February Half Term with Birmingham Settlement!

by Lizzie Forrester | Feb 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

Half term at Birmingham Settlement! We have lots of fun, friendly and FREE activities at our Kingstanding and Ladywood Centres for children and families this February, take a look at the posters for all the details, and join us! For more information and to see our...

The ‘Red Shed’ Makes the MacEwen Award Shortlist!

by Lizzie Forrester | Feb 13, 2025 | Ladywood

We’re over the moon that our Nature & Wellbeing Centre has made the shortlist for the annual Riba Journal MacEwen Award, joining an inspiring collection of 12 projects embodying architecture for the common good. Recognition was given for the bold vision and...

Valentine’s Day Litter Pickup for Nature Lovers

by Lizzie Forrester | Feb 7, 2025 | Community Engagement, Ladywood

Show some love for nature with our Community Litter Pick! If you think Valentine’s Day is a load of rubbish, join our community litter pick!  Meet at the Red Shed Community Café on 14 Feb at 11.30am or find us as we walk around Edgbaston Reservoir. An...

The REP ‘Community’ Tour Comes to Kingstanding!

by Lizzie Forrester | Feb 6, 2025 | Kingstanding

Thurs 13 Feb, 7pm-8.15pm, Birmingham Settlement Sports and Communty Centre, Kingstanding, B44 9SH.  We’re delighted to be part of the Birmingham REP West Midlands tour of ‘Community’, a coming-of-age comedy drama exploring identity, belonging, and friendship set in...

Your Winter ‘Settlement Update is Here!

by Lizzie Forrester | Feb 6, 2025 | Kingstanding, Ladywood

Get the latest ‘Settlement news with our Winter Update! As always there’s plenty happening across our centres; read on to find out more. Download the Update for the Sports & Community Centre in Kingstanding here. Download the Update for the Nature & Wellbeing...

You Did It! Crowdfund Target Reached!

by Lizzie Forrester | Feb 4, 2025 | Ladywood

Thank you from the Birmingham Settlement team! Together we have raise an amazing £2,355 to support our beginners gardening group at the Nature and Wellbeing Centre, promoting growing healthy and carbon light produce. Funds will go towards materials such as seeds,...

Take the Swift Challenge this Half Term with RSPB & Birmingham Settlement!

by Lizzie Forrester | Feb 4, 2025 | Community Engagement, Kingstanding

As swift as Mo Farah… Swifts are known for their agility, endurance, and efficiency; they are supreme flyers and hold the title of the fastest bird in level flight, reaching speeds of almost 70 miles per hour.  They spend most of their life in the air – feeding,...

Christmas Closure

by Beth Sykes | Dec 20, 2024 | Uncategorized

Birmingham Settlement will be closed over the Christmas period to allow our staff and volunteers to have a much-needed break and spend time with loved ones. Please note the days we are closed at our centres below: Sports & Community Centre (Kingstanding) will be...

Sow to Grow – Support our Christmas Crowdfund!

by Beth Sykes | Dec 12, 2024 | Community Engagement, Ladywood, Uncategorized, Volunteering

ALL DONATIONS DOUBLED BY THE AVIVA CROWDFUND! Dig deep to support our project this Christmas. Based at Edgbaston Reservoir, the Birmingham Settlement Nature and Wellbeing Centre is a wonderful and vibrant green space that aims to improve...

Santa Comes to the Nature & Wellbeing Centre!

by Lizzie Forrester | Dec 1, 2024 | Uncategorized

Experience the Magic of Christmas with Santa’s Ice Grotto at the Nature & Wellbeing Centre Winter Wonderland! Celebrate the festive season with local charity Birmingham Settlement as our geodesic domes are lit up and transformed into enchanting, sparkling...