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Welcome to the events page! Here you will find free and paid-for events that are hosted by various organisations.
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BVSC is not responsible for the accuracy of information provided by third parties and accepts no liability relating to any information contained on the site. It is recommended that you contact the organisation directly.

Celebration of Commonwealth

Celebration of Commonwealth

Join us for Fun activities whilst learning and understanding the rich history of the commonwealth. Read more

Start: 20th May, 2022 at 10:30am

End: 5th August, 2022 at 12:00pm

Published: 16th May, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: Northside Welcome Centre, 176 Streetly Road, Birmingham, B23 7AL

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Tai Chi Movement with Breath

Tai Chi Movement with Breath

These sessions look at the gentle movements of Tai Chi incorporating breath work to give a deeper more calming experience to exercise. Read more

Start: 20th May, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 24th June, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 16th May, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: Northside Welcome Centre, 176 Streetly Road, Birmingham, B23 7AL

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CSCS Construction Skills (inc. Level 1 Health & Safety Certificate (3 Days)

CSCS Construction Skills (inc. Level 1 Health & Safety Certificate (3 Days)

This 3-day course offers appropriate construction related qualifications and training required to work in the construction industry. Complete your training, take your test and receive your CSCS Card; proof that you are ready to work on construction sites and have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job. Read more

Start: 23rd May, 2022 at 9:00am

End: 27th May, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 9th May, 2022

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: 157 Allens Croft Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, b14 6rp

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Business Development and Funding Weekly Lunchtime Webinar

Business Development and Funding Weekly Lunchtime Webinar

Join us every Monday at 1pm for an hour of discussion, training and meet-the-funder events. These sessions are designed to help BVSC members access more funding for their work – so don’t miss out! Read more

Start: 23rd May, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 23rd May, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 23rd February, 2022

Updated: 20th May, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Location: Online

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Get Grants Get Together

Get Grants Get Together

A FREE Networking and Funders event taking place in Moseley Read more

Start: 24th May, 2022 at 9:30am

End: 24th May, 2022 at 12:30pm

Published: 27th April, 2022

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: John Ellery

Location: C/o Moseley Exchange, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8JP

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Sexual health services

Sexual health services

Can you help us develop our sexual health services?
The People for Public Services Forum would like to invite you to its online meeting. Read more

Start: 24th May, 2022 at 2:00pm

End: 24th May, 2022 at 3:30pm

Published: 17th May, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: Online

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Cooking for your community: a recipe for success.

Cooking for your community: a recipe for success.

Free one hour online event 25th May at midday Join The Active Wellbeing Society, FoodCycle and other speakers for inspiring examples and a guide to both planning and starting up a regular hot meal in your community. Hosted by Food for Life. Read more

Start: 25th May, 2022 at 12:00pm

End: 25th May, 2022 at 1:00pm

Published: 4th May, 2022

Updated: 5th May, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: Online

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Engage for Good Environment & Energy Network Meeting

Engage for Good Environment & Energy Network Meeting

As we come towards the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, find out some fun facts about the Queen and Royal Family’s action on the environment at the Environment & Energy Network (as well as some more serious stuff about what the Queen’s Speech has announced about Environment and Energy!) Read more

Start: 26th May, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 26th May, 2022 at 2:30pm

Published: 13th May, 2022

Updated: 16th May, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Location: Online

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Explore Hosting with Hope at Home

Explore Hosting with Hope at Home

Join us for this information session on modern slavery in the UK and how hosting can make a real difference to the lives of survivors. Read more

Start: 31st May, 2022 at 7:30pm

End: 31st May, 2022 at 8:30pm

Published: 10th May, 2022

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Helen Hodgson

Location: Hope at Home, PO Box 17404, Bromsgrove, B60 9LN

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Social Enterprise Drive 2022

Social Enterprise Drive 2022

Be part of Social Enterprise Drive 2022, an exciting week-long festival of social enterprise in Birmingham and beyond. From climate change to food poverty, we want to raise awareness and celebrate the businesses tackling the long-term social and environmental challenges in communities and neighbourhoods head-on. Read more

Start: 6th June, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 10th June, 2022 at 12:00am

Published: 1st February, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: West Midlands

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Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (1 Day)

Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (1 Day)

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides Learners with the opportunity to develop the basic skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency paediatric first aid situations which could arise when looking after children.
Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification has been designed in-line with the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and is ideal for anyone who cares for infants and children. Read more

Start: 8th June, 2022 at 9:00am

End: 8th June, 2022 at 5:00pm

Published: 9th May, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: 157 Allens Croft Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, b14 6rp

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Social Enterprise Drive Event

Social Enterprise Drive Event

Event for teachers and third sector organisations to get a feel for what we do at The Pump and see the space. Read more

Start: 8th June, 2022 at 12:30pm

End: 8th June, 2022 at 3:00pm

Published: 10th May, 2022

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: 286 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham, B33 9SB

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Restore Befrienders Training Course

Restore Befrienders Training Course

Restore is known primarily as a befriending project. Trained volunteers meet with a refugee or asylum seeker about once a fortnight to offer the opportunity to share together, develop English language skills, explain British systems and culture, visit places of interest and signpost to other services. Our training course is an opportunity for anybody to find out more about refugee issues, about Restore, and about becoming a befriender. Read more

Start: 9th June, 2022 at 7:15pm

End: 9th June, 2022 at 8:45pm

Published: 8th April, 2022

Updated: 19th April, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: https://bit.ly/RestoreTC_summer2022

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Birmingham Wellness Fest

Birmingham Wellness Fest

FREE exhibition space for health and wellbeing organisations. Discover wellness in the city. Connect with organisations keeping our minds and bodies healthy. With activities and workshops for wellbeing. Read more

Start: 10th June, 2022 at 10:30am

End: 10th June, 2022 at 1:30pm

Published: 17th May, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: Soho House Museum, Soho Avenue, Birmingham, B18 5LB

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Charity Meetup - Marking Milestones and MBE Memories

Charity Meetup - Marking Milestones and MBE Memories

Charity Meetup is an online monthly skill-sharing and facilitated networking event for the 3rd sector. It is fun and welcoming and an opportunity to learn from speakers and foster connections to give and get support. A limited number of free tickets are available to charities (NFPs, CICs etc.) and volunteers. Agencies and freelancers that support the sector and are happy to share insights to support charities are also welcome. Tickets are available at an early-bird price two weeks before. Read more

Start: 14th June, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 14th June, 2022 at 12:00am

Published: 17th May, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: Online, B97 5ND

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Participatory research in social care: A learning and networking event

Participatory research in social care: A learning and networking event

Participants will be invited to share their experiences of participatory research. It will be a chance to get to know each other, share issues and dilemmas, and create a space for mutual support and learning. The project defines social care in the broadest sense as ‘supporting people to do the things they value and enjoy’. Read more

Start: 14th June, 2022 at 12:00pm

End: 14th June, 2022 at 3:30pm

Published: 7th April, 2022

Updated: 5th May, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Location: University of Birmingham

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QAC Information Day for Professionals

QAC Information Day for Professionals

These events provide professionals an opportunity to meet our staff and students and discover more about Queen Alexandra College (QAC). These events are free of charge and include lunch. Read more

Start: 16th June, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 16th June, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 3rd February, 2022

Updated: 7th February, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: Queen Alexandra College , Court Oak Road , Birmingham, B17 9TG

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Possible2Achieve. Creating a manifesto for action.

Possible2Achieve. Creating a manifesto for action.

Bringing together residents, local organisations and institutions to develop an action plan for change in East Birmingham. Read more

Start: 21st June, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 21st June, 2022 at 1:00pm

Published: 16th May, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Unverified User

Location: The Unity Hubb, Saint Margaret's Road, Birmingham, B8 2BA

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The Big Bang Fair

The Big Bang Fair

The Big Bang Fair returns Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 June 2022 at The NEC in Birmingham and is seeking volunteers from the STEM world who can spark the imaginations and inspire the engineers and science of tomorrow. Read more

Start: 22nd June, 2022 at 8:00am

End: 24th June, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 14th April, 2022

Updated: 19th April, 2022

Author: Charlie Cantwell

Location: Hall 11 and 12, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

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Sharing the Cake

Sharing the Cake

Quarterly Community Development Hub networking event. Read more

Start: 22nd June, 2022 at 12:00pm

End: 22nd June, 2022 at 3:00pm

Published: 20th May, 2022

Author: Helen Cobain

Location: Balsall Heath Church Centre, 100 Mary St, Birmingham , B12 9JU

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Sight Village Central

Sight Village Central

Sight Village provides the opportunity to see leading providers of products and services that are available for blind, partially sighted people and those living with age related sight loss. In addition to the exhibition, there is a full schedule of seminars and workshops. This event is ideal for end users, employers, professionals and public sector. Read more

Start: 28th June, 2022 at 9:30am

End: 29th June, 2022 at 3:00pm

Published: 17th February, 2022

Updated: 18th February, 2022

Author: Karen Easthope

Location: Cranmore Park Conference & Events Centre, Cranmore Avenue, Solihull , B90 4LE

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Sight Village Central: Self-Development and Employability Taster Workshops

Sight Village Central: Self-Development and Employability Taster Workshops

Sight Village is the UK’s exhibition of products and services for blind and partially sighted people and for those experiencing sight problems. Read more

Start: 28th June, 2022 at 11:00am

End: 28th June, 2022 at 3:30pm

Published: 13th May, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Lottie Reid

Location: Cramore Park Conference and Events Centr, Cranmore Avenue , Solihull, B904LE

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Sight Village Central: Self-Development and Employability Taster Workshops

Sight Village Central: Self-Development and Employability Taster Workshops

Sight Village is the UK’s exhibition of products and services for blind and partially sighted people and for those experiencing sight problems. Read more

Start: 29th June, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 29th June, 2022 at 2:30pm

Published: 13th May, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Lottie Reid

Location: Cranmore Park Conference Centre, Cranmore Avenue , Solihull, B904LE

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Save the Date: Voluntary Sector and Volunteering Research Conference 2022

Save the Date: Voluntary Sector and Volunteering Research Conference 2022

‘Politics, Partnerships, and Power: Raising Questions for Civil Society’ Voluntary Sector and Volunteering Research Conference 2022 Read more

Start: 15th September, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 16th September, 2022 at 12:00am

Published: 28th January, 2022

Author: Puja Mistry

Location: Sheffield Hallam University, S1 1WB

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