It was a really nice afternoon. We had coffees and cakes with board games on each table. There was Ukrainian pop music on the loud speakers and a nice atmosphere. Michael, who is our new volunteer, went to school in this building in the 1960’s. It was his first time back in the building since then! He said it hasn’t changed much. We plan to make fresh pancakes at our next event in February, so look out for the information about this. …

A Wonderful Festive Celebration for North Birmingham 4 Birmingham We were delighted to host a truly joyful Christmas celebration, bringing together families, volunteers and partners for an afternoon full of warmth, music and festive spirit. The event would not have been possible without the generous support of Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust (SCCT), whose funding enabled us to provide a fabulous buffet. The delicious food was expertly prepared by Westwood…

A Fantastic NB4U Autumn Gathering at Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church What a lovely social gathering we enjoyed today at Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church with the NB4U community. During Roger’s Friday conversation group, the topic of cooking varenyky came up—and before we knew it, Valentyna and Tetiana had generously offered to cater for our event. Roger arrived well-prepared, supplying chef hats and even donning an apron himself. Soon the kitchen was buzzing…

A Wonderful Afternoon with NB4U at Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church We had a wonderful time yesterday at the Baptist Church for our regular monthly NB4U gathering. It was a joyful afternoon filled with good company, laughter, and delicious food. A lovely ploughman’s lunch was enjoyed by everyone, with a fantastic selection of dishes to choose from. Our heartfelt thanks go to Bev, who kindly transported most of the food in her little car, and to our generous …

We had a very informative session on Saturday delivered by the CPR Counts team from Sutton Coldfield. During the session we learned vital skills that could save someone’s life in an emergency, including what to do if a person has a heart attack, stops breathing or begins choking. A big thank you to the CPR Counts team for giving up their time to teach us. We highly recommend attending one of their training sessions – the knowledge and confidence you gain is…