The Balsall Heathan community newspaper is the longest standing publication of its kind in Birmingham. It was established in 1973 and is still published on a monthly basis. The newspaper began its history through a campaign to save a local nursery and proved to be such a hit, that it continues to this day. It’s a great read!
The Heathan provides a mouthpiece for interested groups, local residents and individuals and actively promotes local interest and pride in the local community of Balsall Heath.
You can contact the Heathan via email: balsall.heathan@stpaulstrust.org.uk
Telephone: 0121 464 4376 or Fax: 0121 464 2555
The deadline for submitting text for the next issue is January 29th at 12 noon.
Africa Week
Djembe drums were beaten, rhythmic steps were danced and melodic voices were heard during the educational week that took place at Heath Mount Primary.
International Women’s Week
The 13th March marked the official date for International Women’s Day celebrations in Balsall Heath. It was a time to celebrate the considerable role that women have played, and continue to play, in shaping history.
A Visit From Over Seas
A group of policy-makers from Germany visited St Martin’s Youth and Community Centre, to gain an understanding of the youth service within the Highgate area.
Not Just Cricket
Warwickshire County Cricket Club moved a step closer to beginning work on their redevelopment of the cricket ground following approval from Birmingham planners recently.
Biggest Walking Bus
Children and staff at Ladypool School attempted to get into the Guinness Book Of Records recently by taking part in the world’s biggest walking bus.
Britain in Bloom 2009
The organising group for the Balsall Heath ‘in bloom’ project began their work in the autumn of last year and decided to concentrate on three main themes, firstly to try and raise funding though sponsorship to help with purchasing better quality products and plants, secondly to involve all the schools in the project and lastly to focus on a much smaller judging route.
HAT TRICK FOR BALSALL HEATH
Britain In Bloom 2009 resulted in being a bumper year for Balsall Heath.
Two pupils, Rukhsar and Akhsar from Tindal Primary School returned from the Britain In Bloom presentation ceremony in Pershore with a Silver Gilt award, a major improvement on last year’s Silver award
Islamic Help Celebrate Eid
Representatives of Islamic Help from Sultan Bahu Mosque helped bring Eid cheer to elderly residents throughout Balsall Heath this autumn. Over 100 food hampers consisting of basic necessities such as fruit, vegetables, juices, tea bags, coffee, sugar, energy saver light bulbs, beans and a lot more and funded through the Mosques congregation were put together by members of the Tyga Youth Group.
OFFICERS ON A DRIVE TO REDUCE MOTORING OFFENCES
A police crackdown on drivers breaking the law in Balsall Heath, Sparkhill and Sparkbrook has been hailed a success by both officers and members of the local community.
Tel: 0121 464 4376 administration@stpaulstrust.org.uk
St. Paul's Community Development Trust
Hertford Street
Balsall Heath
B12 8NJ
Registered in England & Wales: 1429707
Charity No: 508943