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Posted on 4th November 2010 by colinhanno
Do you know an unsung hero who takes pride in their local community? Someone who tirelessly works to improve and benefit their area?
The Soho Community Oscars has been organised as part of the Neighbourhood Management programme within the Soho Ward, to acknowledge and recognises the achievements of the local people, partners and elected members who have all contributed to improving neighbourhoods within the Soho Ward of Brimingham
There are 10 categories in which to nominate: Active Citizens Award, Arts & Culture Award, Environmental Achievement Award, Golden Citizen Awards, Local Business Award, Most Developed Neighbourhood Forum, Most Developed Resident-led Group, Partnership of the Year, The Safer Community Award and Young Person of the Year.
Closing dates for nominations is Monday 8th November with the award ceremony being held on Thursday18th November, 6-11pm at the Richardson Suite, West Bromwich Football Club.
“These awards are a great opportunity to celebrate the strengths of Soho and highlight the positive aspects of the neighbourhood. There are lots of examples of local residents giving up their time and helping others so it is vital that we acknowledge their work. I hope people will get behind the awards and think of a local individual or group who deserve this recognition and nominate them.”
If you know an individual or a local community group or service that has made a real difference in Soho, give them the opportunity to receive recognition for their hard work.
For a nomination form and guidlines please click on the links below or email Colin Hanno at colin.hanno@birmingham.gov.uk
Soho Oscars Guidance 1
Soho Oscars Nomination Form
Soho Ward Map
Posted on 4th November 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, cohesion, community, employment, engagement, making a difference in Soho, soho acheivements, Soho Finger, Soho Oscars Awards, Summerfield
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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
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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Posted on 8th September 2010 by colinhanno
FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
SOHO WARD COMMITTEE
7.00 p.m.
Tuesday 21 September 2010
At Matthew Boulton
Community Primary School
Boulton Road, B21 0RE
(PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO VENUE)
An opportunity to meet your local Councillors, to raise local items and to hear reports from officers on general City Council Services and local issues.
The agenda will be available for inspection on request at the Central and Local Libraries, Neighbourhood Office and the Council House within 5 days prior to the meeting. The full set of papers can be viewed also on the City Council’s website at: www.birmingham.gov.uk / democracy. If you have any access issues or special/particular requirements, please inform us of these by calling 675 5664 or write to Kay Thomas, Ladywood Constituency Office, The Summerfield Centre, Winson Green Road, B18 4EJ or e-mail kay_thomas@birmingham.gov.uk at least 3 working days before the meeting so that reasonable adjustments can be made.
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Posted on 8th September 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: Birmingham, Gib Heath, Soho Finger, Soho ward, Summerfield, Ward Committee Meeting, Winson Green
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Posted on 5th August 2010 by colinhanno
Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum in conjunction with Soho Neighbourhood Management team will be staging a resident involvement event at Soho Community Hall, Chapel St on 21st August between 10-16.00pm. This will be an event where various organisations meet with residents to inform them of their services that they provide. It is also residents becoming proactive in their communities and engaging in services that have created for their needs. All residents will be welcomed and they can be from all different ages and backgrounds.
It is all about residents coming forward and voicing their concerns as well as working with service providers to make the neighbourhood a cleaner, greener and sfer place to live place.
Posted on 5th August 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, community, engagement, Resident Involvement, Soho Finger, Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum
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Posted on 31st July 2010 by colinhanno
Planet Art have been working with the community of Handsworth particularly in the Gib Heath area of Soho concentrating on Waver Hill park and ideas for an art work in the park. Planet Art have worked with 8 local schools meeting approximately over 200 children , community members and groups nearest to Waver Hill park.
Diverse Communities
The designs created by children, local groups, and residents were showcased at the Party in the Park event on 17th July, over 120 voted and the above was the most favourite amongst voters
We are currently looking at the main planter in the park as the main focus for the art work, which will be unveiled during the autumn. Material discussed are, cast iron, metal fabrication.
Look out for a more detailed outline of the project with photographs from Planet Art#
The main aim of the project is to bring together the community and deliver a durable art work for the park.
Posted on 31st July 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Be healthy, Beyond Brick, community, Final design for waverhill, planet art, Public Art, Soho Finger, Waverhill Park
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Posted on 5th July 2010 by colinhanno
Waverhill Party in the Park event is drawing near, it’s only twelve days to go . This is a community event for residents living in close proximity of Waverhill Park. There will be a lot of activities and information for the family on the day. This include arts and craft, health projects, performance from Dhol drummer and dancers, steel band and African drumming workshops.
Come along and join in the fun on 17th July at Waverhill Park
Please click on the link for flyer Party in the Park
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Posted on 5th July 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Birmingham, community, Events, free event, Gib Heath, Handsworth, party in the park, Soho Finger, Waverhill Park, young people
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