Back to School Warning for All
More children on the roads again means more danger.
West Brom savers boost cancer appeal at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Savers at a leading regional building society have helped to donate more than £65,000 to Birmingham Children’s Hospital…
It’s Never Too Early
Started your Christmas shopping yet?
Bhangra Bounce
A fun-filled dance workshop designed to teach young children about the world of Bhangra, will take place at The Public in West Bromwich on Saturday 25 August.
Here Comes the Summer
Kids bored already? Here’s a few ideas to keep them occupied.
Emergency meeting called on children at risk
The Chair of Walsall’s Children and Young People Scrutiny and Performance Panel, Labour Cllr Barbara Cassidy, has called an emergency meeting to discuss a report which has condemned the council’s Safeguarding Children service.
Draw Me a Bird at The Public
On Friday 17 August, Peut-être Theatre bring magical children’s theatre production, Draw Me a Bird to The Public in West Bromwich – an uplifting story about making music, finding a friend, and learning how to fly.
History in the making with Paganel Primary School
Birmingham Central Library will be hosting a photographic exhibition – ‘Pagalympics 2012’ from today until 17th September – documenting a week long programme of workshops and sporting events at Paganel Primary School.
The green on Pineapple Grove
Young people are often portrayed in the media as being feral creatures up to no good. A Birmingham Press reader offers the alternative, and more common, view of children just enjoying themselves in the holidays.
Local state school students learn what it takes to be a doctor at Oxford
Oxford University is targeting state school students from Birmingham to help those considering applying for one of Oxford’s most competitive courses – Medicine.
Zumbatomic – Zumba for Kids
Youngsters encouraged to get fit while having fun throughout the summer break
Swap school for the stage with the Belgrade’s Summer School
Following the success of last year’s Summer School, Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is offering two week-long Summer Schools during this year’s holidays for young people aged eight to sixteen to develop and share their theatre skills.
Iron Age
Here’s a few ideas to keep bored kids occupied.
Dress to get dirty in Digbeth
Learn more about contemporary art as you explore sculptural materials in a hands-on, artist-led, family workshop.
Summer holiday activities at The Public
This summer an abundance of fun-filled activities, uplifting children’s theatre and free interactive exhibitions will keep the whole family entertained at The Public in West Bromwich.
Summer Fayre to celebrate new community kitchen and growing project
Twickenham Primary School in Kingstanding is holding a Summer Fayre with a difference next Monday
Video Launch for Ammalife Charity
Ammalife, the medical charity officially backed by this site, has produced its own video to show the work it carries out around the world.
Donkey Summer Fair and dog show for Sutton Park charity
The Donkey Sanctuary’s Sutton Park riding therapy centre in Birmingham is holding a Summer Fair and fun dog show on Saturday 30th June
Councillors calls for talks on failing school’s future
Labour councillors are calling for an urgent meeting to discuss the future of Grace Academy Darlaston after school inspectors found it is failing its pupils.
Solihull hotel hosts Diamond Jubilee garden party in aid of Acorns Hospice
A Solihull hotel is laying on a Diamond Jubilee garden party, featuring a host of fun attractions, to raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust.
Bring back our children’s love of skipping in the West Midlands
BHF urges schools and youth groups in the West Midlands to encourage fun exercise by signing up to Jump Rope For Heart.
June half-term at The Public
This June half term an abundance of cool interactive workshops, uplifting children’s theatre and free interactive exhibitions will keep the whole family entertained at The Public
Kingstanding school farmers market enterprise project goes from strength to strength
Year 5 children from Twickenham Primary School in Kingstanding are making great progress with their social enterprise scheme working with the Diggin’ Generations local food project
Martineau Gardens Storytelling Festival, Edgbaston
A family-friendly festival of storytelling, music and more presented by the Traditional Arts Team in the grounds of an intimate green oasis.
QAC staff and learners ‘Walk for Harry’
Learners and staff from Queen Alexandra College (QAC) rose to the challenge of a ten mile walk yesterday and completed the ‘Walk for Harry’.
Hip Hope Hero
Hip Hope Hero, an utterly fabulous and seriously cool new play for children and families opens at The Public in West Bromwich on Friday 8 June.
Time for Birmingham schools to get cycling
2012 is going to be an amazing year for cycling and schools in Birmingham can be a part of it.
Local charities join forces for abseil
Now’s your chance to step over the edge and abseil down Dudley Castle – and raise money for charities.
Martineau Gardens Spring Event, Edgbaston
The organically maintained Community Garden is holding a family friendly fête
Budding bakers wanted for charity cake competition
Amateur cooks are invited to submit their culinary creations to a Cake Baking Competition