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SUMMER 2018—E DITION 27 Coseley group wins prestigious award The friends of the Silver Jubilee Park Coseley have worked tirelessly as a group in transforming the unused and overgrown old bowling green into a community garden alongside MCDONALDS who have very kindly sponsored them. Imagine their surprise when, in July of this year, they were nominated for and WON the very prestigious Community Inspiration Award 2018 at the Al Miraj Banqueting Suite in . The Community Inspiration Award (now in its 8th year) is organised by the Community Foundation in Birmingham to recognise outstanding contributions from public sector organisations and members of the community whose efforts have made a positive difference. The award ceremony consisted of twelve categories with each being awarded finalist and winner. The Friends of the Silver Jubilee Park were successful in the Environmental Champion Award section for working together as a group, showing leadership skills and making a positive impact in their local community.

Pictured here are some of the members who attended the Awards ceremony along with Councillor Waseem Zaffar ( Cabinet member Birmingham City Council ) and Nozmul Hussain ( Chief Executive Community Foundation )

ECBL steps in to help…….. Following a break in at Christ Church, in which several items were stolen, including the portable communion set, East Coseley Big Local stepped in to contribute a new set using funding provided by the National Lottery Community fund. It is used to outreach to people unable to get to the church for Sunday worship, and is shown here in use at Jack Newell Court, where every Tuesday morning communion is held for the residents.

Parish Priest Emma Stanford is shown leading the service. Also at the service is Pastoral Lay Reader, Bob Hill.

Brought to you by volunteers from the East Coseley Community Forum Martial Arts Training

Darren Langston has been training in the Martial Arts since the early 80s but only started to take his training seriously in early 90s when he was bullied at work.

This explains why Darren has always been driven by self defence and self development in the Martial Arts rather than the sporting side.

At 11 years of age he started training in Boxing before moving on to Lau Gar Kung and Wado Ryu Karate along with many other styles. From this foundation Darren went on to study and develop what he felt were more practical Martial Arts (with the main focus being on striking) and as a result currently holds a 5th Dan in Karate Jutsu.

After teaching for and with others for many years Darren opened his own school (Langston Martial Arts Academy) in 2008 and Developed LMAA Kickboxing and also holds a 6th Dan in this style.

Several years ago he took up Bruce Lee's system of Jeet Kune Do under Instructor Marcie Harding and is now a senior Instructor in this style.

It is Bruce Lee's fighting method that Darren now brings to Darkhouse Baptist Church on Monday nights.

ECBL Tea Dance

is returning to Darkhouse Baptist Church On Friday 21st September 11am to 2pm Cost is £3 per person

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The Buzz Garden is well under way now, thanks to Joe Gittins and other members of the Coseley Bowling Club, it is brightening up a corner of a great Bowling Green. In addition to looking rather good, it is now being visited by bees, butterflies and all manner of insects and small animals that make it not only a haven for plants and wildlife but good for our environment.

East Coseley Big Local’s small part in providing the money to start this project has now made a big difference.

If your Community Group or Club in the East Coseley area want to help make a difference, then get in touch with Neil (all details are on the back page).

Coffee Mornings at Summerhill Community Centre

First Tuesday each month 11am to 2pm

www.eastcoseleybiglocal.net - [email protected] - fb Coseley Life Jack Newell Court celebrates 30 Years

The Jack Newell Court celebrated 30 years in July when Elaine and friends laid on a party with drinks, food and a singer to get everyone there in the party spirit. It was a lovely afternoon, where most of the residents were joined by family and friends. Jack Newell Court is a sheltered housing scheme managed by Dudley MBC with 38 self-contained flats. Each flat has its own front door, which opens onto a street-like scene with raised garden beds and a big TV room where people can meet, play games or use the small kitchen to make a brew to accompany their chat.

East Coseley Big Local loves working with the residents of Jack Newell Court and some of the residents join us for our Lunches and Community Chats where we hope will help to reduce isolation and loneliness for residents of East Coseley.

Happy 30th Birthday to Jack Newell Court. Here’s to another 30 years!

Providence Baptist Church Coffee In The Park Last Monday of each month 10:45 to 12:15 At The Hub, Silver Jubilee Park

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This was our 5th BIG Event on Clayton Playing Fields and once again, East Coseley Big Local did not disappoint the hundreds of people who came along and enjoyed another family fun day. There were the usual inflatables, face painters, donkey rides, children’s entertainers together with two fairground rides which were new this year for the younger ones, not to mention the burgers, ice cream, cake and candy floss. It’s great to see so many people of all ages from Coseley enjoying what is becoming a significant annual event for our community. The Reverend Emma Stanford from Christ Church said a few words, blessing the event and then Councillor Hilary Bills (Deputy Mayor) accompanied by her consort, John Bills, officially opened the event. Many thanks to all. Councillor Susan Ridney, Brian Guest (Chair of ECBL) and Neil Langford (Support Officer for ECBL) escorted the Deputy Mayor and MP for South East, Pat McFadden, introducing them to everyone. We were also joined on the day by Ian Austin (MP for Dudley) and our new Councillor for Coseley, Bec Gentle. Visiting the Big Event this year was Kevin Sugrue, who is Chair of Big Local and we hope he and his family had a good day with us, despite the long journey! Huge thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make this such a success. We really couldn’t do it without all your hard work but greater thanks to all the families who came along for a fun filled day and made it all worthwhile. We look forward to seeing you all next year!

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On Thursday 28th June, Neil and Helena from Big Local were invited to join Dave, Ron and Maria from Coseley Allotments to join Natalie at Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster. The invitation was from Trains who now run the trains on the Liverpool to London line. took over the franchise in December 2017 and they extended the invitation as a way of thanking everyone at Bayer Street Allotments for all the hard work they do in planting and maintaining the flower bed and window boxes at our lovely Coseley Railway Station. All of the group were invited but due to prior commitments, only four were able to attend. The group were able to meet not only the new Community Rail Staff but other Station Adopters, also doing great work on their local railway stations. Everyone had a great day, met some great people and shared ideas about what makes Coseley Railway Station unique., thanks to the generosity of West Midlands Trains.

Coseley Community Cinema, Dementia Friendly

** New Dates **

Tuesday 16th October 2pm to 4pm at Darkhouse Baptist Church

Tuesday 4th December 2pm to 4pm at Darkhouse Baptist Church

For more information, please contact Neil (details on back page)

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In this edition of the Coseley Grapevine, we are featuring another local business. Looks Hair Design is a salon located in Dimmocks Avenue, Coseley.

The salon has recently been taken over by Lisa Pearson, a stylist with 33 years experience in hair styling.

When we visited, Hollie Hickman was working alongside Lisa (see photographs below) and the salon employs three other stylists, including a junior.

The salon offers a full range of hair care including cutting, styling, colouring and pin ups.

We wish Lisa and her staff every success in the new venture.

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Bring this voucher along on your next visit to receive 10% off any hairstyles until 3oth September 2018

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Helping you back into work A new employment trial has launched in Dudley helping get people with a mental health or long-term physical health condition get back into sustainable employment. The Thrive into Work trial will see participants randomly organised into one of two trial groups – one will trial this new type of employment support and the other will receive standard information and signposting that is currently in place. Following completion of the pilot a review will be done to evaluate the success of the new employment support service. Thrive into Work uses the Individual Placement and Support model of supporting people to find employment. This means individuals will receive: One-to-one support to suit individual needs and employment goals. Working with health care teams to help manage any difficulties. Benefits advice to find out if work could increase your income. Help finding a job, and continued support once you have started. Help talking to employers about individual needs at work. Meetings over the phone or in person at a convenient location.

Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is one of the providers of the service and will be trialling employment support in Dudley. To take part, participants must:

• Have a mental health and/or a physical health condition • Be out of work and want to work • Be registered with a GP in Dudley • Be aged 18+ at the time of referral

You can find out more about the Thrive into Work programme by visiting www.thriveintowork.org or you can call the team on 01384 324645 or email [email protected]

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Blood is something we all expect to be there for us when we need it, yet less than 3% of us actively give blood. Many people would not be alive today if it wasn't for the generosity of the many donors out there. To learn more about becoming a blood donor go to blood.co.uk. If you are generally healthy and aged 17 or over, the chances are you could help save and improve the lives of others.

Learn more: www.blood.co.uk.

Register now to be able to give blood at Darkhouse Baptist Church

on 08th October.

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Friday 21st September

At Mary Dermott Hall, Gough Road

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Our vision for East Coseley is “a vibrant and welcoming community, proud of its heritage and taking responsibility for its economic and environmental future”.

Our Plan has been created to help us to achieve this vision by doing more to communicate and connect people; creating community activities and common spaces; finding out what great things happen elsewhere and they could work here; making positive impact through social investment; ensuring East Coseley is not forgotten by decision-makers.

To find out more, please contact Neil on 07472 627497. We’d love to see you!

Pop in for coffee and a chat with Neil...about Coseley

Do you have an idea for a project or activity that you would like to start in Coseley?

Do you want to know more about East Coseley Big Local plans and projects?

Come along for a coffee and a chat with our Changemaker Support Officer, Neil Langford on the first Tuesday of each month at Summerhill Community Centre Coffee Morning or one of the following drop in dates:

Drop-in dates for Coseley Library September October November Thursday 6th 09:30 – 11:30 Thursday 4th 09:30—11:30 Thursday 8th 09:30—11:30 Thursday 20th 15:00 –17:00 Saturday 13th 10:00—12:00 Saturday 17th 10:00—12:00 Saturday 29th 10:00—12:00 Thursday 18th 15:00—17:00 Thursday 22nd 10:00—12:00 Saturday 27th 10:00—12:00 Saturday 24th 10:00—12:00

If Neil is unable to do any of these dates, we will announce on Facebook and Twitter.

It would be great to see you and hear your ideas and thoughts! Want to find out more or keep in touch? Contact Neil Langford on 07472 627497

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