East West Retrofit Procession

Retrofit Balsall Heath is taking part in Balsall Heath Community Festival 2026. We’re inviting local residents to join us in a procession traversing Balsall Heath from east to west; from Balsall Heath Park to Calthorpe Park, on Sunday 5 July. We’re going to be carrying banners made in workshops with local artist Jane Thakoordin celebrating the strength and resilience of Balsall Heath’s vibrant community. 

Retrofit Balsall Heath recently hosted a workshop with Jane to specifically make a “Retrofit” themed banner which will have its first outing on 5 July. 

Retrofit is a technical term which means making good,“fit” buildings from existing buildings. We are applying this approach to homes, neighbourhoods, hearts and minds: making good and better what we have already. 

Join us for all or part of the procession: for the beginners drumming workshop in Balsall Heath Park, to see the historical exhibition of Balsall Heath Carnival, for the model “Wendy” house retrofit street performance in George St Park –  where we will demonstrate how to install insulation, draughtproofing, and renewable energy production (solar panels  and heat pumps) in local homes to reduce energy bills and improve health and wellbeing. 

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