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Archive for May, 2010

Wednesday 26th May 7.00 pm-8.30pm at St Francis Church Centre Wretham Rd

B19 1EB. 

There will be updates from the Lozells Neighboourhood Police Team, the new GP practgice at Finch Rd Medical Centre, Family HOusiing Association and the Lozells Neighbourhood Manager

Last Friday saw the culmination of a week of activity by the Police, Council, Fire Service and Midland Heart, working alongside local people to make improvements in St Peter’s Road.

Throughout the week the police had a mobile unit stationed where local people could drop in and chat about various issues and concerns. Midland Heart undertook a number of repairs and strengthened anti-crime measures in their properties in the road. The Fire Service provided advice on Fire Safety and were able to issue smoke alarms to those who needed them.

The local Environmental Wardens explained responsibilities in relation to putting out rubbish at the right time and the penalties that can be enforced for continuous disregard of the rules. A series of street sweeping sessions also took place so that the road was thoroughly cleaned up. Thanks to Handsworth Practical Care for all their assistance in helping to rid the street of many unwanted piles of rubbish and eyesores.

On Friday the week was rounded off with a celebration in a marquee provided by Midland Heart. ‘Mad Dom’ the clown showed off his party tricks and his versatility with stilts. Hanging baskets were available to give local residents the chance to improve the overall look and feel of the street. The steel band played on through the rain and for those in need of relaxation a deep head massage proved just the trick!

Watch this space for more details and photos of the week’s activitities.

The Community Contact Family Centre are organising their 3rd Annual Family Health Day on 11 July 2008.

The event will take place at:

Welford Primary School

Welford Road

Handsworth

Birmingham B20 2BL

From 2.00pm to 5.00pm

A variety of health and wellness providers, related companies and organisations will be on hand to showcase their services and products. We are living in a time when a number of illnesses are on the increase and the use of presription drugs and surgeries are at an all-time high. This event will provide people with information and resources to help them manage their own health better.

For further information contact Aisha Aliyu, Development Officer, Community Contact Family Centre, 160 Hamstead Road, Birmingham B20 2QR

0121 551 7984

The Annual General Meeting of Handsworth Central Neighbourhood Forum will be held on Tuesday 22 July.

 The meeting will be held at:

Mayfield School

Heathfield Road

B19 1HJ

Starting at 7.00pm

Refreshments provided

Nominations to be part of the Management Committee for the Neighbourhood Forum can be made on the attached form. This form is also being distributed throughout the area covered by Handsworth Central Neighbourhood Forum.

This is an opportunity to be part of changing your neighbourhood for the better. So if you would like to know more about what’s going on and to take part in helping to make the neighbourhood a better place then please come along to the meeting. And if you want to take a more active role you are encouraged to make a nomination to the Management Committee.

Nomination Form

Musical Treasure to re-open in Birmingham 

CMAT – Centre for Music & Arts Technology is hosting a Community Open day and will be held on:

 Saturday 21st June from 1 till 5pm.

Visitors will be given the opportunity to sample the recording studios, join in vocal and music workshops with Black Voices, Caliche and Milton Godfrey and the opportunity to register for activities at the centre.

 Venue:

16 Grosvenor Road

Handsworth

Birmingham

B20 3NP

For further information please call: 0121 331 4746