podnosh.com http://www.podnosh.com/ en-us Inspired and sponsored by b:cen The Grassroots Channel is here to provoke and inspire anyone who thinks they just might want to change the world around them. Brought to you by Podnosh and the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network, we share with you stories and ideas from people who've taken practical steps to build stronger neighbourhoods and happier communities The Grassroots Channel is here to provoke and inspire anyone who thinks they just might want to change the world around them. Brought to you by Podnosh and the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network, we share with you stories and ideas from people who've taken practical steps to build stronger neighbourhoods and happier communities http://www.podnosh.com/channels/channelimages/grassroots_small.jpg http://www.podnosh.com/ ℗ & © 2005 podnosh.com grassroots@podnosh.com podnosh.com grassroots@podnosh.com b:cen This is the first podcast for the Grassroots Channel - a series of programmes sponsored by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. We're starting with stories of active citizens in Britain's second largest city: Birmingham. Barbara Willis Brown tells us how she worked to rebuild communities by confronting prejudice. A tennis project in the city brought young black children into the leafy middle class environment of the tennis club, overcoming misconceptions from both sides. Her philosophy on revitalising communities is: "If it hasn't got a challenge in it let everyone else do it." Background music is copyright of a small local band called score. The Grassroots Channel is produced by Nick Booth of Podnosh. First available in October 2005 This is the first podcast for the Grassroots Channel - a series of programmes sponsored by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. We're starting with stories of active citizens in Britain's second largest city: Birmingham. Barbara Willis Brown tells us how she worked to rebuild communities by confronting prejudice. A tennis project in the city brought young black children into the leafy middle class environment of the tennis club, overcoming misconceptions from both sides. Her philosophy on revitalising communities is: "If it hasn't got a challenge in it let everyone else do it." Background music is copyright of a small local band called score. The Grassroots Channel is produced by Nick Booth of Podnosh. First available in October 2005 ID=6 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen051410.mp3. Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GMT 00:06:36 grassroots, empowerment, Birmingham, tennis clean b:cen This time the Grassroots Channel brings you the story of how a threat was used to transform a neighbourhood. Emma Woolf talks about the campaign to protect Cotteridge Park in Bimringham, how school children got involved and how it blossomed into so much more than a three week spat with local politicians. Produced by Podnosh and supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network www.bcen.net. This time the Grassroots Channel brings you the story of how a threat was used to transform a neighbourhood. Emma Woolf talks about the campaign to protect Cotteridge Park in Bimringham, how school children got involved and how it blossomed into so much more than a three week spat with local politicians. Produced by Podnosh and supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network www.bcen.net. ID=7 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen051110.mp3. Thu, 10 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT 00:06:22 Birmingham, Community, Cotteridge, Park, bosf, environment, clean b:cen More stories for people who care about where they live. The third programme from the Grassroots Channel tells the story of Masood Yasin - a young man in Birmingham who decided he had a choice to make: should he leave his own neighbourhood for somewhere 'better' or step up and take action. Masood explains why and how he helped turned a failing street into a place he is proud to call home. Plus your feedback from previous programmes. The Grassroots Channel is produced by podnosh.com and supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network bcen.net. More stories for people who care about where they live. The third programme from the Grassroots Channel tells the story of Masood Yasin - a young man in Birmingham who decided he had a choice to make: should he leave his own neighbourhood for somewhere 'better' or step up and take action. Masood explains why and how he helped turned a failing street into a place he is proud to call home. Plus your feedback from previous programmes. The Grassroots Channel is produced by podnosh.com and supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network bcen.net. ID=8 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen051125.mp3. Thu, 24 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT 00:07:06 Masood, Yasin, Swindon, Birmingham, UK, Podnosh, bcen, community, active, citizens, hodge, hill, clean b:cen Programme 4 from the Grassroots Channel tells the story of Neville Lilly and how he turned his childhood passion for gardening into a project which has already helped more than a thousand Birmingham children. Not content with that, he has now built a social enterprise selling recycled timber and a huge range of new products. Also in this programme, more feedback from our fab listeners. Programme 4 from the Grassroots Channel tells the story of Neville Lilly and how he turned his childhood passion for gardening into a project which has already helped more than a thousand Birmingham children. Not content with that, he has now built a social enterprise selling recycled timber and a huge range of new products. Also in this programme, more feedback from our fab listeners. ID=9 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen051208.mp3. Thu, 08 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMT 00:07:06 Neville, Lilly, community, recycling, allotments, Uplands, children, health, Birmingham, bcen, b:cen, podcast, podnosh, environment, timber, recycle, recycled, handsworth, community, empowerment, network, podcast clean b:cen Meet a formidable member of the Birmingham Community Empowerment network. This time on the Grassroots Channel we tell the story of Maureen Murphy and her decades of campaigning to protect and improve her neighbourhood in Sutton Coldfield. Plus of course feedback from you the listeners. Supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network and produced by Podnosh. Meet a formidable member of the Birmingham Community Empowerment network. This time on the Grassroots Channel we tell the story of Maureen Murphy and her decades of campaigning to protect and improve her neighbourhood in Sutton Coldfield. Plus of course feedback from you the listeners. Supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network and produced by Podnosh. ID=10 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen051222.mp3. Thu, 22 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMT 00:07:22 Peddimore, Sutton, Coldfield, podnosh, empowerment, b:cen, Maureen, Murphy, Walmley, residents, pelican, BANF, Birmingham, Birmingham, citizen, active, campaign, FOE, earth, allotments, justice, williams, venta, milliones clean b:cen The Grassroots Channel brings you some extra cuttings for the Christmas Season. We promise no indigestion. This time some thoughts from Paul Slatter, who is the manager of the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. Normal programmes will, of course, be back in the New Year. The Grassroots Channel brings you some extra cuttings for the Christmas Season. We promise no indigestion. This time some thoughts from Paul Slatter, who is the manager of the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. Normal programmes will, of course, be back in the New Year. ID=11 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen051226paul.mp3. Mon, 26 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMT 00:03:15 paul, slatter, freedom, bcen, b:cen, Birmingham, christmas, clean b:cen Relax - nothing stodgy here. The Grassroots Channel continues your high fibre, low cholesterol podcast diet for the Christmas Season, this time with a few thoughts from a fab Brummie, Val Douglas. Relax - nothing stodgy here. The Grassroots Channel continues your high fibre, low cholesterol podcast diet for the Christmas Season, this time with a few thoughts from a fab Brummie, Val Douglas. ID=13 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen051229val.mp3. Thu, 29 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMT 00:02:46 christmas, val, douglas, donkey, mary, bcen, Birmingham, invisible, workers. clean b:cen Another seasonal extra on Birmingham's Grassroots Channel. This time a few short thoughts from Gurdev Kaur of the women's empowerment group, Sikh Nari Manch. Another seasonal extra on Birmingham's Grassroots Channel. This time a few short thoughts from Gurdev Kaur of the women's empowerment group, Sikh Nari Manch. ID=14 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen051231gurdev.mp3. Sat, 31 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMT 00:03:11 sikh, bcen, Birmingham, community, empowerment, active, citizens, christamas clean b:cen In our final festive extra, Naseem Akhtar of Birmingham's Residents 4 Regeneration, offers a few holiday thoughts. By the way, our next programme is back to our normal format. In our final festive extra, Naseem Akhtar of Birmingham's Residents 4 Regeneration, offers a few holiday thoughts. By the way, our next programme is back to our normal format. ID=15 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060102naseem.mp3. Mon, 02 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMT 00:03:14 islam, christmas, resident, residents, regneration, bcen, empowerment, community, charity, not, for, profit, repsonsibility, r4r clean b:cen The remarkable story of a woman who changed her life after a short spell in prison. Justice Williams took that experience and turned it into Venta Millones, a social enterprise which strives to give young people an alternative to a future embroiled in the gun culture. Programme 6 of the Grassroots Channel is, as always, produced by podnosh and supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. The remarkable story of a woman who changed her life after a short spell in prison. Justice Williams took that experience and turned it into Venta Millones, a social enterprise which strives to give young people an alternative to a future embroiled in the gun culture. Programme 6 of the Grassroots Channel is, as always, produced by podnosh and supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. ID=12 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060105.mp3. Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMT 00:05:42 justice, williams, gun, guns, drugs, Birmingham, Venta, Millones, handsworth, drugs, community, empowerment, education, enterpise, millionaire, lozells, gungs, gangs, drugs, clean b:cen The Grassroots Channel exposes Birmingham to the scrutiny of outsiders. We talk to residents from two Dutch cities about what they make of our strengths and weaknesses. They give us suprising answers, useful to all. Plus details on how Residents 4 Regeneration is telling stories to build a better future. The Grassroots Channel exposes Birmingham to the scrutiny of outsiders. We talk to residents from two Dutch cities about what they make of our strengths and weaknesses. They give us suprising answers, useful to all. Plus details on how Residents 4 Regeneration is telling stories to build a better future. ID=16 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060120r4r.mp3. Thu, 19 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMT 00:14:52 Ellen, Willem, Grassroots, holland, dutch, story, residents, 4, regeneration, r4r, Europe, Birmingham, r4reurope clean b:cen We talk to a group of neighbours who work unpaid to keep their local police station open on Edward Road in Balsall Heath in South Birmingham. We also hear from listeners to the Grassroots Channel and get a tiny taste of Little Britain. We talk to a group of neighbours who work unpaid to keep their local police station open on Edward Road in Balsall Heath in South Birmingham. We also hear from listeners to the Grassroots Channel and get a tiny taste of Little Britain. ID=17 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060202edward.mp3. Fri, 03 Feb 2006 11:59:00 GMT 00:07:18 Balsall, Heath, police, crime, tom, baker, little, britain, littlebritain, clean b:cen Programme 9 on the Grassroots Channel tells the story of the Birmingham based group who use techniques developed in 1930's Chicago to revitalise individuals, families and communities. Waits then take what they have learnt directly to the law makers. Programme 9 on the Grassroots Channel tells the story of the Birmingham based group who use techniques developed in 1930's Chicago to revitalise individuals, families and communities. Waits then take what they have learnt directly to the law makers. ID=18 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060215waits.mp3. Thu, 16 Feb 2006 06:00:00 GMT 00:10:15 marcia, lewinson, waits, Saul, Alinsky, bcen, Birmingham clean b:cen Programme 10. Generosity - how can that revive a neighbourhood? The Church of England in Birmingham thinks it may make a huge difference. In fact it seems now is a good time fo us all learn something about generosity - including the church and its congregation. The weeks running up to Easter in the Christian Calendar have long been seen as a time of self denial. But the Anglican Church in the city is trying to turn that notion upside down and make lent the time of genrosity. It has printed 60,000 books full of generous actions designed to strengthen communites and it wants people across the city to channel the discipline of self denial into a festival of giving. The Grassroots Channel is supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. Programme 10. Generosity - how can that revive a neighbourhood? The Church of England in Birmingham thinks it may make a huge difference. In fact it seems now is a good time fo us all learn something about generosity - including the church and its congregation. The weeks running up to Easter in the Christian Calendar have long been seen as a time of self denial. But the Anglican Church in the city is trying to turn that notion upside down and make lent the time of genrosity. It has printed 60,000 books full of generous actions designed to strengthen communites and it wants people across the city to channel the discipline of self denial into a festival of giving. The Grassroots Channel is supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. ID=19 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060223lent.mp3. Fri, 24 Feb 2006 02:40:00 GMT 00:07:20 anglican, lent, ratley, cofe, clean b:cen Programme 11. Our listeners talk back and in this programme we hear from one living in Birmingham and another in the Philippines. Lisa Broad and Keith Cannell both tell us that hearing stories from other people is influencing the way they see the world around them. Plus news of two more Civic Bang events in Birmingham. The Grassroots Channel is supported and inspired by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network Programme 11. Our listeners talk back and in this programme we hear from one living in Birmingham and another in the Philippines. Lisa Broad and Keith Cannell both tell us that hearing stories from other people is influencing the way they see the world around them. Plus news of two more Civic Bang events in Birmingham. The Grassroots Channel is supported and inspired by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network ID=20 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060302listeners.mp3. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 11:25:00 GMT 00:10:16 phillipines, broad, birmingham, cannel, church clean b:cen Programme 12 eavesdrops on a conversation between two people whose relationship began with intense frustration and conflict. This time the Grassroots Channel meets Natalie Brade and Councillor Sir Albert Bore. One a politician, the other a practical active citizen, they talk about how the two sides might learn to trust each other. A little longer than usual, this programme is a rare opportunity to hear a citizen and politician explaining how their relationship unfolded through the battle to regenerate Lee bank in Birmingham Programme 12 eavesdrops on a conversation between two people whose relationship began with intense frustration and conflict. This time the Grassroots Channel meets Natalie Brade and Councillor Sir Albert Bore. One a politician, the other a practical active citizen, they talk about how the two sides might learn to trust each other. A little longer than usual, this programme is a rare opportunity to hear a citizen and politician explaining how their relationship unfolded through the battle to regenerate Lee bank in Birmingham ID=21 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060309optima.mp3. Thu, 09 Mar 2006 10:30:30 GMT 00:20:20 Optima, Bore, Brade, lee, bank, Attwood, Green, Birmingham, ODPM clean b:cen Programme 13 from the Grassroots Channel comes not from Birmingham but from Dortmund in Germany. We've been demonstrating podcasting to a group of young people from cities across Europe. Listen to Simone and Ethel as they try podcasting for the first time and talk to other young people about homelessness, junkies and fear in the streets. This programme is produced with the support of the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network and Residents 4 Regeneration in Europe. Thanks too to Chris and Nathan, both boys the Four Dwellings School in Birmingham Programme 13 from the Grassroots Channel comes not from Birmingham but from Dortmund in Germany. We've been demonstrating podcasting to a group of young people from cities across Europe. Listen to Simone and Ethel as they try podcasting for the first time and talk to other young people about homelessness, junkies and fear in the streets. This programme is produced with the support of the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network and Residents 4 Regeneration in Europe. Thanks too to Chris and Nathan, both boys the Four Dwellings School in Birmingham ID=29 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060326dortmund1.mp3. Sun, 26 Mar 2006 03:30:00 GMT 00:13:24 dortmund, r4r, europe, young, people no b:cen Programme 14. Angling is just about catching fish - isn't it? Apparently not. Andy Walker tells the story of how fishing rejuvenates young lives and protects communities from crime. His Birmingham based organisation, Get Hooked On Fishing, is working in neighbourhoods across the city. With support from the Bournville Village Trust and the Neigbourhood Renewal Fund it is turning this hugely popular sport into an engine for social change. Programme 14. Angling is just about catching fish - isn't it? Apparently not. Andy Walker tells the story of how fishing rejuvenates young lives and protects communities from crime. His Birmingham based organisation, Get Hooked On Fishing, is working in neighbourhoods across the city. With support from the Bournville Village Trust and the Neigbourhood Renewal Fund it is turning this hugely popular sport into an engine for social change. ID=31 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060421fishing.mp3. Fri, 21 Apr 2006 05:43:00 GMT 00:09:28 get, Hooked, On, Fishing, Andy, walker, Bournville, ghof, midlands clean b:cen Programme 15 turns out to be a curious mixture of Blair, Blears and Bollards. This time we handed over the microphone to a school and a youth group. Find out what they make of a government initiative and the Chestnuts Neighbourhood Forum in Birmingham. The Grassroots Channel is supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. Programme 15 turns out to be a curious mixture of Blair, Blears and Bollards. This time we handed over the microphone to a school and a youth group. Find out what they make of a government initiative and the Chestnuts Neighbourhood Forum in Birmingham. The Grassroots Channel is supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. ID=32 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060508yardley.mp3. Mon, 08 May 2006 03:57:00 GMT 00:10:51 bethel, blears, blair, chestnuts, yardley, birmingham, degun, jo, wood, kellman clean b:cen Programme 16 of the Grassroots Channel hears about the link between gun crime in Birmingham UK and gun crime in Boston, Mass. Simon Walker, of the community arts project Curio City, tells us about Alex and Isaura Mendez, two visitors to Birmingham who have left a lasting impression on the city. The Grassroots Channel is supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network www.bcen.net Programme 16 of the Grassroots Channel hears about the link between gun crime in Birmingham UK and gun crime in Boston, Mass. Simon Walker, of the community arts project Curio City, tells us about Alex and Isaura Mendez, two visitors to Birmingham who have left a lasting impression on the city. The Grassroots Channel is supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network www.bcen.net ID=33 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060518simon.mp3. Wed, 17 May 2006 10:56:00 GMT 00:09:44 mendez, isaura, Alex, curio, city, gun, crime, Boston, dorchester clean b:cen Programme 17 from the Grassroots Channel and the story of the people striving to reunite a community divided by powerful economic forces. Community artist Sanj Cavanagh and volunteers Julia Downer and Cherie Moore are working with children to create new music and theatre at the Curio City shop in Five Ways in Birmingham. Plus some news from the last podcast and our nomination for the News Statesman New Media Awards. Programme 17 from the Grassroots Channel and the story of the people striving to reunite a community divided by powerful economic forces. Community artist Sanj Cavanagh and volunteers Julia Downer and Cherie Moore are working with children to create new music and theatre at the Curio City shop in Five Ways in Birmingham. Plus some news from the last podcast and our nomination for the News Statesman New Media Awards. ID=35 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060602podcastcuriocity.mp3. Fri, 02 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT 00:08:13 curio, city, birmingham, podcast, new, statesman, cavanagh, downer, moore, shop, birmingham, podcast, no b:cen Programme 18 talks to Duncan Ross and John Bodycote from Kings Norton Farmers Market about why they chose to become a community interest company, the value of the farmers market, local politics and the fine art of keeping a generator going. Programme 18 talks to Duncan Ross and John Bodycote from Kings Norton Farmers Market about why they chose to become a community interest company, the value of the farmers market, local politics and the fine art of keeping a generator going. ID=36 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060615podcastfarmersmarket.mp3. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 01:35:00 GMT 00:11:58 bodycote, ross, merket, kins norton cic farmers birmigham podcast clean b:cen Programme 19 on The Grassroots Channel meets another of Birmingham's social entrepreneurs. Roger Telphia is Chief Executive of Future Health and Social Care. The charity is a multi award winning organisation which already has a substantial turnover. But now Roger wants to see a step change, shifting the way the organisation is run, growing it and creating a company which will be able to invest millions directly into communities in Birmingham. To achieve all of that he wants a little help - a rethink in the way the public sector relates to social enterprise. This podcast is supported by the b:cen, the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. Programme 19 on The Grassroots Channel meets another of Birmingham's social entrepreneurs. Roger Telphia is Chief Executive of Future Health and Social Care. The charity is a multi award winning organisation which already has a substantial turnover. But now Roger wants to see a step change, shifting the way the organisation is run, growing it and creating a company which will be able to invest millions directly into communities in Birmingham. To achieve all of that he wants a little help - a rethink in the way the public sector relates to social enterprise. This podcast is supported by the b:cen, the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. ID=37 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060622podcastbirminghamtelphia.mp3. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT 00:12:20 telphi, future, cic, social, entrepreneur, birmingham, podcast, podnosh no b:cen Programme 20 hears from Gill Taylor, who runs the government's new Academy for Sustainable Communities. She tells us why she wants residents to unleash their expertise on re-educating professionals. Sounds like one more burden on active citizens? Perhaps not - the academy also wants to support these new teachers and relieve some of the stresses of getting and staying involved. The Grassroots Channel is supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network: www.bcen.net Programme 20 hears from Gill Taylor, who runs the government's new Academy for Sustainable Communities. She tells us why she wants residents to unleash their expertise on re-educating professionals. Sounds like one more burden on active citizens? Perhaps not - the academy also wants to support these new teachers and relieve some of the stresses of getting and staying involved. The Grassroots Channel is supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network: www.bcen.net ID=39 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060709birminghampodcastASC.mp3. Sat, 08 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT 00:11:04 Gill, Taylor, Burnley, Academy, sustainable, communites, telphia, podnosh, podcast, birmingham, bcen clean b:cen Programme 21 is a fascinating, and sometimes emotional, conversation between two directors of the Witton Lodge Community Association in north Birmingham. The Association has been central to the physical and communal regeneration of Perry Common in the years after the council dropped the bombshell that hundreds of homes would have to be knocked down before they fell down. Linda Hines and Michelle Ashmore tell us what the almost endless hours of effort have meant for their lives and explain why being unpaid gives them more power. The Grassroots Channel is produced by Podnosh and supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. Programme 21 is a fascinating, and sometimes emotional, conversation between two directors of the Witton Lodge Community Association in north Birmingham. The Association has been central to the physical and communal regeneration of Perry Common in the years after the council dropped the bombshell that hundreds of homes would have to be knocked down before they fell down. Linda Hines and Michelle Ashmore tell us what the almost endless hours of effort have meant for their lives and explain why being unpaid gives them more power. The Grassroots Channel is produced by Podnosh and supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. ID=43 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060727perrybirminghampodcasting.mp3. Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:47:00 GMT 00:13:43 witton, perry, housing, coomon, lodge, linda, hines, boot, houses, housing no b:cen Programme 22 with the details of a 4 day university for residents involved in regenerating their neighbourhoods. This programme hears from Resident 4 Regeneration - Europe - on their plans for a four day event in Birmingham next month which will bring together hundreds of inspiring people from different European cities. Yes academics and professionals will be there - but their job is to listen and learn. If you fancy going, then listen to this and take a look at our blog or try www.bcen.net Programme 22 with the details of a 4 day university for residents involved in regenerating their neighbourhoods. This programme hears from Resident 4 Regeneration - Europe - on their plans for a four day event in Birmingham next month which will bring together hundreds of inspiring people from different European cities. Yes academics and professionals will be there - but their job is to listen and learn. If you fancy going, then listen to this and take a look at our blog or try www.bcen.net ID=44 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060811r4rpodcastbirm.mp3. Fri, 11 Aug 2006 04:05:00 GMT 00:07:59 r4r, university, birmingham, no b:cen Programme 23 meets Sherez Sarwar, an 18 year old who's working to improve his neighbourhood in Lozells in Birmingham. We also learn about Street Champions and flag up an opportunity to win a national award from BURA. Programme 23 meets Sherez Sarwar, an 18 year old who's working to improve his neighbourhood in Lozells in Birmingham. We also learn about Street Champions and flag up an opportunity to win a national award from BURA. ID=45 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060920birminghamchampions.mp3. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:41:00 GMT 00:08:27 Lozells, handswoth, birmingham, street, champions, young, people, teenagers clean b:cen Soweto Kinch is an international jazz and hip hop musician living in a tower block overlooking the Hockley Fly over in Birmingham. Oddly enough he's just finished working with the newsreader Moira Stuart to release the first of two albums which tell the story of living in his neighbourhood. In programme 24 of the Grassroots Channel he explains how the music in A Life in the Day of B19 is motivated by a passion for using culture to lift a neighbourhood. Any comments please leave them on our blog. Soweto Kinch is an international jazz and hip hop musician living in a tower block overlooking the Hockley Fly over in Birmingham. Oddly enough he's just finished working with the newsreader Moira Stuart to release the first of two albums which tell the story of living in his neighbourhood. In programme 24 of the Grassroots Channel he explains how the music in A Life in the Day of B19 is motivated by a passion for using culture to lift a neighbourhood. Any comments please leave them on our blog. ID=49 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen061002sowetobirmingham19.mp3. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 06:15:00 GMT 00:11:49 soweto, kinch, newtown, lozells, handsworth, jazz, birmingham, hip, hop clean b:cen Mike Overton has fought for years to prevent developers building homes on an old waste tip and clap pit in Erdington in Birmingham, UK. He talks to Emma Lewis of b:cen about the site and why protecting it matters so much to him. Also in the programme a thanks to listeners in Belgrade and Birmingham who mentioned our programmes on their blogs and more information of the Podminions, a podcast channel run by pupils at Kings Norton Boys School. To comment please visit podnosh.com/blog Mike Overton has fought for years to prevent developers building homes on an old waste tip and clap pit in Erdington in Birmingham, UK. He talks to Emma Lewis of b:cen about the site and why protecting it matters so much to him. Also in the programme a thanks to listeners in Belgrade and Birmingham who mentioned our programmes on their blogs and more information of the Podminions, a podcast channel run by pupils at Kings Norton Boys School. To comment please visit podnosh.com/blog ID=51 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen061022birminghampodcastnocksbicksworks.mp3. Sun, 22 Oct 2006 01:30:00 GMT 00:10:18 Beazer, Nock, brickworks, Birmingham, uk, erdington, wate, developers, homes, overton, mike, bcen, Bimringham, Podminions clean b:cen TYGA is a youth group in Balsall Heath in Birmingham which began with fun and conversation and yet in just over a year has raised thousands for charity through a 500 mile bike ride, travelled to Pakistan to help with earthquake relief and started a regular street clean-up in their own neighbourhood. Sue Beardsmore talks to Kamran Fazil about the next steps for TYGA - a structured leadership programme for young people. TYGA is a youth group in Balsall Heath in Birmingham which began with fun and conversation and yet in just over a year has raised thousands for charity through a 500 mile bike ride, travelled to Pakistan to help with earthquake relief and started a regular street clean-up in their own neighbourhood. Sue Beardsmore talks to Kamran Fazil about the next steps for TYGA - a structured leadership programme for young people. ID=55 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen20061031tygabirminghampodcast.mp3. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:10:00 GMT 00:11:45 kamran, muslim, islam, balsall, heath, Birmingham clean b:cen On Remembrance Sunday we meet two people who've put 18 months of effort into building a community group around and a new charity to support their local cemetery in Birmingham. The Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery have found an unlikely way to strengthen the community in their neighbourhood and they tell us about the link between history, heritage and our sense of togetherness. We also hear about a film which is taking one of Birmingham's active citizens to Holland and you can also see in December thanks to the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. On Remembrance Sunday we meet two people who've put 18 months of effort into building a community group around and a new charity to support their local cemetery in Birmingham. The Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery have found an unlikely way to strengthen the community in their neighbourhood and they tell us about the link between history, heritage and our sense of togetherness. We also hear about a film which is taking one of Birmingham's active citizens to Holland and you can also see in December thanks to the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. ID=56 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen20061112birminghambrandwoodpodcast.mp3. Sun, 12 Nov 2006 06:20:00 GMT 00:12:21 Brandwood, cemetery, heritage, history, Birmingham, bosf, open, space, end, clean b:cen Masood Yasin travels from Washwood Heath in Birmingham to The Hague ( Den Haag ) in the Netherlands to meet active citizens in Holland. Find out what his thoughts were on new approaches to young people, their jobs and education plus why he wants to bring a Dutch idea to Birmingham. The Grassroots Channel is supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network and produced by podnosh.com Masood Yasin travels from Washwood Heath in Birmingham to The Hague ( Den Haag ) in the Netherlands to meet active citizens in Holland. Find out what his thoughts were on new approaches to young people, their jobs and education plus why he wants to bring a Dutch idea to Birmingham. The Grassroots Channel is supported by the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network and produced by podnosh.com ID=58 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen061204masoodhaguepodcast.mp3. Thu, 30 Nov 2006 03:30:00 GMT 00:15:17 den, haag, the, hague, r4r, masood yasin, Cissy, van, der, Zijden, Transvaal, Schilderswijk, resident, experts clean b:cen Dens of Equality is built on a simple idea - that for children play is a human right. Its mission is to make play totally inclusive and accessible - regardless of the needs or a individual child. It does this through supporting a network of autonomous dens, groups of parents who can raise funds and bring their skills and passion to bear in their own neighbourhood, helping their children, play workers and families. Dens of Equality is built on a simple idea - that for children play is a human right. Its mission is to make play totally inclusive and accessible - regardless of the needs or a individual child. It does this through supporting a network of autonomous dens, groups of parents who can raise funds and bring their skills and passion to bear in their own neighbourhood, helping their children, play workers and families. ID=59 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen061214densplaybirminghampodcast.mp3. Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:30:00 GMT 00:09:23 dens, equality, play, childcare, laura, watts, birmingha, kings, heath, sport clean b:cen The first of six pithy programmes to get us into a new year. Normally we would tell you full blown stories of active citizens in Birmingham and if you check our archive you'll find some crackers. With these shorts we take a handful of people associated with the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network and ask one simple question: What is your passion? The first of six pithy programmes to get us into a new year. Normally we would tell you full blown stories of active citizens in Birmingham and if you check our archive you'll find some crackers. With these shorts we take a handful of people associated with the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network and ask one simple question: What is your passion? ID=60 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcenpassions1birmingham.mp3. Thu, 28 Dec 2006 02:25:00 GMT 00:02:58 no b:cen The second of six short programmes on the passions which drive b:cen members. Normal story telling will resume in the New Year. The second of six short programmes on the passions which drive b:cen members. Normal story telling will resume in the New Year. ID=61 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcenpassions2birminghamipod.mp3. Sat, 30 Dec 2006 02:00:00 GMT 00:04:11 no b:cen Part 3 of our New Year 2007 exploration of the personal passions of the people from the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. Part 3 of our New Year 2007 exploration of the personal passions of the people from the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. ID=62 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcenpassions3birminghampod.mp3. Mon, 01 Jan 2007 02:00:00 GMT 00:02:32 no b:cen In the fourth of the Grassroots Channel's New Year quickies, three more people involved with the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network answer the question: what is you passion? In the fourth of the Grassroots Channel's New Year quickies, three more people involved with the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network answer the question: what is you passion? ID=63 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcenpassions4birmingham.mp3. Wed, 03 Jan 2007 02:00:00 GMT 00:02:43 no b:cen More short and simple explanations of what motivates the passionate people of Birmingham. More short and simple explanations of what motivates the passionate people of Birmingham. ID=64 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcenpassions5birminghampod.mp3. Fri, 05 Jan 2007 02:00:00 GMT 00:02:47 no b:cen Our sixth and final feast of passion, finding out the many motivators for the people from the Bimringham Community Empowerment Network. Story telling resumes with the next programme from the Grassroots Channel. Our sixth and final feast of passion, finding out the many motivators for the people from the Bimringham Community Empowerment Network. Story telling resumes with the next programme from the Grassroots Channel. ID=65 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcenpassions6birminghamipod.mp3. Sun, 07 Jan 2007 02:00:00 GMT 00:02:41 no b:cen This is not an audio file but a written document which guides you through some simple things you can do to raise funds online. It is aimed at community groups who are not registered as charities. This b:cen briefing is a support document for the next programme on the Grassroots Channel which tells the story of how one person raised thousands using the internet and their network of friends and suporters. This is not an audio file but a written document which guides you through some simple things you can do to raise funds online. It is aimed at community groups who are not registered as charities. This b:cen briefing is a support document for the next programme on the Grassroots Channel which tells the story of how one person raised thousands using the internet and their network of friends and suporters. ID=66 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcenpdf070124onlinefundraisingguide.pdf. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:00:00 GMT 00:00:00 online, fundrasing, guide, pdf no b:cen Beth Kanter of the Sharing Foundation explains how they used the internet to raise 100,000 dollars for children in Cambodia. Beth is an expert on the internet and non-profit organisations and in this podcast she talks about how you can combine tools such as widgets with the power of your networks, whether real or virtual, to encourage people to give money to support to your cause. It is a companion podcast to a pdf we have already put up on the Grassroots Channel which gives some beginners tips to raising money online. For more details also visit www.podnosh.com/blog. Plus an update on the Kings Norton Farmers Market in Birmingham. Beth Kanter of the Sharing Foundation explains how they used the internet to raise 100,000 dollars for children in Cambodia. Beth is an expert on the internet and non-profit organisations and in this podcast she talks about how you can combine tools such as widgets with the power of your networks, whether real or virtual, to encourage people to give money to support to your cause. It is a companion podcast to a pdf we have already put up on the Grassroots Channel which gives some beginners tips to raising money online. For more details also visit www.podnosh.com/blog. Plus an update on the Kings Norton Farmers Market in Birmingham. ID=67 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen070127bethkanteronlinefundraisingbimringhampodcast.mp3. Sat, 27 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMT 00:09:06 beth kanter, fundraising, online, widgets, nptech no b:cen Jenni Rowley and Selina Okunnu of the Northfield Young People's Forum talk to us about how power is shifting towards the young people of Birmingham. From April 2007 the forum, run by 11 to 19 year olds, will have up to 80,000 pounds to offer as grants to the young people of this south Birmingham constituency. There is also an update on Get Hooked on Fishing. Jenni Rowley and Selina Okunnu of the Northfield Young People's Forum talk to us about how power is shifting towards the young people of Birmingham. From April 2007 the forum, run by 11 to 19 year olds, will have up to 80,000 pounds to offer as grants to the young people of this south Birmingham constituency. There is also an update on Get Hooked on Fishing. ID=68 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen070131northfieldyouthbirminghampodcast.mp3. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT 00:08:57 Northfield, birmingham, youthwork, youth, work, forum, constituency no b:cen This programme has been mostly made by the people of Birmingham. On February 14th 2007 we had a very fine day in Victoria square at the first birthday bash of Digital Birmingham. For this programme the visitors to the marquue recorded their comments on why they love their neighbourhood and then had a go at editing their own words. Almost to a man, woman and child this was their first go at digital editing, proof that you can do it too. This programme has been mostly made by the people of Birmingham. On February 14th 2007 we had a very fine day in Victoria square at the first birthday bash of Digital Birmingham. For this programme the visitors to the marquue recorded their comments on why they love their neighbourhood and then had a go at editing their own words. Almost to a man, woman and child this was their first go at digital editing, proof that you can do it too. ID=69 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen070215digitalbirminghampodcast.mp3. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT 00:06:49 upyerbrum, digital, birmingham, podcast, birmingham, digital, citizen no b:cen How one community organised and campaigned its way from living in wooden shacks in Barcelona to their own newly built apartment blocks. Chris Bongard tells the story of fledgling street level democracy emerging in Spain at a time when the country was just leaving the shadow of a Franco, the fascist dictator. Plus impressions of what people love about both Edgbaston and Kings Heath in Birmingham. How one community organised and campaigned its way from living in wooden shacks in Barcelona to their own newly built apartment blocks. Chris Bongard tells the story of fledgling street level democracy emerging in Spain at a time when the country was just leaving the shadow of a Franco, the fascist dictator. Plus impressions of what people love about both Edgbaston and Kings Heath in Birmingham. ID=70 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen070222shantybarcelona.mp3. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 04:00:00 GMT 00:15:33 barcelona, shantytown, shanty, bongard, carmelo, birmingham, community, empowerment, franco, fascism, democracy clean b:cen In this programme two teenagers from Highgate in Birmingham challenge the government to help them find new ways to support young people. Gareth Deeming and Stephen Hughes have recently returned from spending a day with ministers and civil servants in London. They want support to get the training and encouragment they need to move their lives forward. The idea they are pushing is one developed with an organisation called SCAWDI. The aim is to create a community apprenticeship which combines young people working in their neighbourhood with the confidence building and life skills which will catapault them towards fulfilling their potential. Whilst in London Gareth and Stephen grabbed a few minutes with Baroness Andrews and interviewed the minister using their mobile phone - so expect some crackly sound in the mix. In this programme two teenagers from Highgate in Birmingham challenge the government to help them find new ways to support young people. Gareth Deeming and Stephen Hughes have recently returned from spending a day with ministers and civil servants in London. They want support to get the training and encouragment they need to move their lives forward. The idea they are pushing is one developed with an organisation called SCAWDI. The aim is to create a community apprenticeship which combines young people working in their neighbourhood with the confidence building and life skills which will catapault them towards fulfilling their potential. Whilst in London Gareth and Stephen grabbed a few minutes with Baroness Andrews and interviewed the minister using their mobile phone - so expect some crackly sound in the mix. ID=72 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen070307highgatebirminghamipod.mp3. Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:30:00 GMT 00:06:48 highgate, birminghamuk, podcast, youth, baroness, andrews, mobiles, podcast no b:cen In this programme the Bishop of Birmingham steps up to make the case for community networks in Birmingham. The Rt Reverend David Urquhart tells the channel that those in power need to find the money to allow networks to continue to benefit the city. His comments follow on from a report on Diversity networks in Birmingham and as the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network (which funds this podcast channel) finds itself with reduced money which may end in 5 months. In this programme the Bishop of Birmingham steps up to make the case for community networks in Birmingham. The Rt Reverend David Urquhart tells the channel that those in power need to find the money to allow networks to continue to benefit the city. His comments follow on from a report on Diversity networks in Birmingham and as the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network (which funds this podcast channel) finds itself with reduced money which may end in 5 months. ID=73 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen20070501bishopbirminghamipod.mp3. Tue, 01 May 2007 03:30:00 GMT 00:13:52 community, empowerment, bishop, birmingham, Urqhart, naseem, akhtar no b:cen More on the future of community networks in Birmingham, including thoughts from the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership, plus Lisa Tarbuck in Brierley Hill on hoodies, adolescence the National Youth Theatre and stronger communities. More on the future of community networks in Birmingham, including thoughts from the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership, plus Lisa Tarbuck in Brierley Hill on hoodies, adolescence the National Youth Theatre and stronger communities. ID=74 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen20070510lisatarbuckbirminghampodcast.mp3. Thu, 10 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT 00:17:39 Lisa, tarbuck, national, theatre, community, safety no b:cen For four years Councillor Bob badham has been the villain thwarting the friends of Black Patch park in their campaign to protect this green space in Sandwell from industrial development. Now the council has changed it's plans and Simon Baddeley of the Friends comes face to face with Councillor Badham for their first real chance to discuss where they've come from and how they can work together in the future. For four years Councillor Bob badham has been the villain thwarting the friends of Black Patch park in their campaign to protect this green space in Sandwell from industrial development. Now the council has changed it's plans and Simon Baddeley of the Friends comes face to face with Councillor Badham for their first real chance to discuss where they've come from and how they can work together in the future. ID=75 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen20070515blackpatchpodcast.mp3. Tue, 15 May 2007 06:00:00 GMT 00:16:50 black, patch, park, sandwell, councillor, bob, badham, chamberlain, forum, neighbourhood, policing no b:cen Active citizens do it all the time, but what does it take to lobby effectively. This programme hears from two people about their experience of lobbying politicians and councillors as part campaigns for Friends of the Earth and with the CPRE to resist the expansion of Bristol Airport. You can find a list of their key tips at www.podnosh.com/blog Active citizens do it all the time, but what does it take to lobby effectively. This programme hears from two people about their experience of lobbying politicians and councillors as part campaigns for Friends of the Earth and with the CPRE to resist the expansion of Bristol Airport. You can find a list of their key tips at www.podnosh.com/blog ID=76 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen070524howtolobbypodcast.mp3. Thu, 24 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT 00:11:55 lobbying, politics, active, citizen, friends, of, the, earth, cpre, foe no b:cen It terrifies most of us so that's why this short podcast talks to Adam Askew of Oxfam on his steps to making public speaking work for you and your campaign. You can find the tips listed on our blog at www.podnosh.com/blog It terrifies most of us so that's why this short podcast talks to Adam Askew of Oxfam on his steps to making public speaking work for you and your campaign. You can find the tips listed on our blog at www.podnosh.com/blog ID=77 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen070530publicspeakingfoepodcast.mp3. Wed, 30 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT 00:05:29 Oxfam, public, speaking, how+to, tips, podcast, grassroots, activism no b:cen Shauna Magunda and Mikko Kappinen are two Birmingham based students experimenting with podcasting to tell the stories of people who arrived in the city as refugees. Refucast was their final degree at the University of Central England. The Grassroots Channel talks to them both about why it made sense to them and and hears from some of the people who's stories inspired the students and formed the first programmes on Refucast. Shauna Magunda and Mikko Kappinen are two Birmingham based students experimenting with podcasting to tell the stories of people who arrived in the city as refugees. Refucast was their final degree at the University of Central England. The Grassroots Channel talks to them both about why it made sense to them and and hears from some of the people who's stories inspired the students and formed the first programmes on Refucast. ID=78 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen20070622refugeepodcastbirmingham.mp3. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:30:00 GMT 00:18:18 refugee, podcast, birmingham, birminghamuk, upyerbrum, refucast, clean b:cen Naseem Akhtar is a serial activist. Now she is turning her attention to schools in Birmingham. She wants to know why the results are not better. So this time on the Grassroots Channel we ask what she expects and try and find out why she is willing to tackle such a tricky problem. Naseem Akhtar is a serial activist. Now she is turning her attention to schools in Birmingham. She wants to know why the results are not better. So this time on the Grassroots Channel we ask what she expects and try and find out why she is willing to tackle such a tricky problem. ID=79 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen20070829birminghamschools.mp3. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT 00:14:47 education, birminghamuk, podcast, school, standards, sats, gcse no b:cen The story of Chris Hoare, a grandfather who's worked for years to clear prostitution from the Waterworks Estate on the borders of Edgbaston and Ladywood in inner-city Birmingham. His neighbours were so fearful of the pimps that they asked Chris to step up and take action. He agreed on condition he could do it his way - and that was to recruit a small army of grandfathers. The story of Chris Hoare, a grandfather who's worked for years to clear prostitution from the Waterworks Estate on the borders of Edgbaston and Ladywood in inner-city Birmingham. His neighbours were so fearful of the pimps that they asked Chris to step up and take action. He agreed on condition he could do it his way - and that was to recruit a small army of grandfathers. ID=80 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen070911waterworksestate.mp3. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMT 00:10:26 prostitution, community, policing, edgbaston, birmingham, birminghamuk, podcast, bcen, community no b:cen Does it seem extreme to declare a Jihad on litter? Not to a group in Small Heath in Birmingham. Clean Medina says that Muslim neighbourhoods in the city are far to messy and they want to change that. So they have launched a struggle against rubbish and waste, and whilst they on the case, they also say they reclaim Jihad as a positive force. Does it seem extreme to declare a Jihad on litter? Not to a group in Small Heath in Birmingham. Clean Medina says that Muslim neighbourhoods in the city are far to messy and they want to change that. So they have launched a struggle against rubbish and waste, and whilst they on the case, they also say they reclaim Jihad as a positive force. ID=81 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen070918cleammedinabirminghampodcast.mp3. Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:30:00 GMT 00:06:54 jihad, clean, medina, birmingham, birminghamuk, waste, environment, rubbish, litter no b:cen This pdf written briefing sets out where the ideas behind Neighbourhood policing have come from and what they might mean, including examples from the West Midlands largest city Birmingham. It relates to our earlier programmes I am the grass now and the smell of trouble. This pdf written briefing sets out where the ideas behind Neighbourhood policing have come from and what they might mean, including examples from the West Midlands largest city Birmingham. It relates to our earlier programmes I am the grass now and the smell of trouble. ID=82 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen071029neighbourhoodpolicing.pdf. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT 00:00:00 police, policing, neighbourhoods, community, briefing, bcen, birmingham, west midlands, podnosh, grassroots, activists, no b:cen We must aim higher is what the Chief Constable of the West Midlands tells the Grassroots Channel this time. We hear from Sir Paul Scott Lee as we return to the theme of communities and policing and look in detail at the community watch programme in Perry Common in Birmingham where Sue Beardsmore talks to Mary Harvey and Sheila Barker of the Witton Lodge Community Association. Also scroll back on the channel to find a written pdf briefing on Neighbourhood Policing. We must aim higher is what the Chief Constable of the West Midlands tells the Grassroots Channel this time. We hear from Sir Paul Scott Lee as we return to the theme of communities and policing and look in detail at the community watch programme in Perry Common in Birmingham where Sue Beardsmore talks to Mary Harvey and Sheila Barker of the Witton Lodge Community Association. Also scroll back on the channel to find a written pdf briefing on Neighbourhood Policing. ID=83 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen071030podcastperrycommonpolicing.mp3. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT 00:11:37 perry common, birmingham, bcen, police, chief constable, west midlands, community, neighbourhood no b:cen The Big Green Challenge is a two year climate change project with a 1 million pound prize at the end. Any community group (or similar) can win if they find a communal and repeatable way to cut CO2 emissions by 60 per cent. Easy then! This podcast is from the Birmingham launch event (backed by Nesta and Unltd) and we hear what is expected of competitors and why one or two community groups think it may be the wrong idea. The Big Green Challenge is a two year climate change project with a 1 million pound prize at the end. Any community group (or similar) can win if they find a communal and repeatable way to cut CO2 emissions by 60 per cent. Easy then! This podcast is from the Birmingham launch event (backed by Nesta and Unltd) and we hear what is expected of competitors and why one or two community groups think it may be the wrong idea. ID=84 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen071102nestabiggreenchallengebirminghampodcast.mp3. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT 00:07:58 birmingham, unltd, nesta carbon, climate change no b:cen PC Bernie Flynn has been working with young people in Quinton in Birmingham consistently and for years. For him finding the right people and giving them time to show respect and earn respect is at the heart of community policing. Anti social behaviour in and around his patch has fallen by 40% and in this podcast he explain how that has happened. PC Bernie Flynn has been working with young people in Quinton in Birmingham consistently and for years. For him finding the right people and giving them time to show respect and earn respect is at the heart of community policing. Anti social behaviour in and around his patch has fallen by 40% and in this podcast he explain how that has happened. ID=85 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen071120quinzonebernieflynncommunitypolicingbirmingham.mp3. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT 00:08:18 neighbourhood, police, policing, west midlands, quinzone, community, youth, respect, agenda, birmingham no b:cen Neville Davis of the Sparkbrook Neighbourhood Forum in Birmingham talks about the pro and cons of a huge effort they made to clean up rancid sites in their neighbourhood, all with a 10,000 pound grant from the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership in the form of the Neighbourhood Performance Reward Grant. This experiment plans to give residents control of public money and reward them with more money if they hit targets. Neville Davis of the Sparkbrook Neighbourhood Forum in Birmingham talks about the pro and cons of a huge effort they made to clean up rancid sites in their neighbourhood, all with a 10,000 pound grant from the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership in the form of the Neighbourhood Performance Reward Grant. This experiment plans to give residents control of public money and reward them with more money if they hit targets. ID=86 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/nprgsparkbrookbcspdigbethtrust080129.mp3. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT 00:12:18 birminghamuk, sparkbrook, nprg, residents, birmingham, digbeth, trust no b:cen There is an established link between grime and crime, which is why Kingstanding Neighbourhood Forum is using public money to crack crime one fridge at a time. This podcast, and the youtube video you can, see explain how the forum has been using 10,000 pounds from an experiment called the Neighbourhood Performance Reward Grant. There is an established link between grime and crime, which is why Kingstanding Neighbourhood Forum is using public money to crack crime one fridge at a time. This podcast, and the youtube video you can, see explain how the forum has been using 10,000 pounds from an experiment called the Neighbourhood Performance Reward Grant. ID=87 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/nprgkingstandingbcspdigbethrust080203.mp3. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:01:00 GMT 00:10:09 birminghamuk, birmingham, residents, forum no b:cen Is there a solution to street racing in Birmingham? Masood Ajaib of the Washwood Heath based community enterprise Commpact thinks there is. He has signed up for an experiment to find a communal way of turning a dangerous Saturday night on Landor Street into a peaceful pastime somewhere safe. Is there a solution to street racing in Birmingham? Masood Ajaib of the Washwood Heath based community enterprise Commpact thinks there is. He has signed up for an experiment to find a communal way of turning a dangerous Saturday night on Landor Street into a peaceful pastime somewhere safe. ID=88 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/nprglandorstreetbcspdigbethrust080207.mp3. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:01:00 GMT 00:10:30 birminghamuk, birmingham, street, racing, race, washwood, heath, commpact no b:cen If you have a stinking brook in your front yard what do you do. Margaret Bannon of the Bordesley Green North Neighbourhood Forum took advantage of the Neighbourhood Programme Reward Grant (NPRG), a 10,000 pound pilot programme in Birmingham, to allow residents groups more control over money. If you have a stinking brook in your front yard what do you do. Margaret Bannon of the Bordesley Green North Neighbourhood Forum took advantage of the Neighbourhood Programme Reward Grant (NPRG), a 10,000 pound pilot programme in Birmingham, to allow residents groups more control over money. ID=89 http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/nprgbordesleydigbethtrust080313.mp3. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT 00:10:12 nprg, birminghamuk, bordesley, green no