Community Spring Celebration
On Wednesday 22nd May, Balsall Heath Church Centre on Mary Street will be hosting a Spring celebration for the whole community. Expect lots of activities, a raffle and entertainment, as well as a community meal.
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Calling All Artists
OPEN STUDIOS are CALLING ALL ARTISTS
Birmingham Open studios is an opportunity for artists to exhibit from their own home/studio, and the public are invited to visit to the artist directly.
Activities in Sparkhill
ISRA UK is an independent non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984. Our mission is the relief of poverty, sickness and the advancement of education in any part of the world, with the vision to instill change, hope, and prosperity to lives of many. We provide a broad range of charitable activities for impoverished and suffering communities in Britain and across the developing world. We focus on health, education, clean water and orphan sponsorship schemes.
Our work in Birmingham is to bring together the diverse members of the area to encourage community spirit & assist those who may face disadvantage through social isolation, mental health, low income or homelessness. It will have a strong ethos on promoting community participation & social inclusion.
We run many activities in our community space in Sparkhill. These activities includes: Coffee Mornings, Sewing club, information days, training opportunities and workshops
For more information contact Kheira Mohammed, Community and events manager. 354-356 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, B114AA.
‘The Gazette’ – March news from Balsall Heath Local History Society
The March edition of Balsall Heath Local History Society’s monthly newsletter, ‘The Gazette’ is out now. Click the image below to read more about ‘The Smallest Policeman in Birmingham’ and dates of meetings of interest to any keen history lovers!
Burglary Alert from WMNow
Please be aware there has been an increase in Burglaries around the Sparkbrook, Balsall Heath and Calthorpe area.
Into the Water
Developed from research with women in Balsall Heath, INTO THE WATER is an engaging new production about the role of water in women’s lives, taking place on 13th and 14th April.
Valuables in cars
We have had a recent rise in thefts from vehicles from your area. Please remember not to leave valuables on show in unattended cars and vans, particularly overnight.
Better connected in Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook
A FREE online support and social media surgery for voluntary organisations, community groups and individuals working in the local area.
Job Alert: Local Community Action Officer
The Active Wellbeing Society are currently recruiting for a ‘Local Community Action Officer’ to cover Balsall Heath and neighbouring areas. Read on for details.
Birmingham residents rewarded for achievements in their local community
“Had I not started volunteering I would still be sitting at home, not seeing anyone, not getting out.”
Citizens from Tyburn, north-east of Birmingham city centre, have been rewarded for the work they are doing to help improve connections in their local community.
International Women’s Day at the Women’s Enterprise Hub
On International Women’s Day, the Women’s Enterprise Hub hosted an event to celebrate the achievements of local women in enterprise and business.
Tea Room Stitchery Workshops
If you love working with textiles AND you love Moseley Road Baths then this will be perfect for you!
Moseley Road Baths CIO are partnering with Daily Thread at the Old Print Works to create unique soft furnishings for the ‘Tea Room’ at the Baths. All materials are provided – this is a wonderful opportunity to link up with others to create something beautiful and valuable to pool users.
Friends of Balsall Heath City Farm meeting
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 13th March at 7pm at St Paul’s Venture (next to the Farm).
Nursery Visits for Balsall Heath City Farm
Balsall Heath City Farm are now taking bookings for Nursery groups to visit the farm this Spring.
Litterpicking in Balsall Heath
This Sunday a group of volunteers from Moseley Litterbusters tackled flytipped and dropped waste on Haden Way. That section of the road is the entrance to Balsall Heath for drivers coming off the Middleway. The fact that it was strewn with litter should be an embarrassment for those of us who consider this as our neighbourhood.
A group of #moseleylitterbusters went on to make a start on clearing the grassed area of Haden Way in Balsall Heath. It is a BIG job. I don’t think @BhamCityCouncil have tackled it for years! 1/3 pic.twitter.com/lu6vVV9ksT— Izzy Knowles? (@gardensinboots) March 3, 2019
However much we may feel that the Council can do more to support us in making our streets cleaner, those of us who live and work here need to deal with the reality of flytipped and dropped litter lining our neighbourhood.
Moseley Litterbusters are now looking for people who would like to get involved in further litterpicking sessions in Balsall Heath. Many hands make light work and every little bit you can do helps to tackle unsightly, unhygienic piles of rubbish.
If you do want to get involved you can e-mail co*********@***il.com and your details will be forwarded on to organisers.
You can also report flytipped rubbish to Birmingham City Council athttps://www.birmingham.gov.uk/…/envir…/89/report_fly-tipping