
Charity No 1173183

AUTUMN DOOR-TO-DOOR FOODBANK COLLECTION
Foodbanks are a vital lifeline for millions of people in the UK, providing emergency food parcels to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Their increasing necessity reflects broader social and economic challenges that leave many struggling to afford basic essentials.
Leave your donation on the frontage of your house before 11:00am on Saturday or leave it at one of our many drop-off points - see below:
24 Albany Meadows
2 Kemps Green Road
8 Alder Lane
334 Kenilworth Road
28 Balsall Street
65 Kelsey Lane
25 Balsall Street East
10 Meerstones
21 Dengate Drive
12 Rushton Close
Masefield, Green Lane
11 Sunnyside Lane
6 Hawkswood Drive
14 Stoneton Crescent
5 Huddesford Drive
11:00am - 2:30pm - Co-op Car Park
1:30pm - 3:30pm - Village Hall
Any donation will be gratefully received, but if you are looking for suggestions, this list may help :
• Any Tinned Foods – Vegetables, beans, soup, meat, fish
• Dried foods – Pasta, pasta sauce, rice, cereals etc
• Toiletries - ALL TOILETRIES ARE IN HUGE DEMAND! Soap, toothpaste, sanitary products, baby products
Alternatively, you can make a donation to our online facility, here :
https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/28383
Thank you
Balsall Common Lions

About the Event
Saturday 8th November sees the return of the Balsall Common Lions Annual Charity Fireworks Extravaganza , working in conjunction with Berkswell and Balsall Community Sports Association and Berkswell Sports Bar.
If you attended our Fireworks Extravaganza, you will know that the displays have been truly amazing! Again, our firework display will be provided by PYRO 2000, both nationally and internationally recognised for staging professional fireworks displays for over 20 years.
In addition, we will have fire jugglers and displays, and a wide range of food and drink available from a variety of vendors, plus the Berkswell Sports Bar.
Come and join us at Berkswell & Balsall Sports Association (Cricket & Tennis Club) on Meeting House Lane for another brilliant fireworks display.
Get your tickets in advance to avoid the queues and make a great saving.
Tickets - available from :
• Michael’s Drinks World
• A1 Motorist Store
• Oakes Farm Shop
• Family Ticket Advance £25.00 on Gate £30.00
• Adult Ticket Advance £10.00 on Gate £13.00
• Child Ticket Advance £6.00 on Gate £7.00
You can save by purchasing tickets in advance!! Tickets are also available online and selling like hot cakes at :
https://ww2.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy-tickets/fireworks-extravaganza-25/10059052
Don't forget our Grand Raffle with £500 Amazon Voucher top prize!! (Details of other prizes to be announced shortly!). Tickets available on the night or in advance via Lions or Sports Association Events
There will not be any parking available at the venue, so please walk to the event if convenient. If you are coming from further afield, parking is available at Heart of England School – just across the road.
Thanks to our event sponsor, Jamieson Christie Wealth Management (https://www.jamiesonchristie.com/ )
Upcoming Events
- Autumn Door-to-Door Foodbank CollectionSat 18 OctBalsall Common
- Fireworks Extravaganza!Sat 08 NovBalsall Common