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Across our city, real life Brummies already run hundreds of blogs like this one, and are involved with many thousands more. Some have received national awards, or are regularly consulted by press and politicians. Increasingly, employers seek to hire those who can use the internet to communicate confidently, effectively and responsibly.

Now you can learn these skills for free, right here in Edgbaston!

To get involved contact Simon Redgrave at 0796 22 33 567 / simon@scholarsandwarriors.org, or visit www.alledgbaston.co.uk; click below for more information.

Art on the Edge comes to Quinzone

'Art on the Edge', the ground breaking exhibition of artwork by local people, can be seen at the internet cafe on the Four Dwellings campus. The new interactive facility at the Quinzone centre on Quinton Road West is now playing host to part of the 'Art on the Edge' exhibition which launched at Birmingham Town Hall in February. The cafe is housed in a disused former gym at Four Dwellings High School and its conversion was funded by Quinzone. In addition to computers it includes a pool table and refreshment area.

All Edgbaston coming to you this summer!

Following on from the success of 'One Edgbaston', the companion magazine to this site, the latest issue is set to be delivered to every home in the constituency.

For two years 'One Edgbaston Magazine' has gone from strength to strength, being widely picked up and read where ever it can been found in the community. Your submissions, via magazine@oneedgbaston.org, have helped to make it a great read for local people. One issue raised time and again is that there never seem to be enough copies. This summer, a special issue, to be called 'All Edgbaston', is being delivered free to every home in the Constituency. It contains a pull out guide to summer playschemes and events, as well as opportunities to win free cricket tickets and other prizes.
For more information, call Simon Redgrave on 0796 22 33 567

Local School Ofsted Success

Hillcrest School, A Specialist Maths and Computing College and Sixth Form Centre was recently visited by Ofsted Inspectors and were thrilled to receive the top grade – grade 1 ‘Outstanding’. The school has gone from strength to strength in recent years with Hillcrest placed in the top 5% of schools nationally in 2008. The schools drive for improvement has brought about some very innovative and highly effective developments including an excellent online VLE, a language village and state of the art ICT facilities.

Edgbaston Fun Run

This year sees the return of the Edgbaston Fun Run held in conjunction with the Harborne Carnival on Sunday 28th June. There are three runs aimed at 7–15 year olds and this year we have included a Family Run, which will be held on a traffic free Harborne High Street.

We are currently distributing entry forms to schools, community and leisure centres and other outlets across the Constituency. We would like to see as many schools as possible competing and enjoying this event.

The event will start by the BP garage and finish at the end of the High Street. The course is approximately 1000 metres long and offers youngsters and families a chance to participate in a fun event which seeks to promote healthier lifestyles.