COMMUNITY ACTION OVER BEGGING

PLANNED LEAFLET CAMPAIGN GAINS SUPPORT

Local residents, angry about the numbers of beggars around Bearwood Road who behave aggressively in a drunken and drugged state, are taking action to deal with the issue.

The residents are arranging to print and distribute thousands of leaflets urging people not to give money to beggars to waste on drugs and alcohol, but if they have money to spare, offer to donate to homeless charities.

"I think those who have taken this initiative should be applauded," Abbey Ward Councillor Bob PIper said, "I’m sure the vast majority of people would offer to assist those in genuine need. We also know there is a real problem with people who are finding it difficult to get assistance. However, these genuine cases are also suffering because of the behaviour of those who do have access to hostels and other accommodation and yet continue to feed their habits with this aggressive begging."

The leaflet will give a reference to Streetlink, a charity for homeless people in our area.

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THE BEARWOOD BAKE-OFF IS BACK

THIMBLEMILL LIBRARY, SUNDAY AUGUST 27th

Local resident Khakan Qureshi organises the Bearwood Bake Off, it attracts a wide range of entries and has seen several worthy winners over the years and no doubt, this year will be no exception.

There are two categories, Under 12s and 12+/Adult. The Bake-Off is FREE to enter. More info in our online newsletter »»

NINTH CONSECUTIVE GREEN FLAG AWARD

WARLEY WOODS COMMUNITY TRUST WINS AGAIN

GREEN FLAG FOR WARLEY WOODS
Warley Woods, managed by the Warley Woods Community Trust, has been given a prestigious Green Flag Award.

For Warley Woods it is the 9th consecutive year they have achieved Green Flag status.

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PUTTING THE BEARS IN BEARWOOD

Three of the 100 hundred full-sized Big Sleuth Bears have been located in Bearwood, at the bus station, in Lightwoods Park and in Warley Woods. In addition, local mosaic artist Caroline Jariwala (pictured above) has seen her fantastic Sweet William Bear placed in front of Birmingham Cathedral.