Castle Vale Neighbourhood Partnership Board
Working together to make Castle Vale an even better place to live
The Tame Valley Wetlands have a community grants scheme for environmental based activities and events. This funding is available for groups/organisations in Castle Vale to apply for. Applications are open until 30 June 2016.
To find out more about the fund and how to apply, please visit the website: http://www.tamevalleywetlands.co.uk/get-support/community-grants/
EU referendum ‘In or Out’? This will be the subject of the next Castle Vale Business Group Meeting.
The Castle Vale Business Group is an established local network for businesses in and around Castle Vale which helps you to share knowledge and create opportunities to take your business to the next level. The bi-monthly meetings are a real opportunity to discuss topical business issues and network in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The next meeting will be taking place in May and will focus on the EU Referendum: the pros and cons of a Brexit from the EU.
Membership is FREE. Member benefits include:
To join the Castle Vale Business Group complete the registration form by visiting www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CVBG2016
To find out more information please contact Adam Grieve on 0121 748 8178 or adamg@cvch.org.uk
Community Environmental Trust are looking for volunteers to help create a new community orchard in Castle Vale. The Orchard Planting Day will be taking place on:
Thursday 24th March, 10am -1pm
Castle Vale Allotments (off Farnborough Road)
The day will include hole digging, tree planting, cage fitting and also some mulching, pruning and general care of the existing trees.
This will be the 10th Helping Britain Blossom Orchard in Birmingham!!!!
Ensure you bring appropriate footwear and clothing. Food will be provided at noon!!!!
For more information or details about the event contact Alicia or Sarah at the Community Environmental Trust – 0121 747 3579
The Pioneer Group are currently recruiting for Customer 1st Advisors.
Do you have Customer Service experience both over the phone and face to face? Do you always put the customer first? Can you learn new skills quickly and work flexibly as part of a small team?
If yes The Pioneer Group are looking for you to join their new Customer 1st Team.
In this role you are responsible for delivering ‘first point of contact’ resolutions to a wide range of customer queries. You will work across service areas providing front of house reception and back office support. You will be part of a flexible and customer focused team working to provide great homes and excellent services.
For an informal discussion please contact Zoe Hopkins, Customer 1st Manager on 0121 748 8100
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 11th March at 12noon.
Interviews will be on held on 23rd March 2016.
The first Castle Vale Ideas Lab will take place tomorrow – Friday 26th February between 3pm – 5pm at Spitfire House (Castle Vale Community Campus).
This will be a drop in session which takes place on the fourth Friday of every month. You can pop for ten minutes or two hours if you like.
The aim of the Castle Vale Ideas Lab is to offer a space where people can gather to share ideas, build relationships, share resources and have conversations with local partners/ community organisers whilst supporting community projects and activities in Castle Vale.
A private Facebook Group has also been set up as a way of sharing information and having discussions. If you would like to be added to this group or would like further information about the monthly Ideas Lab meeting please contact Carla Belle on 0121 748 8189 or carlab@pioneergroup.org.uk.
The Community Environmental Trust will be holding a family event called ‘Books in the Woods’ on Saturday 5th March 2016, 10am – 12pm at the Castle Vale Conservation Area.
You will get the chance to make a “log book” using wooden cookies as covers for the books and natural materials to decorate. A storyteller will then read forest and fairy tales whilst you enjoy a hot drink in the woods.
This is a FREE event, please book your place by emailing alicia@environmentaltrust.org.uk or call 0121 747 3579.
Taking up running can be a daunting project, especially if you have never run before, feel out of shape or are inactive. Our beginner walk to run sessions are made for ‘absolute beginners’ using a mixture of walking and jogging to slowly build up your stamina and fitness. If you’re already running join our session and develop your technique, distance and speed—there’s something for EVERYONE! Join our fully led sessions all supported by a qualified, experienced, friendly Run Leaders
Farnborough Fields Tuesday 5.30pm—6.30pm (meet at the children’s play area)
Farnborough Fields Thursday 5.30pm—6.30pm (meet at the children’s play area)
Pype Hayes Park Saturday 11.00am—12.00pm (meet at the children’s play area)
Please wear appropriate suitable clothing and footwear.
For more information: www.runbirmingham.com or beactivebirmingham.co.uk/active-parks email gaynor.roberts@birmingham.gov.uk tel: 0121 303 0067
Join us for our second ‘Building New Agencies and Community Resilience Event’, where we will host an interactive session to explore innovative tools and techniques, used by commissioners, policy makers and fellow entrepreneurs that promote resilience and wellbeing.
On Tuesday 16th February – 9:30 am to 12 pm. Followed by lunch & networking 12 to 1pm
At The Impact Hub, Town Hall, The Walker Building, 58 Oxford Street, Birmingham, B5 5NY
Where you will have the chance to:-
To book and register follow this link: https://attending.io/events/building-community-resilience-part-2
Eleanor Cappell
Social Ventures & Community Lead PocZero Foundation CIC E: eleanor.cappell@poczero.com M: 07947 277 224
Ruth Miller, Castle Vale Neighbourhood Manager, was given some flowers and cards from Castle Vale residents to thank her for her hard work.
It is 12 years since the Castle Vale Neighbourhood Partnership Board (NPB) was set up with funds from the Regeneration Programme. Castle Vale has been transformed from an estate where no one wanted to live to a neighbourhood which is now desirable, clean, safe, generally well looked after and where people care for one another.
Those funds have now run out and NPB can no longer fund the position of the Castle Vale Neighbourhood Manager, this means that Ruth Miller will be moving on at the end of January 2016. Ruth Miller has thanked everyone for their support in a message for Castle Vale residents in this month’s Tyburn Mail (click here to see the full article). In Ruth’s message she talks about how proud she is of the achievements which have been made in Castle Vale for many years and how brilliant and committed residents and partners are.
Ruth Miller (right) who will be leaving at the end of January with Carla Belle (left) who will be continuing to facilitate the NPB and coordinate partnership working in Castle Vale.
The NPB will continue with support from the Pioneer Group. Lord Rooker will continue as the independent Chair and the elected Resident Board Members will continue to represent residents views, hold partners accountable and highlight resident’s issues or concerns. Carla Belle, who is a Castle Vale resident and has worked on the estate for over 10 years, will continue to facilitate NPB and coordinate partnership working in Castle Vale.
In Ruth’s message she also introduces the idea of a Community Council for Castle Vale as a way to secure a more sustainable future for the neighbourhood. A new Community Council is basically a layer of local government closest to the people it serves. It is like the NPB but even more democratic, and is legally able to raise resources itself.
Over the next few months NPB will be looking into the Community Council idea to find out more about the benefits and what will be needed to ensure local people can have more control over local services. Keep an eye on the NPB Facebook page and Tyburn Mail for more information about how you can find out more. You can also contact Carla Belle on 0121 748 8189 or carlab@pioneergroup.org.uk.
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