Balsall Heath Local History Society – Gazette, June 2024
June’s Gazette from Balsall Heath Local History Society is now out. It features a short history of the old Clifton Junior School which burnt down several months ago.
News
Would you like to volunteer with us at the Blossom Branch?
We are going to be hosting two drop-in days to learn more information about our new roles: Project Volunteer and Welcome Volunteer.
Welcome to the Blossom Project
It’s been nearly whole month since we opened our doors and welcomed everyone into our Blossom branch! We are thrilled with the installation by Friction Arts; the space is warm and inviting and the concept design is intricately connected to both the Blossom Project’s aims and Balsall Heath. They have made it an excellent space to represent this project which celebrates people and nature.
Joint coordinator job role, Retrofit Balsall Heath
Retrofit Balsall Heath is a young organisation, formed in 2022 by the local community. We are delighted to have secured funding from Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust for one year, through a partnership with Sähëlï Hub.
Daytime Disco Dives
Meet up for a retro bop hour on Fridays 12.30pm at the Hive, Moseley.
Balsall Heath Local History Society – Gazette May 2024
The monthly gazette from Balsall Heath Local History Society is now out.
The GAP Arts Project – Job Vacancy for Executive Director
The GAP is looking for an excellent arts/culture professional, passionate about quality arts and young people’s creativity, to realise the new post of Executive Director and fulfil a linchpin role in the next exciting chapter of The GAP’s unique story.
Creative Writing!
Are you writing a short story, or novel, or memoir?
Deaf Awareness Training
Hall Green Neighbourhood Network Scheme are hosting Deaf Awareness training sessions for those working in the Hall Green Constituency.
The Blossom Branch is now OPEN!
A new shop on the Ladypool Road, dedicated to blossom and nature, opened on Wednesday 24th April.
Balsall Heath Local History Society – Gazette April 2024
Balsall Heath Local History Society’s monthly gazette for April 2024 is now out.
Fire at Old Clifton Road School
A fire broke out on Monday 22nd April at the former Clifton Road School. St Pauls Trust’s CEO Lisa Martinali has put out a statement.
Juneau Projects’ Blossom Brooch Workshop
Join Phil and Ben from Juneau Projects to create your own blossom brooch!
You’ll be working with laser cut wooden shapes to create your design, and then hand-paint it to create your own blooming marvellous piece of wearable art. All materials will be provided. No previous experience required and suitable for any age.
St Pauls Trust approach highlighted as crucial for tackling health inequalities in new report
Community organisations reach people statutory services cannot, but are “missing in health and wellbeing strategies”
Retrofit Balsall Heath event – 18th May
A day of activities and inspiration for Birmingham Retrofit Action Week in partnership with Balsall Heath Church Centre.