The Junction
The Junction is a community centre in the heart of Chelmsley Wood, managed by the Colebridge Trust.
It is used to deliver a broad range of work, such as health & wellbeing groups and employability programmes. The space is also used by other community voluntary and community sector organisations who deliver health & wellbeing activities to local residents.
Auckland Hall
Auckland Hall is run by Cars Area Together; a resident-led, voluntary and community group, providing valuable community services to the Cars Area and Smith's Wood. They run various activities to not only cater to local interests, but also provide social connections, friendship, practical and emotional support for all ages.
Chelmsley Wood Library
The Den at Chelmsley Wood Library is a dedicated space for creative activities at the heart of North Solihull’s main library. It offers a safe, creative, and welcoming environment where young people can read, learn, and take part in activities that build confidence and curiosity. This location will host activity with St Basils.
MAPA
Meriden Park Adventure Playground (MAPA) is an outdoor playground, which exists to tackle the lack of safe play opportunities caused by traffic, social barriers, and fears around crime and safety in Chelmsley Wood. It offers a staffed, free space where children can play, explore, and build confidence.
Kingshurst Allotments
Kingshurst Community Garden and Allotments offer outdoor, hands-on learning sessions for home-educated children, including nature-based 'Stay & Play' activities. They are also launching a gardening group for 'NEETS' young people in April. The allotment is run by Kingshurst Parish Council.
ST BASILS
We are also partnering with St Basils to give access for more young people to take part in the project.
St Basils works with young people aged 16-25 in the West Midlands to enable them to find and keep a home, grow their confidence, develop their skills, increase opportunities and prevent homelessness.
Their work will feed into the Chelmsley Wood Library mural.
