The Friends Institute community centre in Sparkbrook has closed, leaving residents and volunteers devastated. Built in 1897, its future remains uncertain amid health and safety concerns.
Birmingham City Council has closed the Friends Institute community centre in Sparkbrook due to urgent health and safety concerns, ending its long history of serving local residents through education, recreation, and charitable activities.
Residents and volunteers express anguish as Birmingham City Council shuts the Friends Institute in Sparkbrook, a heritage building gifted by the Cadbury family that has served as a vital community hub since 1897.
A new generation of Birmingham grandparents is breaking stereotypes by creating supportive stay-and-play groups that combat isolation and offer workshops, social events, and community connection.
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The Friends Institute on Moseley Road, a community hub gifted by Richard Cadbury, closes its doors on April 2. Arts therapy groups, charity shops, and local residents lose a vital space, sparking outcry over disappearing community resources.
New research reveals nearly half of Brits report disappearing community spaces, with a third feeling their area is struggling. Selco Builders Warehouse launches a £62,000 fund to support grassroots initiatives.
England and Union Jack flags were removed by Birmingham City Council from lampposts on Kingstanding Road, only to be replaced by a local group within hours, sparking community discussions.
Hundreds of Birmingham residents from diverse backgrounds are traveling to London for a major demonstration against the far right, emphasizing unity and rejecting divisive rhetoric.
A new Community Connection Hub in Tunbridge Wells offers a welcoming space for residents to socialize, play games, and connect, open until April 26 at Royal Victoria Place.
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Over 650 residents and organizations in Kings Heath raised £173,000 to take over their community centre from Birmingham City Council, forming a cooperative to revitalize the venue and secure its future for the diverse local population.
Weekly BabyBeats walks in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire offer free, pram-friendly routes for parents and toddlers to connect and socialize in Cotgrave and Grantham.
Royal Greenwich's Advice Hubs have provided crucial support to over 8,750 residents, helping them claim nearly £5.9 million in additional income through benefits, housing, and immigration assistance.
A poignant dedication service in Langley will honor Fusilier Lee Rigby, Corporal Joel Halliwell, and Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington by naming streets and a park in their memory.
Rochdale Borough Council's £3.5 million Ward Capital Fund has delivered key community projects in Langley, including traffic calming, parking improvements, and park upgrades, based on resident input.
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A new community wellbeing hub is coming to Glossop's Gamesley area after The Bureau charity secured nearly £200,000 from the Mayor of the East Midlands' Community Development Fund.
Local groups in Dover and Deal are encouraged to apply for up to £10,000 in government grants to host Armed Forces Day events this summer, celebrating military service.
Chelmsley Wood East, one of Solihull's most deprived areas, will benefit from a £20 million government grant. Local residents will decide how to spend the funds on projects like public art and lighting.
Will Haylett, 43, was billed nearly £3,000 by North Yorkshire Council for erecting Union and St George's flags on lampposts in Scarborough, claiming he aimed to boost community spirits.
West End Community Centre in Derby is hosting a fundraising event this April to upgrade its kitchen facilities. Funds will support vital services like a dementia day group and community kitchen.
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Duckmanton Miners Welfare Centre in Chesterfield reopens following a £25,000 renovation funded by the council's Community Grants Fund, creating a modern community hub.
Walsall Council reveals plans for significant refurbishment of Blakenall Community Centre, including new entrance, upgraded interiors, and dedicated children's play area.
Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes have officially opened the £2m Kingsbrook Community Hub in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, marking a key milestone in the development's infrastructure.
St Aidan's popular 'Munch and Mingle' morning returns on Saturday, 7th February. Enjoy a bacon sandwich, raffle, and good company from 10am to noon in Oxspring. All welcome!
Sarah Cooke appointed as Good Food Project Lead at Dorothy Parkes Centre, Walsall, to expand access to affordable, nutritious food and tackle local food poverty from January 2026.
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A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
The former Llwynhendy library has been transformed into a vibrant community hub offering a café, automated library, advice services & training. Open Mon-Fri.
Birmingham paid solemn tribute to its fallen heroes as the city observed Remembrance Sunday with ceremonies, marches, and a two-minute silence. See the powerful moments of reflection.
Community groups in Chesterfield can now apply for grants to create warm, welcoming spaces for residents facing winter challenges. Discover how to access funding and make a difference.
The community of Bridgend is coming together for two poignant remembrance events this November, paying tribute to service personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice.
