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Tag Archives: charity
My Guides for Birmingham
Eleanor Stephens from the Guide Dogs charity has been in touch with us. The charity are looking for volunteers (over 18yrs), in our area as ‘My Guides’ As Eleanor says about the role: a rewarding and flexible volunteering role – … Continue reading
Posted in Events, new skills, News, things to do, volunteering
Tagged befriending, blind, charity, guide dogs, local, My Guide Team, partially sighted, rewarding, volunteering
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Help Local Children with their Reading
Everyone knows how important reading and writing is, if children have difficulties with these basic skills, without extra support their futures can look bleak. But all around the country volunteers are helping children overcome their struggles and setting them on … Continue reading
Posted in Events, new skills, things to do
Tagged charity, children, education, reading, schools, volunteering
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Do You Want to Share Your Love of Reading?
Do you have a passion for reading? Are you looking for a really rewarding volunteering experience that will change a child’s life? Life is better when everyone can read well and express themselves confidently. Sadly, that isn’t always the case. … Continue reading
Posted in Acocks Green, new skills, things to do, volunteering
Tagged Beanstalk, books, charity, enjoyment, libraries, reading, schools, volunteering
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Acocks Green Carnival **** Update Next meeting Thursday 15th January. If you would like to be a helping hand to the Carnival this year.******
Acocks Green Carnival has been the biggest annual community get together for 41 years. Many local organisations take the opportunity to promote their causes and raise funds at this important family- focussed summer event. The planning for next year’s carnival starts early and … Continue reading
Posted in Carnival, Events, News
Tagged Acocks Green Carnival, AGM, charity, committee, Community Event, entertainment, family fun day, music, Parade, stalls, volunteers, Westley Road Recreation Ground
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Free Drop-In Money Advice Friday 20th December 10am to 12 noon
This time of year can really bring financial worries to a head, with the cost of heating, lighting and not to mention the demands of Christmas. If you find yourself with money worries then take advantage of the free service … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green, Alexander Road, Birmingham Settlement, charity, debt advice, drop-in advice, financial advice, money, money saving tips
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ReCom – maybe you can help?
Do you use the internet? Can you send an email? Have you got good communication skills? Do you live in postcodes: B25 – B28, B36, B37,B40 or B90 – 96? The Acocks Green based charity ReCom are looking for Buddies … Continue reading
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Tagged Acocks Green, Birmingham, Buddies, charity, computers, email, internet, on-line, Recom, voluntary work, volunteering
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