Posts Tagged ‘families’
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 17th September 2010 by colinhanno
Faith and Football have recently received funding from the Soho Finger and Gib Heath Successful Neighbourhood Fund to deliver a programme of football activities for children between the the age of 5-13 years old. The organisation has a good track record of running community youth league programmes, which has help to steer young people away from anti social behaviour, drugs and gang related activities. Programmes are generally in partnership with local organisations, police and youth service, and is delivered by trained volunteers recruited from local churches and community groups.
The above activity is aimed at building community cohesion through building of relationship and co-operation between parents, volunteers and community. The programme will actively challenge and effectively reduce anti social behaviour and youth crimes and will build youngers self esteem and life skills.
The registration will take place at Laurel Road Sports Centre on Thursday 24th September and Thursday 30th September between 6.00pm -7.00pm.
From here the league will operate every other Tuesday, 7-10 year olds will be playing from 4.00pm – 5.00pm. With the 11-13 years old playing from 5.00pm – 6.00pm on the following dates:
Session 1 - Thursday 7th October 2010
Session 2 - Thursday 21st October 2010
Session 3 - Thursday 4th November 2010
Session 4 - Thursday 18th November 2010
Session 5 - Thursday 2nd December 2010
Session 6 - Thursday 16th December 2010
For more information on the programme please contact Richard Harper on 07852 481960 or vist Www.faithandfootball.org.uk
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Posted on 17th September 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: Birmingham, engagement, families, health, young people
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Posted on 22nd July 2010 by nosheen
Music and dance were some of the great successes at the recent Party in the Park event at Waverhill Park on 17th July. Despite the early showers the huge turnout were treated to some spectacular entertainment which captured the imagination of party goers of all ages.
DJ Hector entertained the crowd with his own unique fusion of music and dance. Here he is in action!
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There was also an opportunity for party goers to play different types of drums as well as get involved in the arts and crafts. Here is one young party goer creating her own beat!
It was good to to see families and the community together enjoying a wonderful event organised by Colin Hanno, residents and key stakeholders. In the words of Hector (Mr Handsworth) it was truly ”Unity in the Community”
Unity in the Community
Dhol Dancers
Posted on 22nd July 2010 by nosheen
Tags: community, engagement, families, Gib Heath, Handsworth, party in the park, Waverhill Park
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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.
Posted on 22nd June 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Be healthy, Benson School, Brookfield, community, Events, families, Gib Heath, Handsworth, Soho Games, Soho links cluster, Summerfield, Winson Green, young people
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Posted on 20th June 2010 by colinhanno
Extended Schools Clusters are designed to deliver extended support for children, young people and families in their local community. These services can include before, lunchtime and after school, childcare, study support, parenting support (Including family learning) and the provisions for swift and easy access to specialist services.
Making a difference in Soho
The Soho Links consists of the following schools:
- Benson Community School
- Foundry Primary School
- Holyhead Secondary School
- James Watt Primary School
- Matthew Boulton Primary School
- St James CE Primary School
- St Michaels Primary School
- Wattville Primary School
A range of key stakeholders and partners play an active part in the work that the cluster delivers, these include : (more…)
Posted on 20th June 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, benson schhol, Brookfield, cohesion, community, engagement, Extended provisions -soho, families, Gib Heath, Handsworth, Hockley, Soho Finger, Soho links cluster, sure start, Waverhill Park
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Posted on 15th May 2010 by colinhanno
Posted on 15th May 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: Birmingham, community, employment, Events, families, Gib Heath, Handsworth, historical events, transporation
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Posted on 18th February 2010 by Andrew Brightwell
Scattered Orchard- Foodnet4life- A4
The Scattered Orchard is at the Holy Trinity Church and Community Centre, 213 Birchfield Road, on Friday February 19 from 11am to 4pm, featuring potato growing kits, fruit trees and free soup apple and hot drinks. (more…)
Posted on 18th February 2010 by Andrew Brightwell
Tags: Birchfield, Birmingham, families, Foodnet 4 Life, free event, gardening, Handsworth, hospital, local authority, services, Soho Finger, Summerfield, Winson Green
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Posted on 18th February 2010 by Andrew Brightwell
Grow your own flyer
We’ve been contacted by a project called Foodnet 4 Life. The project is offering families in our in 12 wards in Birmingham, including our own, the opportunity to learn about gardening so that they can grow their own food. (more…)
Posted on 18th February 2010 by Andrew Brightwell
Tags: Birmingham, Brookfield, Community Asset Transfer, families, Foodnet 4 Life, gardening, Gib Heath, Handsworth, information, nhs, services, soho, Soho Finger, Winson Green
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