Join us on the road this summer as we attend a series of festivals around Birmingham, celebrating literacy and its incredible power to connect us with each other, unlock opportunities, and ignite our interests.
Check out the list below (not forgetting the Bring it on Brum! information at the bottom) to see where we'll be this summer. Come grab a free book and have a chat—it's on us!
Literacy Takeover Events
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Stockfield Community Fun Day
Date: Saturday 13 July 2024
Time of event: 11:00 - 16:30
Time National LIteracy Trust will be at the event: 11:00 - 14:30
Location: Cedars Avenue Acocks Green B27 6JL
Website: Click here for more information
What else can you do at the event: Face painting, dancing, play, crafts, alternative therapies -
Olive Branch 2 - Family Fun Day
Date: Saturday 13 July 2024
Time of event: 12:00 - 17:00
Time National Literacy Trust will be at the event: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Laurel Road Community Sports Centre, Laurel Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9PB
What else can you do at the event: Fun activities for all the family -
Family fun afternoon with Communities Engage and Thrive
Date: Sunday 21 July 2024
Time of event: 12:00 - 15:00
Location: The Lighthouse Young People's Centre, 100 Alma Way, Birmingham B19 2LN
Website: Click here for more information
What else can you do at the event: Sit-down meal, cookery demonstration, arts crafts and games -
Family Fun Day by Bring it on Brum!
Date: Thursday 25 July 2024
Time of event: 12:00 - 15:00
Location: Farm Park, Sampson Road, Sparkbrook, B11 1LD
Flyer: Click here to view the event flyer
What else can you do at the event: Sports session, Family cooking workshop, Safe cycling for kids, Family Advice pop-up -
Family Fun Afternoon with Communities Engage and Thrive
Date: 6 August 2024
Time of event: 12:00 - 15:00
Location: Christ Church Centre, Yardley Wood, B14 4EP
Flyer: Click here to view the event flyer
What else can you do at the event: Cookery Demo, Sit-down meal, Arts, crafts and games. Limited free places, book soon. -
DesiBlitz - Marking India’s Independence And Pakistan’s Birth Event
Date: 9 August 2024
Time of event: 11:00 - 15:00
Location: Spaces Crossway, 156 Great Charles Street, Birmingham ,B3 3HN
Website: Click here for more information
What else can you do at the event: Enjoy a captivating exhibition and celebrate the diverse traditions of South Asia. Indulge in some chai and nibbles provided by Dishoom, offering a taste of the authentic flavours of India.
Bring it on Brum!
In addition to public events, we're excited to join Bring it on Brum! at 13 of their epic Holiday Activity Fund sessions throughout the summer holidays. From outdoor games and cookery to dance, quizzes, and nature trails, they have everything to keep your children entertained throughout the summer.
We will be giving away free books and discussing the many benefits of reading and writing. Click here to find your local holiday club and give your children the most epic summer holiday they deserve!
Bring it on Brum! also offers holiday clubs for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Visit www.bringitonbrum.co.uk to find out more.
