Whats on this Easter in Handsworth

Looking for something to do this Easter weekend in Handsworth then here are a few suggestions: Sunday 24th April –  Vaisakhi in Handsworth Park Processions and cultural entertainment mark the beginning of the Sikh New Year in this colourful celebration. With stalls and displays, music, sport and food. Entrance is free starts at 12.00 finishes at …

Local Elections & Referendum

The local elections are being held on the 5th May for information on the elections you can visit the Birmingham City Council Local Election pages. Handsworth falls between three wards; Handsworth Wood, Lozells and East Handsworth and Soho. Each ward has three elected members. On the 5th of  depending on which ward you live in …

Exploring the many faith buildings along handsworth heritage trail

One of the key aspects of the new Handsworth Heritage trail is its connection with some of the faith buildings around Handsworth. Many of these buildings are spectacular and add immense vaule to the way the neighbourhood looks today. Some of them have pretty impressive history such as St Mary’s Church which has stones that …

New Handsworth Heritage Trail

Several months ago as part of a local heritage project the idea to create a heritage trail for Handsworth emerged. What we found from talking to people was that many local people haven’t visited local heritage sites such as Soho House & Museum. Or know much about the great buildings across Handsworth. People have also …

#Local Governement Challenge

Spent a grate two days with local residents last week during the local government challenge. Great news the team that were sent to Handsworth won – so we consider that HANDSWORTH won. As if we ever doubted that! They were impressed by local people, Handsworth Park and the wonderful cooking from the Boat House Cafe. …

#Local Government Challenge coming to #Handsworth tomorrow

Local community or neighbourhood groups up for a challenge Birmingham City Council has been selected to host one of the five annual Local Government Challenges. Starting in January 2011, 10 short listed contestants from local government across the country will take part in the challenges, run along the lines of the hit TV show, The …

Handsworth Pop up Team Room

Pop up Tea Rooms have proved to be a success! There have been four pop up tea rooms opened in empty shops across Birmingham,  in Handsworth it was based at the old Harriet Tubman Bookshop on Grove Lane, Handsworth. Great to see empty shops like this open again especially in busy shopping areas such as …

Next Hands on Handsworth Resident Network meeting Monday 14th at 7pm

The next Hands on Handsworth Resident Network meeting will be held this coming Monday 14th Feb at 7pm @ Handsworth Community Fire Station, 41 Rookery Rd, Handsworth. New members welcome! Great time to get involved as the group will be becoming a constituted resident network focusing on environmental issues. See attached agenda below; Agenda HOHRN …