With so many changes taking place in our Education, come along on Monday 14th July, bring your friends and participate. Voice is Power! So use yours to put your questions to some of the city’s top leaders. For more information email: lisa.carter@birmingham.gov.uk , to book yourself and your group. See you there 😀
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Summer 2014 Exam Advice
Well as the month of May slowly looms, for many students across Handsworth this can only mean one thing, EXAMS! As a student currently doing my A-Levels I know exactly how much stress and pressure you are all under. So to help you to cope with the exam stress, below I have put some of …
BLEAF YOUR VOTES COUNT EVENT
A Masterclass in campaigning, lobbying and social activism When: Monday 24th February, 6.00pm, Where: City Year, Kind Edward House, 135A News Street, Birmingham, B2 4QJ Lessons on how to become a catalyst for change from two of Birmingham’s leading activists, Jess Phillips organiser of the ground breaking One Billion Rising campaign and human rights activist Imandeep Kaur. For …
BVSC Local Health Priority
BVSC will be working in partnership with Birmingham City Council District staff, Birmingham Public Health and the Community Sport and Physical Activity Network (CSPAN) to enable the voluntary sector to access the health priorities that have been outlined in the district plan for 2013 for Perry Barr. The meeting will give the sector the opportunity to …
Police blitz streets in day of action
Birmingham police have led a blitz on hotspots to make locals feel safer. Officers teamed up with councillors, housing officials and council waste staff to clean up areas of Lozells and East Handsworth’s Leonard Road, Carpenters Road and Wills Street following complaints that graffiti and piles of rubbish were affecting local businesses and bringing the area …
FREE FUNDING AND TRAINING FOR VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
With 2014 well on it’s way there are funding opportunities for voluntary and community groups in Handsworth or in the Perry Barr District. Does your organisation have big plans and no cash? Would you like to run new activities or develop your services?Is your group running on empty, with support needed to continue your good works? Would …
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BLF Indian Enterprise Adventure 2014
In early 2014 BLF will be launching an Indian Enterprise Adventure, for young people, aged 18 to 26, with a passion for enterprise. If you, or someone you know, are interested, please read on and spread the word!  This is an opportunity to visit, with all expenses paid, one of the world’s fastest growing economies, …
Trick or Treat – no thanks
HALLOWEEN is nearly here and West Midlands Police is asking the region’s youngsters to think about their actions and show consideration for the vulnerable and elderly. Police are providing elderly and vulnerable residents with ‘no trick or treat cards’ which respectfully request that trick or treaters do not knock at your door during Halloween. The …
Calling Women in Handsworth – You are Invited to Join “The IN Thing”
 Women in the Handsworth area are being urged to put a new slant on the saying ‘charity begins at home’ by joining “The IN Thing” this autumn. Cancer Research UK is launching an exciting fundraising campaign, known as The IN Thing, and is urging women in the area to sign up for …
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Police Community Meeting
Come along to the East Handsworth Police Community Meeting, at Golden Croft Handsworth, on Saturday July 6th 2013 at 18:00pm. Bring any concerns or issues you would like to raise with your local Police Officers. This is a great opportunity to offer any suggestions to make this community safer! So don’t forget.