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The Lozells, Birchfield and Handsworth Community First Matched Fund has been allocated £67,820 to award in small grants between 2011 and 2015. Community First introduces a new approach to funding projects – leveraging time, money and other resources – helping neighbourhoods play a leading role in regenerating their area. The outcomes that Community First will acieve …
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The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is launching a new community choir in Handsworth. You don’t need any prior singing experience, you don’t need to be able to read music, and you certainly don’t need to have the world’s greatest voice. There are no auditions. Everyone can sing: you just need enthusiasm – and be …
Are you interested in getting involved in your local neighbourhood? Then come along to the Hands on Handsworth resident network, our goal is to make Handsworth cleaner and greener. The meetings provide a good way to find out what is happening in the neighbourhood and meet other active citizens. Meetings are held monthly (except August) at …
A 16 year old school girl from Handsworth has been announced as a top contender for one of Birmingham’s most prestigious business awards. Catherine Munyarari, a student from Handsworth Grammar School, and member of local youth organisation, Birmingham Leadership Foundation (BLF), has been announced as just one of three finalists for the Aspiring Talent category …
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Residents of Lozells and East Handsworth Ward are invited to the launch of the Lozells, Birchfield and Handsworth Community Trust Ltd on Saturday 2nd March 2013 at Lozells Methodist Community Centre, 163 Gerrard Street, Lozells, B19 2AH from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. This is an exciting time to be living in Lozells and East …
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Did you know that there is a new Heritage Trail being developed in Lozells and East Handsworth Ward? If you have a keen interest in local history then why not consider signing up to become a tour guide? There is an eight week course starting on the 25th February in partnership with South & City College …
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On Sunday 9th December 2012 at 2030hrs police were called to reports of disorder on Hunters Road Lozells, near to the junction with Wretham Road. Police need YOUR help, so if you saw anything or you know someone who knows something. The only we can STOP these disorders is by reporting them! This is a …
A free training course is available for Neighbourhood Forums and active citizens. The course will cover: Management Committee Skills How to be an effective resident led group Funding opportunities Communication techniques Understanding City Council structures Working with partner agencies Role of elected members How to influence decision making processes The course will be delivered by …
One thing that I love about the holidays, apart from the fact that it is one of the only times I can just relax, is the fact that there is so much going on and so many activities that your young ones can be part of. Here is just some of those activities: 1. Black …
Updated 13th November 2012: this website is now being run by Yvonne Wager and Catherine Munyarari. If you would like to contribute to the website, please contact Yvonne or Catherine. Please note that this website is not currently being updated. The website started in December 2009 and was run Tracey Thorne, then Neighbourhood Manager for …
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