We received the first delivery for the ‘Bookshare’ Project today. One hundred and fifty seven copies of ‘A squash and a squeeze’ by Julia Donaldson. The project which has been funded by Smurfit Kappa Foundation will give every child in year one in the Nechells EAZ schools a brand new book every month for 11…
The FINs had a new keep fit instructor for their session this morning, Stuart from Start Again which is a new Community Interest Company that has joined us here at the POD. Stuart put the FINs though their paces and soon had everyone throughly enjoying their new work out, we would like to thank Stuart…
The Nechells community and Craig’s family came together today to remember and celebrate the life of Craig Mannion. There was a beautiful memorial service held at St Matthew’s church, where Craig found many friends when he attended their services and joined their community. At the POD one of our newly planted trees which is near…
Paul Freeman Operations Director at Smurfit Kappa SSK joined staff and pupils at St Vincent’s Catholic Primary for assembly this morning to celebrate their star football teams success as overall winners in the Aston District five a side football tournament held on the 5th November. SSK have sponsored a new strip for the team so…
Yesterday evening was the 9th Annual Chamberlain Awards Ceremony, this prestigious event was hosted by Councillor Muhammad Afzal at the ICC. The event was a spectacular evening sponsored by a wide range of companies who all made this an unforgettable evening for everyone attending. Zenia was accompanied by Danny Delaney, who submitted her nomination, her…
Today a small group of FiNs travelled to Edgbaston County Cricket Ground to attend the Birmingham Mail Annual Local Heroes Awards ceremony. David Brookes – Editor Trinity Mirror Midlands and Jo Laider – Marketing Manager, Pallasades Shopping Centre welcomed guests to this prestigious event which was presented by the Birmingham Mail in association with the…
West Midlands Fire Service Red Watch fire crew from Aston Fire Station visited Megan’s Parent and Child Language Group at the POD this morning. Everyone thought the fire engine was great and the children took turns to spray the water from the hose. The parents learnt about fire safety and had a glimpse of what…
Sergeant Simon Graham from West Midlands Police Nechells visited the POD this morning with some great news. Our application to the proceeds of crime fund for help with publishing the next edition of the POD Post had been successful and Sergeant Graham presented Noran with a cheque for £1,000! Our FiNs were getting ready for…
After the cheque presentation by Sergeant Graham the FiNs climbed aboard the mini buses for their trip to Evesham Country Park, we were blessed with beautiful dry weather for our trip and everyone had a brilliant day. There were lots of shops and the FiNs were soon busy exploring the outlets and having an nice…
We had the Christmas Community Lunch today, over 60 people including local residents, Aston fire station green watch fire fighters, volunteers from Food Bank, St Matthew’s and St Joseph’s churches and our star guest Tom Ross from Free Radio. Some of our FiNs met Tom when they won the Birmingham Mail Community Project of the…