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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

Lozells had the opportunity twice last week to showcase all the positive things about our community.

On Wednesday evening our Awards Ceremony was attended by over 240 guests, who enjoyed a dinner and an evening of stunning entertainment. The public spirited heroes of Lozells were given their true recognition at a gala evening held at St Francis Hall in Wretham Road. The evening was opened by Cllr Mahmood Hussain and hosted by DJ Manni Massi from Radio XL and local celebrities – including BBCs Ashley Blake – helped to present the awards and give the evening a really special feel.

On Saturday we held our Community Networking Day in association with the Lime Tree Children’s Centre. The event was held at Mayfield School and local people were welcomed by Cllr Mahmood Hussain. Loads of information about local services and new developments such as planned housing regeneration was made available. And there were lots of fun things for kids to do – including face painting, bouncy castle and Big Dom, the ever popular clown with his wide range of tricks. The Animal Man also held kids spellbound as they had the opportunity to handle snakes, spiders and even a scorpion!

Cllr Kim Brom, Chair of the Neighbourhood Management Board commented “Lozells really has so much to be proud about and the great community spirit – which has always been the hallmark of the neighbourhood – really was on display at both these community events”.

Photos and details of award winners will be posted here shortly.

If you are interested in a career in Care or administration work, then come along to our Jobs Fair on Tuesday 28th October 08 at:

Maple House

150 Corporation Street

Birmigham

B4 6TB

Contact Pathways Recruitment Team for any information on the hotline: 0121 654 6694 or email: Pathways.recruitment@midlandheart.org.uk.

Free drop in sessions on working with Children and Young People for volunteer groups and small community organisations will be held on Saturday 15 November at the Centre for the Aston Family, 359 – 361 Witton Road, B6 6NS. The session takes place from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

There will be a special focus on Funding and Growth including discussions on the new Grassroots Grants and Organisational Development. Advisors available from Birmingham Community Foundation, Birmingham Settlement, BVSC, Family Information Service and VCS Matters

For more information contact Chris Johnson at vcsmatters@bvsc.org or 0121 678 8834

Do you run a community, not-for-profit or social enterprise? Would you like to meet professional people who can offer you help and advice FREE of charge in the following areas?

• Employment law
• Community Interest Companies
• HR policies and procedures
• Contract, Company and Charity Registration
• Architectural matters, plans and drawings
• Cash flow, budget management and business planning
• Lease negotiations, planning permissions
• PR, Marketing and design

The event takes place on Thursday 13 November at Birmingham Central Library from 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Please book your place in advance by contacting jennifer.leech@bitc.org.uk