Computer Class
Classes on many different subjects are held in the MVCA offices in Charleville Road, in this picture a computer class is being held.
Demolition of the Community Centre
The jaws of the digger as it moves in to "bite" another piece from the former Attwood Green Community Centre. The centre was demolished to make way for new developments in the Lee Bank area. Facilities ...
Elderly People's Luncheon Club
MVCA operated a luncheon club for Vietnamese elders until 2002. The luncheon club was an important meeting point for many members of the community to come together, socialise and eat.
Elderly People's Luncheon Club
Preparing the food for the elderly people's luncheon club. This club was organised by the MVCA until 2002. It provided an important meeting place for elder members of the Vietnamese community.
Elderly People's Luncheon Club
Preparing the food for the elderly people's luncheon club. This club was organised by the MVCA until 2002. It provided an important meeting point for elders in the Vietnamese community.
Future of the Community
Young girl and dragon at MVCA Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration.
Future of the Community
Vietnamese children playing in Handsworth Park.
Future of the Community
Young girl with balloons and lantern at the mid-Autumn festival.
Goodbye E.R. Mason
Taken moments before the the demolition of the youth club. The club had stood for decades just off Cregoe Street but was demolished this year as part of the urban regeneration of Lee Bank. Poignantly ...
Handsworth Park, Children Playing
Kitchen in the Attwood Green Community Centre
The Community Centre has now gone - demolished as part of the urban regeneration of the Lee Bank area. This is the kitchen area which over the years produced countless buffets!
The centre was located ...
Meeting room at the Attwood Green Community Centre
The downstairs meeting room next to the kitchen area. The Centre was home to all manner of community activities which have now migrated to various venues in the Attwood Green area. It was demolished as ...
Meeting room at the Attwood Green Community Centre
The Centre was demolished as part of the urban regeneration of Lee Bank. It had been a centre for all manner of community activities - which have been maintained since at a variety of venues.
Mid Autumn Festival
Supt Geoff Rees and his colleagues from the Thornhill Police Station said the New Year greeting to the Vietnamese people.
Mid Autumn Festival
Outside of the hall, the Vietnamese children play games with the Thornhill local police officers.
Mid Autumn Festival
Mrs Nga Do, Community Chair, making a speech at the Mid Autumn Festival.
Mid Autumn Festival
The Lord Mayor, Sue Anderson, receives a huge lantern gift from the Vietnamese Community.