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Warm Welcome

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

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.