Stirchley NEWS

30/08/2024

“In 3 weeks we'll be holding the biennial bronze-age sweat lodge reconstruction event, in the small meadow near the car park…. See poster

Supervised by Mike Hodder, formerly an archaeologist at Birmingham City Council, who has had a long association with the Reserve.
Do come along and find out all about it. Details on the flyer.”

30/08/2024

Diary date 🌸

“Join us as we takeover Birmingham Mind Wellbeing Hub on Saturday 12th October from 12pm - 4pm.

You can add your baby’s name(s) to our remembrance tree, get a temporary baby loss ribbon tattoo & festival glitter eco design in pink & blue.

The hub is in Link Street (between Bullring and Grand Central) between Supercuts and TKMAXX.

All welcome who wish to support”

29/08/2024

Aldi UK Stirchley is recruiting:

29/08/2024

Two vacancies at Stirchley’s Kolkata Lounge

“Hello!! Kolkata lounge in Stirchley Birmingham is recruiting two well spoken experienced waiters or Waitresses - we can pick up from small Heath, Sparkhill. And Bordesley Green. Has to be legal.”

Please call on 07929901920

29/08/2024

All ages welcome for some cardboard creativity on Sunday 8 September at ‘The Shed’ in Cotteridge Park

Free for all ages ☺️

29/08/2024

VOLUNTEERS FROM NORTHFIELD, KINGS NORTON WANTED ASAP!

£40 compensation available for anyone who can visit the University of Birmingham.

“I’m a student at the university needing help with a study that will help spinal cord injury research and I’m looking for males aged 50-54 years old to take part in a research study (we already have enough females recruited).

We’re looking into how blood pressure, heart rate and brain blood flow changes in response to being tilted upright, some eyes open/eyes closed tasks, and some cognitive assessments that test memory and attention

Blood pressure will also be monitored over 24 hours.

This will help us understand more about cardiovascular and brain health in people with a spinal cord injury.

We’re offering people a HEALTH MOT FREE OF CHARGE. Please comment or message to find out more!”

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/research/projects/feeling-faint-sci?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3_pvQYX24LpoTB0ff0pX4IjX1tO0GNQHHRTuUOnYPB8_mskzx9dCIpz1Q_aem_oi01Tbuty2S-UhR03zzAtA

Arm exercise to improve stability and balance in spinal cord injury – can the arms give the trunk a helping hand?

29/08/2024

At The Green, this Saturday

“Saturday Night Fever at The Lounge Downstairs@Chas Mann this Saturday.
I’ll be playing classic disco hits all on vinyl records starting at 8.30pm

No charge on the door to get out on the floor so come along and party.”

29/08/2024

Over 50s, make the effort!

It’s free ❤️

29/08/2024

Update from Moseley Folk and Arts Festival

29/08/2024

If you’ve got a cat and travelling to Bromsgrove isn’t a problem, this might benefit you:

Get your cat microchipped at Blue Cross.

Microchipping your pet gives great peace of mind, and if you have a pet cat it is now required by law.

When: Friday 6 September 2024, 9:30-10:30 and 14:00-15:00

Where: Bromsgrove Rehoming Centre, Wildmoor Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove B60 0RJ

Booking is essential.

To book a slot, please contact us by phone or email:
0300 777 1842 (option 3)
[email protected]

A minimum donation of £5 per cat is suggested to cover our costs please

29/08/2024

So, how did it go this week with the diversions?

29/08/2024

Police teams are on high alert as reports of a planned street racing event in Birmingham continue to circulate for tomorrow night (30 August).

“We have the necessary equipment and powers to stop street racers in their tracks and will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to this illegal activity.

Severe penalties await those who attend or participate in these events.

There are high court injunctions in place across Birmingham and the Black Country that bans street racing, and we have the power to arrest and prosecute anyone who breaks the law. That means the racers themselves, the organisers, the spectators – anyone involved.

We’ve already made 34 arrests of people who have breached these injunctions and given out 380 tickets to people who were driving carelessly, had illegal window tints, or had illegal number plates.

We’re using advanced technology and surveillance to track down street racers and increasing patrols in areas where we know dangerous driving is a problem.

In the last eight months ,155 section 59 of the Police Reform Act have been issued to street racers. This order means that vehicles can be seized if we reasonably believe a vehicle is being used in a manner which is causing, or likely to cause alarm, distress or annoyance to the public.

Earlier today (29 August), Mohammed Aadam, aged 21, from Handsworth, was sentenced for dangerous driving and received a 12-week suspended prison sentence and two-year driving ban after being caught racing on the A38 Sutton Coldfield bypass.

Aadam was recorded by police officers who were in an unmarked vehicle on 6 July 2024. Officers witnessed him driving dangerously, putting himself and others at risk.

Street racing is extremely dangerous. These type of meet up events put everyone in danger - pedestrians, spectators, other drivers, and even racers themselves.

Cars are deadly weapons. One wrong move, one loss of control, and people could get seriously hurt or even killed. It's just not worth the risk.

DC Mark Campbell, from Operation Hercules, said: " We're committed to making our roads safer for everyone. Officers will be out in force over the weekend to crack down on street racing and car cruising.

“We've had success in identifying and stopping dangerous drivers, and we'll continue to use advanced technology and surveillance to catch offenders. Our priority is ensuring that our roads are safe for all."

29/08/2024

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29/08/2024

Stirchley’s newest employs an award winning chef!

How do you rate the food and service?

on Stirchley high street

29/08/2024

Pershore Road (Stirchley) Halal butcher and grocery
shop, now selling fruit and vegetables

Internal video of shop also attached

29/08/2024

Well placed advertising sign from Robinsons Estate Agents of

29/08/2024

| Do you know where Aaron Schofield is?

Police want to speak to the 44-year-old following an attempted burglary in Linden Road, Bournville, at around 11am on 1 August.

Anyone with information can contact via Live Chat on website, or by calling 101, and quote 20/717976/24

29/08/2024

A two parter this week. Two layout plans of Birmingham housing estates. Firstly, this plan of the Weoley Castle estate included in the Opening of the 30,000th Municipal House, 25th July 1930. Reference - Birmingham Corporation D/8

29/08/2024

“If anyone sees our daughter can you please contact me and tell her to come home. She has been missing since 2.30pm yesterday afternoon and has turned her locations off and phone off.

Last known in the erdington area with a 17 year old boy who is known to live in chelmsley wood.

We are worried sick and just want her home. Please share. Police are involved. Thank you Emma Rowan.”

29/08/2024

A lady is looking for two chairs, exactly like this:

Contact: https://www.facebook.com/share/7ocXoZFas2nqERhX/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

28/08/2024

🌟 Join Our Team at The Brandwood Centre! 🌟

We're excited to announce two part-time Receptionist roles available at The Brandwood Centre, Kings Heath, Birmingham!

🕒 Shift Times:

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Both of these new positions will start September/October. If you have previous experience as a Receptionist and are passionate about supporting the community, we’d love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to work with a charity dedicated to making a positive impact.

📧 Interested? Email us at [email protected] for an application form

🗓 Closing Date: Friday 6th September 2024

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

28/08/2024

“I am an A level Geography student. Would you please be able to post this message and link on your page?

I am an A-Level Geography student doing my coursework on the impacts of gentrification

I would really appreciate it if you wouldnt mind taking a few minutes to answer my questionnaire by following this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWGSl3SGk_2EbrLbihYZK_vON6QZdXt8SAnc1FpqrHGW2sYA/viewform?usp=sf_link

All responses will remain anonymous
Thankyou .

I am an A level Geography student and I am collecting this data for my coursework on regeneration in Stirchley. Please be assured that these answers will remain anonymous and won’t be shared publicly with anyone, only being used for my coursework

28/08/2024

From: Stirchley ‘Friends of Rea Valley’

Massive thankyou to all the volunteers who came to the FORVS monthly session last Sunday and tackled ALL OF THIS from the park and riverbanks. Hidden in plain sight it can be very shocking to see the reality of how much is dumped in our green spaces

If you want to help you can volunteer with us every 4th Sunday of the month at 2pm. Meet up at the Cartland Road/Ten Acres noticeboard

27/08/2024

University Hospital Birmingham are hosting an open event to raise awareness around Bone Health:

World Osteoporosis Day 2024
Saturday 19th October, 1-3pm
Woodlands Park Hall, Woodlands Park Road, B30 1HA

For more information, scan QR code below or email

27/08/2024

Can you help?

27/08/2024

Anonymous today

“Around 4pm, I was in a taxi between Halfords and the canal and I witnessed a group of young boys just walked past 2 Chinese men at the bus stop and punching one of them in the face just randomly and shouting something.
Cars were in traffic but they all tried to check on the man however I managed to take some pictures from my taxi. I don’t know if I should post the pictures but the kid that punched the man has discoloured skin on his face looking like vitiligo.”

26/08/2024

Anonymous: Selly Oak

“Experienced a robbing at the Sainsbury Local ATM last evening around 6. It was done by a homeless guy sitting right next to it on a lady who was withdrawing some cash. Confronted the guy but I was threatened by a blade. Chased him but he managed to run away. The issue was reported to the police.

Never even imagined that this stuff could happen with so many people around in the evening. Please stay safe out there.”

25/08/2024

Pershore Road blocked at
10.20am by National Express bus hitting a BMW near Turkish barbers into Cotteridge

11.25am Road now clear

24/08/2024

If you’ve had a tough week: