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This Saturday in Handsworth Park

I went to this event last year and it was a fun, laid back  event in beautiful Handsworth Park, just the place to chill on a  summer’s afternoon. Its a free, family event with workshops for all ages. The music bill features Ken  Boothe, an internationally acclaimed reggae star from Jamaica. Don’t miss this year’s show this Saturday.

All of us have been watching with interest - and some awe- the demolition and then gradual construction of the New Testament Church of God on the corner of Lozells Road and George Street. The new building is a wonderful design and it’s going to be great to have the congregation back in our midst.

 The Church will be holding a weekend of Opening Events as follows:

Saturday 12 December – New Church Dedication Service – 2pm. This is a ticket only event

Sunday 13 December – morning service at 10.00 amd and then Grand Celebration Concert at 6.00pm with The Majestic Songers. Tickets £5

Monday 14 December – Community Celebration Service at 7.30pm

For more information about the Church - and its hostory as the place where Aston Villa Football Club was founded – see the website here www.ntcg-handsworth.org.uk

Urban Living and Family Housing worked together with First Class Youth Network to run a local Eco Awards evening last Saturday 31 October. The event was held at Holte School and saw a good turnout of friends, family and supporters of the young people who performed on the night. 

4 groups of young people had been rehearsing for just 4 weeks prior to the event. They were asked to express through drama, music, dance, poetry or film, key messages about protecting the planet and looking after the environment.

All four groups: Young Evolution; Eco Chicks with a Kick; Solar; and Eco Brings Fire put on stunning performances. Together they highlighted the dangers to the planet of global warming and stressed the messages of using less power and electricity, driving less and walking more as well as the messages about re-cycling and not throwing rubbish and litter around.

The judges had a hard task to choose between the different groups, but eventually they came to a decision and Young Evolution were declared the winners. They were awarded their cash prize of £500 – while everyone enjoyed an impromptu performance from well known local musician Witness http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/faith/2003/04/the_witness.shtml

This will be taking place on Saturday 31st October 2009 at 12:00noon-4:00pm at the Newtown Shopping Centre.Halloween is also on this day however, it’s ‘National Make a difference day’ which includes Black History Month.

This is a family event friends are also welcome. The activities includes: a football session with continental stars, jumping trampolining, a showcase of local talented artists on stage and opportunities to find out about volunteering, getting involved in local areas, finding out about resident groups and expressing views on consultation questionnaires.

This has been organised through local community groups. Doesn’t this sound like fun?

Trinidad and Tobago’s veteran calyponian the Mighty Chalkdust is coming to Birminngham on Thursday 22nd October 2009 at 3:00pm-7:30pm. Come and see for yourself, have fun, explore ideas, its Black History Month remember. Did I mention that theres also a Carnival?The children will love this. Bring them along.Relax and enjoy the dulcet tones. When have we ever let you down?

The address for this event is: CMAT Ltd. 16 Grosvenor Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 3NP