Our annual Christmas Fayre takes place on 11th December 2024 at Willow Trees Community Cente (B98 9JL) from 6pm until 8pm To book a stall please follow this link https://forms.gle/bH1nGz2ycH5vU9Tb8
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Coronation Big Lunch
We are Co-Hosting a Coronation Big Lunch with YMCA Worcestershire at Willow Trees Community Centre on Sunday 7th May from 12 midday until 4pm. This is an opportunity for neighbours and communities across the United Kingdom are invited to share food and fun together at Coronation Big Lunches on Sunday 7th May 2023, in a…
Who we are
. Church Hill Big Local Charity will continue in the footsteps of CHBL Partnership with the same passion, drive and commitment from our Volunteers. More than 10 years later, Church Hill as a community is a better place to live. The shared vision of our residents, organisations and businesses to provide opportunities for Church Hill…
Mural Project
Church Hill Big Local is looking to commission a delivery organisation to undertake a flagship legacy project on our behalf. The project is to install a mural in the underpass leading north from Arrow Valley’s Stitch Meadow under the Coventry Highway towards Donnington Close, Church Hill. The underpass is approx 41m x 2.9m.…
Newsletter May 2021
Hi everyone! As some normality starts to return for us all, we’re delighted to bring to you a newsletter sharing updates of some upcoming activities in our community.
Walking Group
Walking Group Restart Tuesday 18th May 6:00pm Come join us for a leisurely stroll around Church Hill (meet by the bench in Church Hill Centre) and enjoy some of the many green spaces on the estate. All are welcome to come along, meet new people and find out a bit more about the…
Activity Zone 2021
***STARTING THURSDAY 6TH MAY!!*** We are back!!! Activity zone will be back up and running from Thursday 6th May and will be held at Willow trees Community Centre. This session will be outside on the grass so please bring APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR. Following covid guidelines, taking the size of the field in consideration, spaces will be…
Easter Eggs 2021
Church Hill Big Local Partnership are very sorry to announce that unfortunately there will be no Easter egg hunt this year. We had planned for the Easter Bunny to tour Church Hill again this year, but because he is only young, he has not had his vaccination yet and we must make sure that he…
January 2021 Newsletter
Check Out Church Hill January 2021 Read our latest newsletter here.
November Newsletter
Hi everyone! Once again, all of us at Church Hill Big Local hope you’re keeping safe and well! Latest Newsletter
Wreath Making
Christmas Wreath Making. Our friends, the Horsedrawn Holly Wreaths, have put together kits that include everything you will need to make your own Christmas wreath. There is an instructional video below on how to put the wreath together! Even if you have not been successful in getting a kit you may find the video useful.…
Memorial Tree
We have had some enquiries regarding what will happen to the baubles after Christmas. We just wanted to let you know that we were looking to put the baubles up on the tree again next Christmas. We would, of course, ask for your permission closer to the time to check you were still happy for…
Winter Hanging Basket Competition
If you were thinking of adding a bit of Winter colour onto the outside of your house, then hopefully this video may offer some inspiration and useful tips! Once made (or if you have already made one) be sure to enter our Winter Hanging Basket competition! (Details below). Big thank you to Gordon from the…
October Newsletter 2020
Hi everyone! All of us at Church Hill Big Local hope you’re keeping safe and well! Link to newsletter
Wendy Johnson
Wendy Johnson 1953 – 2020 It is with deep sadness and heartache that we share, on Friday 2nd October, our chair of Church Hill Big Local, Wendy Johnson, passed away peacefully at home. Wendy was the heart of Church Hill Big Local, involved from day one, she had tremendous passion to…
September Newsletter
Hi Everyone! We hope you’re keeping safe and well! You can view our monthly newsletter by clicking the button below. Newsletter
August Newsletter
Hi everyone! All of us at Church Hill Big Local hope this latest edition of our e-newsletter finds you safe and well. August Newsletter
Church Hill Scarecrow Hunt & Competition Weekend
ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED Shaping up to be a great event organised by the team at Church Hill scarecrow hunt and competition weekend! You can join the Facebook event here https://www.facebook.com/events/2732631603680203/ For more details, visit their Facebook page or email churchhillcommunity@gmail.com 😄 Get your walking shoes ready and come along and join in the fun at the Church Hill…
July Newsletter
Hi everyone! All of us at Church Hill Big Local hope this latest edition of our e-newsletter finds you safe and well. We’re looking forward to restarting some of our activities when it’s safe to do so, we are still planning for September at the earliest and continue to follow the Government advice accordingly. Newsletter
Covid-19 Survey
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way of life for many of us. We would really appreciate your thoughts, experiences, and opinions as they will help us shape our future plans to try and best meet the needs and demands of our community as a result of this crisis. Please visit the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CHBLCovid19Survey…
June Newsletter
Hi everyone! All of us at Church Hill Big Local hope this latest edition of our e-newsletter finds you safe and well. We are still looking forward to resuming with our activities but will of course only do so when it is safe to. To subscribe to our newsletter click here. Newsletter
Art activity packs to give away to Church Hill residents!
Looking for activities for the children whilst they are off school this Summer? Good news! We have some great art activity packs to give away to Church Hill residents! The packs have been put together by Real Arts Workshops who deliver a wide range of creative art workshops for communities across the Midlands. They also…
May Newsletter
Hi everyone! Firstly, all of us at Church Hill Big Local hope this latest edition of our e-newsletter finds you safe and well. We are still looking forward to seeing you all again and getting our activities back on, but in the meantime, we want you all to stay safe and most importantly, be kind.…
April Newsletter
Hi everyone! Firstly, we at Church Hill Big Local hope that you’re all keeping safe and well in these unprecedented times. Many of us are unlikely to have ever experienced anything like this before and we all must work together to get through this. For us, as a group, it has also been a time…
The Easter Bunny visits Church Hill
Hi all, A massive thank you to all the residents of Church Hill you were absolutely brilliant today! It was so nice to walk around and see smiles on everybody’s faces. Thank you to those who gave me and my glamorous assistant such lovely words, for those who offered donations and Easter eggs and for…
Walking Routes Survey
We have a very quick survey on our walking route project that we would really appreciate if you could participate in! It will only take about 30 seconds! Please click on the link below and feel free to share with anyone you know. Thank you. 😊🥾🥾https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CSFVKF5
Memorial Vandalised
We are extremely disappointed to announce that our Peace Memorial at Bomford Hill Park has been vandalised. The plaque covering the 2 time capsules that were supplied by local schools has been uprooted and there is some damage surrounding this. The damage occurred on the evening of 5th November, exactly a month after they were…
Snowdrop & Crocus Bulb Planting
Massive thanks to Moon’s Moat First School and Abbeywood First School RSA Academy pupils for helping plant thousands of bulbs in Church Hill Centre. Also thank you to all our volunteers.Cllr Ann Isherwood and Cllr Mike Rouse were happy to part-fund the bulbs for today’s session from the Councillor Community Grant Scheme and we welcome…
Honesty Market – Now open
*** OPEN FOR BUSINESS! *** Church Hill Honesty Market is open! Pop down to Willow Trees Community Centre to pick up some fresh fruit and veg. All we ask is for a donation for the goods you take. Currently available: • Wonky Carrots 🥕 • Lettuce 🥬 • Garden Peas • New Potatoes 🥔 • Fresh Rhubarb • Gooseberries • Beetroot• Wild Strawberries 🍓 • Blueberries All grown…
Honesty Market
*** COMING THIS WEEK! *** Church Hill Honesty Market This week we will be launching the ‘Church Hill Honesty Market’ at Willow Trees Community Centre! There will be a table set up in the reception area full of fresh fruit, veg and other produce. The idea is that anyone can help themselves to whatever they like…
Easter Egg Hunt details and clues
The Egg Hunt has started! The egg tokens are now hidden around Church Hill!! Be quick, they may not be there for long! The map shows hot spots where they are likely to be found! If you’re lucky enough to find one, bring it to Willow Trees Community Centre before 3pm today to exchange it for…
Allotment Day 7th April 2019
A good time was had by all. Are you interested in joining our Green Spaces team? Please email Info@ChurchHillBigLocal.org.uk
Church Hill Big Local Easter Egg Hunt
On Thursday 18th April 2019 at 10am, we will be releasing details of 100 Church Hill Big Local Egg Tokens located around Church Hill. Each token will be exchangeable for a chocolate egg at the reception at Willow Trees Community Centre (Loxley Close) between 10am and 3pm on Thursday 18th April. Only 1 egg token…
CHBL Allotment Open Day
Fancy a few hours in the fresh air? Why not come and visit us on our Allotment Open Day? Join the Facebook event here. On Sunday 7th April 2019 12-2pm, we are welcoming volunteers to come help us with a variety of planting jobs down at the allotment. All the plants and produce grown at…
Church Hill Big Local Annual General Meeting
A chance for members of the Church Hill community to come along and meet CHBLP Board members and people who work for the project. Come along and see what we have been doing, what we have planned and take the opportunity to have a chat about the project.
Bomford Hill Park Memorial
During the Great War, this area was agricultural farmland. There were many local men who gave their lives and are mentioned on Town memorials, but there is nothing to honour them in the area they lived in. We are going to correct that. Join us on 6th October 2018 10:45 am Bomford Hill Park (B98…
School Sunflowers
Last month, Church Hill Big Local delivered a number of fledgeling sunflower plants to Abbeywood and Moon’s Moat First Schools. We challenged them to see if they could look after the plants and to see how tall they could make them grow before we returned at the end of term to witness how they had…
Playrangers
We are gearing up for the summer holidays and will be offering free team activities, games and sport. There are four different venues covering all of Church Hill. These are open to children of all ages and abilities, come along and have some FUN. For more information email lewis@chbl.org.uk or call 07469 958 496
Hairdressing Course – Week 1
We started a hairdressing course for beginners this week with the help of Cutting Edge in Church Hill centre. This is a 6 week course for residents of the Church Hill Big Local area.
Tai Chi in Church Hill
New sessions at Willow Trees Community Centre. Just £1 a session! Monday’s (Standing exercises) 6.15pm – 7.15pm Tuesday’s (Term Time Only) (Mix of standing & seated exercises) 2.30pm – 3.30pm Gentle paced sessions focussing on strength, balance, breathing and relaxation exercises. Includes chair based exercises suitable for those with mobility issues. For insurance purposes, anyone…
Ashwood Nurseries Day Trip
To book your place or for more information contact chris@chbl.org.uk or telephone 07577 475331
Autumn Grants Scheme Now Open
Our Small Grants Scheme for Autumn 2017 is now open More details and application form here.
New Walking Route Launch
A small gallery of picture from the launch of walking routes 4 & 5. Massive thanks to all who helped and took part.
Sprucing up Church Hill Centre
Refreshing plants and a litter pick in Church Hill Centre. Thank you to everyone who helped. Special thanks to:- Moon’s Moat McDonald’s, St Andrews Methodist Church, Cutting Edge, MAGIcakes, Reach CIC, Our local borough Councillors, West Mercia Police and Stephen Betteridge without whom this wouldn’t have happened. 😀😀😀 We have also put in a number…
Church Hill In Bloom Winner – Tony Mclarty
We are delighted to announce the winner of our Church Hill in Bloom 2017 is Tony Mclarty from Fulbrook Close. Thank you to all entrants for Church Hill in Bloom 2017 there were some really stunning gardens and a huge congratulations to all our winners! 2nd – Stuart and Caroline Burrill from Oldbury Close Joint…
New Play Area
Wendy Johnson, Chair of Church Hill Big Local Partnership said: “We are absolutely delighted with the play park as are our younger residents. “It was one of our first projects and has taken time and patience to come to fruition, but it was well worth it. “Our thanks go to Redditch Council staff and Wicksteed…
1st Church Hill Scout Group – Barn Grounds Makeover
The Barn Grounds Makeover phase 2 – children over 8 welcome – we will be building a willow igloo and making some raised planting beds from sleepers. Come along to 1st Church Hill Scout Group Redditch on Sunday 29th January from 10am Join the Facebook event here – https://www.facebook.com/events/1297780013620377/ The plan Phase 1 – 15th…
Squirrels Nursery Refurb
CAN YOU HELP? We will be refurbishing the play area at Squirrels Nursery, Loxley Close, Redditch on the 19th and 20th of December and we need volunteers! We will be starting at 9:00am and working through to 4:00pm on both days. Tools and equipment will be provided, but it would be brilliant if you could…
The Gingerbread Man – Story Telling and Craft
We held our first Story Telling & Craft event yesterday (3rd December 2016) at St. Andrews Church. This was organised by Rachel Smith from our Children & Young People Group. Thank you to all that attended we hope you had fun. Thank you Rachel. 🙂
Bulb Planting on Bomford Hill
Come and join us and Redditch Borough Council in helping brighten up the area we live in by planting thousands of bulbs around Church Hill. We will be meeting at the foot of Bomford Hill Park in Redstone Close where it joins Wharrad Close @ 09:00 The event will run from 09:00 to 13:00…
Krafty Knatterers Arts & Craft group
Krafty Knatterers Arts & Craft group Are you interested in arts and crafts? Then come along to Church Hill Big Local’s social group, Krafty Knatterers! 1pm to 3pm at St. Andrew’s Church, Upperfield Close. Last updated 11/06/2017
New Sew Chatty Craft Club set to launch
A new Sew Chatty craft group that is open to ALL ages will be launching at Willow Trees Community Centre on Tuesday 6th September open from 1:00pm until 3:00pm. Learn how to use a sewing machine Hand sewing Alterations to clothes Upcycling clothes Making Gifts Knitting & Crocheting Christmas gift making Other Crafts We…
Walking Routes coming soon
We have been working with Explore Redditch by Tony Green and will be launching a number of short walks and holding a BBQ at Moon’s Moats on Wednesday 24th August (5:00pm) to celebrate. More details here.
Community Fun Day for all the Family
A Community Fun Day for all the Family…… YMCA Worcestershire and Church Hill Big Local Partnership will be hosting its annual Community Fun Day on Monday 15th August 11am – 3pm at Willow Trees Community Centre Loxley Close, Church Hill Redditch. B98 9JL Including *The Big Red Party Bus* *Sports Activities* *Junk…
Church Hill Youthy
Age 13 – 19… Nothing to do this evening? Come down to Willow Trees Community Centre 6:30pm – 8:30pm….. PS4, Music, Pool table……. First week free
New Arts & Craft Group
New arts & craft group coming to Church Hill Are you over 50 and interested in arts and crafts? Then come along to Church Hill Big Local’s new social group, Krafty Knatterers! Every other Tuesday, starting Tuesday 5th July 2016 2pm to 4pm at St. Andrew’s Church, Upperfield Close.
Beginners Computer Course
Do you live or work in Church Hill? Would you like to learn how to use a computer, tablet and the internet but just don’t know where to begin? Sign up for our new course at Willow Trees Community Centre starting on 12th July. To book Email Chris@chbl.org.uk Phone 01527 962800 Mobile 07577 475331
Community Open Event Presentation June 2016
Below is a presentation we gave at our annual open event.
Special Young @ Heart Celebration
Join Us on 10th June 4pm—6pm at St. Andrews Church to Celebrate the 90th Birthday of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Complimentary Sandwiches, Refreshments and of course a specially made Birthday Cake. Any questions contact Maria via email maria@chbl.org.uk
Community Open Event 2016
YOU ARE INVITED Church Hill Big Local Partnership invite you to our: Community Open Event Tuesday 14th June 3pm-7pm At Willow Trees Community Centre Everyone is welcome to come along and see the work the Partnership has done so far and what is planned for the future in Church Hill. Including :- *Meet…
New Homework Club
Church Hill Big Local, YMCA Worcestershire and Willow Trees Community Centre are delighted to announce the start of a new weekly homework club. The club will take place at Willow Trees Community Centre every Wednesday from 4:30pm until 5:30pm and is for all first school children aged 5 to 8 who live or go to school…
Planting for the Queen
To mark the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations, Church Hill Big Local will be planting a number of areas in Church Hill Centre on Saturday 11th June from 09:30 until 14:00. There will be a range of jobs from light digging and planting to transporting barrow loads of bark, so whether young or old, a…
Church Hill Big Local Partnership Grants
The Grants Scheme for this year is Now Open. Click here to go to the grant application page. A small fund available to groups based in the Church Hill Big Local area. The Church Hill Big Local Partnership Grants are to help local groups or people to set up projects to help the local community of Church…
Church Hill snapper supports Age UK
Age UK in Redditch were the happy recipients of £100 worth of Argos vouchers last week when Mr Robert Rowberry handed over his prize winnings from a competition run by Church Hill Big Local Partnership. Mr Rowberry won the vouchers with his entry for a photo competition to find images of Church Hill for a…
Special Guest Speaker to visit Young at Heart Group
This coming Friday 29th April our Young at Heart group will be welcoming a Special Guest Speaker Tony Green who will be talking about the history of Redditch in World War II All are welcome, hope to see you there.
Young at Heart updated meeting times
Our Young @ Heart group have amended the weekly meeting time, we have returned to our spring/summer time of 4:00pm to 6:00pm every Friday. You can visit the main Y@H page here. Interested in volunteering to help, let us know by registering here. Hope to see you there 🙂
Plant & Produce Fayre
Plant & Produce Fayre at Willow Trees Community Centre on 29th May from 09:30 to Midday 🙂 Got too many plants? Fancy selling or swapping them for something different? Maybe you just want to buy some more for your garden. Then come along to our inaugural Plant + Produce Fayre at Willow Trees Community Centre…
Litter Pick
There will be a Litter Pick on 22nd May along Icknield Street footpath (from Moon’s Moat School up to Redstone Close). We will be meeting at Old Doctors Surgery in New Church Hill Centre at 10:15 All are welcome 🙂 You can join the event via Facebook here or fill out our volunteer registration form here. We…
Moon’s Moat tidy up and litter pick
We will be tidying up and doing a litter pick, all are welcome. It will also be a chance to meet the Big Local Team and members of Moon’s Moat Conservation Group (MMCG). Look out for the big green gazebo and come and say hello. More information can be found on the MMCG website http://www.moonsmoatconservation.info/ and on…
Replacing the tree
We planted a Norwegian Spruce as a permanent replacement for the temporary Christmas Tree that was installed at the end of November. We are looking for volunteers to join our team why not pop and see us at our “Meet + Greet event this Saturday details here https://www.facebook.com/events/1639709766279865/
Church Hill Centre Christmas Tree
Thank you to everyone who helped make this years tree happen 🙂 #Biglocal
Young At Heart Winter Times
Our Young @ Heart group have amended the weekly meeting time as the nights draw in. We will now be starting at 3:00pm through until 5:00pm every Friday. (Times change every March & October please check main Y@H page here for latest details) Hope to see you there 🙂
Half Term Football Camp
Half Term Football Camp! Church Hill children receive discounted prices through Church Hill Big Local – please ask when booking!
Re-Planting Church Hill Centre
A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all that came and helped. You are ALL stars 🙂
Church Hill Big Local Needs You
Church Hill Big Local Partnership NEEDS YOU Saturday 17th October, from 09:00 am. Church Hill Centre Replanting Event This will be a big task so we need as many volunteers and pairs of hands as possible! There will be a range of jobs from light digging and planting to transporting barrow loads of bark…
Elders group visit SVR
Church Hill Big Local Partnership’s Young @ Heart Group visit to Severn Valley Railway on 4th September 2015 #Biglocal Want to get involved? Visit our Young @ Heart page here
Can’t Cope? Try Hope Seniors Shopping & Budgeting Course
The next round of the Signs of Hope “Can’t Cope? Try Hope.” Budgeting and Shopping courses are coming up on Thursday 8th & 15th October, 2-4pm at Willow Trees Community Centre. This upcoming 2 session course is for seniors. The course is led in a relaxed and informal way taking a practical approach to life…
Come along to our MacMillan Coffee Morning
Come along to our MacMillan Coffee Morning on Friday 25th September at St. Andrews Methodist Church. From 10am till 6pm. Tell your friends, neighbours and family to come along and join in the fun. Also looking for volunteers to bake cakes for the event. Let us know if you’re able to help. Email Info@chbl.org.uk …
New information board installed at Bomford Hill
Our new information board has been installed at Bomford Hill
Church Hill Community Fun Day
The Church Hill Community Fun Day takes place on Monday 3rd August from 11am – 3pm
Our New Community Newsletter
Read the latest issues of the ‘Check Out Church Hill’ Newsletter
Friends of Bomford Hill
We are seeking individuals to join our Green Space Group to become Friends of Bomford Hill.
New Bench For Church Hill Centre
Church Hill Big Local have funded the purchase and installation of a new bench in the new Church Hill Centre.
Grant Scheme Now Closed
We are please to announce that our Small Grant Scheme is now open.
Making the Most of your Million!
We recently visited 14 Big Local areas to find out what influences the development of Big Local. One of the things we found was that people often viewed the Big Local £1m as a starting point for other funding and believed that Big Local would be ‘more than the million’ in the long-run. Areas expected…
Make Big Local Happen in Your Area?
We are pleased to let you know about some exciting opportunities to learn new skills and refresh old ones, to help you make Big Local happen in your area. These courses are for people already involved in Big Local, or are interested in being involved. We have put together this programme in response to your…
What is the Local Trust Big Local?
Local Trust’s mission is to enable residents to make their communities and their areas even better places in which to live. Big Local is our first and major initiative. Local Trust’s mission is to enable people to make their communities better places to live. We do this by helping them develop and use their skills and…