Birmingham City Council

Check out how Birmingham is celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth, with a range of events as well as opportunities to engage and educate more young people in the meaning of Black History Month http://socsi.in/fcrWJ #brumBHM

The West Midlands Combined Authority and Consulate General of India in Birmingham invite you to #Diwali celebrations this Saturday 20 October in Victoria Square #Brum with great with music, great food and culture http://socsi.in/PsdZK #DiwaliWM

Video: Take a tour of the #Birmingham2022 Commonwealth Games venues: http://socsi.in/BTrP9 17 thrilling sports will take place over 11 days of action-packed competition, at venues across the host city and throughout the West Midlands and beyond. Find out more here: http://socsi.in/nB9Cl

Birmingham's five Household Recycling Centres operated by Veolia UK are set to switch to winter opening hours from next month. Find out more here http://socsi.in/UIQGP #CleanerBrum

Family friendly entertainment! Join in the fun and watch LIVE basketball in Birmingham BBL - British Basketball League Cup Finals 2019 Sunday 27 January 2019, 12:00pm Arena Birmingham. Buy your tickets! http://socsi.in/DnYOO #BritishBasketball

COG opportunity of the week! A two week Get into Construction training course with the The Prince's Trust and Salutem Ltd. Please visit COG for more details http://socsi.in/uuNy5 #cogjobs #jobs

Structural engineer and 9/11 rescue volunteer Asha Devi is one of the thirty inspirational women in our new book, Once Upon a Time in Birmingham. Info and order from The Emma Press theemmapress.com/books/once-upon-a-time-i n-birmingham or Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/19101 39513… and in-store Foyles Bookshop #BhamRemembers

Today Thursday 18 October is #AntiSlaveryDay in the UK. #ModernSlavery captures a whole range of types of exploitation, you can find details here: http://socsi.in/tO3Oc Find out about Birmingham and its role in the slave trade here http://socsi.in/2e8yA

The Full Monty returns to @BirminghaHippodrome from Monday 5 – Saturday 10 November for the final time ever! Once again, the all-star cast is led by Gary Lucy (Luke Morgan in Hol-lyoaks, EastEnders, The Bill, Footballers’s Wives, winner of Dancing On Ice) Info and tickets: http://socsi.in/Myn7j

Have your say on plans to improve the A457 Dudley Road, near to Birmingham City Hospital. http://socsi.in/wXl7j Join Birmingham Connected for a drop in event at Summerfield Community Sports Centre, B18 4EJ on Sat 20 Oct 9.30am-1pm

Deputy Leader of the city council Cllr Brigid Jones at the launch of Once Upon a Time in Birmingham, illustrated stories of inspirational women from #Brum. Order from @TheEmmaPress theemmapress.com/books/once-upon-a-time-i n-birmingham or Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/19101 39513… Available in-store Foyles Bookshop at Grand Central #BhamRemembers

This week is National Adoption Week in the UK. Follow Birmingham Children's Trust for updates throughout the week

We're supporting The Salvation Army United Kingdom with the Republic of Ireland for #AntiSlaveryDay in the UK this Thurs 18 Oct. Help The Salvation Army raise awareness and essential funds for victims of modern slavery by buying a #WeAreNotForSale temporary tattoo http://socsi.in/3O11h

This Thursday 18 October is #AntiSlaveryDay in the UK. #ModernSlavery captures a whole range of types of exploitation, you can find details here: http://socsi.in/NH1JS If you suspect it is happening in your community, report it to Modern Slavery Helpline 08000 121 700

Meet your local Councillor at Birmingham Ward Forum meetings this week. Tonight Tues 16: Newtown / Alum Rock Wed 17: Hall Green North Thurs 18: Gravelly Hill / Aston / Ward End Fri 19: Small Heath... Free to attend, all welcome. Details: http://socsi.in/w1NZ1
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Birmingham Voluntary Service Council @BVSC is undertaking a survey to review and gain an understanding of the experience of those who use Birmingham's Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) services.
The survey is at http://socsi.in/Kuh7g and closes on Fri 9 November.

Information about the support available for childcare costs is at http://socsi.in/bwi9X.
#childcarechoices

All the information you need to apply for your child's secondary school place for September 2019 is on our website http://socsi.in/sHjaG.
Make sure you apply by 31 October 2018. #schooladmissions #Year7