Posts Tagged ‘Soho Finger’
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 8th September 2010 by nosheen
Soho Finger neighbourhood forum organised the Community Residents Involvement Day on the Saturday 21st August 2010. The event was attended by organisations promoting services offered in the community and how residents can get involved.
The event had presentations, workshops and opportunity to gain information and be active members of the community. It was great opportunity to bring the community together.
Below is an image of the Digital Workshop:
Kiran Sahota Vice Chair of Soho Finger Forum explains the purpose of the event:
“The resident involvement day was to get residents in the community to become proactive and be aware of all the different organisations in their community trying to help them. It was a day for all residents to have their say about the area that they live in and making organisations aware of the help that they can provide to make it a better place. The day was to help communities and organisations work together and understand the concerns residents have.”
Thank you to everyone who attended the event and Soho Finger Neighbourhood team for organising the event.
Posted on 8th September 2010 by nosheen
Tags: community, engagement, Events, particiaption, Resident Involvement, Soho Finger, Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum, young people
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Posted on 8th September 2010 by colinhanno
Rogue traders on SOHO Road were asked to pack up their stalls following a partnership operation this summer.
Partnership working to tackle local issues
SOHO neighbourhood police team in partnership with the Town Centre Manager, Soho Traders Association, Soho and Handsworth Neighbourhood Managers, and representatives from the UK Boarder Agency, Trading Standards and Environmental Wardens carried out this successful operation
Items on sale included fruit and vegetables, jewellery, phone credit cards and various electronic goods. To add to the problem the items were displayed on tables that were causing an obstruction to pedestrians.
Officers also issued a number of parking tickets to vehicles parked illegally on the side of the road which had been blocking pathways.
PC Nin Rattu who helped to organise the day said: “We have had some great results today and closed down a number of traders who were working illegally on the street.
”Not only are these vendors breaking the law but they make a nuisance for local residents and businesses by blocking pathways and tapping into local electricity supplies.
“This is also a great way for us to find out what concerns our local communities and talk to residents and business owners face to face about their issues.
“Soho road is a vibrant and bustling area and we want everyone who visits to do so in a safe environment.”
To find out more about what your local policing team are doing in your area please visit www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 0345 113 5000.
To find out more about what the Soho Neighbourhood Management Team are doing in your area please visit www.sohowardbirmingham.com or call Colin Hanno on 0121-675-2683
Posted on 8th September 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: community, Gib Heath, Handsworth, Partnership working, services, Soho Finger, Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum, soho rd, Tackling Illegal trading
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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…)
Posted on 7th August 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Be active, Be healthy, Birmingham PlayCare Network, Booth St Play in park, Gib Heath, Handsworth, Soho Finger, summer activities, young people
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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 2nd August 2010 by colinhanno
On 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…)
Posted on 2nd August 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Birmingham, community, Gib Heath, Handsworth, Matthew Boulton Neighbourhood Forum, Richmond Garden, Soho Community Hall, Soho Finger, Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum, Soho In Bloom
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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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Posted on 20th June 2010 by colinhanno
Looking for a Job? Looking to change your career? want to see what opportrunities there are ? Then why not come along to our big career event.
Date: 10th July 2010
Time: 10-13,00
Venue:Holyhead School, Milestone Lane, Handswoth, B21 OHN
This partnership event is facilitated by Soho links and other key partners such as pertemps, the event aims to support the worklessless agenda by creating more opportunities in the Soho ward and neighbouring communities.
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Posted on 20th June 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Brookfield, Careers Event, community, Events, free event, Gib Heath, Handsworth, pertemps, Soho Finger, Soho links, Summerfield, Tackling worklessness, Winson Green
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