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Cardboard Carnival Brings Joy and Solidarity at COP 30
15th November saw the carnival in Brazil for COP 30 joining with our own Cardboard Carnival and with people all over the world demanding more from our governments and corporations. After our morning workshops at the Edge, we had a live linkup with Belem Brazil, having our questions answered by Leon Sealey-Huggins of War on […]
A Green Wave to hit Brum – Cardboard Carnival Leads way to Belem & COP 30
On 15th November we’re calling on everyone to wear green and join us in our Cardboard Carnival! We’re asking everyone to wear green for a Cardboard Carnival taking place in Birmingham and online from 10am to 5pm starting at the Edge, Cheapside, ending at St.Phillips Cathedral, Pigeon Square. We call for global change and active […]
Who’s listening to Young People at COP30?
Find out more about COP30 and put your questions to other activists across the World. Our Cardboard Carnival is an opportunity to have some fun and connect. Before the carnival starts we’ll be making connection across the world and to Belem, Brazil, to ask our questions and find out more
Sun sets as New Hopes rise in Highgate
Another beautiful night at New Hope Park as we watch the sun dip over the Birmingham skyline for an evening of warmth, community, and fun.
Cardboard Carnival journey begins to Brazil!
What an incredible start! A massive thank you to everyone who made it to our very first ‘Cardboard Carnival’ meeting last Thursday. The turnout was fantastic, and it’s clear we have a wave of enthusiasm and support to make this event truly amazing. We’re already well on our way to creating an unforgettable event for […]
Warmth & Wonder: ‘Light Into Night’ Returns to New Hope Park
Light into Night, Home in Highgate’s FREE event at New Hope Park, 18th October 4pm-8pm
Places for Connection, Community at the Edge
The heart of a community is in the places we live, meet, do stuff. The places where we connect, share stories and build a sense of belonging We’re excited to present five short films, each focusing on a very different space and community with our partners People’s Heritage Co-operatives and other local partners. Joins us […]
In the Picture. CRE@TEing our portraits with Brian Homer
Young People reopened the Edge at CRE@TE Festival earlier this summer. There’s no better way to kick things off than with the CREATE Festival, and no better way to photo us in it than with Brian Homer, of Handsworth self-portrait fame (from nearly 50 years ago!). The reopening is a new chapter, building on Friction’s […]
We’re looking for an Art Teacher/ Facilitator
We are seeking a creative, adaptable, and fun Art Teacher / Facilitator to work with learners aged 4–18 (including GCSE-level students) for one day a week as part of the newly developed programme for Home Ed communities, in partnership with Arts in Action CIC. To find out more about the role please take a look […]
CREATE Festival Youth led and loud – more to come
What a fab weekend we had at the CREATE festival! The Edge was buzzing with energy, and it was incredible to see so many young people come together to share, create, and connect. Rolla jam, Games, and Imagination The Festival kicked off, rolling into the festival with a road closure for a roller jam with Empress […]