Flash floods at the POD

This morning the heavens opened and we received some much needed rain but probably not this much all in one go! The play areas and car park were flooded and we had our own outdoor shower falling from the conference roof. The thunder and lightening continues as we update our site and at least now…

Nechells Clear Up

There was a big clear up in Nechells today, the event was organised by Churches Together in Nechells and brought together volunteers from the local community, statuatory and voluntary organisations. St Matthew’s Church and the POD were used a bases for briefings, distribution of litter picking equipment, refreshments and bathroom facilities. The event ran from…

Community Health Champions Training Course

The Communuity Health Champions Birmingham training programme facilitated by Freshwinds as part of their Community Cohesion Programme began at the POD today, the course will run for four weeks and covers several modules including understanding the basic principals of public health, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and health awareness. Participants will then volunteer to…

Pertemps Give As You Earn FiN Donation

Pertemps People Development Group have made a donation of £400 to the Friends in Nechells group as part of their payroll giving scheme that is used to support various local organisations. Mohammad and Cherag who are based at the Nechells Regeration Centre came to visit the FiN group following their regular Plus Fit session. The…

Family Learning Fun

The BCT Family learning group led by Megan continues to grow. The group meet every Thursday during term time and parents and their pre school children enjoy a range of activities every week. The group also enjoy time in our outdoor play area when the weather is kind!

Zone Games Torch Relay

We had a real Olympic Torch for the zone games school relay today, we were joined by Councillor Chauhdry Rashid on the mini bus to watch the relay. Pupils from all the schools involved in the zone games (Bloomsbury, Cromwell, Heartlands, Nechells, St Clement’s, St Joseph’s and St Vincent’s) ran a leg of the circuit…

Family Learning final session for this term

The parents and children attending the Family Learning course with Lisa had their final session this afternoon after school. The group have had a great time over the last five weeks learning all about flower arranging and they have made some beautiful displays to take home. We are hoping to host more family learning sessions…

Nechells Zone Games 2013

Following the success of the Zone Olympics last summer, we held the Nechells Zone Games today at the Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr. The weather was kind and we all had a marvellous day. Bloomsbury Nursery and Childrens Centre, Cromwell Primary, Heartlands Academy, Nechells Academy, St Clement’s Academy, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary and St Vincent’s…