Ensemble
The GAP Arts Project are seeking local actors, performers, directors, designers and theatre makers aged 18-30 to form The Basement Theatre Ensemble.
Pupils take delivery of parking buddies to improve safety outside their school
These little friendly aluminium pupils are improving road safety outside a Birmingham school following a successful bid to the region’s Better Streets Community Fund. Clifton Road Primary School in Balsall Heath has taken delivery of 6 parking buddies, cheerfully designed bollards to warn drivers against inconsiderate parking.
PCSO Surgery with Home Office Immigration Team
A PCSO Surgery will be held on Friday 27th March at the Sparkbrook Health Centre, Grantham Road, Sparkbrook.
‘The Gazette’ – February news from Balsall Heath Local History Society
February’s Gazette from Balsall Heath Local History Society includes news from their ‘Lost Children’ project, the dates for a bit of history themed drama, a callout for photos of Mary Street and exciting plans at St Albans. Click the image below to view the whole newsletter.
Talks and Tours of Moseley Road Baths – part of ‘Specular Reflecular’
To coincide with the fabulous Specular Reflecular art exhibition, Moseley Road Baths CIO and National Trust are hosting a series of talks exploring the past, present and future of Moseley Road Baths. All talks are free and take place in the Gala Pool, please book in advance.
Free art exhibition set to make waves at Moseley Road Baths
One of Birmingham’s historic gems, Moseley Road Baths, in Balsall Heath, is reopening the doors of the Gala Pool to the community to showcase its first ever art exhibition.
The GAP is starting a Youth Theatre!
The GAP is starting a Youth Theatre! Led by experienced Drama in Education practitioners The GAP Youth Theatre is a chance for you to learn about the world through drama, to build lasting friendships and to enjoy ourselves.
Community Engagement Day – Farm Road Sparkbrook 26th February
West Midlands Police are holding an ‘all out, community engagement day’ 26th February, on the junction of Farm Road, Stratford Road.
As well as WMP in attendance, West Midlands Fire Service, Waste Management & Street Enforcement will be present along with other active members of the community such as Youth group leaders.
It is a great opportunity for you to have any questions answered by the above representatives, as well as connecting with different members of the community.
See you there!
Kind regards
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath Neighbourhood Team
Message Sent By
Poppy Merrick (Police, PCSO, Birmingham East, Hall Green, Sparkbrook)
Recruiting and Managing Volunteers Training
Whether you have been managing volunteers for years or whether this is new for your organisation, I hope we can all benefit from sharing ideas and learning together.