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 …
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Summer Events and Activities in Handsworth
Well Summer is here and as ever there is plenty going on in Handsworth over the next few months. Listed below are events and activities that may be of interest to you: Saturday 29th June 2013 Lozells, Birchfield and Handsworth Community Trust Open Day at Lozells Methodist Church Community Centre, 163 Gerrard Street, B19 2AH from 11.00 …
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Vaisakhi Mela 2013 in Handsworth Park
Once again a wonderful time was had by all those who attended the Vaisakhi Mela celebrations in Handsworth Park on Sunday 28th April. To view the event visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25904993@N07/sets/72157633357181831/show/
Love Where You Live
I love the ‘Love Where You Live‘ campaign, “Love Where You Live is a new campaign that aims to inspire, encourage and enable us to make where we live, work and play the kind of place we really want it to be”. It makes us as local people proud to have such a diverse community. …
Local community action at its best in Handsworth
I attended a community event this morning which I was invited to held in Brunswick Gardens in Handsworth. Local residents have been working for months with West Midlands Police, Midlands Heart, Groundwork and Birmingham City council to claim back the alleyways that run between Albert Rd and Herbert Rd. Through neighbourhood management we were able …
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BRMB Walkathon 2011 through Handsworth this Sunday May 8th
This year’s Walkathon is all in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital – and to help rebuild the Emergency Department. It is this Sunday May the 8th – visit the BRMB website for more details Part of the route is through Handsworth click here to see the route and how to join
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 …
#Handsworth Carnival Could be set to return
Story today in the Birmingham Mail speculating about the possible return of the carnival to Handsworth? The carnival was held in Handsworth Park from 1984 until 1994 when it moved to Perry Park. Some great images of the carnival available online; Digital Handsworth photos by Brigitte Winsor like the one below. Larrie Teirnan on flickr has some wonderful …
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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. …