InFamous Community Arts are a Midlands based collective. Infamous work with individuals and groups of all ages, using art and encouraging creativity to enhance both individual and collective experiences. Oaklands Young Peoples Centre in Handsworth is pleased to announce the unveiling of their new mural on Friday 31st January, from 6.00pm. The unveiling of the …
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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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BREAKTHROUGH – Awaken your leadership potential.
The Birmingham Leadership Foundation has a new BREAKTHROUGH programme set for 2014 for passionate, motivated and business minded young people aged 18+. So if you: Are passionate about helping and empowering others Are eager to meet and learn from the city’s leading industry insiders Have opinions on the future of Birmingham and are not afraid …
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2014 IS HERE
Welcome back wonderful residents of Handsworth. I hope you had a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year with your friends and families. I don’t know about you, but I think for both Handsworth and the Birmingham City, 2013 was a great year. Who can forget the new opening of the Birmingham Library- the largest regional …
I KNOW WHERE I’M GOING
As a African Black female, I always look forward to Black History Month because across the city there are always events hosted to help educate us all on our roots, where we come from and to really appreciate the many great men and women who in History have fought for us. One of the very last …
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 …
Handsworth Community Choir
The CBSO has launched a new community choir in Handsworth. As well as encouraging residents to enjoy singing, a choir can bring members of the local community together and provides a chance to get to know each other in a relaxed environment. Would you like to join the CBSO Handsworth Community Choir? For more infomation …
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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Future Leaders Invited to Get on Board
Get on Board, an accredited programme, which prepares Birmingham’s promising young leaders for the responsibilities of the boardroom, is currently seeking applicants for its 2013 / 14 programme. Run in partnership between Birmingham Leadership Foundation (BLF) the Governance Forum, Get on Board specifically targets young undiscovered talent that is currently under represented in boardrooms and …