HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM YOUR OSCOTT COUNCILLORS

On behalf of your Oscott Councillors Barbara Dring and myself I would like to wish everyone a Happy, Prosperous and Peaceful New year.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

SEASONS GREETING TO ALL

Happy Christmas and New Year To all Oscott residents and reader of my blog.

Lets all hope the next year we finally brings an end to all these years of pointless Government  Austerity policies we have had to put up with.

DONT GIVE AN ANIMAL FOR CHRISTMAS UNLESS IT WILL BE CARED FOR

Sadly there are still some who give animals as unexpected Christmas presents and many of these are unwanted animal, some of which  end up abandoned and living in misery.
Always check that the person receiving the animal wants one and can care for it. If in doubt find a none animal present to give.

ITS GOOD TO SEE THE BIRD LIFE IN THE QUESLETT NATURE RESERVE DOING WELL.

I was pleased to note when I popped in on one of my regular inspections of the Queslett Nature Reserve to see the swans and other wild life seem to be doing ok this winter so far. The lake was free of ice and the bird life seemed content.
If you wish to feed the bird in the reserve please do not feed them bread as it is not a healthy food for them.
I you are unlucky and see any ASB when in the reserve please report it to the Police.

ANOTHER EXCELLANT CHRISTMAS DINNER ORGANISED FOR MEMBERS OF THE OSCOTT ELDERLY GROUP.

Pleased to have popped in with Councillor Barbara Dring at the Oscott Elderly Groups Christmas Dinner.

These dinners are always well organised by the OERG Chair Maureen Byrne and her helpers well done again for such a luverly " do".

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

Below are some useful number you may need over the festive season

 USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS.

 

Housing repairs                                 0121 216 3300

Gas emergency                                  0800 111 999

Seven Trent Emergency                   0800 783 4444

Child  Line                                           0800 1111 

Drug Helpline ( Frank)                      0800 77 66 00   

NHS Direct  ( advice)                         1111

Crime Stoppers                                  0800 555 111

Police non urgent                              101    

OLD OSCOTT COMMUNITY CENTRE FACE AGE UK RESTRUCTURING

Sadly it would appear changes are afoot at the Age UK Old Oscott Community  Centre. It is to be confirmed but it appears Age UK may be restructuring and ceasing their activities at the Centre.
I have been informed they intend to still rent the building to those groups wishing to pay them rent.
Councillor Barbara Dring and I would like to offer our support to any of these groups who need representing.
It is hoped may of the groups using the Centre will carry on under their own steam.
 There are still more details needed.

CHRISTMAS BIN COLLECTION TIME TABLE

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING.

The Christmas and New Year holidays bring changes to many routine services and events, including when to put the rubbish out.

Birmingham City Council has confirmed the dates of its Christmas 2018 bin collections.

It says there will be no collections of refuse or recycling in Birmingham on Christmas Day (Tuesday, December 25) or Boxing Day (Wednesday, December 26).

Below you will find the dates when you need to put the bins out instead.

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Usual collection day - next collection

Tuesday, December 25 - recycling (blue lid) - Saturday, December 29, 2018

Tuesday, December 25 - household waste (grey lid) - Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Wednesday, December 26 - recycling (blue lid) - Saturday, January 5. 2019

Wednesday, December 26 - household waste (grey lid) - Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Holford Drive, Perry Barr, B42 2TU WASTE CENTRE

OPENING TIMES

April to end of October

Mon to Fri: 8am to 8pm

Saturday: 8am to 6pm

Sunday: 8am to 6pm

November to end of March

Mon to Fri: 8am to 6pm

Saturday: 8am to 4.30pm

Sunday: 8am to 4.30pm

Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day

MARY VALE ELDERLY PROJECT RESIDENTS LOOK FORWARD TO THEIR CHRISTMAS DO

It was nice to be able to pop in again to meet residents at the Maryvale Elderly Residents project to see if I could help them with any issues. They are certainly looking forward to their Christmas do. The volunteers and helpers there do a great job

ELIM LIFE CHURCH FOOD BANK NEW LOCATION KETTLEHOUSE ROAD

I am sad to have to say that I popped into the Elim Church Foodbank today at its new location in Kettlehouse Road ( Emanual Church Building) Elim Life Church Community Hub.
I am sad because in 2018 there should be no need for food banks and those in power should be ashamed there is.
The Volunteers from both the Elim Life Church Warren road and some helpers from Nottingham were doing a great job.
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As this location is fairly new I have made a note of its opening time which is on a Tuesday 11am to 2am. ( it will be closed from December 18th to January 15th.
If you need to go there will be refreshments but there will be a brief assessments of your needs. The organisers will give you the details.
For more details who can use the food bank and times when donations are received either pop in or use the internet http://www.elimlifechurch.co.uk/foodbank/

DONT FORGET THE ELDERLY AT THIS TIME OF YEAR.

Try and have a chat to an elderly resident, friend , Neighbour or relative< at this time of year especially if they live alone.

They may need a bit of company , help,  or even a bit of shopping done for the Christmas holidays ,which you could pick up for them?

If you are an elderly resident living in Oscott their are a number of elderly groups in the area looking for new members. For details give me a ring on 303 2039  ( messages) and leave your contact details.

JANAUARY OSCOTT COUNCILLORS Advice SURGERY CANCELLED.

Due to the holiday period the Oscott Councillors advice surgery at the 610 Community Centre in January has been cancelled.
If you need our help you can leave a message on 303 2039 or email us and we will try and help if we can.