Brum Chat

 

Birmingham City Council is releasing a new tool that can help support residents, advisors & volunteers with finding support across the city.

Brum Chat is our new self-help platform designed to empower residents with 24/7 access to personalised advice, support plans, and AI-powered chat assistance. Whether someone needs help with housing, employment, finances, or digital safety, Brum Chat offers tailored guidance that’s easy to access and navigate.

As a Warm Welcome organisation, you’re in a unique position to champion this tool. By spending a bit of time exploring Brum Chat yourself, you’ll be better equipped to show residents how it works and how it can benefit them. The platform is designed to be intuitive, but it’s full of features, from AI Gurus that specialise in different support areas to custom toolkits and task lists that help users stay on track.

It’s worth noting that Brum Chat tailors its content to each individual user. That means it can take a little longer to load information initially, but the result is an entirely personalised experience. The left-hand sidebar is also customisable, allowing users to pin tabs and resources that matter most to them.

To get started, visit brum.chat and try selecting a Guru, exploring the advice sections, or chatting with the AI assistant. You’ll quickly see how useful it can be – and how easy it is to guide someone else through it.

The more familiar you are with Brum Chat, the more confidently you can promote it to residents. Whether you’re working face-to-face, over the phone, or online, encouraging people to use Brum Chat could make a real difference in how they access support.

Christmas Jumper Day at Age Concern Birmingham

Feeling festive?

As today is Christmas Jumper Day, we got together a few members of the Age Concern Birmingham team for a photo opportunity in their best festive finery! 

Will you be wearing your Christmas jumper today? If so, why not include a photo in the comments below?

If the festive spirit has warmed your cockles and you feel like donating to a local charity, our Christmas gift campaign is open til tomorrow, or alternatively you can donate by clicking the donate button on our website https://ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk/

#christmasjumperday #givingback #spreadingjoy #amazingteam 

Household Support Fund for older people in Sutton Coldfield

 

Sutton Rose Christmas Fayre - Saturday 13th December 12.00pm - 4pm

 

January online Sutton Coldfield history talk

“Bishop Vesey - Sutton Coldfield’s great benefactor” by Stella Thebridge

The Warwickshire Local History Society (WLHS) will host its New Year online talk on Saturday, 10 January at 3 pm. Bishop John Vesey (born Harman), a distinguished member of King Henry VIII’s court and appointed Bishop of Exeter in 1519, returned to Sutton Coldfield in the early 1520s. His significant contributions include securing two charters from Henry VIII: the establishment of a grammar school in 1527, which continues to bear his name, and the creation of a governing body in 1528, a precursor to the later corporation, as well as the preservation of what is now Sutton Park.

This illustrated talk, given by Stella Thebridge, qualified librarian, experienced researcher and writer and WLHS member, will highlight the enduring impact of Bishop Vesey’s work on the town, which remained under Warwickshire’s administration until 1974. The event is particularly timely as Sutton Coldfield prepares to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Charters, from April 2027 to December 2028.

A link to the online talk will be sent to all WLHS members in advance. If you are not a member, please email secretary@warwickshirehistory.org.uk for a link to the online talk. This event is open to members and non members. Attendance is free.

For more information about the society and events please visit their website,

www.warwickshirehistory.org.uk. Facebook: @historysoc;

Image: effigy on his tomb in Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield, courtesy of Stella Thebridge