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Staff from Community Foundation out for a meal at Koh I Noor in Dudley Road.

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Free Full Time Nursery Places. Rainbow Day Nursery is now enrolling children for the next term (starting 4th Jan 2017) Places are for children aged 2 – 4 years old. We are open Monday – Friday from 9am - 3.30pm. We have a few full time free places which will be offered on first come, first served basis. CONTACT US NOW TO ENROL YOUR CHILD. Call 0121 238 3282 or email info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk for further info.

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Community Foundation will be taking groups of children (boys aged 9 – 11 & girls 9-16) to the Peak District in Derbyshire for a 4 days youth residential on Mon 10 - Thu 13th April 2017. Costs £30 per child. To book please download the application form from our website. Closing date for application Tue 28th Feb 2017 For further info please contact 01212383282 info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

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The Great British Clean Up As part of our ‘pride in our neighbourhood campaign’ Community Foundation is joining the Great British Clean Up to organise a spring litter pick in and around Lozells at 10am - 12pm Thursday 2nd March 2017. Local residents are welcome to join us on the day. If you want to take part: meet outside our office: 20 St Silas Square B19 1QW on the day at 10am For further info contact Karlene Jones: T: 0121 238 3282 E: info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

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Community Dialogue: Leaving the EU The Chief Executive of Community Foundation- Nozmul Hussain chaired a panel discussion yesterday on the future of the UK post Brexit. The panelist comprised Phil Bennion the Chairman of Liberal International British Group, Cllr Waseem Zaffar Birmingham City Council Cabinet Member and Beverley Nielsen Liberal Democrat Mayoral Candidate for West Midlands. The event was organised by Regional Community Dialogue with funding from the European Commission to conduct debate and discussions with members of the community on the future of the UK leaving Europe. The event attracted over 250 people who joined the discussion to explore the impact of Brexit for Birmingham residents, The different trade relationship options for the UK with Europe. Questions and comments from the floor included concerns about the increase of Islamaphobia following the referendum, how the public was misled with promises for better NHS and immigration control. The discussion concluded with the need for all to work together to rise to the challenge and explore new ways of working to continue post brexit. The organisers thanked Al Miraj Banqueting suite for it’s the use of the hall and Misti Desh caterers for the buffet dinner.

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PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID Level 3 COURSE 9.30am – 3.30pm 6th December & 7th December 2016 Community Foundation in partnership with Phoenix Training will be running a two days level 3 Paediatric First Aid course £25 booking fee. Limited place available To register, please contact our Office Tel: 0121 238 3282 info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

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COMMUNITY INSPIRATION AWARDS 2017 Nominations for the Community Inspiration Awards 2017 are now open. Completed applications should be sent before the deadline 24th March 2017. Applications and further info can be downloaded and found from: www.cia2017.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk The Community Inspiration Awards has been organised by the Community Foundation, to recognise outstanding contributions made by staff from public sector organisations and members of the community, whose efforts and contributions have made a positive difference in the community and has inspired and motivated others. Last year, we were inundated with hundreds of applications from very trail blazing individuals from the community Last year, we were presented with hundreds of applications from very high achieving individuals from the community, public sector organisations and businesses. Our judges’ shortlisted 80 nominees from the hundreds of high calibre selections received from across the country. Awards were presented to 3 finalists for each of the 18 award categories by a host of MPs, Council Leaders and chief officers from public sector bodies. This year’s Community Inspiration Awards will be held in August 2017 where our panel of honored judges will announce the winners. Like previous years, awards will be presented by various dignitaries, including leading businessman and women, chief officers from public sector organisations, senior government officers, and Members of Parliament and European Parliament. With 16 award categories to choose from, you can nominate somebody who you think deserves an award. Individuals can also submit a self-nomination, with the support of an independent verifier (basically, someone who can vouch for your good work!) Nomination is open to all and there is no minimum or maximum age limit. Individuals can be nominated for more than one award category where applicable. We also have sponsorship opportunities. By sponsoring the Community Inspiration Awards, your organisation will make a significant difference in helping to recognise the outstanding achievements made by the people and organisations, whose efforts have made a positive difference in the community and has inspired and motivated others. These contributions often go unnoticed and are not publically mentioned or celebrated. Through your support, we can make sure earned recognition is given to these selfless individuals. We have a range of sponsorship packages available which offer sponsors a variety of branding opportunities throughout the event promotional schedule as well as in the awards brochure, on the website and at the event itself. We have four main sponsorship categories 1. Award Sponsorship (sponsorship fee £100) 2. Gold Sponsorship (sponsorship fee £250.00) 3. Platinum Sponsorship (sponsorship fee £500.00) 4. Diamond Sponsorship (sponsorship fee £1500.00) For further information and nomination form or sponsorship details visit our website: www.cia2017.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk or contact us: Email:info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk Tel: 0121 238 3282

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Food Hygiene Training Tuesday 8th November 2016 9.30 am – 3.00pm Community Foundation will be running a one day Food Hygiene level 2 course. Booking Fee £25 Limited place: Book early to avoid disappointment To register, please contact: Jarna Begum Tel: 01212383282 Email: jarna@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

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We currently have 2 rooms available in our shared refuge. Each room can accommodate 1 adult & 2 children. Open to all Housing Benefit eligible clients. Please contact us for referrals. We also take self referrals Sahara Women’s Refuge offers safe supported accommodation. The service is open to all Muslim women who are no longer able to safely continue to live in their home due to domestic violence or fear for their well-being. Tel: 0121 238 3282 Email:info@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk www.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk Facebook: communityfoundationuk Twitter:www.twitter.com/comm_foundation

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Health & Safety Training Monday 24th October 2016 9.30 am – 3.30pm Community Foundation will be running a one day Health and Safety with manual handling level 2 course. Booking Fee £25 Limited place: Book early to avoid disappointment To register, please contact: Jarna Begum Tel: 01212383282 Email: jarna@thecommunityfoundation.org.uk

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Lozells ASB & ENVIRO CRIME ACTION DAY Community Foundation organised volunteers from the local community to take part in a day of action to tackle anti social behaviour and enviro crime in Lozells in partnership with Police Officers from Lozells and East Handsworth, Birmingham Council Enforcement officers , Licensing Team, and staff from the district team. The volunteers were members of the local mosque- Birmingham Masjid and Dawah Centre in Berners Street and Midlands Muslim Society. All the volunteers joined in carrying out a litter pick across lozells and recording fly tipping..