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Soho Foundation Launch at Soho House
Posted on 11th August 2010 by nosheenSoho Foundation website raised profile with the local community; over community lunch organised by Colin Hanno, the neighbourhood manager for Soho Finger and Gib Heath at the Soho House.
Geoff Henderson of Digital Native Academy presented an overview of the project to the local community who attended the event. Geoff emphasised the aim of the project to work with the community and planning professionals to create a platform for communication; to work together in a co-production approach to regeneration.
It was good to see the community engaged in the debate representing an insightful view. The community members highlighted the importance of being involved in the projects rather than ‘being at the receiving end where things are being done to them’.
The Soho Foundation is a resource which will be for the community and we would like the community to have an active input in the development of the website. Nosheen Kosar, Digital Toolkit Project Manager, in attendance at the event, has been appointed on the project to communicate and make extensive contacts with the local community.
Thank you to everyone who attended the event, Colin for arranging the event and the excellent catering, provided by The Boat House and to the Soho House staff for providing the venue and for making everyone feel welcome.
Handsworth Musical Extravaganza at Handsworth Library
Posted on 11th August 2010 by nosheenCome along to Handsworth Musical Extravaganza at Handsworth Library on the Saturday 28th August 11.00 am to 3.00pm
Play in Parks Booth Street Park “A SUCCESS”
Posted on 7th August 2010 by colinhanno
- Having Fun
Over 300 children came to Booth Street Park over the second week of the summer holidays to take part in the Play in Parks project delivered by Birmingham PlayCare Network and funded by Be Birmingham via Soho Finger and Gib Heath Neighbourhood Management. This was the first time Play in Parks has been delivered in Booth Street Park and was huge hit with the community.
The children have climbed trees, played team games, made dens and even had a barbeque. Many families, fathers and grandparents have visited the park regularly to engage in their children’s play, resulting in some fabulous community engagement.
Happy Days
Here is “A day in the life” diary of one of the playworkers who delivered the Play in Parks project at Booth Street Park.
Before my first day of work I felt a little apprehensive about 2 weeks of working outside in English “summer”, but I enjoy working with children and the community and looked forward to the challenge. I didn’t know what to expect from the training but enjoyed it a lot; BPCN prepared us well but also kept us engaged with the games and feedback. (more…)
Soho Finger Resident Involvement Day
Posted on 5th August 2010 by colinhannoSoho 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.
Soho In Bloom
Posted on 2nd August 2010 by colinhannoOn Friday 30 July 2010, Robin Russell and Ken Whittaker from the Heart of England In Bloom competition visited the Soho are to judge the entries made by the Soho Finger and Matthew Boulton Neighbourhood Forums. The In bloom competition encourages communities to make their neighbourhood a more beautiful place to live through imaginative planting, cleanliness, sustainability and community effort.
Soho is a Beautiful Place
The judges award marks for horticultural achievement, environmental responsibility and community participation. This was the second time local residents participated in showcasing their neighbourhood with colourful gardens, hanging baskets , sensory/community gardens and local landmarks all of which make Soho an interesting place to live.
Blooming Soho
The judges were greeted at Soho House Museum by Mr Mohan Lal Gaddu from Matthew Boulton Neighbourhood Forum, Cllr Sybil Spence, Colin Hanno (Neighbourhood Manager) , Clare Parsons ( Museum curator) and Andrew Simons the In Bloom Coordinator.
To set the pace Clare Parsons gave a brief but interesting presentation combined with a tour of the Soho House Museum gardens. The judges then visited the newly built St Michael’s Sensory Garden, Richmond community Gardens and were later accompanied along the two in bloom routes where they engaged with local residents. (more…)
Final Design for Waverhill
Posted on 31st July 2010 by colinhannoPlanet 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.
Waverhill Party In the Park
Posted on 5th July 2010 by colinhannoWaverhill 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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Soho Games 2010 Gets Kids Alive
Posted on 22nd June 2010 by colinhanno
Soho Games Champions 2010
In the glorious sunshine 180 children from the Soho Ward took part in the 2nd Soho Games – an inter school sports competition that enables children to experience top quality competitive activities including football, athletics,uni-hockey and handball. The Games were organised by a partnership between Ladywood Constituency team/Neighbourhood Management , the local charity Sport 4 Life, and the Soho Links Cluster, and were attended by Benson, Wattville, James Watt, Matthew Boulton, Foundry and St James primary schools.
Benson School were crowned Soho Games Champions, having won the football, athletics and handball competitions. Wattville claimed the runners-up prize, while James Watt came a respectable 3rd. It was not all about winning, however, as all of the children benefitted from improved team-work skills, sense of community, and physical fitness. The children were also inspired by local hero Cash The Flash who presented all of the trophies and medals.
