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 …
Category Archives: Handsworth History
Handsworth Heritage Priorities
There’s an interesting piece on the Handsworth Wood blog about a discussion on priorities for heritage in Handsworth. They are summarised as: Heritage register – undertake a ward wide audit to identify and record the arts, cultural and heritage assets of West Handsworth and the Handsworth Wood Ward overall. Arts & culture – CDT …
Launch of Lozells and Handsworth Heritage Trail
Legacy West Midlands received Heritage Lottery Funding to develop a Heritage Trail in Lozells and East Handsworth ward. On Saturday 25th May this all comes to fruition with the launch of Lozells and East Handsworth Heritage Trail . Registration will start at 9.30 a.m. at Soho House, Soho Avenue, off Soho Road, B18 5LB. The tour will take …
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New Heritage Trail in Lozells and East Handsworth Ward
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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Local Residents WANTED
I recieved a pleasent email from a local student who wanted some help with a project about HANDSWORTH! So who knows this area better than the local residents. The aim is simple: Participants living in Handsworth or who know the area of Handsworth (of any background or ethnicity) are wanted to discuss what life is like …
New Handsworth Heritage Trail Launched Today
Today its the offical launch of the new Handsworth Heritage Trail leaflet at Soho House. Cllr Paulette Hamilton, Cllr Hussain and Adnan Saif from Urban Living our kindly attending to help launch the trail. We are delighted that a number of people involved in the project are attending as well as some of the people from some …
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Patient Advice & Liason Service (PALs)
Heart of Birmingham Teaching Primary Care Trust ofer a Patient Advice & Liason Service. This service is for patients, their families and carers when they have a query, complaint, or wish to pass on a compliment and say thank you for the service they have received. Your local PALS Office is based at Bartholomew House, …
Handsworth Old Town Hall in the Snow
This photo was taken recently by Outroslide who is working with us to develop a Heritage walk. I love this photo – the old Town Hall looks so pretty and quaint. Please send me your winter photos – love to feature some of them here on the blog
Lord Mayor visits Old Town Hall
One of Handsworth hidden gems got some much earned recognition in May, the Old Town Hall was erected in 1460 and is one of Handsworths oldest buildings. I think it is a real hidden gem most people have no idea that this wonderful building is right on their doorstep. The Old Town hall is just …