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Career and training advice

18th January 2023

Career and training advice The Springfield Project

Are you looking for a new challenge in 2023? Check out these helpful sources of careers, employment and training advice. You can also visit the National Careers Service website for more free advice and guidance.

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

Money & Benefits Advice

18th January 2023

Money & Benefits Advice The Springfield Project

Money & benefits advice at Place of Welcome Thursdays 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Each week at Place of Welcome, we have someone from Narthex who can give money and benefits advice. It is open to all and runs every Thursday during term time, 1.30-3.30pm. It’s on a drop-in basis, no need to book. If you need to wait there are free refreshments including a hot meal at 2pm, as well as a range of social activities at this friendly group. The Springfield Project, Springfield Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9NY. Call 0121 777 2722 for more details.

Vacancies

10th January 2023

We are currently advertising two vacancies at The Springfield Project

1) Nursery Officer, salary £17,580-£19,156 pro rata (actual salary is £16,730 -£17,056). Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 8 February 2023.

Click this link for more details: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/27009?identifier=thespringfieldproject

2) District Parent Community Engagement Coordinator, Full Time 36.5 hours per week (5 days). Salary £23,412-25,677. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 24 January 2023.

Click this link for more details: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/27108?identifier=thespringfieldproject

Could one of these jobs be for you?

Full job descriptions and application form are available from our application website. See  www.springfieldproject.org.uk/vacancies/ for details.

Food Pantry Update

5th January 2023

Food Pantry Update The Springfield Project

The Springfield Food Pantry move has been delayed. More details will be announced soon. In the meantime, Springfield Food Pantry will be open as normal every Monday from 11am to 2:30pm at St Edmund’s Church, Reddings Lane, Tyseley B11 3DD. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Warm Welcome

20th December 2022

Warm Welcome The Springfield Project

The Springfield Project is proud to be a part of the national Warm Welcome scheme. Over 2,500 organisations nationwide are joining in to do their bit to help people during the rising cost of living.

Local people can come to Place of Welcome and Springfield Food Pantry for free hot refreshments, information and support, take part in social activities and connect with other people.

The Springfield Food Pantry is open every Monday from 11am to 2:30pm at St Edmund’s Church, Reddings Lane, Tyseley B11 3DD.

Place of Welcome is held every Thursday, 1.30-3.30pm at The Springfield Centre, Springfield Road, B13 9NY. Free hot meal served at 2pm.

Winter water safety advice

20th December 2022

Following the tragic incident at Babbs Mill Lake, Solihull, Please see some helpful advice and guidance on winter water safety from West Midlands Fire Service.
WMFS – Winter Water Safety

The Royal Life Saving Society UK has produced some helpful guidance on keeping children and families safe around water when the weather turns chilly and new dangers appear, including a free downloadable Winter Safety Activity Booklet.
RLSS – Winter Water Safety

Please keep yourselves and your loved ones safe around open water, especially during the forecasted freezing weather over the festive period. Temperatures are expected to remain low over the coming days and we would urge people to be very careful when walking or cycling near waterways. Do not go onto the ice even if it looks safe as it can weaken very easily. If you see anyone in trouble, please call 999 immediately.

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The Springfield Project is a safe and welcoming space where people from diverse backgrounds in our community can meet and receive support.

❗ No Seedlings tomorrow ❗ We will be back as usual ❗ No Seedlings tomorrow ❗
We will be back as usual on Wednesday 14 January.
Thank you for your understanding 💚
#TheSpringfieldProject #TheSpringfieldCentre #SpringfieldChildrenCentre #Seedlings
It will happen this week 😊 ♻️✨ This coming Januar It will happen this week 😊 ♻️✨

This coming January, we and our partner ecobirmingham  are challenging Birmingham to BUY NOTHING NEW — and instead discover creative, joyful ways to reuse what we already have. 😊

To kick things off, we’ve got TWO brilliant community events:

1️⃣ Re-stitch. Re-style. Reuseolution 👚

Learn to upcycle preloved shawl fabrics into a Desi jacket with Ruksana from  Ecoraa - recently featured on BBC1’s Make it at Market!
📅 Tues 13 Jan / 12pm to 3pm at Springfield Centre, B13 9NY
A hands-on, skill learning sewing session that transforms what you already own. 
£1 contribution – sign up via Eventbrite or directly at Springfield Reception. 
⚠️ Limited to 10 spaces!

2️⃣ Swap & Play 👗👶

A big community clothes swap + indoor soft play for children!
Swap women’s, men’s and children’s clothing + accessories and let the children play!
📅 Sat 17 Jan / 11am to 3pm at at Springfield Centre, B13 9NY
FREE – book via Eventbrite (preferred so we can track numbers for safety & free light drink refreshments), walk in’s are welcome on the day too!

Please click the link below to ecobirmingham’s Reuseolution blog to access Eventbrite booking pages and sustainable tips!  https://ecobirmingham.com/2025/12/15/buy-nothing-new-january/

Let’s start the year with creativity, community, and conscious choices.

More reuse hacks coming in January and a chance to enter a £50 CHARITY SHOP GIFT CARD PRIZE DRAW by pledging to #reuseolutionbrum… stay tuned! 💚✨

Save this post & share it with a friend who you think would love to join the challenge!

#TheSpringfieldProject #TheSpringfieldCentre #ecobirmingham  #reuseolutionbru
We have got a community event on Tuesday 13 Januar We have got a community event on Tuesday 13 January 2026

Please click the link below to ecobirmingham’s Reuseolution blog to access Eventbrite booking pages and sustainable tips!  https://ecobirmingham.com/2025/12/15/buy-nothing-new-january/

♻️ Re-stitch. Re-style. Reuseolution 👚 - 👗 Led by Rukhsana from Ecoraa

The session is led by Rukhsana, founder of Ecoraa, who was recently featured on BBC1’s Make It at Market.

🧵 What You’ll Do

• Learn how to create a Desi-style jacket from a shawl
• Use simple hand-sewing techniques
• Gain confidence to repair and upcycle at home
• Spend a creative afternoon with others in your community

👥 Who Is This Workshop For?

• Beginners — no sewing experience needed (aged 18 and above only).

Children will not be permitted due to Health & Safety.

📅 Tues 13 Jan / 12pm to 3pm at Springfield Centre, B13 9NY
A hands-on, skill learning sewing session that transforms what you already own. 
£1 contribution – sign up via Eventbrite or directly at Springfield Reception. 
⚠️ Limited to 10 spaces!

Let’s start the year with creativity, community, and conscious choices.

#TheSpringfieldProject #TheSpringfieldCentre #ecobirmingham  #reuseolutionbrum
⚠️ Weather Closure – Friday 9 January ❄️ Due to h ⚠️ Weather Closure – Friday 9 January ❄️

Due to hazardous weather conditions 🌨️, The Springfield Project & Park Road Nursery will be closed on Friday 9 January.

We plan to reopen as normal on Monday 12 January.

Please stay safe and warm during this weather. 

🚨 In an emergency, please call 999, or contact Birmingham Children’s Trust Duty Team on 0121 464 9001.

Thank you for your continued understanding and support 🙏
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About Us

  • Our Vision and Values
  • Safeguarding
  • Information for Professionals
  • Sounds of Play
  • Building Greener Communities
  • Policies
  • Our Impact
  • Vacancies
  • Cookie Policy

Pregnancy & Under 5s

  • Nurseries
  • First Words Together
  • Seedlings
  • Breastfeeding Support Lounge
  • Parenting Courses
    • Family Foundations
    • Approachable Parenting
    • Antenatal Classes
    • Understanding Your Child
    • Postnatal
    • Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities

Children Over 5

  • Child Friendly Neighbourhood
  • Holiday Playschemes
  • After School Clubs
  • Events
  • Youth Programme
  • Sparkhill – A Child’s Eye View

Adult Activities

  • English Classes
  • Place of Welcome

Support Us

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Registered office: The Springfield Project, Springfield Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9NY
Registered charity no. 1134977, company Reg no. 06582318
Tel: 0121 777 2722 [email protected]

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