Bring It On Brum: Free Summer Holiday Clubs Launch in Birmingham
Bookings open for Birmingham's Bring It On Brum programme, offering hundreds of free holiday clubs and healthy meals for children from low-income families.
Category : Community Centers
Elmdon Children's Home Approved Despite Councillor's Plea
Solihull planners approved a children's home in Elmdon despite a councillor's plea to delay, citing lack of provider info. The decision was made at a meeting where four similar applications were also approved.
Boston Brings Back Community Skip Scheme
Boston Borough Council relaunches its popular community skip scheme on June 29, 2026, offering free disposal of bulky household waste to residents and combat fly-tipping.
Falcon Lodge Community Centre Closure Impact
Falcon Lodge Youth and Community Centre closed in 2024, leaving a 'huge loss' for residents. Councillor Richard Parkin works to reopen a community hub.
Loss of Birmingham community centre 'huge' with little for kids
Sutton Coldfield residents mourn the closure of Falcon Lodge Community Centre, citing increased vandalism and lack of youth activities. Councillor works to reopen.
Midsummer's Eve cancelled as travellers camp on Birmingham park
A Midsummer's Eve event in Sutton Coldfield has been cancelled after travellers set up camp on King George V Playing Fields, sparking safety concerns.
Skipton Repair Café Celebrates First Birthday Milestone
Share Skipton Repair Café marks its first birthday, having repaired over 800 items and saved an estimated 12,122kg of CO2 emissions, equivalent to 74,000 air miles.
Volunteers Transform Sparrow Lane Footpath in Knutsford
Twenty-four volunteers cleared overgrowth and debris on Sparrow Lane, widening the footpath to improve accessibility and encourage active travel in Knutsford.
Whitewell Bottom Community Centre Vital for Locals
Whitewell Bottom Community Centre, run by a dedicated team with one part-time employee, offers a wide range of activities for all ages and seeks Rotary support.
Knutsford Runners Gets £500 Grant for Leader Training
Knutsford Runners receives £500 from town council to fund two Leader in Running Fitness qualifications, expanding volunteer-led sessions for all abilities.
Darley Dale Park to Get New Climbing Wall for Older Kids
The Whitworth Centre in Darley Dale has secured funding for a new climbing wall at Whitworth Park, aimed at older children and young people, following community demand.
100 Poems Sought for Lincoln Resident's 100th Birthday
Lincoln Manor Care Home invites poets to write poems for resident Poppy Beerling's 100th birthday, celebrating her love of poetry and charitable life.
Torbay School Expands Community Café with £20,000 Grant
Lift Barton Hill Primary School in Torbay has received a £20,000 National Lottery grant to extend its community café and hub, offering more support for local families.
Braintree Roadshow to Honor Local Armed Forces Heroes
Braintree District Council hosts an Armed Forces Community Roadshow on July 1, offering veterans and families support for housing, health, and employment.
Wind Power Transforms Former Mining Village School Into Hub
A former mining village's empty school is now a thriving community hub, powered by wind turbines. The project tackles isolation and brings residents together in Cwmgors.
Shropshire Festivals Garden Competition for Schools
Shropshire Festivals partners with David Wilson Homes and Barratt Homes to launch a garden competition for schools and community groups, with a £1,500 prize.
Pineapple House: Kings Heath's Revived Community Hub
Pineapple House on Pineapple Road, home to Dads Lane Community Association, reopens with a coffee shop and activities, drawing visitors after the train station's return.
New Soft Play Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon Called 'Awesome'
A vibrant new soft play area has opened at Stratford Leisure Centre, offering two-tier fun for kids up to eight years old, with affordable entry fees and parental praise.
Dudley Care Home Conversion Approved
Dudley Council approves conversion of a former care home into supported living for adults with mental health issues, while 13 trees are felled in Stourbridge due to disease.
New Community Cafe Opening in Birmingham Park
Hive in the Park, a community cafe run by Birmingham Hospice, opens in historic Rookery House, Erdington, offering affordable food and drinks seven days a week.
Flags Down at Kingstanding Circle for Grass Cutting
The St George's Cross and Union Jack flags at Kingstanding Circle have been temporarily taken down to allow for council grass cutting. The Raise the Colours group removed them and plans to reinstall fresh flags this weekend.
Friends Institute Closure: Community Heartbreak and Future Hopes
The Friends Institute community centre in Sparkbrook has closed, leaving residents and volunteers devastated. Built in 1897, its future remains uncertain amid health and safety concerns.
Historic Friends Institute Community Centre Closes in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has closed the Friends Institute community centre in Sparkbrook due to urgent health and safety concerns, ending its long history of serving local residents through education, recreation, and charitable activities.
Historic Cadbury Community Centre in Birmingham Closes
Residents and volunteers express anguish as Birmingham City Council shuts the Friends Institute in Sparkbrook, a heritage building gifted by the Cadbury family that has served as a vital community hub since 1897.
Birmingham Nanas Revolutionize Grandparenting with Play Groups
A new generation of Birmingham grandparents is breaking stereotypes by creating supportive stay-and-play groups that combat isolation and offer workshops, social events, and community connection.
Historic Friends Institute Closes, Community Devastated
The Friends Institute on Moseley Road, a community hub gifted by Richard Cadbury, closes its doors on April 2. Arts therapy groups, charity shops, and local residents lose a vital space, sparking outcry over disappearing community resources.
Community Spirit Under Strain as Funding Crisis Hits Local Projects
New research reveals nearly half of Brits report disappearing community spaces, with a third feeling their area is struggling. Selco Builders Warehouse launches a £62,000 fund to support grassroots initiatives.
Flags Replaced Hours After Council Removal in Kingstanding
England and Union Jack flags were removed by Birmingham City Council from lampposts on Kingstanding Road, only to be replaced by a local group within hours, sparking community discussions.
Brummies March Against Far Right in London Demonstration
Hundreds of Birmingham residents from diverse backgrounds are traveling to London for a major demonstration against the far right, emphasizing unity and rejecting divisive rhetoric.
New Hub in Tunbridge Wells Fights Social Isolation
A new Community Connection Hub in Tunbridge Wells offers a welcoming space for residents to socialize, play games, and connect, open until April 26 at Royal Victoria Place.
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