This is really an opportunity to meet other people in your community and have great fun making singing. If you’ve yet to come to one of the rehearsals, come along every Wednesday between 5.30-7pm at Rookery School, Rookery Road,Handsworth, Birmingham B21 9PY. The 25th September will be the next rehearsal. From November the Handsworth Community Choir …
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HolyHead New Sixth Form Block opening
Holyhead School in Handsworth, celebrated in style as the 11-19 Academy formally opened its brand new sixth form block. The official ceremony was performed by Birmingham city councillor Sybil Spence, a long-time supporter of the school, who cut the ribbon at the Milestone Lane site. The new sixth form block cost around £1.5 million and …
BIRMINGHAM UKYP NEED YOU!
“Young people in our city, hold the keys to Birmingham’s future!” As a young Handsworth resident, I work alongside 8 other passionate young people, as a member of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP) representing Ladywood and Perry Barr. Youth members of the UKYP in Birmingham represent young people from a range of different backgrounds but together we make …
Act One Lasted 100 Years, Act Two Starts Tuesday 3 September
After celebrating its centenary in Spring, Birmingham Repertory Theatre re-opens to the public this September with a new 300-seat studio theatre created through partnership with the new Library of Birmingham. With an incredible season of entertainment for you, the first production in their new theatre, The STUDIO, will be the world premiere of The …
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Police officers hail successful day of action in Handsworth
DAY of action carried out yesterday (13 August) by police officers tackling issues identified by the community of Handsworth has seen seven people arrested The day began with three drugs warrants in Newcombe Road, College Road and Herbert Road where drugs and paraphernalia were seized and recovered. Fines warrants in partnership with Her Majesty’s Court …
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Birmingham Settlement Funding Fair
Birmingham Settlement is holding a FREE funding fair for ANY groups and organisations interested in gaining some funds to help support their activities. Lunch will be provided for FREE. The event will take place on: Wednesday 21st August 1.00pm – 3.00pm at Centre for the Aston Family (359-361 Witton Road, Aston, B6 6NS). Plus this is an opportunity to speak to Birmingham Settlement’s Fundraising and Communications …
Your Views Count!
You are invited to come along to your local Neighbourhood dialogue event to help develop a strategy that identifies improvements at a neighbourhood level. It is vital that residents and agencies are engaged in the process so please come along and make your views count. The idea is to create a vibrant energy that encourages dialogue and …
Football Taster Sessions
Community Fusion in partnership with Birmingham City Council are holding football taster sessions at Laurel Road Community Centre, B21 9PB on:- Wednesday 7th August (Ages 13 – 14) Wednesday 14th August (Ages 15 – 16) Wednesday 21st August (Ages 17 – 18) Please note the entry fee is £1.00 per session.
Summer Holiday Activities in Handsworth
Stuck for something to do with the children over the Summer holidays? Then it might be worth taking a look at the activities listed below:- Handsworth Park playday on Wednesday 7th August from 12.00 midday – 4.00 p.m. for children age 5 – 13 years. This event is FREE and offers fun, child led activities. A team …
Summer Holiday Playschemes in Handsworth
Over the Summer Holidays there are a number of local holiday playschemes in the Handsworth area: D’vine Chance Kidz Playscheme at Laurel Road Community and Sports Centre, B24 9PB. This sports and activities programme is for children age 3 -14 and will take place between Monday 29th July – Friday 23rd August from 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. The …