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Summer Sports Day
Come along to our Summer Sports Day with Bring It On Brum, on Mon 21 July 2025 at Sheldon Country Park. This is free fun for all of the local families in the area, and is to share about the great holiday activities happening across Birmingham with the Bring It On Brum Holiday Activities and Food programme!
There will be a range of providers on the day, with something for all the family to enjoy, including sports, family advice, food workshops and more!
On Mon 21 July from 11am - 3pm
At Sheldon Country Park, Ragley Dr, Church Rd, Birmingham B26 3TU
Completely free - just come along!
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Housing Advice Session
Come along to our housing advice session for a summary of the city council's housing service and what your options are.
Wed July 23 from 12 - 1.30pm At Oasis Community Hub Blakenhale Garretts Green Lane Birmingham B33 0XD
Join Early Help to learn more about your current housing situation. We can offer:
Click here to book your place!
This is an in-person session run by GreenSquareAccord Hall Green Early Help, and is aimed at families in the East of Birmingham - we'd love to see you there!
Please note, there is no creche available and this will not be suitable for children to attend. *this service does not include form filling or support with applying for properties |
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Sheldon Hall Fun Day
You're invited to our Sheldon Hall Fun Day, a free fun day for the whole family!
Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery – Sheldon Hall, Gressel Ln, Sheldon, B33 9US
Saturday 26 July
Join us for a fantastic day full of family fun, laughter, and community spirit!
Car Boot Sale: 10am – 2pm
Want to sell? Contact us now to book your car boot or table top pitch!
Fun Day from 12pm
Highlights include:
• Bouncy castle
• Arts & crafts
• Animal Man Show (£2.50 per person – booking essential!)
• Family disco to end the day!
Spaces for the Animal Show are limited – don’t miss out! |
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GIRL POWER - SUMMER ACTIVITY SCHEME 2025
Our Girls-Only Activity Scheme is a fun and empowering initiative designed to create a safe, inclusive space where girls can come together, connect, and explore their interests.
Whether you're into sports, arts, leadership, or community projects, this program offers a variety of activities tailored just for girls. Our aim is to build confidence, foster friendships, and encourage personal growth, all while having an amazing time with like-minded peers.
For girls aged 12-16 Years Old From 10 am - 3 pm on Mon 4 August - Fri 22 August At Bethel United Church, 759 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0JD
The Girl Power Activity Scheme is FREE to attend for all children receiving free school meals (this will include a healthy lunch and snacks throughout the day) Please have your Free School Meal Code available; you will need it for registration purposes. Please click to register here! For more information, please contact Clarita Campbell,
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Summer Holidays at Glebe Farm Library
Here at the library there's plenty of free family craft sessions to keep you occupied over the summer holidays!
Pop along between 2:30pm and 4:30pm to have a go at some craft.
There is a range of family sessions and adult-only sessions, just come along! Check out the flyer to see the range of sessions - no need to book!
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Not suitable for children under 3 years old. |
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Family Hub - Get to Know Your Child courses
Raising a family, being a parent or carer, or navigating life as a young person can be a challenge. You are not alone and Family Hubs is making sure that there is support and help for you across Birmingham.
You will find information, advice, and guidance about many of the different groups and networks who are ready to offer a helping hand or advice to support you and your family. There is help and support for infant feeding, being a parent, parent and infant mental health and early language and early education.
From babies to schooling, healthcare and finances and parenting support there’s support for everyone, this is your one-stop-shop to discovering the local support and services available to you at every stage of your family.
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Family Solutions Drop-In
Come along for free expert support for families facing separation, from the Family Solutions Group.
This free drop-in service is available on Monday afternoons at Dyson Garden's Family Hub, and offers support around agreeing a parenting plan, putting children first, talking about separation, managing conflict, understanding the law, and arranging contact.
At Hodge Hill Family Hub, Dyson Gardens Children's Centre, Highfield Road, B8 3QF
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Benefit and Job Finding Support
Starting Tues 17 June 2025, Abdul, a DWP Work Coach, will be offering bookable sessions to support anyone looking to move closer into work.
At Dyson Gardens Children’s Centre, Highfield Road, Alum Rock, B8 3QF
To book: Call 0121 752 1950
What’s on offer:
Abdul is available to support anyone, including young people not in education, employment or training. Don't miss this opportunity to get tailored support towards work, training, and benefits!
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GFSRG School Uniform Bargain Shop
Glebe Farm & Stechford Residents Group are setting up a GFSRG school uniform bargain shop.
This will mean during the year we will be selling preloved uniform at very cheap prices or may be free to help alleviate the cost of living crisis & struggling families.
We would love it if you have any preloved school uniform that you could donate to us to sell to help raise funds for the group.
We are looking for uniforms for school in the Glebe Farm, Tile Cross ward area.
Donations can be dropped to the library on Wednesdays, Fridays or the 1st Saturday of the month
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School Uniform Sales 2025
Find out when Supermarkets Such as Tesco, Asda & M&S offer 25% off all School Uniform.
These are great ways to access free & cheap school uniforms all year round.
To find out more information, click here!
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Central England Law Centre Support
CELC are offering free, specialist legal advice on Housing Law, Welfare Rights, Employment, Child and Family Law and more! Get in touch at centralenglandlc.org.uk/birmingham or call 0121 227 6540 to find out more.
C.O.R.A Inter-generational Poetry Book Club
Running every two weeks on Saturdays between 1 - 4pm between Glebe Farm Library, at 52 Glebe Farm Road, Birmingham, B33 9NA
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50 Things Friday
50 Things To Do Before You’re Five is a free app offering a menu of exciting activities for families with young children, giving suggestions for how to have fun and learn simultaneously
Download the ‘50 Things to Do Before You’re Five’ App which helps children develop the skills, language and resilience needed in school and beyond. The App provides 50 low or no-cost ideas for play, to the help children get the best start in life - get in here. |
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Menopause Awareness Workshops
Come along to two workshops on menopause with Menopause Knowledge!
Our first session, on Thursday 17 July, is open to all women and anyone assigned female at birth who will go through, are going through, or have gone through the menopause.
The second session is for any partners or older children (generally those 12+) so they can understand what’s happening.
We want to break the taboo around the menopause and offer a safe space to find out more information and to ask questions - no need to book! 3pm at Community Cafe at St Ambrose Barlow Church Hall, Lakey Lane, Hall Green, B28 8QU |
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Create Festival
Tell your friends, book the date, it's on! First weekend of the Summer Holidays -July 19, 20 and 21!
The Edge will host CREATE Youth Festival. Food, snacks, live performances, roller jam, art, activism, games, gaming cosplay, everything all FREE!
This Festival is for young people and their families. What makes it even more special? The entire event has been planned and brought to life by the talented young producers from our Art Club and CREATE youth panel.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for the young people we’ve had the pleasure of working with over the past few years to reconnect and explore the newly refurbished Edge and make it their own. We can’t wait to welcome everyone! |
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WMAMP Charity Community Fun Day
Sun 27 Jul 2025 11am - 6pm
At Tally Ho Conference and Banqueting Centre, B5 7RN
At West Midlands Police Training Centre, Tally Ho Conference & Banqueting Suite, Pershore Road, Birmingham, B5 7RN.
West Midlands Association of Muslim Police (WM AMP) are proud to announce our second Charity Community Fun Day Event.
Raising over £6k for charity, the event features multiple sporting tournaments, stalls of henna, face painting, bouncy castle, burgers, samosas, ice cream van and much more...
There will be interactive stalls by West Midlands Police Firearms, Recruitment, a Mini Crufts Show, WM Ambulance Service, WM Fire and much more. Football, cricket and other tournaments with prizes up for grabs for the winners. All the money raised will go to charity supporting Palestinian Children. Stalls enquiries are now closed.
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Family ESOL Program
Join a Family ESOL Program for Syrian and Afghan communities!
Offering Summer Fun for Families: Entry-level ESOL Classes for Adults with fun activities for under-16s
On Sat 19 and 26 July and 2 Aug, 1.30 - 5.30pm in Erdington Baptist Church, Six Ways, B29 4ED
On Sun 20 and 27 July, 3 August from 1.30 - 5.30pm at Shenley Court Hall, 200 Green Meadow Road, B29 4ED
Sign up at the QR code or get in touch - WhatsApp at 07942 290191 or
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Green Lane Masjid Children's Summer School
Our Summer School is back!
The Summer holidays are just around the corner, and we have the perfect plan to keep your kids engaged. A fun and safe environment packed with activities and spiritual sessions.
Monday to Thursday From 10:00am – 2:00pm 28 July – 21 August 2025
Open for both Boys and Girls from age 4 - 11 years | Limited Places
Click here to book your space!
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Vibe & Thrive: Family Fun Day
Join us for a FREE day of fun-filled activities, games, and challenges for the whole family!
Location: Ward End Wellbeing Centre On 18 August from 11am – 1pm
At 110 Sladefield Road, Ward End, Birmingham, B8 2SX
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Offering engaging activities, exciting games, and awesome challenges
Tel - 0121 327 9166 for any questions
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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum Summer Activity Programme
Join us this summer for a packed programme of free family activities in Calthorpe Park, Balsall Heath (B12 9LF) - from bug hunts to craft sessions, nature trails, scavenger hunts and more!
Here’s what’s coming up:
All sessions are free, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Some sessions require booking - to book or find out more, email: Let’s get outdoors, get creative, and explore nature together! |
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NLT Books from Children to Children
We’re thrilled to be partnering with the incredible Jayce Joyce BCyA — a talented 7-year-old author and passionate literacy advocate—for the launch of an exciting Summer Writing Competition for children aged 4 to 10!
From July 14 to 25 Aug, this inspiring initiative, delivered in collaboration with ourselves and other amazing partners, aims to spark creativity and a love for storytelling in young minds across the UK.
Head over to Jayce’s social media channel - Jayce's World - for the official launch, full competition details, and all the inspiration your little writer needs to get started.
Let’s celebrate young voices and let the stories begin!
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NLT's Literacy Takeover Goes on Tour
Join the National Literacy Trust in Birmingham on the road this summer as we attend a series of festivals around Birmingham, celebrating literacy and its incredible power to connect us with each other, unlock opportunities, and ignite our interests.
We will also be doing a series of free reading aloud sessions at various events for you to sit back, listen, and discover the magic of stories brought to life at your local festival.
Come grab a free book and have a chat—it's on us!
Please note: Bring it on Brum! events (in pink) are part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme for children aged 4–16 in Birmingham and are for families eligible for benefits-related free school meals during school holidays only. |
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Better Housing Better Health Home Energy Advice
Their Warmth & Wellbeing Service are offering Home Energy Advice, including energy bill support, home energy visits, financial assistance, and the priority services register.
If you're worried about your energy bills, want to know how to make your home warmer or need advice on accessing financial support. Better Housing Better Health are here to help.
We're a charity working locally to improve residents' domestic warmth and wellbeing and improve the energy efficiency of your property.
Get in touch at 0800 107 0044 or check out www.bhbh.org.uk
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Support Around Housing in Yardley
Free service for local citizens to access support around housing in Yardley!
This includes support around applying for council housing and/or bidding on council properties etc.
To find out more, contact
Don't struggle alone - reach out to see what help is available. |
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Digital 4 Everyone
Free and friendly Digital sessions available to anyone!
This will cover:
These sessions are starting on Thurs 15 May, every Thursday from 11am - 1pm at CAFLO Sports & Community Centre, Cameronian Croft, B36 8UB
Register your interest by coming into CAFLO Centre, or contacting Debbie at 07554 400242
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Himaya Haven Ackers Activity Days
FREE Summer Fun for Birmingham Kids!
Ackers Activity Days are back on 26 & 27 August 2025 – packed with tubing, ziplining, bushcraft & more!
Limited spaces – only a £20 refundable deposit!
Ackers Adventure, Birmingham - Ages 10+ from 10am–5pm
Call 07596 864617 to register NOW!
Tag a parent who’d LOVE this for their kids!
At Golden Hillock Road, Birmingham. B11 2PY
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Nature Themed Family Fun Day
Join us for a wild adventure filled with outdoor fun, crafts, and exploration at our Nature Themed Family Fun Day!
On Wednesday, August 6 from 12am - 4pm at Hatchford Brook Family Hub, Old Lode Lane Solihull B92 8JE
Why not come along to Hatchford Brook Family Hub for our nature-themed Family Fun Day, where you can take part in a mini-beast hunt, nature crafts, a picnic, and seed planting! |
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Community Fun Day
Come along to a community fun day at the Wisdom Masjid!
For women only and children including boys under 8
Offering kids entertainment & activities, a bouncy castle, food, refreshments, cakes, clothes, mehndi and more!
On Sat 9 Aug, 2 - 6pm
At Aston Church Road, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5QD
Free entry, stalls to hire if you wish to join us.
For more information, call 07954407497 |
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The Muath Trust - Footie Tournament & Gaming Workshop
Get ready to kick it on the field and level up your gaming skills at the Footie Tournament & Gaming Workshop - it's game on!
With Amanah Youth Club, on Monday, July 28 from 3 - 7pm at The Muath Trust, Stratford Street North Birmingham B11 1AR - For boys aged 11–17
We're back with our legendary football tournament — one of the highlights at Amanah Youth Club!
This time, we’re also running a gaming workshop that gives you a fresh look into the world of gaming — not just playing, but what goes on behind the scenes. And yes, there’ll be pizza to keep you fuelled!
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Oasis Hub Hobmoor
Oasis Hub Hobmoor is one of our essential community venues, hosting a range of support over the holidays, including a regular Warm Welcome Space called The Living Room, as well as free holiday activities for the kids!
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Free Support Drop-In Clinic
Need help with benefit applications, GP registration, digital skills or translation?
We're bringing our free support service to Hall Green!
On 25 July from 1pm - 3pm At Highfield Hall Community Centre, Hall Green, B28 0HS
No need to book, just drop in
Support available in English, Polish, Ukrainian and Russian.
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LWC Reaching Communities Balsall Heath - Youth (School Holidays Timings)
Living Well UK will be delivering FREE youth Physical activities, Creative Arts, Workshops, Yoga and Mindfulness activities.
Every Thursday throughout the Summer Holidays from 10am - 12pm At ISE - Women's Enterprise and Community Hub, 249 a Ladypool Road Sparkbrook B12 8LF
Welcome to Reaching Communities - Youth Sessions! Activities on offer: sports & physical activities, creative activities, yoga, mindfulness & wellbeing activities, for children and young people aged 5-17 Don't miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and make a difference in your community.
Parents are allowed to leave after dropping off their child and signing in. Also, parents are allowed to collect their child at any time during the session. However, if the child requires extra support, we advise parents to stay with them during the session. These sessions are open to anyone who is aged 5-17 years old, whether they get free school meals or not.
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Wild Bunch: Family Forest School
Weekly forest school adventures for home-ed families with children aged 4-12, by ecobirmingham
Every Thursday 24 Jul 2025 from 11.30am - 1.30pm at Knowle Rd Allotments, Knowle Road Birmingham B11 3AW
Wild Bunch is ecobirmingham's popular forest school programme. As part of our work with The Springfield Project, ecobirmingham are running weekly 2-hour forest school sessions at the Project's allotment site by the River Cole. These sessions are aimed at home-educating families with children aged 4-12, where grown-ups and children join together for some unforgettable nature connecting memories. Sessions will be filled with fun nature crafts using tools safely, active games and explorations learning about the nature around us, as well as healthy and warm vegetarian snacks cooked together on the campfire! Activities are child-led, with the support of Mike, our popular and experienced DBS-checked forest school practitioner.
All ticket types are pay what you can and grown-ups go free!
Please note that a place on our Wild Bunch programme would usually costs £15 per child per day, but we want carers to feel comfortable paying what they feel they can afford. Please be mindful that tickets will need to be reserved one at a time, and Eventbrite will ask for a donation each time. Parents/carers will be responsible for their children at all time. Click here to book your space!
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30 Days Wild: The UK’s biggest nature challenge!
Get ready to embrace nature like never before! 30 Days Wild is The Wildlife Trusts’ annual challenge event, where we ask you to take on wild activities throughout June.
From planting wildflowers for bees, to listening to bird song, there’s endless ways to spend your wild month!
Sign up today to receive your FREE goodies in the post and get involved! |
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Mental Health Support and Wellbeing |
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Join us at our next open group for Punjabi Men this month in Birmingham!
This is a space where Punjabi men can come along, have a chat and meet with peers & be part of building a supportive community.
We welcome Punjabis from all faith backgrounds - Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Christian, other faiths, spiritualities, and those who practice no faith or are agonistic.
In this session we will be focusing on: A Conversation about Fatherhood On Weds 23 July, 6.30 - 8.15pm
Alpha Works, Suffolk St Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1TT
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Support for Men aged 16+
If you are Male, over 16 and suffering with Mental Health Issues please join us today.
The Man Cave is an online help and support group for men of all ages who struggle with mental health issues.
Come and be part of our brotherhood of over 9800 Men and start your healing journey.
If you'd like to join the group, click here for more! |
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Foodbank Support
If you need to access a foodbank, you can normally be referred by your nearest Citizens Advice, a GP or other charity
Read about how to access food banks on the Citizens Advice website by clicking here!
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Beezee Families Ready to start making healthy habits as a family?
Sign up for Beezee Families today and find free healthy lifestyle support that's right for your family. We can help you with healthy eating, getting more active, and having fun while doing so!
You can:
Sign up for your free place today by clicking here! |
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Check out the Food Justice Network Map!
This shows all of the free, affordable and local food options available throughout Birmingham - just enter your postcode and see what's nearby!
Click here to find out more. |
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Uplift Free Soup Session
Join us at Uplift Adult and Youth CIC, and warm up with a bowl of freshly made hot soup, great company, and cozy vibes. Everyone is welcome to drop by and enjoy some warmth and connection.
At 172 Herbert Road, Small Heath, B10 0PR Every Weds 10.30am - 1.30pm - All Welcome! |
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Fitcap Summer Camps
Fitcap's 2025 Summer HAF Camps in Solihull and Birmingham are open for sign-ups!
From 21 July – 15 August, 10am – 3pm for those aged 8–14
Free for those entitled to FSM – breakfast, lunch & fresh fruit provided!
4 weeks of action-packed fun including swimming, arts & crafts, multisport, cooking workshops, inflatables, day trips & more!
Solihull: North Solihull Sports Centre & Kingshurst Pavilions Birmingham: Stud Lane Playing Fields
Visit FitCap by clicking here or scan the QR code on the flyer to book your place today
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FITCAP run sport & physical activity sessions for the community, by the community.
They have a weekly activity schedule, as well as specific sports camps for the Holidays Camps, and specific sessions for those with SEND or who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
To check out their activities, click the button below! |
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Street League Support Sessions
Are you aged 16 - 30? Not in education or employment?
Join Street League for free activities, new skills and qualifications, a chance to meet new people, gain confidence and get support with employment!
This programme is starting 28 July.
This will be a 10 week course Monday - Thursday 10am - 2pm for any NEET 16-30 year olds.
They will gain a level one employability qualification alongside lots of great new skills. There will be work experience days, activity days, sports sessions.
By the end of the 10-week programme, we aim to get young people into a positive destination either furthering their development or into the working world. There are also free weekly cricket sessions held next to Cannon Hill Park. Find out more by clicking here or emailing |
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Did you know that we've already opened booking due to demand for our next set of sports camps in Brum?
You can book right away for 28 July - 22 August with both the options of Football/Multi-Sports Dance & Acro camp
At St Thomas More Primary with The Bugs Group, from 9am - 3pm, £19 for the full day or HAF funding available for those on Free School Meals.
Get ahead of the pack by reserving a space right away!
Simply click here and get your little superstar a space!
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Summer Sports Fest
Come along to the Summer Sports Fest at Birmingham Moseley Sporting Village, on 2 Aug 2025 from 10am - 4pm!
Join us to learn & play padel tennis, as well as football, rugby, beach volleyball, live music, inflatables, face painting, barbecue and club bar!
Bring the whole family - fun, food and sport all in one place!
At Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, B13 0HN
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SKI EXPERIENCE — WITH FREE TRANSPORT OFFER
Looking for something to do this summer holiday??
We’re excited to share a fantastic opportunity for our young people aged 13–21:
All inclusive ski experience: Boys: 4th & 5th August Girls: 7th & 8th August
Only £50 pp (includes equipment, lessons, lunch, medal + certificate)
Event password: snowcamp25* For boys select: 4 August For girls select: 7 August For group name select: Muath Trust
The Muath Trust is offering FREE transport!
If you would like free transport or have any questions, please message +44 7410 584877
Places for transport will be given on a first-come, first-served basis — limited to 10 per event.
*subject to availability
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Bring it on, Brum! Summer 2025 - Birmingham Youth Sports Academy
For those aged 7 to 16 from 11am to 3pm For four weeks from Wed 23 July - Wed 13 Aug
Offering football, basketball, cricket, tennis and more!
At Ackers Pavilion Playing Field, Golden Hillock Road, B11 2PY
To enrol or for more information, click here or email
More information from BYSA below:
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Great opportunities at the BCFC Community Hub for our community to enjoy - see the schedule:
- Run Club on Mondays from 5 - 6pm: to book on email
- SEND Youth Club on Tuesdays from 5 - 7pm, to book on email
- Cooking Classes on Wednesdays 5 - 7pm, to book on email
- Gaming Club on Thursdays 6 - 8pm, to book on email
We'll see you there!
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Bring It On Brum! Summer Sports Bookings!
There are still loads of great activities for your children to attend across the summer holidays with Bring It On Brum.
Simply get your BIOB code, select your camp of choice, add your children, create a log in to confirm your booking and 'complete booking'!
These sessions are aimed at those on Free School Meals, but many offer activities for all children, without any additional criteria.
There's still the Ark Boulton Summer Sports Camp, Sprint Active Education, Yardley Tennis Club Camp, Muay Thai and more!
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Green Lane Masjid Sports Activities
GLM are running a Free Girl's Basketball Session every Sunday at 10.30 - 11.30am, for those 12+ (those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult), at Door F
They're also running women's fitness classes for £4 a session every Thurs 10-11am, enter via Door E. contact Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, B9 5DB |
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Hungry 2 Move Activities - Find out more here! |
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Fit Kids Zone CIC
Fit Kids Zone was created in 2017, and works with different community groups to express themselves through self-development in performing arts. Fit Kids Zone promotes helping and bringing our community together through fitness and positivity.
Fit Kids Zone is offering children from Reception to Year 6 the opportunity to learn different fun activities through multi-sports, from 9am - 3pm, for those in Hodge Hill and Solihull. Select the location you would like to book to access the registration form!
From 1pm, children will be dismissed unless they wish to stay for the extra activities on the afternoon – this will incur a £5 charge per child per day.
To access this club children must receive benefit-related free school meals (FSM). If your child receives pupil premium then they will be eligible to attend HAF holiday clubs for free. |
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SEND Support Session
Come along to our SEND Support Session for an informative session about SEND in Birmingham, including processes, signposting and more!
At Tuesday, August 12 from 10am - 12.30pm At Anthony Road Children's Centre, 80 Anthony Road, Alum Rock, B8 3AA
Join Early Help to learn more about SEND and the local support available in Birmingham. We will discuss:
*this service does not include form filling support
This is an in-person session, delivered by GreenSquareAccord's Early Help Team and is aimed at families in the East of Birmingham - we'd love to see you there! Please note, there is no creche available and this will not be ideal for children to attend.
Click here to book your tickets!
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SEND Socials Birmingham CIC
S.E.N.D Socials Birmingham provides social opportunities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We also provide support to parents and carers through coffee mornings, workshops, signposting and our online forum.
They have a range of activities available and are also doing some HAF events, thanks to Bring it on Brum. This means all children aged 5-16 on the SEN register can access events for free, including a free meal.
Siblings are welcome, and there are a range of activities available over summer, including affordable activities for those not on FSM!
There's a great Sports Day happening on Friday, 25 July, from 11.45am – 1:30pm At Shenley Lane Community Association & Sports Centre, 472 Shenley Lane, B29 4HZ
Join us for some fun games at our SEND Socials Sports Day! Children will have the opportunity to use our sports equipment such as archery, cricket, hurdles, hula hoops, balls and some traditional sports day equipment such as egg and spoons and sacks.
The session will be led by the children and there is no desire to put any pressure on anybody to do any races or anything (unless they want to!). All participants will receive a sports day certificate and a medal. |
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Nurturing ADHD Kids Courses
Birmingham Resilience Education and Wellbeing Services CIC are running more Nurturing ADHD Kids Courses for parents/carers of children with ADHD.
These courses are free for families in Birmingham and run throughout the year.
Children don't need to have already received a diagnosis - we work with families who are on the assessment pathway too. This is run by an adult with experience of ADHD. The courses are online, 90 minutes a week for six weeks, and families can join for a daytime session or an evening one.
These courses run online every half term - click here to find out more!
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KIDS SEND Support
Our online support services are here to help families of children & young people with SEND.
We provide practical advice guides and workshops with strategies to support parents and carers every step of the way.
We also offer a 1:1 support service with our expert family support co-ordinators who will help you get the services you need.
Find out more about our support services here |
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Make Change Inclusive - Adaptive Sports
Organised and delivered by qualified instructors, specialised activities will include wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby league, squash, badminton, hockey, football, adaptive boxing, boccacia, new age kurling, dodgeball, soft archery, soft axe throwing... to name a few!
To book please call Andy on 07855391871, or email
An exciting new Inclusive Sports Hub is running from Stechford Leisure Centre from 10am - 1pm!
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Inclusive Sports Academy run lots of great sessions for SEND children and their parents and carers. They run programmes for young people and children, and holiday activities too!
They are hosting an Inclusive Sports Summer Camp, starting on the 28 July! We are offering 9 days of Summer Camp, with 5 days of higher needs provision under our Inclusive Essentials programme which you can register for here. Please note that all children who are eligible for free school meals may attend our services completely free of charge.
Booking does not guarantee a place, and you will be added to a waiting list. For booking enquiries for our main camp, please get in touch with
They also run other sessions for support, although these may not be on over the holidays:
Click here to find out more!
Click here to find out more!
To find out more about the Inclusive Sports Academy CIC, follow the link here
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Linking individuals with autism, along with their families, parents, and caregivers, to access local support services in Birmingham and Solihull.
The All Age Autism Support Service is a free directory with information, resources and event details for those with autism.
While the service is explicitly for autism, the services listed are inclusive of lots of different SEND needs.
To access this free resource, click here! |
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Community Activities & Services Questionnaire for Disabled People in Birmingham |
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We want to hear from you! Are you a disabled person living in Birmingham? We want to know what activities, services, and support you’d like to see in your area.
It's a quick and easy read Fill out the form by clicking here
Please share with others who might be interested! |
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Disability Resource Centre Support
If you're an adult with any SEND needs or disabilities, the Disability Resource Centre are able to offer information, advice and guidance as well as support with forms such as PIP, UC, ESA, Blue Badge, Housing Applications and more!
If you'd like any support with these or have any questions, contact 03030 402040 or email
Disability Resource Centre, Unit 18, Ace Business Park, Mackadown Lane, Birmingham, B33 0LD |
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SENAID Support
SENAID are a new support service for families and children with SEND needs.
They offer a
and more!
For more information, call 07386218724 or email
Families can also self-refer to this email. |
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Art of Community Workshop
Approachable Parenting are hosting a free Sunnah-based Art of Communication Workshop this July — designed to support parents in building stronger, more meaningful connections with their children through active listening, empathy, and positive communication.
Hosted by Imelda Ryan, founder of the Muslim Community Helpline, this workshop offers a faith-aligned, practical approach to parenting.
23 July at 7.30 - 9.30pm Register online here
Limited Spaces Available– book your spot. |
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Baby Events in 2025
Some of the flyer is out of date, but check below for more information:
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Specialist Children's Drop-In Service
Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid are running Specialist Children's Drop-In Service.
This is a service offering 1:1 sessions with children, group sessions, workshops, and 1:1 sessions with mothers.
If you'd like to attend, just drop in to ask a member of staff for an appointment.
Ryland House 44-48 - Bristol Street Birmingham B5 7AA 0121 685 8687
Need help or support? Call 0808 800 0028 |
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Baby First Aid Workshop
Learn Life-Saving Skills - Just for Sisters!
Join us for a Baby First Aid session on Fri 11 July, from 10 - 11.30am.
This essential workshop, delivered by Approachable Parenting, covers vital topics including choking, CPR for babies and toddlers, burns, cuts, bites, and more.
A must-attend for all mums, carers, and expectant mothers – gain the confidence and knowledge to act in an emergency.
Masjid Al-Falaah, 32 Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6AL Contact: 07943 195476 Register by clicking here
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World Breastfeeding Week
The Breastfeeding Network are super excited to be part of the World Breastfeeding Week Picnic at Cannon Hill Park on Friday 8 August.
This is running from 11am - 2pm, meeting near the Midlands Art Centre, B12 9QH
They'll be there alongside colleagues from New Baby Network and the Infant Feeding Team based at Birmingham Women's Hospital.
They'll be hosting a feeding tent, our Peer Supporters will be available to offer feeding support, and we'll have our badge maker.
We'll see you there, or click here to register! |
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Yardley Family Hub Summer Timetable 21 July - 29 Aug 2025We hope the timetable is helpful - for any questions, call 0121 702 2700 |
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Hodge Hill Family Hubs Summer Timetable 21 July - 22 Aug 2025We hope the timetable is helpful - for any questions, call 0121 702 2700 |
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Holiday Performing Arts Camp
Step into the spotlight this holiday with our exciting Performing Arts Camp, where children aged 11 - 16 years can explore their talents in drama, music, and dance!
Over the course of the camp, young performers will work with experienced instructors to develop their skills, build confidence, and most importantly have fun. From acting and improvisation to singing and choreography, each day is packed with creative energy and teamwork.
Whether your child is a budding performer or just looking to try something new, our Holiday Performing Arts Camp offers a supportive space to grow, express themselves, and shine on stage. On Tues 22 July -Weds 13 August 2025 (2 days a week) At 99 Glover street Birmingham Digbeth B9 4EN
Book by clicking here! |
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Birmingham Centre for Art Therapies
Birmingham Centre for Art Therapies (BCAT) aim to support mental health through arts, offering a range of therapeutic and crafty activities for all.
They host sessions throughout the city, including many in the Yardley locality, so if you'd like to get involved or just take your mind off things, why not have a look? |
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Early Help Support
Early Help is a system which offers support for children and families (for children 0-18 or 25 with SEND). This includes advice on finances, housing advice, bereavement, mental health support, SEND information, and much more!
We support children, young people and families as soon as problems emerge, to prevent problems worsening and to reduce the need for specialist interventions. |
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If you would like to connect with Early Help, please complete one of our Family Connect Forms by clicking here. Our contact details are: Call Our Duty Line: 0121 289 4875 We accept professional referrals and self-referrals. |