Tag: Events

Networking event – information for groups wanting to take part

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There are still a few tables available for community groups wanting to take part in the Kings Heath Residents’ Forum networking event on 7 October 2017. However, the number of spaces is limited so interested groups need to apply by email within the next week.

The intention is to provide an opportunity for groups that provide information and support about financial issues, personal safety, social and sports activities for young people and older residents an opportunity to talk to local people.

There will be no charge for groups taking part.

If you represent a group that you think would fit into the day, please send an email with details of the group to katherinewilcox@btinternet.com A decision on the final list of participating groups will be made within two weeks and everybody who has applied for a table will be told the result by email.

Event information:

Date: 7 October 2017

Opening hours: 10am to 2pm

Location: Kings Heath Community Centre, 8 Heathfield Road, Kings Heath, B14 7DB.

Kings Heath residents’ networking event 7 October 2017

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A networking event providing a wide range of information for local people is to be staged by Kings Heath Residents’ Forum on 7 October 2017. The event will bring together a variety of organisations that offer activities, help and support within the area.

All residents of Kings Heath and surrounding areas will be welcome. They will have a chance to talk to participating organisations and groups that provide information and support about financial issues, personal safety, social and sports activities for young people and older residents… the full list of participating groups is growing by the day.

More information will be provided as the list of organisations taking part grows.

Event information:

Date: 7 October 2017

Opening hours: 10am to 2pm

Location: Kings Heath Community Centre, 8 Heathfield Road, Kings Heath, B14 7DB.

Kings Heath Street Festival cancelled

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Following discussions about the future of the annual Kings Heath Street Festival, the organisers have announced that the 2017 Festival has been cancelled. A statement has been published that explains that, ‘the measures now required to be put in place make it impossible to reproduce the events that we have previously held’.

The full statement can be seen here.

Kings Heath Street Festival location under discussion

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The organisers of the annual Kings Heath Street Festival announced on 10 July 2017 that it is to move from York Road to the the Parade car park in front of the old Kingsway cinema. A statement issued by the organisers explained that the move is necessary because ‘all events that take place on council land must conform to a set of new anti-terror safety guidelines’.

These guidelines are reported to require:

  • The installation of high impact vehicles or concrete barriers at all road entry access points
  • Security fencing surrounding the entire activity space whilst still allowing right of way access to businesses/residents
  • Bag searches at all entry points and controlled pedestrian access points.

The result, according to the statement, would be that ‘any activity on York Road would have to take place inside a ‘caged event space’ on the carriageway only. The pavements would have to remain outside of the security fencing to allow right of way to residents and business owners’. The statement went on to explain that the organisers had decided that this would be impractical.

There was a strong and sustained reaction against the plans on social media but the chair of the organising group, Kings Heath Business Improvement District (BID) board, said, ‘We understand that the decision to move the event has proved unpopular with some members of the public, however our number one priority is public safety’.

On 13 July 2017, the organisers issued a new statement. This said that the decision had been put on hold for 7 days ‘to allow plans for Kings Heath Street Festival to return its traditional home on York Road’. While some people on social media have taken this to mean that the Festival is definitely going to take place in York Road, the statement also says there is to be a ‘period of grace [to] re-address the possibility of a Festival on York Road’.

It appears, therefore, that the location has not yet been confirmed as York Road. A further announcement is expected soon.

UPDATED 3 August 2017. A statement issued by the organisers on 2 August announced that the 2017 Festival has been cancelled. The full statement can be read here.

Encouraging young cricketers

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On Sunday next (25 June 2017) there will be an Edgbaston Foundation Community Open Day at Edgbaston cricket ground. Gates open at 10 am.

The day will be free and is intended to inspire local youngsters to get involved in cricket.

The Foundation aims to give away up to 500 cricket bats to local youngsters aged 12 and under. They will also be put in touch with the club nearest their home that is part of All Stars Cricket, a new entry level national cricket programme for children.

There will also be a chance to meet members of the Birmingham Bears cricket team and to watch them in an open training session.

Ravi Masih, Head of Community Engagement at Warwickshire CCC said, ‘Parents simply need to register for the Edgbaston Foundation Community Day and attend on the day to receive a bat, ball and regular cricketing opportunities for their child.’

Children under 16 years old will need to be accompanied by an adult to get into the ground.

More information and a link to the registration form can be found here (Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the link to the registration form).