Powering Up Castle Vale

22/08/2026

Come and join the fun!

🎉 Today's the day! Castle Vale Community Festival is finally here, and we can't wait to welcome you all for a day filled with fun, games, and activities. ✨

⏰ 12pm to 4pm
📍 Farnborough Fields (B35 7LQ, next door to Castle Vale Stadium)
🎟️ No tickets needed - come along for FREE and enjoy the fun

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram channels as we share updates from the day on our Stories.

Who's joining us today? Let us know in the comments 👇

18/08/2026

🎪 Get ready… there’s just four days til the Castle Vale Festival!

🥳 It’s full of FREE activities including Colour a Run at 3pm plus children’s games, inflatables, food stalls and more.

📅 This Saturday 22 August ⏰12pm - 4pm.

📍 Farnborough Fields, next to Castle Vale Stadium.

🗣️ Our engagement team will also be there to talk about waste transformation locally.

👉 For more information, visit the link in the comments.

18/08/2026

Not long to go! 🎉

🎉 Just 5 days to go until the Castle Vale Community Festival! Come join us this Saturday, 12pm to 4pm at Farnborough Fields.

Interested to do the Color Run? All you need to do is sign our waiver form 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=D2BRh5pvYkqrzk01YPB0xtoqM7HaLGxJqE7nRIMJic9UODVJV1VYQVE0NTM2TUtVS1M2Q002T01XRy4u

🌈 Warm-Up: 2:40pm
🏃 Start time: 3:00pm

Entrants aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult for the Colour Run. Please also make sure to collect a wristband on the day from a member of our Youth team.

16/08/2026

How well do you know Castle Vale? 👀

We all have our favourite bits. The places we walk through every day, where the kids like to play, the shortcuts we take and the places that just feel like our part of the Vale.

But what do you notice that other people might not?

This August, we’re going to be getting out and about around Castle Vale with local people… having some fun along the way and finding out what you love about where you live.

And you might spot a few things you’ve never noticed before too. ☀️🌳

More details soon…

Make sure you’re following our page so you don’t miss what’s coming! 👀💚

13/08/2026

If you're struggling in this heat, check out our simple 'how to keep cool in hot weather' tips...https://www.pucv.org.uk/post/keeping-cool-in-hot-weather..

13/08/2026

It’ll be ‘back to school!’ before we know it!

Reminder this saturday pop in if you need uniform for primary school kids. Free of charge.

12/08/2026

There is a amber heat weather warning in place for today and tomorrow stay indoors and safe

11/08/2026

This August, we're inviting families, friends and neighbours to come together for something a little different. ☀️🌳

We'll be exploring Castle Vale together… discovering the places people love, sharing stories and building a picture of what matters most to our community, so that future plans for Powering up Castle Vale are shaped by the people who know it best.

Whether you've lived here all your life or you've only just arrived, it’ll be fun for everyone.

We'll be announcing dates and all the details very soon...

Make sure you're following our page…we'd love you to come along. 💚

11/08/2026

Great advice on how to stay cool over the hot days ahead...

It's another scorcher this week! Take extra care this week as we face another heatwave, with an amber warning in place for Thursday 13th August, from 9am to 11:59pm.

Here's a few tips to help stay safe in the heat:
➡️ Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of cool fluids
➡️ Apply sunscreen regularly to avoid sun burn
➡️ Keep indoor spaces cool by closing blinds or curtains in sun-facing rooms
➡️ Stay indoors during the hottest times of the day (usually between 11am-3pm)
➡️ Check in on elderly or vulnerable neighbours
➡️ Watch out for signs of heat-related illnesses if you or a friend, family member or neighbour feels unwell

The dry weather also increases the risk of wildfires across parks and open spaces. You can stay safe and help prevent risk of wildfires by:
➡️ Leaving BBQs at home
➡️ Taking litter, especially glass bottles, home with you to dispose properly
➡️ Disposing ci******es safely, not throwing them out of car windows or on dry grass
➡️ Report signs of fire or suspicious activity immediately

More advice is available below.
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
👉 https://www.wmfs.net/safety-categories/seasonal-safety/summer-safety/

10/08/2026

☀️ More hot weather is on the way…

With temperatures expected to climb again over the coming days, now’s a good time to think about some simple ways to keep yourself, your home and those around you cool and comfortable.

We’ve put together a 'Keeping Cool in Hot Weather' leaflet packed with helpful tips, including:

🏠 Simple ways to keep your home cooler
🌳 How to keep cool when you’re out and about
⚠️ Knowing the signs that someone may need help

Download our free Keeping Cool in Hot Weather leaflet here 👇

https://www.pucv.org.uk/post/keeping-cool-in-hot-weather