Here's three separate secondary schools within south Birmingham participating in the Health for Life programme. Throughout December, we invited parents, staff and students to ...
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Volunteer Day at The QE with BT
This week we had the pleasure of hosting 26 volunteers from all over the country as part of a national BT volunteer day. It was a wonderful winter day and we took them to our site at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where thanks ...
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Mondelēz Employee Action Day at Ley Hill & QE Sites
On a windy and distinctly grey looking Wednesday morning, TCV welcomed a willing group of volunteers from Mondelēz to the Ley Hill Growing Site. The ‘Purple Army’ piled out of the minibus with eyes on the ominous clouds above ...
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Opening of Ley Hill Community Allotment
On Saturday 27th September, the Health for Life team worked with NSC with The Challenge and Holloway Hall for the grand opening of Ley Hill community allotments.
The Challenge brought around 100 volunteers from schools ...
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Jobs to do in October
The weather is still warm but don’t be fooled, as autumn is upon us once again. Which means it’s time to start preparing for the first frosts, as well as getting ready for a bright start for spring. Here is our list of jobs ...
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Jobs to do in September
There's lots to do this month in the preparation for clearing areas and preparing soil for winter and next year's crops, and so the list goes....
Clear any finished tomato plants in the polytunnel or greenhouse to make way ...
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Gardening jobs for August
Remember to start drying herbs like hyssop, bay, sage and rosemary ready for winter months. They make great Christmas presents!
Pot up strawberry runners if your plants are less than three years' old by cutting from the ...
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What to do in July
The gorgeous heatwave is upon us and we're thinking I'll just sit back and have a Pimms! This sounds wonderful and refreshing but remember to top up this light drink with a sprig of mint and a few decorative slices of ...
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A busy May
Check out TCV's Health for Life Facebook page. As you can see, the team have been busy across south Birmingham during the month of May. They have delivered Employee Action Days with Mondelez Foundation on community sites and ...
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