Here is the April 24, Communitea Cafe, What's On, please do have a little look at all the fantastic groups we've scheduled.
There is a new group starting this month from April 24th called Cafe Friends, 11am-12pm.
See you all soon!

Are you supporting someone living with dementia and live in Northfield?

Dementia Carers Hub offers two groups...

Art Group for Carers
📍 Hawkesley Community Centre
⏰Wed. 10am-12pm

NEW Coffee Morning
📍 The Oaks, 150 Rubery Lane
⏰Ist Tues. of every month, 10am-12pm

Free online Dementia Carer Information sessions are taking place over the next couple of months, empowering carers with knowledge and support.
For further info including how to book please email [email protected] or call 0121 437 0033, press option 2

Have you used mental health services, or do you care for someone who has used mental health services in Birmingham or Solihull? If so, Rethink Mental Illness want to hear from you!

Why not complete the Experience of Care campaign to offer your views at forms.office.com/pages/response…

Would you like to meet people in a warm and friendly space? We have a new series of Social Cafes starting this week, the first one of which starts today 1.30-3.30pm in the Communitea Cafe, Boldmere.

Birmingham People's History Archive is looking for people to interview, who have lived and/or worked in the Birmingham area over the past 50 years. Do you know anyone who may be able to help? To find out more please email [email protected] for further information.

We're looking forward to chatting with people tomorrow at the free Sutton Coldfield NNS Community event at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall 10.30am-1.30pm.

Over 50 community groups and organisations will be there providing a great opportunity to find a new group or activity.

Last week Sutton Coldfield NNS Networker Joe, was pleased to meet with Rachel from YMCA to have a chat about their recently NNS funded 'Alley Kats' drama project and future collaborations.
To find out more about Sutton Coldfield NNS, please email [email protected]

Looking to find your dream volunteering opportunity for 2024? Come along to the Northfield Volunteer Fair to meet organisations making a difference across South Birmingham. Free to attend.

Did you know Age Concern Birmingham and Careline365 have partnered to offer local residents a 24/7 personal alarm service? A personal alarm is a great way to support independence at home and on the go.

You can quote ACB15 to save £15.
Please call 0121 362 3650 to discover more

Do you support someone living with Dementia? You may be interested in the Mindfulness Art Group! Come along and take part in 6 weeks of therapeutic art.

Hawkesley Community Centre, Edgewood Rd, B38 9RN
Wednesdays between 10th January - 14th February 24
10am-12pm

Last week Jennifer Reynolds and Claire Thompson from Argos Tamworth popped in. They brought an incredible 45 bags full of food as a charitable donation. Thank you so much for your generosity, these bags will be distributed amongst those most in need within our community!

We'd like to say a huge thank you to the Sutton Coldfield Vesey Rotary Club for their fantastic donation of food bags! We would like to give a special mention to Jim Duff who kindly shopped for and delivered the bags to us. Those in receipt of the bags will be very appreciative!

We have some exciting news to trumpet about! 🎺

Announcing our newest sponsor, Age Concern B'ham, a local Birmingham charity with a vision to make a positive difference in people's lives by offering services to promote well-being and independence 🐘 buff.ly/3dbEozX

Three weeks to go until our #CarersRightsDay Event ow.ly/PTaO50Q3vrC All organisations tagged will be there on the day YMCA Sutton Coldfield Bridgit Care Healthwatch Birmingham

Delighted to launch Birmingham Community Action Network-Energy alongside partners
Nishkam Centre New Hope Global Age Concern B'ham
Birchfield Big Local

Energy Redress Scheme funded, B:CAN-Energy partners deliver free, essential energy support to our #communities . Visit⬇️
bit.ly/476RiGe

ACB are currently recruiting! We are welcoming applications for two Advice and Information Officer roles.
The roles will support our service providing specialist information, support and advice to carers, joining the Carers Hub team based at ACB.
ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk/about-us/...

Spread the word!
BE STRONG. STAY INDEPENDENT
📌FREE INFORMATION COMMUNITY EVENT
Tues 17 October
10am - 3pm
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall
The event will have a focus on how to prevent falls and stay independent and is open to all particularly older adults and those supporting them.

We have a vacancy for a Senior Care and Support Worker. Would you like to find out more? Please visit ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk/about-us/#curr… for further information.

Age Concern Birmingham's new Sandwell based #intergenerational Project aims to bridge the gap between younger and older adults, creating #volunteering opportunities and #MakeADifference to people’s lives. In collaboration with Communities in Sync and funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund.