Rare instrument protected for future thanks to investment work
Created November 8, 2023A unique musical instrument which is the largest of its kind in Great Britain has been protected for the future thanks…
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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, 2023BVT has put together a Cost of Living Guide to help residents understand what support is available to help manage rising…
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‘Hero of the Holocaust’ Bertha Bracey to be celebrated with blue plaque
Created September 14, 2023She 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, 2023A 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, 2023To 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, 2023A 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, 2023As part of our community building and championing people work, we are pleased to share that we will be hosting an…
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Community-led tree planting project launched
Created May 4, 2023A 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, 2023Work 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, 2023We 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, 2023A 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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Neighbourhood Advice Drop-in to offer you support and help
Created April 4, 2023Looking for advice, information and support all in one place? Come along to our Neighbourhood Advice Drop-in on Wednesday 12th April…
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Warm spaces and friendly faces as temp drops
Created March 8, 2023With temperatures dropping this week (6th March onwards) please remember there are warm and welcoming spaces in the Birmingham and Telford…
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Charities team up to open new community café in Lightmoor Village
Created March 7, 2023The Mayor of Telford and Wrekin has officially opened a new community café in Lightmoor Village. The new café is a…
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Charitable trust to invest £20m in maintenance service
Created March 6, 2023A charitable trust is to plough £20m into its maintenance service, including investing in a new fleet of vans, to ensure…
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Rapid electric vehicle charging point installed to boost sustainable travel
Created February 8, 2023A publicly accessible rapid electric vehicle charger has been installed on the Bournville Village Trust (BVT) estate to support sustainable travel.…
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National Housing Federation colleagues visit Bournville
Created February 7, 2023On Monday 6th February, we welcomed over 20 colleagues from the National Housing Federation.The Federation is the trade association for member…
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National Apprenticeship Week: What’s it like to be a BVT apprentice?
Created February 7, 2023It’s National Apprenticeship Week (6th-12th Feb), an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of apprentices and the positive impact they make to…
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Important update – temporary closure of reception at office
Created February 1, 2023As customers may be aware, in 2022 our 350 Bournville Lane office was damaged by a severe flood, affecting our ground…
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Port Sunlight Village Trust visits the Bournville estate
Created January 27, 2023On Friday 27th January, Bournville Village Trust (BVT) welcomed visitors from Port Sunlight Village Trust, the independent charitable trust responsible for…
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