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Posted on 16th March 2011 by colinhanno
I really enjoyed the Soho Finger Forum “Community Recognition Awards” last night , the event was an extension of the forum bi- monthly meeting and was well attended by local residents, Ward Cllrs, Police, constituency staff and other key partners and stakeholders.
Guest speakers included representatives for the 2011 Census Birmingham Team who provided residents with invaluable information on the significance of completing the 2011 census form and the type of help available . Additionally, a representative fromDigital Uk gave a presentation on the big switchover from analogue to digital TV informing residents of the processes and benefits.
Local Residents
The highlight of the night was the Community Awards which commended residents , key stakeholders and staff for their commitment and hard work in making Soho a safer, cleaner , healthier and greener place to live.
Street Champions receiving awards from Cllr Spence
The awards ceremony was also a celebration of the Soho Finger Forum achievements and successes over the past 3 years the chair mentioned that this “was an opportunity to show residents and key stakeholders appreciation for their hard work, and we hope to make this an annual event for the people of Soho Finger and the wider soho ward”
- Forum Secretary receiving award from Cllr Lal
I was really touch at receiving 2 very prestigious accolades for work carried out as Neighbourhood Manager in the Soho Finger and Gib Heath locality. Soho is a place close to my heart, having spent my formative years in and around Soho and Handsworth ward it was always my ambition to work with the people of the area and with my post coming to an end in April , I will look at volunteering my services where possible in the future.
Neighbourhood Manager receiving awards from ward councillors
The past 18 months has been very challenging but rewarding period , I really enjoyed working with Residents, Cllrs and key stakeholders in delivering activities against key strategic objectives such as environmental, crime related and worklessness issues in making Soho a cleaner, safer , greener and prosperous place to live.
- Soho Finger Forum Chair receiving award from Ward Councillors
Local organisations such as the Matthew Boulton Forum and Soho Finger Forum have developed their organisational capacity and now in a position to play an integral role in Soho.
Posted on 16th March 2011 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, community, engagement, making a contribution, Recognition of local acheivement and successes, Soho Finger, Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum
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Posted on 17th January 2011 by colinhanno
Birmingham City Council in-conjunction with Urban Living and Key Partners will be staging a Funding Fair at the Aston Villa Football Club (Holte Suite) on Wednesday 2nd February 2011, 9:30 – 4:00. The intention of the event is to provide voluntary and community organisations and individuals the chance to find out about the ongoing sources of support and funding opportunities and look to the future. This is an opportunity to:
* Find out what funding is available for community/voluntary organisations/social enterprises
* Find out what funding is available for individuals/social entrepreneurs
* Helpful tips and presentations by key funders
* Opportunity to share good practice: in this period of economic downturn this event will promote joint working and touch upon the ‘Big Society’ theme.
* Opportunity to Network: we will have representatives from Big Lottery, Heritage Lottery, Lloyds TSB, UnLtd, European Funding Team, West Midlands Police, PCT, Regional Development Agency, Sandwell and Birmingham Voluntary Sector Council, Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and many more…
Click on link for flyer -UL Funding Fair
If organisation wish to attend they will need to confirm their attendance by sending a reply email to sue_hall@sandwell.gov.uk .
Posted on 17th January 2011 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, big society, community, Funding Fair, Organisational development, Supporting Local organisations
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Posted on 9th November 2010 by colinhanno
Local schools and communities are being given the chance to showcase their creative talents by developing a piece of artwork that will be displayed in a new supermarket in Handsworth.
Creating the Masterpiece
Morrison’s have teamed up with neighbourhood managers, local residents, Police, Handsworth Historical Society and schools to create a piece of artwork for the new store, to open on Holyhead Rd in January 2011.
Planet Arts have been commissioned to work with local schools and the Handsworth Historical Society to generate ideas and themes for the artwork. Workshops will research the past, present and future aspirations for the area.
The final design for the artwork will be revealed at the Soho Awards Oscar ceremony on 18th November.
“This is a great example of partnership working between local residents, private and public sector agencies which will add to the enhancement of the area and help to get residents more involved in local regeneration initiatives.”
If you would like to know more or get involved in this initiative please contact Colin Hanno on 0121-675-2683 or email on colin.hanno@birmingham.gov.uk
Posted on 9th November 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: community, Community Arts, Morrisons working with the Community, Resident Involvement, services, working with schools
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Posted on 28th October 2010 by colinhanno
Unveiling Global Diversity Sculpture
The Global Diversity sculpture has recently been finished by Planet Art and is now ready to be installed at Waverhill Park on 4 November 2010. Over the past 7 months Planet Art delivered a number of workshops to facilitate people’s creative ideas to come up with designs for the sculpture which celebrates the cultural diversity of Handsworth and Neighbouring Communities.The sculpture will be unveiled at Waverhill Park, Waverhill Road, Handsworth on 4th November from 4pm-6pm as part of a celebratory event in the park. This is a free community event with free food and drink, entertainment and a small procession, as well as the unveiling of the sculpture. Refreshments will be served in Trinity Church adjacent to the park on Waver Hill Road.
Please come along and join in the fun!!!!
For more information contact Colin Hanno on 0121-675-2683 or email colin.hanno@birmingham.gov.uk
Posted on 28th October 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: Beyond Bricks, building cohesion in soho, engagement, families, Global Diversity, planet art, Resident Involvement, soho and diverse, waverhill park sculpture
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Posted on 28th October 2010 by colinhanno
Documenting your heritage
Are you interested in doing your own community heritage project , here is an opportunity to access funding to develop and deliver local heritage projects -this could be as simple as doing a photo documentary of your local area. In the late ninities I worked with a group of women in Coventry to deliver a photographic project which focused on the 3 generation of African Caribbean people living in the Hillfields area. The project enable us to capture the dreams , fears and aspiration of local people and was later exhibited at the Herbert Art Gallery. The women involved in the above project were all beginners but at the end of the project felt confident about their achievement. I am willing to share my experience with anyone interested in developing their own cultural or documentary project -you can contact me on 0121-675 2683 or email colin.hanno@birmingham.gov.uk
To find out more about the free heritage event see attached flyer for details or visit Heritage Lottery Fund website for a general overview of the type of projects that they support. For more information on the other partners that are jointly involved with staging the Free Heritage Event click on brap and birmingham library .
Posted on 28th October 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: cultural heritage, local heritage
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Posted on 15th October 2010 by colinhanno
Soho Finger and Gib Heath Neighbourhood Manager in conjunction with resident University will be running a programme of Social Media courses for local residents and organisations. These are short couse which are NOCN accredited.
By the end of the course attendees will be able to : search for and identify opportunities across the social web, join suitable networks, communicate effectively and understand motivations of other users, and be learning to create and share appropriate content.
The programme will commence with a taster session on Tuesday 26th October and follow up with four 2.30 hrs courses which will be delivered on a forthnightly basis.
To find out more please feel to attend our Taster Session At Handsworth Fire Station on Tuesday 26th October from 6pm to 8.30pm
Or sign up for a free 10 hour course (deliver our 4 sessions) ending in a qualificaton
To find out more Contact Colin Hanno on 0121-675-2683 or email colin.hanno@birmingham.gov.uk
All sessions will be held at Handsworth Community Fire Station
Handsworth
Birmingham
B21 9QU
Posted on 15th October 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: Blogging, NOCN Accreditation, Soho Ward understanding Social Media, We share Stuff
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Posted on 30th September 2010 by colinhanno
On 12th October Mashriq Resource Centre are hosting an open workshop to raise and increase awareness with the primary aim of educating the community on mental health illnesses. This has become a key concern due to the stigma attached, specifically among the Asian community and people who are and have been for many years reluctant to access professional help and untimely suffering in silence.
Breaking the Cycle
Project delivers through the Centre aim to break the stigma and increase self-esteem and confidence to open up and seek professional help. During the work shop Masriq will also be giving an open opportunity to people to raise any questions they may have via an open questions and answers session. Mashriq staff will be also be available to offer a more personal session to individuals who do not wish to share their problems with others.
Key guest speakers will be available on the day and will be hosting a mental health presentation. Some of the centre users will also their story to success. Mashriq has been collating these stories and are currently in the process of publishing the proposed book in January 2011.
The event is supported by BeBirmingham via Soho Neighbourhood Management Team .
Posted on 30th September 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: asian women, Birmingham, Breaking the cycle, health, information, mental health, party in the park, Soho Finger
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Posted on 30th September 2010 by colinhanno
Celebrating Black History Month
Posted on 30th September 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: Birmingham, Black History Month, community, engagement, Gib Heath, Handsworth, older adult, Resident Involvement
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