News and events archive

Over 16s invited to Communicon: Community Gaming Convention

Created December 5, 2023
Over 16s are being invited to a community gaming convention in south Birmingham, linked to the Selly Oak Younger Adults Neighbourhood…
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Countdown to Bournville Christmas Festival and Lights Switch On is on!

Created November 21, 2023
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Bournville as the countdown begins to the popular Christmas Festival and Lights…
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Beeches proposal submitted to planning

Created November 14, 2023
Together with Spring Housing, we are proposing to repurpose the former Beeches conference centre and hotel to give it a new…
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Rare instrument protected for future thanks to investment work

Created November 8, 2023
A unique musical instrument which is the largest of its kind in Great Britain has been protected for the future thanks…
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Cost of Living Guide shows support available

Created October 18, 2023
BVT has put together a Cost of Living Guide to help residents understand what support is available to help manage rising…
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Innovative tech to be used for more efficient repairs

Created October 16, 2023
Bournville Village Trust’s (BVT) Maintenance Services is to use a drone to help provide more efficient and effective repairs. The drone…
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CrimeStoppers – supporting you in the community

Created October 2, 2023
Research carried out by CrimeStoppers, an independent charity, has shown that nearly a fifth of the public have known about crime…
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‘Hero of the Holocaust’ Bertha Bracey to be celebrated with blue plaque

Created September 14, 2023
She was a ‘British Hero of the Holocaust’ who helped secure sanctuary for hundreds of people and children during and after…
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Bournville celebrates 100 years of gardening at its largest allotment

Created September 13, 2023
A thriving Birmingham allotment created by the Cadbury family 100 years ago is celebrating securing its future for years to come.…
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Shining a light on untold stories of Black people living in Tudor England

Created August 23, 2023
To mark National Storytelling Week, Selly Manor Museum is offering four artist commissions in celebration of Black Tudors. Based on research…
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Telford couple shortlisted for best neighbour award

Created August 10, 2023
A caring couple from Lightmoor Village who are pillars of their local community have been shortlisted in the BBC Radio Shropshire…
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Eid-al Adha family celebration event 28th June

Created June 23, 2023
As part of our community building and championing people work, we are pleased to share that we will be hosting an…
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Open Garden Scheme back in Bournville

Created June 23, 2023
Would you like to take a peek at some of Bournville’s most beautiful gardens? The National Open Garden Scheme is back…
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Community-led tree planting project launched

Created May 4, 2023
A community-led tree-planting project to honour one of Birmingham’s greatest social reformers has been launched. The George Cadbury legacy centennial project…
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£2.5m to be invested in new windows and doors

Created April 28, 2023
Work to make homes in the Bournville conservation area warmer and more energy efficient will continue this year, with £2.5m being…
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Do you have an unwanted bike gathering dust?

Created April 20, 2023
We are accepting second-hand bikes at our 350 Bournville Lane office to donate to charity The Bike Project. The Bike Project…
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Pop-up pantry launched at community centre

Created April 19, 2023
A new pop-up pantry has been launched at a BVT-managed community centre in Selly Oak to help households that are struggling…
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Project launched to boost support for young disabled people in Selly Oak

Created April 19, 2023
A four-year project to boost support for young disabled people in the Selly Oak constituency by working with community groups, organisations…
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