A Home for the Association
As the organisation's work grew it became essential to acquire somewhere to accommodate its activities and provide a focal point within the local community.
The Sparkbrook Association's premises were ...
Ahmed's Journey
"My name is Ahmed Mirreh. I was born in Khamis Mashed in Saudi Arabia. I stayed there for 6 years. In 1989 civil war was in Somalia. My parents emigrated to Holland. There was at that moment no other ...
Asian Resource Centre
The Asian Resource Centre was established in 1976 at Villa Road in Handsworth. It was founded on the belief that it was "necessary and desirable for Asian residents in Handsworth to have their own autonomous ...
Cellar Youth Club
Cellar Youth Club was based in the cellar at the Sparkbrook Association's headquarters in Braithwaite Road. The youth club was decorated by its members and was opened in 1962.
Many young people from ...
Children Receive Bread at Worcester Cathedral
This photograph shows the distribution of bread in the Chapter House at Worcester Cathedral. This formed part of the cathedral's charitable bequests.
Creating Space for Play
The Sparkbrook Association's interest in child development and welfare led to the opening of a number of playgroups. Playgroups were places mothers and fathers could bring their children to play alongside ...
My journey to and Life in Britain
I joined Indian Workers Association in late sixties and was a trade union shop steward.
I am very proud of the Indian Workers Association because of the help and advice that I received from the comrades. ...
Sybil Phoenix MBE
Sybil Phoenix MBE, Founder and Director of Marsh Phoenix Memorial Trust: "The most challenging aspect is the counselling work that I do. It makes you weep and it makes you happy. It's difficult but rewarding. ...
The Saltley News
The Saltley News was produced by Birmingham Community Development Project- a government initiative aimed at addressing social deprivation in a number of British cities. The first issue of the Saltley ...
Westminster Endeavour for Learning and Development
Originally based at Westminster Road School in Handsworth, WELD was formed in 1968 as a community education and arts project. It was set up by a group of teachers who wanted to create "a form of education ...
'What I think of the Estate' by a resident, Weoley Castle
Anonymous letter illustrating the views of a tenant printed in the Weoley Castle Review on the estate and its facilities.